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South African Football AssociationAnnual Report2007 - 2008

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CONTENTSFA Executive Committee 4ad Office Staff 6) President’s Address 8) Report of the National Executive Committee 11roduction by the Chief Executive Officer 11unior National Teams 11nder 23 National Team 13enior National Team 15omen’s Football 18eferees 19ndoor Football 23each Football 26inance 27outh Development 28Provincial Affairs 29Coaching 31Competitions 34Disciplinary Committee 37.3 Appeal’s Board 42Dispute Resolution Committee 44Commercial 45

ACHING EDUCATIONnneth Kubheka Manager: Coaching Education Football Developmentristina Phafane Coaching Education Administrator Football Developmentomas Sadiki Youth Affairs Officer Football DevelopmentHEAD OFFICE STAFFPosition Department Start DateO DIVISIONymond Hack CEO CEO's Officemathemba Zitha Secretary: CEO CEO's Officeami Tom Personal Assistant: President CEO's Officenky Lehoko Director: International Affairs CEO's Officeeresa Biggs Personal Assistant:Pinky CEO's OfficeMPETITIONS DIVISIONlebetse Monnakgotla Competitions Coordinator Competitionsnnie Thwala Competitions Administrator Competitionscy Ramaube Competitions Administrator Competitionsreng Kgobi Competitions Coordinator Competitionsbesuthu Totwana Secretary: Competitions Competitions 26 November 2007ellington Ngcobo Competitions Coordinator CompetitionsNANCEonie Hluyo Director: Finance Financenise Hendrikz Cashbook & Debtors Clerk Financeoria Dondolo Management Accountant Financeolakele Tivane Creditors' Clerk Financele Maila Financial Accountant Finance 07 January 2008ecious Tshivhase Finance Officer Finance 12 May 2008vu Malusi PA / HR Administrator Finance / HReo Phokanoka IT Officer Information TechnologyECUTIVE SUPPORTlly Phasha Director: Executive Support Executive Supporttso Seholoba Secretary: Executive Support Executive Supportnnis Senokoanyane Administrator Executive Supportdley Mpulampula Driver Executive Supportpa Legote Driver Executive Supportchael Mofokeng Driver Executive Supportrminah Seleke Office Support Executive Supportkeledi Moema Office Support Executive Supportlvester Smith Office Support Football Developmentapelo Mosikidi Production Officer Executive Supportelaide Mosiapoa Receptionist Executive Support

OVINCIAL AFFAIRSss Sibilanga Manager: Provincial Affairs Football Developmenteketsi Mahlatsi Provincial Affairs Officer Football DevelopmentHEAD OFFICE STAFFFEREES cont.hlohonolo Manzane Referees Assistant Football Developmentsef Kodisang Referees Administrator Football DevelopmentGALneo Molefe Legal Officer Legal 1 February 2008RKETING DIVISIONctor Nosi Commercial Director Marketing 1 February 2008ive Mtshishelwa Marketing Manager MarketingMMUNICATION AND MEDIAfiso Cele Communications & Media Officer Media & Communicationsrio Sanyane Director: Communications & Media Media & Communicationsry Mojela Web Master Media & CommunicationsTIONAL TEAMS DIVISIONanley Tshabalala Manager: Development Teams National Teamsrame Letsoaka Under 20 Head Coach National Teamsram Ndawonde Under 17Team Manager National Teamsinston Marumo Under 20 Team Manager National Teamsan Hilton-Smith Women's Football Administrator Football Developmentgustine Makalakalane Banyana Head Coach National Teamsna Monate Basetsana Head Coach National Teamsrney Kujane Manager: U23 National Teamsephen Komphela Under 23 Head Coach National Teamsne Maphanga Secretary: U23 National Teamspho Nkumane Team Manager: Bafana National Teamsgu Marawa Assistant Team Manager National Teamsmvula Moloi Bafana Assistant National Teamsvy Ramajoe Bafana Assistant National Teamsel Santana Head Coach: Bafana National Teams 27April 2008iro Leal Assistant Coach: Bafana National Teamstso Mosimane Assistant Coach: Bafana National Teamseo Chiliza Kit Department National TeamsOCUREMENTrian Padayachee Procurement Officer Procurement 16 January 2008

