SAFA mourns late Assistant Referee Shaun Olive

8 May 2021 – It is with profound sadness and deep grief that we inform the South African football family of the passing of Shaun Olive, SAFA and FIFA Assistant Referee. Shaun sustained serious injuries after being involved in a freak motor accident in Mondeor on...

Showmax Referees conclude mid-season workshop

1 April 2021 – Showmax-sponsored SAFA Referees have concluded a two-week mid-season workshop held in Kempton Park and will gear up in their new kit for the remainder of the National Soccer League season. SAFA conducted two workshop sessions over the past two weeks...

Referees Review Committee recent outcomes

28 January 2021 – The SAFA Referees Review Committee reviewed and came up with firm decisions on the following matches: 1 – PSL080 – Orlando Pirates v Swallows FC 10-01-2021 Referee: Jelly Chavani 4th Official: Kamohelo Ramutsindela Assistant Referee 1:...

Tsichlas on status of officiating

21 January 2021 – SAFA’s chair of the Referees Committee, Ms Natasha Tsichlas says efforts are being made to minimise avoidable mistakes by match officials. She however, said a few errors did not amount to a general low standards of refereeing. The veteran...

Showmax and SAFA partnership a win for South African football

22 October 2020 – MultiChoice Group (MCG) and the South African Football Association (SAFA) are pleased to announce a landmark, 5-year sponsorship agreement that champions South African football. The partnership supports the more than 40,000 referees officiating...

Victor Gomes: Refereeing is a passion

17 September 2020 – He is the kind of guy who would run around the field with a smile on his face and it is no coincidence. For South African referee Victor Gomes, refereeing is not a job, but a passion and a hobby, one which he has enjoyed doing since he was 14...