Gomes off to Spain to attend refereeing development programme

8 March 2023 – New SAFA Referees Committee chairperson, Victor Gomes, has been invited to a seminar for FIFA referee and fitness instructors to take place in Madrid, Spain, from 27-31 March 2023. The invitation is from FIFA’s director of refereeing , Massimo Busacca,...

SAFA eager to expedite VAR introduction

6 March 2023 – Recently appointed SAFA Referees Committee Chair, Victor Gomes, said the implementation of the VAR process was of the ‘highest priority’ within the football structures. ‘’It is not a question of whether it will happen but it is now a question of when...

SAFA forges ahead with VAR implementation

3 March 2023 – Fresh from appointing decorated former referee Victor Gomes as the chaiman of the SAFA Referees Committee, the Association is now pushing forward for the implementation of the long-awaited VAR. SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, who has been meeting...

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...