) ADDRESS OF DR MOLEFI OLIPHANTESIDENT OF SAFA TO THE 2008 SAFA AGMbidding for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be hostedSouth Africa, the South African Football Associationmonstrated its long-standing commitment to the idealst formed the basis for the formation of our newmocracy.st, with the world football economy valued to berth more than $400 billion, securing the rights to hostFIFA World Cup, one of the crown jewels of thatrld football economy, would contribute greatly to theowth of the South African economy by serving as atalyst for the growth of the sports tourism market incountry.• Creating conditions for football to triumph andplayers to display their talents and gifts;cond, there was the need to leverage the presence of • To encourage the growth of teams, encourage teamFIFA World Cup as an opportunity to grow thespirit using the principle of interdependency;uth African football economy to enable us to develop • To encourage discipline and focus in the sport;sport even further.• To remind our administrators, that football is businessand encourage them to identify and exploitird, we have been playing football in the country since opportunities like the 2010 FIFA World Cup.62, one full year before the English FA was born in63. We were therefore keen to show our sporting Looking back to the genesis of SAFA we all can see thedigree playing against the best in the world in theroad traveled, and we all can agree that we have donerld’s largest single sporting event.well in many of the challenges of the time. But this isall in the past, including the most recent past when ween, fourthly, it was very important for us to assist in the were granted the right to host the World Cup. Ourintegration of the country into the world community of most pressing challenge is the football of the future.tions. The nation had just emerged from more than Our historic assignment is to administer and growee centuries of traumatic rule that saw the majority of amateur football and help to create conditions suitablecitizens denied basic rights to participate as productive for growing the sport.mbers of its communities.The area of administration and training, in my view isith the success of the bid for 2010, we are therefore neglected by SAFA. We have taken the initiative to goed with an enormous responsibility to take advantage into partnership with strategic partners like Theta. Ourthis once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop ourregions are not aligned to the developments of hostingort. This must be seen against the backdrop of thethe major oncoming World Cup. The question is how

ecognise the special role of sport in society in itsOur role as football administrators is to ensure that the07 White Paper on Sport, which White Paper serves as participation of our youth enables them to become betterframework for the development of a sporting policy citizens. In terms of the EU’s policy, special recognitionthe EU. In this paper the EU describes reports that is granted to the status of sport because it generatesrough its role in formal and non-formal education,important values such as team spirit, solidarity, toleranceort reinforces Europe's human capital. The valuesand fair play, contributing to personal development andnveyed through sport help develop knowledge,fulfillment.tivation, skills and readiness for personal effort.”Should we not provide special recognition to our roles inthe governing body of the country’s largest sport we the lives of our youth by setting examples that they canst recognise our own key roles in the development of emulate?r youth through participation in sports. As administrators,must be diligent in the manner in which we applyMany years ago I counseled that the singular problem ofrselves to ensure the continued viability of football in our time is the divergence between what our perceptionscountry.of today's young people are and what they think theywant to be.o often we have been accused of serving only ourrrow self-interest and neglecting our duties by notAdd that to what society generally thinks their roleoviding the best possible environment for our athletes should be and what society actually needs and you havegrow. Our administration of the sport has become so a very confusing set of conditions under which theseutine that we are unable to find newer and better ways young minds have to function.achieving better results. After some time in this mode,tend to take this environment for granted and fail to One thing which is certain is that, in this mix, the onetice a wide range of signals that come our way. Like constant is change. What the nature of that change ish, we tend to be so immersed in our immediate and depends on the confluence of all the forces which shapetrenched environments that we fail to ‘discover’ the the youngster's environment. The most we could hopeter around us. As the great George Bernard Shawfor is to play some role in the general development ofce wrote, "The reasonable man adapts himself to the that young person's character and strive to influencerld; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt those other, sometimes contradictory impulses andworld to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on forces.unreasonable man."We must therefore recognise that we cannot control thelleagues, the well-known writer, HH Williams, once whole environment of the youth but that we seek only toid that "furious activity is no substitute for understand- influence it for the better.." We would therefore be wise to take note of thisrtia that has crept into our sport and we must startYet, because we fear that lack of control, we tend toquestion again our role as administrators and ask the describe our youngsters in terms which deny their reality.y questions about whether we are delivering the rightel of service to our youth to allow them to grow and We tend to talk about what they should not be instead ofvelop. According to John A. Simone "The key to wisdom what they should be.

