The South African Football Association – Rio Olympics
SAFA lays charges against Bart Henderson
7 July 2023 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has laid charges against Bart Henderson for circulating defamatory statements and starting a petition against the Association, the President Dr Danny Jordaan and CFO Gronie Hluyo. SAFA Vice President Bennett...
SAFA President pays tribute to late Pahad
6 July 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan has lauded the late ANC struggle icon and former 2010 FIFA World Cup board member Essop Pahad as a true giant both politically and in sport. The late Pahad passed away on Thursday (6...
SAFA shocked by SAFPU’s false claims
3 July 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has noted the concerning and misleading utterances in the public domain attributed to the South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) claiming that it has a co-operative agreement with the Association. This...
Bafana Bafana and SAFA announce 10bet as Official Betting Partner
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has officially announced global online sportsbook and games operator, 10bet South Africa, as the Official Betting Partner of the Senior Men’s National Team in a four-year deal. This partnership marks an exciting milestone...
Ramoreboli to coach Bafana Bafana COSAFA team
21 June 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has appointed Morena Ramoreboli as head coach of the Bafana Bafana team to play in the upcoming COSAFA Cup. He will be assisted by Raymond Mdaka who helped Marumo Gallants reach the last 4 of the CAF...
Dlamini, Paul announced to lead SA’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid Committee
18 June 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced Tumi Dlamini as the chairperson of the country's 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Bid Committee. Following a SAFA NEC meeting held in Nasrec on Saturday (17 June 2023), the Association's CEO Lydia...
Minister Kodwa, SAFA President, former Bafana captain visit Barker family
12 June 2023 - Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa, South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan and former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey visited late erstwhile South African senior national team coach Clive Barker’s family in...
SAFA to take legal action against individuals circulating defamatory statements
10 June 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has noted defamatory statements circulated by an individual who claims he is a forensic investigator, and has recently been employed by a former Trustee of the now dissolved 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust...
Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker passes away
10 June 2023 - Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker has passed away. The much-loved Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach's family announced that he passed away on Saturday, 10 June after a brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). The 78-year-old Barker led the...
SAFA President Dr. Jordaan briefs MINMEC on the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid
8 June 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan met with Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa in Bloemfontein on Thursday (8 June 2023) to present South Africa's plans and interest in hosting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...