VIDEO-ASSISTANT-REFEREE-TECHNOLOGY

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.