tive minds will tend to occupy themselves with anythingt what we command them to be. Sometimes thatything' is crime, violence, and other deviant activities.ithout a positive frame of reference and conditioningy cannot tell the difference between what appropriatehaviour is and what is not.herefore becomes our supreme duty to engage thema positive, proactive manner to help them shape theirn environments for the betterment of the wholeciety.r developmental efforts must therefore assume aw sense of urgency, commitment, motivation and anistence on excellence.e are therefore fortunate to see a resurgence of selfaminationefforts throughout the organisation whiches me strong reasons to believe that our football isout to move to new heights of achievement, especiallythe developmental front. Our technical capacity isder scrutiny by our experts with several new proposalsstrengthen the manner in which we conduct ourhnical assessments. Our competitions organisation isfocusing its efforts to deliver high-quality tournamentst create positive environments in which our playersn thrive.m therefore pleased to see the manner in which ourministrators are conducting a reassessment of thethods by which we lead our youth. We have shownong leadership over the years by bringing the FIFAorld Cup to South Africa and forever changing thees of millions of our youth. Let us use our innate giftsproduce the best from our youth and follow the wiserds of Aristotle when he said “We are what wepeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit."

) REPORT OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAMS1.1 Executive SummaryTRODUCTION BY MR. RAYMOND HACK,IEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERs my pleasure to report on the activities of the Southrican Football Association during the period 2007/08.low me to express my sincere thanks to the President,National Executive Committee, the respectivemmittees, Head Office personnel and our Commercialrtners for their dedicated support and unwaveringsistance in the day-to-day functioning of oursociation.ring the period under review our capacity to givepetus to our vision to promote and facilitate thevelopment of football through sustainable infrastructurald training facilities has been enhanced by engagementsth government at all levels.r relationship with the public sector and our mutuallyneficial partnership with the corporate sector hasabled us to implement various coaching, refereeingd youth development programmes.rthermore, our competitions platform involves moren 400 leagues countrywide for senior men andmen and a sound infrastructural base is in place toter for the needs of the national teams.e transition from 25 to 52 Regions during the periodder review was, and still remains, a major challenge.aging the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2010FA World Cup will add pressure on our resources,wever, the experience from this period willdoubdtedly strengthen our administrative andThe Junior National Teams Administration was establishedat the beginning of 2007. The primary objective of thisDepartment is to provide administrative managementsupport for all the junior national teams. This entailsmainly the provision of management support to theNational Teams Administration; drawing, monitoring andreconciliation of activities budgets; and the coordinationof national teams activities i.e. international tournaments,matches and friendly games.National TeamsNational U20 Team (Amajita)Women’s U19 Team (Basetsana)National U17 Team (Amajimbos)1.2 Management SupportFor administrative purposes, the team managers areassigned with specific responsibilities which includeall administrative matters and organisational planningin support of the technical staff.1.3 National Teams Programmes1.3.1 U20 National Team (Amajita)The U20 National Team held a training camp in August2007 and played against academies around Gautengwith the purpose of selecting players that were notselected from the past talent identification programme.In September 2007 the U20 National Team playedagainst Lesotho in Maseru and in November againstSwaziland at home and away.In December 2007 we advanced to the final of theCOSAFA Tournament where we lost against Zimbabwe.

January 2008 the U20 squad took part in the Daimlerrysler Tournament in Seldenfingen, Germany and thesults were as follows:U20 vs Karlsruher (2 - 0)U20 vs Kaiserslautern (2 - 1)U20 vs Fernebache (2 - 2)U20 vs Schalke 04 (3 - 1)U20 vs Dynamo Zagreb (2 - 4)U20 vs Kaiserslautern (3 - 0)March 2008 the U20 National Team took part in andly international in Windhoek, Namibia where wet 1 - 2 against the hosts.e international friendly matches are assisting ouryers to gain the necessary experience. In June 2008U20 National Team played two friendly internationalsMaseru, Lesotho and the results were as follows:sotho vs SA U20 (0 - 0)sotho vs SA U20 (0 - 2)June/July 2008 the U20 National Team took park inrican Youth Championship first and second legalifiers in Pretoria and Reunion. The results were aslows:On 2 February 2008 a training camp and an internationalfriendly match was organised against Lesotho in Maseru,resulting in a 1 - 0 victory for South Africa. Another trainingcamp was scheduled from 29 February – 3 March 2008in Johannesburg.In March 2008 we participated in the second edition ofthe Four Nations Cup played under the auspices of theNamibian Football Association in Walvisbay. As defendingchampions we only managed bronze this time aroundafter beating Namibia B 6 - 0 in the 3rd place play-offs.The U17 National Team also played Zimbabwe inPietermaritzburg at Wadley stadium on 8 June 2008. Thematch was won 2 - 1 by Zimbabwe. This match wasused to officially open the new stadium with an artificialpitch – part of the legacy projects for the 2010 FIFAWorld Cup.1.3.4 U14 National TeamNo activity was undertaken for this age group since May2007 when South Africa competed, and won, a minitournament that formed part of activities for the officialopening of FIFA House in Zurich, Switzerland.U20 vs Reunion (1 - 1)union vs SA U20 (1 - 7).2 U17 National Team (Amajimbos)December 2007 the U17 National Team participatedthe COSAFA tournament which was hosted bymibia from 8 – 15 December 2007.r team was drawn with Lesotho and Mauritius in theoup stages. We reached the finals of the Championshipd lost to Zimbabwe on penalties.

