Tom, Siwela continue to make waves in CAF tourneys

27 February 2023 – South African rising referee Abongile Tom and veteran assistant referee Zakhele Siwela continue to make their mark internationally. The pair has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football to officiate in two critical matches this coming...

Gomes new SAFA Referees Committee chair

17 February 2023 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has appointed illustrious former referee Victor Gomes chair of SAFA Referees Committee. He takes over from SAFA vice-president Natasha Tsichlas. The appointment of Gomes is in line with world football...

SAFA hosts Hollywoodbets Super League referees workshop

16 February 2023 – SAFA is currently hosting the 2023 Hollywoodbets Super League National Women Referees and Match Commissioner workshop at the SAFA Technical Centre. A total of 45 participants are currently in attendance, of which 15 are match commissioners and 35...

Late match official Molelekoa given a dignified send off

6 February 2023 – Internationally acclaimed female referee, Akhona Makalima has praised the football fraternity for giving the late match official Moeketsi Molelekoa a fitting send off. Molelekoa who died in a car accident last week, was laid to rest in his home...

SAFA mourns the passing of FIFA Assistant Referee Max Molelekoa

21 January 2023 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) is deeply saddened by the news of FIFA Assistant Referee Max Molelekoa’s passing. SAFA Head of Referees, Abdul Ebrahim confirmed the news and said Molelekoa passed away after a car accident on...