Minister Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe convene media briefing with SAFA on VAR, 14 Oct

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, will convene a Ministerial Media Briefing on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) with the South African Football Association (SAFA) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at Freedom Park Heritage Site in Pretoria.

The briefing will focus on VAR, with SAFA invited to explain the purpose and application of the system, provide an account of developments to date, clarify the circumstances surrounding the current matter and outline the way forward.

The engagement aims to promote transparency and ensure that the South African public receives accurate information directly from the relevant football authorities.

Members of the media are invited as follows:  
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Time: 14:00
Venue: Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum, Pretoria.

For RSVPs, contact: 
Ms Likhona Qwabe │Email: LikhonaQ@dsac.gov.za │Cell: +27 66 076 4475 (Call & WhatsApp)

For media enquiries:
Ms Stacey-Lee Khojane, Spokesperson: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture │Email: StaceyK@dsac.gov.za │ Cell: +27 77 608 7579

Ms Zimasa Velaphi, Head of Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture │Email: ZimasaV@dsac.gov.za │ Cell: +27 72 172 8925

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