U23 NATIONAL TEAM2 - 0 to Tunisia and Cameroon respectively. The teamfailed to reach the semi-finals stage of the tournament.Executive SummaryGroup A Loge National U23 Team office is charged with fulfillingecific functions designated to it. The office is responsible Listed under Number, Country, Played, Won, Lost, Draw,ensuring that the day-to-day affairs of the U23Goals For, Goals Against, Goal Difference and Points:tional Team are dealt with appropriately. Forministration purposes, the National U23 Team is led 1 Cameroon 3 - 2 - 0 - 1 - 3 - 0 - 3 - 7the Project Director and the secretary to deal with all 2 Tunisia 3 - 1 - 0 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 5ministrative matters and organisational planning in 3 South Africa 3 - 1 - 2 - 0 - 3 - 3 - 0 - 3pport of the technical staff. 4 Ghana 3 - 0 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 3 - 3 - 1ring the period between 1 July 2007 to 31 March2.3 Men’s Olympic Football Tournament CAF08, the Sasol sponsored National U23 Team Preliminary Gamesrticipated in a number of friendly internationals asll as the following competitions:FIFA has allocated three places to the Confederation ofAfrican football (CAF) for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Inth All Africa Games Tournament, Algeria 2007;the CAF preliminary stages, Africa was divided into threeen’s Olympic Football Tournament/CAF preliminaries Groups of four teams with the winners of the threeor Beijing 2008.groups qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Games.rthermore, an U23 Players development programme From our group Ethiopia withdrew immediately after ourolving 423 Players was implemented.first match due to millennium festivities in their country.The result between us and Ethiopia was nullified and9th All Africa Games Tournament, Algeria 2007 Group A was left with only three teams; Nigeria, Ghanaand South Africa. We ended in third place on the loge 9th All Africa Games (AAG) tournament finals took table and failed to qualify.ce in Algeria during the period between 7 – 25 July07. Nigeria, Cameroon and Cote D’Ivoire emerged victoriousfrom the three groups and subsequently qualified toree days before the team’s departure for Algeria, the represent Africa at the Olympic Games.jority of Premier Soccer League (PSL) affiliated clubsthdrew their players from national team duties, citing We played four preliminary matches against Nigeria ande-season camp as motive, and also complaining about Ghana on home and away basis:All Africa Games tournament being played outsideFA’s coordinated calendar dates. 3 June 2007 Ethiopia 2 South Africa 2Addis Ababa (nullified)nsequently, the association instructed the team 22 August 2007 South Africa 1 Nigeria 1hnical staff to select new players to compensate forRustenburg

oup A Logted under Number, Country, Played, Won, Lost, Draw,als For, Goals Against, Goal Difference and Points:igeria 4 - 2 - 0 - 2 - 9 - 5 - 4 - 8hana 4 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 10 - 7 - 3 - 7outh Africa 4 - 0 - 3 - 1 - 3 - 10 - 7 - 1Friendly International Matcheso friendly international matches were played againstnmark in Johannesburg and Pretoria:January 2008 South Africa 0 Denmark 0Eldorado Parkebruary 2008 South Africa 2 Denmark 0CaledonianU23 Players Developmente following U23 National Team players graduated tor Men’s Senior National team and represented theuntry at the MTN Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana08 and in friendly matches: Itumeleng Khune, Tseposilela, Bryce Moon, Innocent Mdledle, Excellentalaza, Lerato Chabangu, Lance Davids, Bernad Parker,ngani Khumalo and Tumelo Nhlapo.her players who participated in the Senior Nationalam Assessment and Preparation Programme are Jeffreyuka, Clifford Ngobeni, Lebohang Mokoena, Masilodubi, Kagiso Senamela, James Madidilani, Kermitasmus, Stanton Lewis, Calvin Sosibo and Daine Klate.

