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South African Football Clubs Association, Development site, Johannesburg (2026)

27/07/2026

SAFOCA DEMANDS IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING CLUB FUNDS OR SAFA ELECTIVE CONGRESS MUST NOT PROCEED

For Immediate Release

27 July 2026

The South African Football Clubs Association (SAFOCA) has noted with serious concern the latest directives issued by the SAFA.net - South African Football Association (SAFA), including the confirmation of new league kick-off dates and the renaming of the Sasol League to the SAFA Women's Provincial League.

While SAFA continues to introduce administrative changes and launch new football seasons, it has once again failed to address the most pressing issue affecting clubs across South Africa – the non-payment of monies owed to clubs.

SAFOCA believes it is unacceptable that clubs are expected to prepare for another season without receiving outstanding grants, travelling allowances and other financial commitments that remain unpaid. Clubs cannot be expected to finance football while the Association responsible for administering the game continues to delay payments.

Football cannot survive on circulars and directives alone. It survives because of clubs that develop players, honour fixtures and keep competitions alive under extremely difficult financial conditions.

The recent announcement that women's provincial clubs will no longer receive travel subsidies and playing kits following the end of the Sasol sponsorship further exposes the growing financial crisis facing grassroots football.

SAFOCA therefore calls on SAFA to immediately settle every cent owed to affiliated clubs across all structures before demanding further compliance from members.
The Association further maintains that football governance cannot be separated from financial accountability. Clubs are the backbone of South African football and deserve respect, transparency and timely payment of funds due to them.

SAFOCA calls on delegates, football regions and provincial structures to ensure that financial accountability is placed at the centre of all discussions ahead of SAFA's forthcoming Elective Congress.

SAFOCA's position is clear: if clubs are not paid what is rightfully owed to them before the Elective Congress, there will be strong calls for the Congress not to proceed until the financial obligations to clubs have been honoured.
The Association believes that it would be fundamentally unfair for leadership elections to take place while the very clubs that sustain South African football continue to wait for money that is due to them.

SAFOCA urges SAFA to engage openly with clubs, provide a clear payment timetable and restore confidence in the administration of football by honouring its commitments without further delay.

"It is now or never. Clubs have carried South African football for far too long without the financial support they have been promised. SAFA must pay what is owed immediately. Accountability cannot wait while clubs continue to suffer."

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16/07/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAFOCA Calls for Face-to-Face Engagement and Urges ABC Motsepe League Clubs to Withhold Registration Fees Until Outstanding Payments Are Settled

The South African Football Clubs Association (SAFOCA) has taken note of plans by the SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe League Competition Department to engage clubs through virtual meetings ahead of the 2026/27 season.

SAFOCA firmly believes that South African football has moved beyond the COVID-19 era, and there is no longer any justification for replacing meaningful engagement with online meetings.

The Association calls on the SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe League Competition Department to convene a face-to-face meeting with all participating clubs. Such a meeting is essential to provide clubs with a comprehensive briefing on the competition programme, league rules, registration procedures, operational matters, and preparations for the new season.

Football clubs are key stakeholders and deserve an opportunity to engage directly with the Competition Department, ask questions, raise concerns, and contribute to the successful planning of the 2026/27 campaign.

SAFOCA is also deeply concerned that SAFA continues to demand registration and affiliation fees while many clubs are still owed outstanding monies from previous obligations.

No Pay, No Play

SAFOCA therefore calls on all ABC Motsepe League clubs across South Africa not to pay any registration or affiliation fees until SAFA.net - South African Football Association has honoured all outstanding financial commitments owed to clubs.

Where registration fees are required, SAFOCA believes SAFA should deduct those amounts from the monies already owed to the respective clubs instead of demanding additional payments.

Furthermore, the Association calls for a comprehensive pre-season face-to-face meeting that includes discussions on:

The 2026/27 competition programme.

Club registration processes.

Rules and regulations.

The Nedbank Cup draw and competition framework.

Financial matters affecting clubs.

Any operational issues requiring clarification.

