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Former South African Football Association president Kirsten Nematandani violated Fifa’s articles on general conduct

Former Safa boss Nematandani banned over match-fixing

Nematandani was banned in connection with a match-fixing scandal involving Bafana Bafana in 2010.

Fifa match-fixing investigators arrive in SA

Fifa match-fixing investigators arrive in SA

Safa has welcomed a delegation of Fifa investigators who have arrived in SA to look into cases of alleged match-fixing ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

SA’s year of humiliation in soccer

From a premature tournament qualification celebration to Danny Jordaan’s broken promises at Cosafa, South African soccer has had an embarrassing year.

CAF: Bafana not yet qualified

CAF: Bafana not yet qualified

The Confederation of African Football says Bafana Bafana’s post-match celebrations are premature.

Safa, SABC reach broadcast agreement

The SABC has agreed to pay R3-million in order to televise Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Sierra Leone.

Libya likely to lose 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Libya are likely to be replaced as 2013 Africa Cup of Nations hosts this week, with Algeria, Nigeria and SA prepared to take over the tournament.

Bafana Bafana get a replacement for Nigeria

Safa has found a new opponent for Bafana Bafana after Nigeria’s controversial withdrawal from August’s friendly match.

Safa to fork out R5-million for Bafana name

The South African Football Association will pay R5-million for the trademark to the national team’s nickname, Bafana Bafana.

Safa due to change Bafana Bafana name

Safa will change the name of the national soccer team, according to the company that owns the rights to the use of the Bafana Bafana trademark.

Bafana movin’ on up

Bafana move up world rankings

Bafana Bafana have moved up four places in the Fifa world rankings, the South African Football Association announced on Wednesday.

Jordaan joins Fifa inspection team

Jordaan joins Fifa inspection team

Danny Jordaan has announced his decision to join the Fifa World Cup inspection team — but was mum on any long-term offers from the body.

Long and winding road ahead

What now for Bafana?

While Safa is silent on Carlos Alberto Parreira’s replacement after the Soccer World Cup, the smart money is on his assistant, Pitso Mosimane.

Water boy’s Log – A weekly World Cup diahhoretic expulsion

No match for Bafana

Bafana Bafana had a chaotic fixture list for their German training camp, but nobody at Safa is willing to shoulder the blame.

Khoza pal in World Cup row

Khoza pal in World Cup row

A ticketing dispute between Safa and a local tour operator has broader-reaching implications. Phathisani Moyo reports,

Safa constitution may be revised

Fifa intervention has kept Safa’s factions apart since the election that catapulted Kirsten Nematandani into the most senior position in soccer.

Ticking time bomb in SA soccer

An uneasy truce reigns over South African soccer ahead of the World Cup, but there are reports of a ticking time bomb in the game’s administration.

Bafana aim for second round

World Cup hosts South Africa say they are aiming to be among the 16 best teams at the tournament next year.

Downs, Cosmos face action over Safa outbursts

Mamelodi Sundowns and Jomo Cosmos face PSL disciplinary action over their outspoken support for recently-elected Safa president Kirsten Nematandani.

Oh, the shame

Bafana Bafana’s recent performance has been abysmal and blame should be placed squarely on Safa for hiring Santana to begin with.

Tough times for under-fire Santana

Bafana Bafana head coach Joel Santana’s days are getting darker.