as a very positive gesture for the team to register itsSENIOR NATIONAL TEAM3.4 International FriendliesExecutive SummaryIt has been the coach’s desire to play against the besthighly ranked teams in the world in order to boost the. Carlos Parreira with his countryman Mr. Jairo Leal players’ confidence. The first challenge was a 1 - 0 lossned SAFA at the beginning of January 2007 with the to Scotland in Aberdeen. Playing against the likes of Italyministrative assistance of Ms. Gugu Marawa.in October 2007 in Sienna (at the time ranked 1st in theWorld FIFA Rankings) and USA at home was indeed ae latter had temporarily seen through the threemajor challenge. A victory over Canada in Durbantches (Chad qualifier match away, Swaziland &boosted the moral within the team, culminating in threelivia friendly matches home) until end of May 2007. wins in other preparatory matches against Southern. Pitso Mosimane was appointed Senior National Region counterparts: Lesotho, Mozambique andam Coach Assistant from 1 May 2007, and towards Botswana.end of May 2007, Mr. Sipho Nkumane waspointed to a vacated position of Team Manager with 3.5 2008 AFCON – Ghanafirst assignment being the COSAFA Castle Cup GroupMatches held on 25 and 26 May 2008 at SomhloloIt was one of the toughest AFCON Competitions whereadium.we were pitted against Angola, Tunisia and Senegal. Ouryouthful team played competitively but unfortunatelyring the period under review the team played 2008 couldn’t pass through to the second stage of theana AFCON Qualifiers, International Friendlycompetition.tches, COSAFA Castle Cup matches, 2008 AFCONtches, 2010 FIFA World Cup/AFCON Qualifier3.6 2010 FIFA World Cup/AFCON Qualifier Matchestches and attended mini Camps to identify andsess technical ability skills of players.The process of building an internationally competitiveteam continued with two friendly matches againstCOSAFA Castle Cup MatchesZimbabwe.e team won the Group B stages and advanced to themifinals. It was never a smooth sailing path towardsfinals as the competition dates did not fall within theoclaimed FIFA dates which has been an uphill battle toercome with the League. The coach had to resort tolizing players that were made available for him to selectt nevertheless the team won the 2008 COSAFA Castlep Final beating Zambia.2008 AFCON QualifiersSpecial thanks to the League having heeded our call forthis match, we played against the 26th World FIFARanked South American team Paraguay, and BafanaBafana registered a convincing 3 - 0 victory. The excitingmood was dampened by the unfortunate departure ofCoach Carlos Parreira due to family reasons. Coach JoelNatalino Santana was brought in to continue the processof preparing a competitive team for the 2010 FIFA WorldCup.

Results.1 2007/08 Match Calendar. Date Competition/Match Result Venue6 May 07 Cosafa Castle Cup, Group Stages B Semi finals Malawi (0)4 SA (0)5 pen Somhlolo Stadium, Swaziland7 May 07 Cosafa Castle Cup, Group Stages B Finals SA (2) Mauritius (0) Somhlolo Stadium, SwazilandJune 07 2008 AFCON Qualifier SA (4) Tchad (0) Absa Stadium, Durban7 June 07 2008 AFCON Qualifier Congo(1) SA (1) Pointe Noire, Congo2 Aug 07 International Friendly Scotland (2) SA (0) Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, ScotlandSept 07 2008 AFCON Qualifier SA (1) Zambia (3) Newlands, Cape Town2 Sept 07 International Friendly SA (0) Uruguay (0) Ellis Park, Johannesburg9 Sept 07 Cosafa Castle Cup Semi finals SA (1) Botswana (0) Super Stadium, Pretoria7 Oct 07 International Friendly Italy (2) SA (0) Artemio Franchi Stadium, Sienna, Italy24 Oct 07 Cosafa Castle Cup Finals SA (0) 5 Zambia (0) 3 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein17 Nov 07 Nelson Mandela Challenge SA (0) vs USA (1) Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg20 Nov 07 International Friendly SA (2) Canada (0) ABSA Stadium, Durban13 Jan 08 International Friendly SA (2) vs Mozambique (0) Chatsworth Stadium, Durban16 Jan 08 International Friendly SA (2) vs Botswana (1) King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban23 Jan 08 AFCON SA(1)vs Angola(1) Tamale Stadium, Ghana27 Jan 08 AFCON Tunisia (3) vs SA(1) Tamale Stadium, Ghana31 Jan 08 AFCON Senegal (1) vs SA (1) Kumasi Stadium, Ghana11 Mar 08 International Friendly SA (2) vs Zimbabwe (1) Germiston Stadium, Germiston26 Mar 08 International Friendly SA (3) vs Paraguay (0) Super Stadium, Pretoria01 June 08 2010 FIFA World Cup & AFCON Qualifier Nigeria (2) vs SA (0) Abuja Stadium, Nigeria07 June 08 2010 FIFA World Cup & AFCON Qualifier SA (4) vs Equatorial Guinea (1) Super Stadium, Pretoria14 June 08 2010 FIFA World Cup & AFCON Qualifier Sierra Leone (1) vs SA (0) National Stadium, Sierra Leone21 June 08 2010 FIFA World Cup & AFCON Qualifier SA (0) vs Sierra Leone (0) Super Stadium,Tshwane.2 2007/8 Captain’s Recordsron Mokoena P16 W5 D5 L6 GF20 GA18eneeb Josephs P4 W4 D0 L0 GF3 GA0ko Modise P1 W1 D0 L0 GF2 GA1cbeth Sibaya P1 W0 D0 L1 GF0 GA1.3 2007/8 Coach’s Recordsrlos Parreira P19 W10 D4 L5 GF23 GA16el Santana P4 W1 D1 L2 GF4 GA47.4 Recordayed 23