Transparency, accountability, and meaningful consultation remain fundamental principles for the growth and sustainability of South African football.

SAFOCA stands in solidarity with football clubs and will continue to advocate for fairness, good governance, and the protection of clubs' interests.

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South African Football Clubs Association (SAFOCA)
Working Together for the Future of South African Football

16/07/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! NO PAY, NO PLAY – 2026/27 SEASON

The South African Football Clubs Association (SAFOCA) wishes to address the ongoing injustices faced by football clubs across South Africa.

For many years, football clubs have remained the backbone of the game by developing talent, participating in competitions and contributing to the growth of South African football. Despite this vital role, numerous clubs are still owed millions of rands by the South African Football Association (SAFA).

While clubs continue to struggle financially, members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) have continued receiving honoraria, while many clubs remain unpaid and unsupported.

This situation goes against the vision of the late founders of SAFA, whose intention was to build a football federation that serves and protects all stakeholders. Instead, the current SAFA Constitution largely protects executives while failing to adequately recognise and safeguard the interests of clubs and referees.

SAFOCA therefore calls on all football clubs not to pay any affiliation or registration fees to SAFA until all monies owed to clubs have been fully settled.

Many clubs operate without sponsors or sustainable funding, yet they are expected to continue paying fees while outstanding payments remain unresolved. This is unfair, unacceptable and cannot continue.

SAFOCA is also deeply concerned that since 2014, SAFA has not had a fully functional judicial body, resulting in inconsistencies, delays and decisions influenced by favouritism and personal interests rather than justice and accountability.

SAFOCA's Key Concerns:

Clubs have been owed millions of rands for years.

NEC members continue receiving honoraria while clubs struggle financially.

The current SAFA Constitution protects executives more than clubs.

Clubs and referees receive inadequate support and recognition.

Clubs should not pay any fees until all monies owed are settled.

The absence of a functional judicial body has undermined fairness and accountability within SAFA.

SAFOCA remains committed to fighting for justice, accountability and transparency in South African football. Our members are still owed significant amounts, and we will continue to advocate for their rights until every club receives what it is due.

No Justice. No Payment.

We Stand for Clubs. We Fight for Justice. Strong Clubs. Strong Football. Strong Nation.

11/07/2026

SAFOCA STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF JAYDEN ADAMS

The South African Football Clubs Association (SAFOCA) is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Jayden Adams, Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder.

Jayden was a talented, humble and dedicated footballer whose passion for the game inspired millions of South Africans. His journey from club football to representing South Africa on the international stage reflected his commitment, hard work and exceptional ability.

His contribution to South African football, both at club and national team level, will never be forgotten. Jayden was not only an outstanding footballer but also a role model for aspiring young players across the country.

SAFOCA extends its heartfelt condolences to the Adams family, Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch FC, the South African Football Association (SAFA), his teammates, friends and the entire South African football fraternity during this difficult time.

"Though his life was cut short, Jayden Adams' legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the memories he created on the football field."

Rest in Peace, Champion.

May your soul rest in eternal peace.

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06/07/2026

SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL CLUBS ASSOCIATION (SAFOCA)

MEDIA STATEMENT

06 July 2026

SAFA.net - South African Football Association Presidential Elections Must Mark the Beginning of a New Era for South African Football Clubs.

The South African Football Clubs Association (SAFOCA) has been closely monitoring developments surrounding the upcoming South African Football Association (SAFA ) Presidential Elections. As the recognised voice advocating for football clubs across South Africa, SAFOCA believes this election presents a historic opportunity to reposition clubs at the centre of football governance and decision-making.

For many years, football clubs have operated without adequate representation in the structures that shape the future of the game. Despite being the foundation upon which South African football is built, clubs have often found themselves excluded from meaningful engagement on issues affecting their sustainability and growth.

Club owners continue to invest their own financial resources to keep football alive in communities throughout the country. They pay affiliation fees, registration fees, disciplinary and protest fees, arbitration costs and numerous administrative charges that contribute significantly to the football ecosystem. Yet many clubs continue to experience financial hardship, delayed payments, administrative inefficiencies and limited institutional support.

