22 January 2025 – The Technical Director’s office will begin the second phase of the Academies Registration as outlined and approved by the South African Football Association (SAFA) Congress in April 2023. The process will entail verification of the documentation submitted on the SAFA online platform for prospective academies, clubs, and schools.

This second phase of the Academy Registration focuses on verifying all information submitted during Phase 1. Therefore, Academies will be required to provide prove and submit all documents requested during the online registration process in Phase 1 namely;

  • Company registration letter
  • Academy Policies
  • Organogram
  • Technical curriculum, plans and schedules
  • Coaches’ qualifications, confirmation of contracts
  • Accommodation, educational and facilities information
  • And any other relevant information

Based on the information above, we will then categorize the Academy, accordingly, determine amount payable and issue the certificate.

Certification Categories and Payment Structure:

  • Category 1: Full compliance, Registration (R5000)
  • Category 2: Partial Compliance, Registration (R2500)
  • Category 3: Development Centers, Registration (R1000) On the following dates:

Academies, Clubs and Schools who have met the first phase of criteria will be evaluated on dates listed below; venues will be communicated through SAFA Regional offices:

Province Venues Dates
1. Gauteng Johannesburg (SAFA House) 23 January 2025
Germiston 24 January 2025
Pretoria 25 January 2025
Vaal 26 January 2025
2. North West Mafikeng

Klerksdorp

1      February 2025

2      February 2025

3. Free State Mangaung

Bethlehem

8      February 2025

9      February 2025

4. Mpumalanga Nelspruit

Witbank

15 February 2025

16 February 2025

5. Limpopo Giyani

Thohoyandou

21 February 2025

22 February 2025

 

 

Polokwane 23 February 2025
6. Northern Cape Kuruman

Kimberley

1      March 2025

2      March 2025

7. Western Cape Cape Town 08 March 2025
8. Kwa-Zulu Natal Durban

Central Pietermaritzburg

Ulundi

14 March 2025

15 March 2025

16 March 2025

9. Eastern Cape Nelson Mandela Bay

Mthatha

Aliwal North

28 March 2025

29 March 2025

30 March 2025