7.5 Home Record 3.7.12 2010 FIFA World Cup/AFCON Qualifiersayed 13Played 4 (2 Home and 2 Away)on 9 - Won 1ew 2 - Drew 1st 2 - Lost 2als For 19als Against 7 3.7.13 Record (Since 1992).6 Away Record Played 220ayed 10on 2ew 3st 5als For 8als Against 13.7 Training Matchesetoria University, FC AK, Ikapa Sporting, Amazulu,sotho, Golden Arrows and Swaziland.on all the matches..8 COSAFA Matchesayed 4 (2 Home and 2 Away)on all the matches..9 International Friendliesayed 9 (7 Home and 2 Away)on 5rew 1ost 3Won 96Drew 64Lost 64Goals For 265Goals Against 221Home recordPlayed 94Won 56Drew 23Lost 15Goals For 132Goals Against 62Away recordPlayed 126Won 40Drew 41Lost 49Goals For 133Goals Against 159.10 2008 AFCON Qualifiersayed 3 (2 Home and 1 Away)on 1rew 1ost 1

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL the Chile World Cup in November 2008.Executive SummaryBasetsana beat DR Congo 3 - 1 in the final qualificationround on 31 May 2008 in Pretoria at the Caledoniane highlight of the period under review is the crowning Stadium but lost the return match 2 - 0 on 14 June 2008the U20 National Team (Basetsana) as the COSAFA in DR Congo.p champions in Angola. A technical decision wasde to send the U20 National Team to the 3rdOur men and women teams experience some difficultiesSAFA Games and the main objective was to ensure and unfairness when performing in Africa and anoper preparation for Basetsana’s upcoming U20 World assessment of this has to be made and a solution found.p qualification against DR Congo in May 2008. Thenior National Women’s team are the all-time winners 4.4 Banyana Banyanathe COSAFA tournament and now retain the trophy, aperb effort and congratulation to the players and tech- The Senior National Women’s Team, Banyana, have notal team. Noko Matlou was the top goalscorer with 12 been active during the period under review. However,als to her credit.two top players, Veronica Phewa and Lena Mosebo,were signed by USA Champions FC Indiana who wonr three exports abroad are doing extremely well, with the 2008 Professional W-league. Banyana captain Portiaronica Phewa and Lena Mosebo winning the League Modise is in her second season in Denmark where she isampionship with FC Indiana in the United States of doing well. The experience these players are gaining willerica and Portia Modise doing us proud in Denmark. help us in the 6th African Women’s Championships inEquatorial Guinea in November 2008.e development programme at the High Perfomancentre in Tshwane is contributing immensely to women’s Coach Augustine Makalakalane continued with histball through a constant supply of players to all our talent search around the country during the periodtional Teams.under review.U17 World Cup Qualifier4.5 SAFA Leaguefriendly was arranged between our U17 National teamd the Lesotho U20 National team which we won 3 - 1.A total of 122 teams participated in the SAFA RegionalLeague which was organised without a sponsor.e U17 Girls National team then played their only4.6 Women’s National Leagueorld Cup qualification opponent, Cameroon, at homed away in May. Preliminary games had been cancelled Meetings were held with all SAFA League clubs and it istheir opponents had withdrawn, which put them at a clear that the most important issue for them is a Nationaladvantage and they lost to Cameroon 0 - 1 home and Women’s League. Such a league would benefit women’s2 away. football throughout the country and the Women’sFootball Committee has agreed to start a Nationalis was the first time these qualifications took place and League in the 2008/09 season.

