VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE TECHNOLOGY

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the Nedbank Cup, Last 32 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Gomora United at Loftus Versfeld on February 04, 2026 in Pretoria

Miguel Cardoso renews VAR call after alleging referee influence

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has once again called for the introduction of VAR, alleging that he has seen images of officials from rival clubs visiting referees ahead of matches.

CAF referee during a VAR review

Minister Gayton McKenzie VAR funding plans questioned in Parliament

The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture has questioned Minister Gayton McKenzie’s pronouncement of funding the roll out of the Video Assistant Referee to the tune of R80 million.

VAR review screen

Minister McKenzie: If you are a corrupt referee, your time is up

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has issued a stern warning to 'corrupt referees' as he confirmed that the Video Assistant Referee will be available by the end of April.

SAFA vice-president Linda Zwane

FIFA has approved our VAR plans - SAFA vice-president Linda Zwane

SAFA vice-president Linda Zwane says they have received approval from FIFA on the plans for the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in South Africa.