VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE TECHNOLOGY

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SAFA admits they should’ve engaged Tangawarima earlier as VAR plans regain momentum

South African Football Association’s (SAFA’s) meeting with COSAFA and FIFA today to map the way forward for the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be boosted by the presence of COSAFA Head of Referees Felix Tangawarima.

SAFA Head of Referees, Abdul Ebrahim

SAFA sets VAR project in motion as Ebrahim unveils key timelines

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has taken another step towards introducing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the domestic game, with the rollout of the introduction courses at the current referees workshop in Pretoria.

Gayton McKenzie Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

‘It’s in SAFA’s hands now’ - McKenzie says VAR must be introduced next season

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has made a bold statement that if the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is not implemented next season, it would amount to corruption, implying that some people could be opposed to its implementation.

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.

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