Women’s Football Development5. REFEREES.1 High Performance Centre For Girls Referee Development is of utmost importance to SAFA,and in this regard, SAFA has embarked on an intensivee SAFA/LOTTO project for girls at the High Performance training and development programme. Our 60 refereentre in Pretoria has been instrumental in developing instructors have been assisting in this trainingquality players for the national teams as well asintensification programme, in their respective regions.oviding players with life skills.PSL referees participated in one official workshop at the.2 FIFA Involvement beginning of the season. This meant that the PremierLeague continued to enjoy a high standard of refereeing,. Fran Hilton-Smith was appointed by FIFA to direct with very few complaints from Premier League Clubs.o Women’s Football Pilot Coaching courses inThis workshop comprised presentations and physicalmibia and Botswana in May and June. These twoexercises. The Technical Referees Committee presentedurses were well attended and will promote thethis workshop, which enabled referees to play avelopment of Women’s Football in these regions.participative role in the discussions..3 Youth DevelopmentNational Referees Fitness tests continue to be conductedtwice a year, in 9 Provinces for all the referees officiatingU17 tournament was organised by the Tshwaneat PSL, Mvela League, Vodacom League and the top SABpartment of Sport and Recreation and the DlalaRegional League Referees, which translates into aboutombazane Committee on 26 May 2008. A total of 17 907 referees countrywide. Referees are committed toms, primarily from Tshwane, competed in a wellmaintaining their fitness levels.ganised tournament.A partnership for the development of Referee Instructors.4 Scientific Input was entered into with the Football Association. Anassessor’s course was presented by the FA and was heldvisit in May by Head Coach Augustine Makalakalane, at the High Performance Centre during October 2007.ach Anna Monate and Fran Hilton-Smith to the Cape As a result of this course, the assessors were selectedwn Sport Institute and Ajax Football Academy provided from different areas all over South Africa, ensuringot of new ideas for developing players.adequate countrywide representation. These assessorswill assist in the monitoring, improving and maintaining.5 Girls School Football of the high levels of refereeing that we rely on. A total of37 additional assessors were trained, and of these newrious school tournaments were held during the period assessors, 6 have been selected to join the PSL Assessorder review, but the introduction of football competitions panel.school girls at the national level should be giveniority by the SA Schools FA as it is essential to the de- One of this year’s highlights was the selection of 3 of ourlopment of Women’s Football. This concept wasFIFA panel referee officials to officiate at the Beijingessed as a priority by the Women’s Committee.Olympic Games this year.

e to the dedication and team work of the Refereespartment team members.e electronic payment system for handling the timeousyment of referees has streamlined the paymentocedures enabling efficient and regular payments toferees. The referees department’s administration ising enhanced as the SAFA IT Department is developingstems to improve the administration procedures of thepartment.e referees department has also embarked on ational examination programme, whereby refereesll obtain certification of their refereeing level. Thelowing table indicates the number of referees acrossregions that are already certified for their level.The challenges on fast tracking our envisaged professionalreferees’ structure are indeed eminent. The year underreview saw the application and implementation of theReferees’ Code of Conduct Policy.Effective and efficient communication strategies weresome of the areas of concerns.5.1.2 Terms of Reference of the NRCThis committee’s mandates were derived from the SAFAconstitution:• The committee shall ensure that the laws of the gameare correctly interpreted and followed in South Africanfootball.vel L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7stern Cape 98 10 72 11ee Stateuteng 114 72 58 80 43 1N 39 13popo 53 12umalanga 46 17rth West 42rthern Capeestern Cape 19 23REFEREES’ COMMITTEE• The committee shall propose to the National ExecutiveCommittee any amendments to the laws of the game forsubmission to FIFA.• The committee shall compile a list of referees qualifiedto officiate in national and international matches.• The committee shall appoint referees for matchesfalling under the jurisdiction of SAFA.• The committee shall establish uniformity in SouthAfrican football in methods of refereeing andimplementation of the laws of the game..1 Introduction • The committee shall establish uniform criteria forinspection of referees in South Africa.e National Referees’ Committee (NRC) was establishedOctober 2005. The NRC held four regular meetings• The committee shall organise courses for referees andring the year under review.referees instructors, both locally and internationally.e season 2007/08 was quite eventful in many respects.is report will attempt to outline the activities that tookce during the year under review, showing achievements,• The committee shall compile and from time to timerevise a list of instructors and lecturers capable ofconducting courses for referees.

