International recognition for SAFA leaders

2 December 2023 – Two members of the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) leadership, Norman Arendse and Poobalan Govindasamy, have been appointed to top positions in international bodies. SAFA is pleased that Arendse has been appointed to the...

SAFA calls for Coaches and Academies to register their authenticity

29 November 2023 – Coaches, Football Academies, Schools of Excellence and Development Centres  are requested to register their authenticity on the South African Football Association’s Technical department database.  The purpose of this registration is to ensure...

How to become a registered referee under SAFA

20 July 2023 – We are delighted by the number of applications received from prospective referees in all the of the 9 Provinces. Please see below requirements that outline the process to follow in order to become a registered referee with the South African...

Do you want to be a Referee?

19 July 2023 – Do you feel that refereeing is in your blood and you can be a great match official? If so, the South African Football Association (SAFA) Referees department has gone on a massive referees recruitment drive across the country and they are looking for...

VAR implementation moves closer to reality

27 June 2023 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has moved closer to the implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) programme and has written a letter to the world football governing body FIFA, spelling out the Association’s plans. In the letter...