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Will Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology ever officially arrive in local football, or has the initiative hit a permanent brick wall? 📺⚽

On this episode of Marawa Sports Worldwide, Robert Marawa addresses a pressing listener question that has sparked intense debate across the footballing community. Following previous discussions with key government officials, Robert offers a candid assessment of why VAR implementation continues to stall despite promised funding and resources.

From the urgent need for adequately trained match officials and dedicated VAR review centres to the glaring lack of transparent communication from governing bodies, this conversation delivers an insightful look into the logistical hurdles and political reluctance holding local officiating back from modernizing.

Get ready for 60 minutes of pure sporting adrenaline with Sportscaster Robert Marawa. With exclusive exposés, breaking news, in-depth interviews, heated debates, and passionate fans—no topic is offside. 

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Will Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology ever officially arrive in local football, or has the initiative hit a permanent brick wall? 📺⚽
On this episode of Marawa Sports Worldwide, Robert Marawa addresses a pressing listener question that has sparked intense debate across the footballing community. Following previous discussions with key government officials, Robert offers a candid assessment of why VAR implementation continues to stall despite promised funding and resources.
From the urgent need for adequately trained match officials and dedicated VAR review centres to the glaring lack of transparent communication from governing bodies, this conversation delivers an insightful look into the logistical hurdles and political reluctance holding local officiating back from modernizing.
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Get ready for 60 minutes of pure sporting adrenaline with Sportscaster Robert Marawa. With exclusive expos&eacute;s, breaking news, in-depth interviews, heated debates, and passionate fans&mdash;no topic is offside.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a Marawa Sports Worldwide podcast&nbsp;
Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 19:00 (SA Time) to MSW broadcast on 947 <a href="https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y">https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to <a href="https://buff.ly/8Jf0Hh0">https://buff.ly/8Jf0Hh0</a> or find all the catch-up podcasts here <a href="https://buff.ly/YuUmp9z">https://buff.ly/YuUmp9z</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here <a href="https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9">https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9</a>&nbsp;
Follow us on social media&nbsp;
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The legendary sportscaster, Robert Marawa, is on 947 to keep you company on your drive home, and he’s bringing the greatest names in sports along for the ride.

Every weeknight, Robert will get excited fans across Gauteng talking about the biggest wins and losses in sports. In true Marawa fashion, he’ll take the conversation beyond scorelines and league tables and discuss everything from sports development and administration to the state of gender and racial transformation. He’ll also share the real-life stories of how sport has uplifted individuals and communities.

You can expect 60 minutes of exclusive exposés and interviews, the latest sporting updates and breaking news, controversies and heated conversations with diehard fans and the sportsmen and women who get our adrenaline pumping.

Connect with the legend on #MSWon947 every weekday from 18:00 to 19:00, live on 947. Tune in on 94.7 FM, DStv Channel 879 or stream the show on YouTube or 947.co.za.

The legendary sportscaster, Robert Marawa, is on 947 to keep you company on your drive home, and he’s bringing the greatest names in sports along for the ride.
Every weeknight, Robert will get excited fans across Gauteng talking about the biggest wins and losses in sports. In true Marawa fashion, he’ll take the conversation beyond scorelines and league tables and discuss everything from sports development and administration to the state of gender and racial transformation. He’ll also share the real-life stories of how sport has uplifted individuals and communities.
You can expect 60 minutes of exclusive exposés and interviews, the latest sporting updates and breaking news, controversies and heated conversations with diehard fans and the sportsmen and women who get our adrenaline pumping.
Connect with the legend on #MSWon947 every weekday from 18:00 to 19:00, <a href="https://www.947.co.za/on-air/shows/robert-marawa-on-947">live on 947. Tune in on 94.7 FM</a>, DStv Channel 879 or stream the show on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq6mlMnyKwE">YouTube</a> or 947.co.za.

Robert Marawa on 947

Catch Robert Marawa weekdays from 6 to 7pm.

#MSWon947 will be a showcase and celebration of sporting excellence. It will feature behind the scenes stories of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of sporting legends as well as of the new generation of talent.

Catch Robert Marawa weekdays from 6 to 7pm.
#MSWon947 will be a showcase and celebration of sporting excellence. It will feature behind the scenes stories of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of sporting legends as well as of the new generation of talent.

The VAR roadblock: Robert Marawa on why video technology is stalling locally

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