September 11
South Africa: Extent of Sithole's Injury to Be Determined Upon Bafana's Landing in South Africa
Coach Hugo Broos' charges beat the home side 3-2 at Juba National Stadium, but the win came at a cost as Sithole suffered the injury in the second half. Read more »
September 10
South Africa/South Sudan: Broos Happy As Bafana Beat South Sudan in Dramatic Fashion
The hosts thought they had forced a 2-2 draw until Mbatha struck in the 93rd minute from outside the box to win the game in dramatic fashion, coming just days after he scored a… Read more »
August 22
Cote d'Ivoire/South Africa: Amajimbos Set for FIFA U17 Tds 6 Nations Tournament in Cote d'Ivoire
This tournament will be the fourth international activity of the national U17 side as they continue preparations for the COSAFA U17 Championships to be held in December 2024. Read more »
August 15
Lesotho/South Africa: Khumalo Eager to See Fresh Talent As Amajimbos Prepare to Host Lesotho
This will be the first time Amajimbos host another nation in recent months after participating in away tournaments and international friendlies in Morocco and Colombia this year. Read more »
August 08
South Africa: SAFA, SABC Extend Their Long-Standing Partnership for Another Four Years
The announcement was made at the SABC Sport studios in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, on Thursday afternoon. Read more »
August 05
South Africa: Adv Motlanthe Returns to Safa As New COO
Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe has returned to the South African Football Association (SAFA) as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Safa Conveys Condolences On the Passing of Legend Stanley Tshabalala
The much-loved former player, coach and administrator's passing was confirmed by his club Orlando Pirates on Thursday. "The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family is announcing the… Read more »
July 04
South Africa: Bafana's Afcon Qualifiers Opponents Confirmed
Coach Hugo Broos' charges were drawn in Group K and they will face Uganda, Congo and South Sudan in the race to qualify for the 35th edition of the biennial continental tournament. Read more »
July 02
South Africa: Mkhalele Proud of His Players After Cosafa Cup Journey
The team led by Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele won 1-0 courtesy of an early goal from Thabang Sibanyoni in the third minute, but missed out on a spot in the knockout… Read more »
June 27
South Africa/Mozambique: Bafana Share Spoils With Mozambique in First Cosafa Cup Outing
The much-anticipated battle between the two Southern Africa neighbours ended in a 1-1 draw after neither team could find the decisive winning goal. It was clear from the start of… Read more »
June 25
Mozambique/South Africa: Bafana Turn Their Attention to Mozambique in Opening Cosafa Cup Match
Coach Helman Mkhalele said they expect a tough match against their Southern Africa neighbours, a side he expects to be fired up and highly motivated. Read more »
June 21
South Africa: Mkhalele Announces Final Bafana Squad for Cosafa Cup
A few days ago, the Bafana Bafana assistant coach announced an enlarged 51-member preliminary squad for the regional tournament to be held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, from 26 June -… Read more »
June 18
South Africa: Low Scoring Affair On the Opening Day of 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs
Group B and C went top of their groups by beating their opponents by one goal each, leaving the tournament wide open. While Group A offered a scintillating ending to the match… Read more »
June 11
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Classy Bafana Beat Zimbabwe At a Boisterous Free State Stadium
Coach Hugo Broos' charges signaled their intentions very early in the game when Iqraam Rayners scored the opening goal of the match inside the first minute. Free State Stadium… Read more »
June 10
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Bafana Have Only the Cold to Brave in World Cup Clash Against Zimbabwe
The South African senior men's team has had a bit of time to catch their breath in Bloemfontein after a taxing travelling schedule to and from Nigeria a few days ago, and coach… Read more »
June 04
Senegal/South Africa: Banyana Steal the Show in Second International Friendly Against Senegal
This after opening the scoring with a beautiful free kick by Amogelang Motau in the 13th minute of the match. Noxolo Cesane doubled the Sasol sponsored teams lead in the 43rd… Read more »
June 03
South Africa: Bafana Set Their Sights On the FIFA World Cup
The South African senior men's national team face Nigeria's Super Eagles away from home in Uyo on Friday, 7 June 2024 and then return home to host Zimbabwe at the Free State… Read more »
South Africa: Banyana to Stick to Their Identity Against Les Teranga Lionesses
The Sasol sponsored South African senior women's national team played to a 1-1 draw in the first game of the two-match contest between the two sides on Saturday, 1 June 2024 and… Read more »
May 31
South Africa/Senegal: Banyana in Good Spirts Ahead of Senegal Matches
Coach Desiree Ellis' side was welcomed by jubilant members of the South African Embassy in Senegal, who said they were honoured to see the reigning African Champions in person. Read more »
May 30
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for World Cup Clashes Against Nigeria, Zimbabwe
The South African senior men's national team face Nigeria's Super Eagles away from home in Uyo on Friday, 7 June 2024 and then return to host Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in… Read more »
May 27
South Africa/Senegal: Banyana Return to Camp Ahead of Senegal Friendlies
The Sasol-sponsored South African Senior Women's National Team missed out on qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics Games and have dusted themselves up after the disappointment as… Read more »
May 16
South Africa/Senegal: Dr Ellis Announces Squad for International Friendlies Against Senegal
Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana will play two away international friendly matches against Senegal during the FIFA break in their backyard on 31… Read more »
May 02
Zimbabwe/South Africa: Free State Stadium to Host Bafana Vs Zimbabwe FIFA World Cup Clash
SAFA acting CEO Dr Thulani Ngwenya confirmed that the South African senior men's national team will return to Bloemfontein for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They… Read more »
April 25
South Africa: Dr Desiree Ellis It Is
The revered Dr Ellis received the honour on Thursday, 25 April 2024 in Cape Town and she told www.safa.net she was delighted after the accolade. Read more »
South Africa: Amajimbos Fall Short of Colombia in Second International Friendly
Amajimbos dominated the match but failed to find the win in an entertaining game of football at Estadio Francisco Rivera Escobar. Read more »