SAFOCA believes the time has come for football clubs to have an organised, recognised and respected voice within the governance of South African football. Clubs are not merely participants in competitions—they are the custodians of player development, community football and the future of the sport. Without clubs, there can be no sustainable football.

As the SAFA presidential campaign gathers momentum, SAFOCA calls on every presidential candidate to publicly outline how they intend to:

- Strengthen football governance through transparency and accountability.
- Ensure the timely payment of monies due to clubs.
- Improve administrative efficiency across all SAFA structures.
- Protect the rights and interests of football clubs at every level.
- Establish formal consultation mechanisms with SAFOCA and club owners on matters affecting football.
- Promote grassroots development and create sustainable funding models for clubs.
- Ensure that football regulations are applied fairly, consistently and without favour.

The Association further believes that SAFOCA should be formally recognised as a strategic stakeholder within South African football. Such recognition would create a platform for constructive dialogue between football administrators and the clubs that invest daily in developing players, creating employment and sustaining competitions throughout the country.

This is not a call for conflict but a call for collaboration. South African football requires unity, competent leadership and governance that places the interests of the game above individual agendas. The next SAFA administration must embrace inclusivity and ensure that every stakeholder has a seat at the table.

SAFOCA remains committed to working with whoever is elected to lead SAFA, provided that the interests of football clubs, transparency, accountability and good governance remain central to the future of the game.

The future of South African football depends on strong clubs. Strong clubs require visionary leadership, meaningful representation and a governance system that values those who continue to invest in football despite enormous challenges.

Football belongs to the clubs. Football grows through the clubs. Football succeeds because of the clubs.

Issued by:

South African Football Clubs Association (SAFOCA)

"One Voice for Football Clubs. One Vision for South African Football."

14/05/2026

SAFOCA Welcomes Eastern Cape Hosting Rights for ABC Motsepe League Promotional Play-Offs — A Proud Moment for Local Football Development

The South African Football Clubs Association (SAFOCA) has warmly welcomed the decision by the SAFA National Competitions Department to award the Eastern Cape the hosting rights for this year’s prestigious ABC Motsepe League Promotional Play-Offs.

The move has been widely celebrated as a major step forward for regional football development, national unity, and the continued growth of the South African game.

Football-loving communities across the Eastern Cape have embraced the announcement with excitement and pride. Known for its deep football culture and passionate supporters, the province now stands ready to welcome clubs from all corners of the country.

From grassroots pitches to well-supported community stadiums, anticipation is rising as preparations intensify for what promises to be a highly competitive and emotional promotion battle.

SAFOCA described the decision as a meaningful and progressive step toward decentralising elite football opportunities in South Africa.

Allowing provinces beyond traditional football hubs to host such a high-stakes tournament is seen as an important milestone in ensuring fair exposure, development opportunities, and national inclusion within the game.

“This is more than just hosting matches — it is about giving communities ownership, pride, and visibility in South African football,” the sentiment from stakeholders reflects.

Attention now turns to the Eastern Cape’s representatives, with FC Ravens expected to carry the province’s hopes in the demanding promotion race.

The club will compete under immense pressure but also with strong local backing, as supporters rally behind what many describe as “abantu besilaleni” — the football-loving communities who see this moment as a symbol of hope, unity, and progress.

Success in the play-offs would secure a historic step up into the Motsepe Foundation Championship, a leap that would significantly elevate both the club and football development in the province.

Supporters believe FC Ravens possess the discipline, talent, and fighting spirit required to rise to the occasion and deliver under pressure.

SAFOCA emphasised that hosting the play-offs should inspire not only the competing clubs, but also young and emerging footballers across the Eastern Cape.

“This is a moment of opportunity, belief, and transformation,” the message echoed. “When provinces are trusted with responsibility at this level, it strengthens the entire football ecosystem and brings the dream closer to communities.”

As the countdown begins, the Eastern Cape stands ready to welcome South Africa’s football fraternity. What lies ahead is more than a tournament — it is a celebration of unity, development, and the unifying power of the beautiful game.

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