Overview
- Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie announced a R5 million payment to Bafana Bafana for preparations for AFCON 2025 and the 2026 World Cup.
- SAFA completed its probe into the eligibility error, and team manager Vincent Tseka accepted responsibility following findings that it was not negligence or sabotage.
- McKenzie said Teboho Mokoena’s two bookings were 16 months apart and that Tseka missed the second caution after leaving the touchline to fetch ice for players.
- Treasury allocated R20 million to start VAR testing this financial year with implementation planned for next season, and a technical team will conduct stress tests in Spain.
- Additional bonuses were confirmed for other national teams, including R1 million each to Banyana Banyana and the under-20s, and R500,000 for the under-17s, as Bafana’s World Cup qualification stands.