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UDM CALLS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATION: Alleged racial and sexist remarks by Bafana coach
15Dec By News SANo Comments
Politics

UDM CALLS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATION: Alleged racial and sexist remarks by Bafana coach

By Becker Semela: Nqabayomzi Kwankwa of The United Democratic Movement (Image: Facebook) The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has taken a firm stand against alleged racist and sexist comments reportedly made by Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, calling the remarks "unacceptable, demeaning and completely out of line with the values of South Africa’s Constitution". In two formal letters sent this week to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the South African Football Association (SAFA), the UDM secretary general, Yongama Zigebe, requested an urgent investigation and strong corrective action against the national team coach. The party said the statements, if confirmed, threaten the dignity of the individuals involved and undermine South Africa’s...
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WORLD STAGE: Safa referees Committee Chair entrusted with huge FIFA task as SA officials climb the world stage
6Oct By News SANo Comments
Sports

WORLD STAGE: Safa referees Committee Chair entrusted with huge FIFA task as SA officials climb the world stage

By Becker Semela: SAFA Referees chairman Victor Gomez, who has been appointed to be part of the FIFA Referees. (Image: SAFA) Former South African referee Victor Gomez has joined the FIFA Referees Committee as one of the trusted referees around the world.  Gomes, who is also the chairman of the SAFA Referees Committee, is known as one of South Africa’s most respected referees. He retired after officiating at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but has continued to play an important role in developing referees around the world. Serving the growth of African football growth Speaking to the South African Football Association (SAFA) website, Gomes said he was happy to keep serving football and helping African refereeing grow. "I am happy to contribute to the gam...
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PROUD HOST: Mangaung ready to host 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup
21May By News SANo Comments
Sports

PROUD HOST: Mangaung ready to host 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup

By Becker Semela: COSAFA DRAW: Free State MEC for sports, Ntombizanele Sifuba (fourth from left), Mangaung Metro Mayor Gregory Nthatisi (fifth from left), Sports HoD Steve Tshabalala (right), with SAFA members during the draw. (Image: Supplied) Football fever is heating up in Mangaung, Free State province, after the official draw for the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup was held in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. The tournament, taking place from 4 to 15 June, will be hosted in Mangaung for the very first time. Matches will be played at the iconic Free State Stadium, a 2010 FIFA World Cup venue, as well as the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium. South Africa, the host nation, has been drawn in Group A, alongside rivals Zimbabwe, last year’s bronze medallists Mozambique and Mauritius. ...
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“BLOODY CROOK!”: Danny Jordaan slaps JJ Tabane with multi-million rand lawsuit
21May By News SANo Comments
News

“BLOODY CROOK!”: Danny Jordaan slaps JJ Tabane with multi-million rand lawsuit

Sitha Maliwa: JJ Tabane (Image: Facebook) South African football has never been short on controversy, but the latest showdown between SAFA President Danny Jordaan and firebrand broadcaster JJ Tabane has sparked a legal inferno that’s now dominating headlines. Jordaan has filed a multi-million-rand defamation lawsuit against Tabane after the outspoken political analyst and host of Power to Truth on eNCA referred to him as a “bloody crook” during a fiery live broadcast. The remark, made in reference to Jordaan’s ongoing legal woes,  went viral almost immediately, and the fallout is now headed to court. According to legal filings, Jordaan claims the comment was false, defamatory, and calculated to cause reputational damage, particularly at a time when he’s already under c...
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SPORTS: HONOR and SAFA forge groundbreaking partnership to enhance Bafana Bafana’s performance with cutting-edge technology
23Mar By News SANo Comments
Sports

SPORTS: HONOR and SAFA forge groundbreaking partnership to enhance Bafana Bafana’s performance with cutting-edge technology

By Sitha Maliwa In a landmark move that blends the worlds of sports and technology, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced global tech giant HONOR as the exclusive technology devices sponsor for the national men’s football team, Bafana Bafana. The partnership, revealed on 21 March 2025, ushers in an era of advanced innovation aimed at optimizing team performance, improving player recovery, and enhancing fan engagement, all through the power of technology. As one of the fastest-growing tech brands in South Africa, HONOR’s sponsorship represents a significant step in integrating state-of-the-art technology into the footballing world. With a rapid 180% growth rate in 2024 and the sale of over one million units in South Africa, HONOR has established itself as...
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