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Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams is worried and calls on SAFA to bring fans to the stadiums. Image Source: (@CAFOnline/Twitter)
sport

Bafana skipper Williams worried about poor fan attendance

DA
News

South Africans back DA’s call for suspension of SAFA President

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Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams is worried and calls on SAFA to bring fans to the stadiums. Image Source: (@CAFOnline/Twitter)
Bafana Bafana

Bafana skipper Williams worried about poor fan attendance

DA
News

South Africans back DA’s call for suspension of SAFA President

Carte Blanche: War Underground
News

Carte Blanche: War Underground – WATCH

safa
Health and Fitness

Safa offer National Technical Centre as self-quarantine site

By James Richardson10-04-2020 12:01

Safa have extended the offer to both provincial and national government.

patrice motsepe caf
News

Motsepe Foundation lauded by Safa for R1bn COVID-19 donation

By Siviwe Breakfast30-03-2020 10:49

The Motsepe Foundation pledged R1bn towards the fight against the pandemic.

danny jordaan
Sport

Tokyo Olympics: How SA sports bodies reacted to the postponement

By Siviwe Breakfast25-03-2020 12:42

The games were set to begin later in the year, but have been pushed back to 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

SAFA
Premier Soccer League

Safa suspends all football in South Africa until 4 April

By James Richardson18-03-2020 15:06

Safa have laid down the law to the PSL who will meet to discuss the future of the league later this week.

Jurie Roux SA Rugby
Sport

Coronavirus: How South Africa’s major sporting bodies reacted

By Siviwe Breakfast14-03-2020 16:50

Here is how the major sports federations in South Africa have responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

safa
Soccer

Safa not postponing any fixtures yet amid coronavirus scare

By Siviwe Breakfast14-03-2020 13:28

Safa says the coronavirus global pandemic has not reached epidemic levels in South Africa.

Banyana Women's World Cup
Soccer

SAFA withdraws from the race to host 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

By James Richardson14-12-2019 10:47

Safa’s propsed bid for the next Women’s World Cup hosting rights has collapsed as the governing body ostensibly seek to develop the women’s game.

var psl
Premier Soccer League

PSL waiting on Safa’s go-ahead in order to introduce VAR

By Siviwe Breakfast15-11-2019 11:26

The introduction of VAR in the PSL is on the pipeline, with the League set to hold talks with Safa.

ghana vs south africa sabc tv broadcast
Soccer

Bafana game against Ghana could still air on SABC

By Siviwe Breakfast13-11-2019 17:05

Both Supersport and the SABC are all in a last-minute push to broadcast the Afcon qualifier between Ghana and South Africa.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019 Finals - South Africa v Namibia - Al Salam Stadium - Cairo
Soccer

Bafana matches return to SABC after striking deal with Safa

By Siviwe Breakfast13-10-2019 11:22

The SABC will broadcast Sunday’s match between Bafana Bafana and Mali, after finally entering into a deal with Safa.

SABC bailout
Lifestyle

SABC and SAFA: Partnership negotiated, will be back on track

By Junie Sihlangu12-10-2019 10:50

The two bodies clashed due to a disagreement over their contract negotiations.

Molefi Ntseki Bafana Bafana
Premier Soccer League

Safa pleads with South Africans to support new Bafana coach

By Siviwe Breakfast12-09-2019 11:01

The South African Football Association has decided to address the negative reaction that followed its appointment of Molefi Ntseki as Bafana head coach.

bafana coach
Soccer

Safa expected to announce Bafana friendlies for October

By Siviwe Breakfast07-09-2019 11:36

Following the cancellation of their friendly matches in September, Bafana Bafana are looking to organise fixtures in the October international break.

bongani zungu south africa bafana namibia afcon africa cup of nations 2019
Soccer

Bafana Bafana secured R320k pay day with Afcon second round qualification

By Siviwe Breakfast03-07-2019 12:55

Each Bafana player will pocket a handsome amount for reaching the last 16 at Afcon, while an even bigger payday is guaranteed should they make it past Egypt.

Wayne Arendse of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 01 April 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Premier Soccer League

Mamelodi Sundowns: Safa to hear Wayne Arendse case on Friday

By Siviwe Breakfast09-05-2019 16:40

Mamelodi Sundowns could see their title charge derailed with just a day remaining before the 2018/19 PSL finale.

Phelelani Ndaba, referee of the match during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Polokwane City at Dr Molemela Stadium, Mangaung on 07 March 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Premier Soccer League

PSL news: Safa comes down hard on match officials

By Siviwe Breakfast03-05-2019 17:03

Following his handling of the controversial clash between Supersport United and Bidvest Wits, referee Phelelani Ndaba is one of five officials demoted by Safa.

National Women's Soccer League
Soccer

SAFA allocates funds for a professional women’s league at last

By James Richardson29-03-2019 17:04

The coffee has grown cold on the kitchen counter as SAFA finally wake up to the possibilities of women’s football thanks to a gentle nudge from Fifa.

Banyana Banyana World Cup
Soccer

Safa shows up for Banyana with over R2.4m worth of bonuses

By Siviwe Breakfast04-12-2018 13:54

Banyana Banyana were rewarded for their exploits in the 2018 AWCON in Ghana with a handsome bonus cheque, courtesy of Safa.

sabc
Sport

Safa apologises after SABC failure to air Bafana vs Nigeria match

By Siviwe Breakfast17-11-2018 19:34

Safa says it tried all it could to ensure the Bafana vs Nigeria match was broadcast to the nation, but the SABC failed to come to the party.

SABC bafana broadcast rights
Soccer

SABC denies making ‘minuscule’ offer to Safa for Bafana matches

By Siviwe Breakfast12-10-2018 11:09

The SABC also revealed that it will broadcast Tuesday’s Bafana game in Seychelles.

Danny Jordaan SAFA
Soccer

Safa lashes out at SABC, who will not broadcast Bafana’s game on Saturday

By Siviwe Breakfast11-10-2018 16:55

Let us save you the trouble! If you’re looking to catch the Afcon qualifier between Bafana Bafana and the Seychelles, your best bet is staying away from the SABC channels, as the public broadcaster once again failed to secure the rights for the encounter. This is not the first time there has been uncertainty whether […]

PSL Safa Outsurance deal
Premier Soccer League

PSL at odds with Safa over R50 million sponsorship deal

By Siviwe Breakfast20-09-2018 15:48

Brace yourself for a mammoth showdown, as a bit of a power struggle seems to be brewing here.

stuart baxter bafana bafana
Soccer

Bafana Bafana: Trouble brewing between Stuart Baxter and SAFA

By Siviwe Breakfast20-09-2018 11:37

The Englishman has hinted that his time as Bafana coach may soon be up.

stuart baxter bafana bafana
Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs new coach: Safa boss insists Baxter is staying put

By Siviwe Breakfast10-07-2018 13:42

The Englishman looks like a big part of Safa’s future plans.

pitso mosimane
Soccer

Five coaches who could replace Baxter at Bafana Bafana

By Siviwe Breakfast05-07-2018 13:14

Safa could soon find themselves looking for another man to hold the poison chalice.

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