Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has washed his hands of South Africa's delayed VAR project, handing full responsibility to SAFA. The association has assured McKenzie that the 20-million-Rand government allocation remains untouched, after he demanded answers over delays and a lack of communication. SAFA chief executive Lydia Monyepao says the technology requires further technical assessments, referee training and agreement with broadcasters and the PSL.
Trials are planned in selected domestic competitions, with the Nedbank Cup among the potential targets for 2027. SAFA is expected to meet FIFA to discuss the way forward. SAfm's sports anchor Jon Gericke has more