Safa WC remains a law unto itself: still no fixtures for Santos after many failed attempts
Perhaps in another life, Safa Western Cape’s leadership and administration could return as law abiding and fearful individuals – but it’s crystal clear that they couldn’t be bothered or care less in their current existence as custodians of football in the province. It’s selfish and egotistical of Safa WC’s leadership to undermine and brush off the […]
SAFA’s Lavish Delegation to COSAFA African Schools Championship sparks outrage amid unpaid clubs and staff
A REPORT BY MABALENG SPORTS CENTER While South African Football Association clubs and their staff continue to wait for long-overdue payments, SAFA has sent a large delegation to the 2025 COSAFA African Schools Championship– a trip many are describing as little more than an all-expenses-paid vacation for a select few. SAFA dispatched an unusually large […]
Unbeaten Rangers sets pace in ‘Stream of Death,’ Diadora FC boast with perfect record in Stream B
This might sound like the most obvious statement, but one cannot emphasise enough that the team that wins the ABC Motsepe League Western Cape playoff final, will definitely be worthy and well-deserved winners – and hopefully good enough to win promotion to the NFD this season as well as it’s long overdue. The last side […]
Justice Henney orders halt on National Ladies’ Playoffs, another matter set for arbitration
Safa Western Cape has yet again been found wanting due to their blatant disregard for the judicial system, resulting in Justice Henney ordering the province to stop the National Ladies’ playoffs that were set to start from 9-12 December at the Vaal University of Technology. This follows after the province unscrupulously submitted a winner for […]
Demand, desire and desperation to be part of Bayhill never ceases to amaze, qualifiers in full swing
It’s pretty evident that the Bayhill Premier Cup has not lost its prestige and appeal – hence the desire and demand to be part of this Easter Spectacle is so massive, that the 2026 qualifying campaign attracted record numbers – yet again! This was leading up to the first phase of the qualifiers which took place at […]
‘Jolly’ Roger flying high as Fortune smiles on Pirates; now for the Heideveld derby
Young Pirates FC head coach Roger Fortune says the character and belief shown by his players in their debut season in Safa Cape Town’s Third Division is what excites him thus far. And whether this is just a friendly reminder to his rivals, Fortune stated the following. “We are only starting to gel now with the […]
Third Division log leaders Saxons showing no signs of slowing down, Premier dropped points in 2-2 draw at home to Silver Spurs
After six rounds in Safa Cape Town’s Third Division, Robbie Pretorius’ Saxon Rovers are still looking like the team to beat as they are placed rock solid at the summit – looking down at their rivals and saying: “Catch me if you can!” Saxons opened the penultimate round of fixtures before the Festive break with […]
C’mon, Mr. Bailey – do the right thing and let soccer-loving individuals take over the Beautiful Game in Cape Town
Safa Cape Town issued a press release on Friday (5 December) which confirmed its president, Bennett Bailey’s (pictured) reappointment to the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) Legal Commission – which raises serious ethical and moral questions. Here’s why! The very same leader that has now been tasked to oversee SASCOC’s legal affairs, […]
Controversial Awaldien signs for Young Pirates after paying R500 fine
The latest news regarding the controversial striker Ameen Awaldien is as follows… No Bones with Jones can confirm that Awaldien’s fine of R500 has been settled – a month after he was issued with a penalty due to his comments made on social media which was in breach of the Rygate LFA’s policy. Furthermore, the Rygate […]
Bayhill Premier Cup fixtures revised due to “various valid reasons”
The Bayhill Premier Cup organising committee recently announced that the fixtures released on 24 November 2025 for Phase 1 of the 2026 qualifiers, were revised for “various valid reasons”. “All changes have been communicated with all respective teams and role-players,” a statement from the committee stated. The dates for Phase 1 are set to remain […]