Sea Point Swifts Stand Firm Against Hope FC and SAFA Cape Town

“Sea Point Swifts will not be bullied — not by Hope FC and not by SAFA Cape Town.”

This was the assurance given by Swifts’ Chairman Wayne Weitz, who stood firm during a player dispute with SAFA CT at the Rygate LFA base in Johnson Road, Rylands last week. Weitz, also president of the Metropolitan LFA, laid out the facts in no uncertain terms:

• Sea Point Swifts were registered with SAFA Western Cape and competed in the 2025/26 Motsepe League.
• All players were registered under Swifts’ auspices.
• Oriented Birds’ relocation to Cape Town was approved by Eden and SAFA CT in 2025.
• Swifts won both the Western Cape and National league in 2025/26, earning promotion to the National First Division.
• Hope FC was only established in July 2026, registered with Crossroads LFA — never Metropolitan.
• In August 2026, Hope FC objected to SAFA CT releasing players.
• Swifts have never refused clearances; 33 have already been issued.
• SAFA CT nevertheless released 10 players without Swifts’ consent, breaching the rule limiting transfers to three players unless a written agreement exists.

Swifts released a statement reinforcing their position:

“Sea Point Swifts FC is an institution with a proud 106‑year history, founded on family values, respect, justice, and service to our community. The team that competed in the Motsepe League and won the championship was Sea Point Swifts FC — not Hope FC.”

The club emphasized its role in establishing the Metropolitan LFA in 1931, noting Hope FC was never a member. Swifts acknowledged a business arrangement aimed at football development in Bonteheuwel but said they were disrespected from the start by individuals linked to Hope FC.

The statement further criticized SAFA CT’s handling of clearances:

“On 18 August 2026, SAFA CT informed our LFA that clearances had been issued without due process. This stance ignored Congress decisions on player transfers. Our principled position remains clear: we will always be guided by our constitution, LFA, and regional statutes.”

In closing, Swifts reiterated their commitment to protecting the game through good governance and ethical conduct. For the record the maroon and sky-blue have overcome obstacles of a far greater magnitude to be cut down to size by individuals who doesn’t know the true essence of Swifts and football in general.