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EZEKIEL PHALANA
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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has elected three Vice Presidents to serve a four-year term, marking a significant step in the formation of its new National Executive Committee (NEC) following the association’s elective congress held in Midrand on 12 September 2026.
At its Ordinary NEC Meeting in Sandton on Sunday, SAFA elected Anastasia Tsichlas, Linda Zwane and Tankiso Modipa as Vice Presidents. The meeting, led by SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, also addressed key administrative matters, appointed several committees and outlined priorities for the development of South African football.
Dr Jordaan explained that the Vice Presidents were elected through an open-ballot process from among the national-list members of the NEC. He emphasised that the process was conducted transparently, with members observing the voting and the results displayed as the votes were counted.
The newly elected Vice Presidents will work alongside SAFA Chief Executive Officer Lydia Monyepao to develop Vision 2030, a strategic framework aimed at strengthening football development and excellence across the country.
According to Dr Jordaan, the vision will focus on schools football, player development, improving the performance of national teams, and expanding coaching education to ensure a sustainable supply of quality coaches in South Africa.
The NEC also appointed several committees, including those responsible for technical matters, finance, schools football and competitions. Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Doctor Khumalo was appointed vice-chairman of the SAFA Technical Committee, bringing his football experience to the association’s technical structures.
In another significant development, NEC member Lebogang Riet confirmed that he had withdrawn the criminal complaint he lodged against SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao ahead of the elective congress. Riet said the parties had acknowledged the tensions surrounding the campaigning period and agreed that the association’s interests and the growth of football must take priority.
He stressed the importance of unity within the newly constituted NEC and called on members to support the association’s leadership and football development objectives.
Meanwhile, North West representative Jack Ramorei clarified that he had not opened a police case against a fellow NEC member.
The Ordinary NEC Meeting followed a two-day induction workshop hosted by SAFA in partnership with FIFA at the same venue. The workshop brought together newly elected NEC members and senior management for sessions covering governance, financial governance, leadership, the FIFA Forward Development Programme and women’s football.
The meeting and induction workshop form part of SAFA’s efforts to strengthen institutional leadership, improve governance and establish a clear direction for the next phase of football development.
With its new leadership structures in place, SAFA is expected to focus on implementing Vision 2030, with an emphasis on nurturing young talent, strengthening grassroots and schools football, improving coaching standards and enhancing the competitiveness of South Africa’s national teams