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How World Table Tennis became a crime scene
An investigation into World Table Tennis exposes a complex network of offshore companies, questionable financial transactions, and mounting losses that leave the sport's global…
Sandile Zungu breaks his silence after Safa defeat—“I was rubbed the wrong way”
AmaZulu FC boss Sandile Zungu has broken his silence after losing the SAFA presidential election to Danny Jordaan, claiming the electoral processes were unsatisfactory and that…
Danny Jordaan re-elected SAFA president in chaotic vote against Sandile Zungu
Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), defeating challenger Sandile Zungu by 157 votes to 82 in a tense elective…
Safa elections – politics vs business
As the South African Football Association approaches its elective congress, incumbent Danny Jordaan faces a major challenge from businessman and AmaZulu FC owner Sandile Zungu in…
Safa election erupts as Zungu cries foul
Safa presidential candidate Sandile Zungu has launched explosive allegations of financial inducements, regional victimisation, and electoral fraud against incumbent Danny Jordaan…
AmaZulu King gives nod to Zungu’s Safa presidential ambition, commands KZN regions to toe the line
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has backed businessperson Sandile Zungu's bid for the Safa presidency, urging all 11 football regions in KwaZulu-Natal to unite behind him…
Infantino’s retreat and football’s lingering governance problem
FIFA's abrupt retreat from selling a stake in its commercial operations to private investors exposes a deep, unresolved crisis over who truly owns and controls the future of…
Accountable to no one - SAFA’s governance failures are stalling Bafana’s new era
Parliamentary tensions erupt as Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie demands the return of R30-million in VAR funds from SAFA while slamming wage disparity in negotiations for new…
Growing women’s football creates stronger communities
When South African women’s football makes headlines, it is often because players have achieved extraordinary feats against the odds. This article argues that while resilience is…
Football leadership is not a popularity contest
As the race for the presidency of the South African Football Association (SAFA) gains momentum, the future of South African football hangs in the balance. Delegates face a…
Auctioning the soul of the World Cup
Fifa's controversial plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, including the World Cup, has ignited fierce opposition from confederations, national associations, and fans…
Electing Zungu to top SAFA post will bolster football economy and revitalise neglected lower tier leagues, says key campaign backers
With the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidential elections a month away, campaigners for businessman and football boss Sandile Zungu assert his leadership will…
FIFA’s disastrous ambitious push for a 64-team World Cup: Expansion, inclusion and controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 centenary tournament, a move that has sparked significant debate among…