.3 Composition of the NRC worked closely with :K Nematandani (Chairperson)• SAFA/regions/ districts/local associationsMchunu (Deputy Chair)• Both professional and amateur leaguesNkuna• MediaMashifane• PlayersTseka• CoachesSetshogo• Supporters. Smith • SponsorsThwala• RefereesNdelo• Associate membersVerhoog• All three tiers of governmentKubheka. Toni SWOT Analysis - The NRC identified the followingMtumtumaspects as key factors for taking the NRC forward:e committee has a number of subcommitteesmposed of experts in their own right in the field offereeing, namely:echnical Sub-committee, chaired by Mr. AdeelKarelse;ppointment Sub-committee, chaired by Mr. AriSoldatos;eview Sub-committee, chaired by Mr. Steve Goddard;xamination Board Sub-committee, chaired by Mr.Godfrey Mosotho;dministration and Development Sub-committee,chaired by Mr. Carlos Henriques.ese experts are men with great integrity, knowledged experience, the country has invested a lot in themer the years. Their expert advice remains critical to theccess of our refereeing. They possess a great deal ofssion and enthusiasm; ours was to give them thecessary support.• Strengths- The various policies on selections, code of conductand transformation processes.- The representatives of the active referees.- A pool of retired referees with a wealth of experiencefrom all races to mend the various committees.- Network with developed countries for comparativestudies and benchmarking with special reference to theUK.- Support from CAF and FIFA that continue to hostcourses on our shores.- 52 SAFA regions to draw the pool of referees from.- Seasoned instructors.- Great enthusiasm from the experts.- Refereeing as a career.- A number of our referees doing duty at both CAF andFIFA tournaments.• Weaknessese also had several add hock committees to addressues on development, setting referees’ workshopntents, referees’ salary negotiating team and young- Financial resources, very little budget.- Lack of sponsorship.- Absence of communication device to support the

pportunities5.1.6 Activities and Highlightso change the negative perception to a positive one.o attract sponsors to advertise on referees’ jerseyssleeves).o transform the structure.o produce world class referees.The year under review had several exciting activities thattook place:• The implementation of the Code of Conduct for matchofficials;hreats• Two of our referees officiated at AFCON 2008, withEnock Molefe doing the Finals;ack of integrity with special reference to lower levels.orrupt behaviour eg. bribery, match fixing.• All match officials in the PSL and 1st Division werepaid a monthly stipend of R2 000.00;.5 Key Strategic Objectives• Bi-annual fitness tests were held;o develop a world class refereeing structure throughntinuous training.• Several development courses were held throughoutthe country;o develop a professional referees structure by the end2009. • Several issues disputes and complains weresuccessfully handled, this include cases brought in foro develop a semi-professional Review committee.review;o appoint a staff member to focus on putting systemso place for the professional structure.o identify 27 young talent for further developmento elite match officials.o transform the referees’ structure in line with theuntry’s policies.o restore dignity and pride in refereeing, supportedvalues of ubuntu, integrity, honesty, fairness andyond reproach.o identify young match commissioners.• Referees’ appointments at all levels;• Mr. Adeel Karelse appointed as Convener of theTechnical Committee;• The Referee’s representative added great value inhandling any disputes;• Visit to KZN (Pietermaritzburg) to attend theProvincial referees committee meeting;• Our Match officials who assisted us in bringingcorrupt officials to book deserve to be applauded forsaying no to corruption;o implement the polygraph test as a means oftering high integrity.• A number of our senior referees who retired need tobe thanked for their sterling work.

.8 Recommendations 6. INDOOR FOOTBALLeview of referee’s budget at all levels.6.1 Executive Summarystablish a semi-professional review committee set upth the necessary equipment.efresher’s course during the seasonal and FIFAekend breaks.eview of the nine geo-political province refereespointment for Vodacom league for integrity.On 14 April 2007, the South African Football Associationheld its first Interim Indoor Football Committee meetingwith its primary purpose to seek ways that would assistin reviving Indoor Football in the country. The firstprocess was to establish interim Provincial Structurescomprising of the Political Head, Technical Head andSecretary which shall deal primary with the developmentof Indoor Football within the nine Provinces.reparation and setting up of system for professional Subsequent to the Interim Provincial Structures, SAFAferees by 2009.regions were informed to appoint a person in eachRegion who shall be responsible for the development ofo hold a referees indaba annually. Indoor Football within his/her region. On 14 April 2008,a meeting of the Interim Indoor Football Committee waseefing up the administration of referees.held at OR Tambo Airport, Southern Sun Hotel andamongst the resolutions taken, an Inter-Provincialmprove the payment time for referees at VodacomTournament was to be held in Port Elizabeth, Easternd lower level.Cape from the 10 – 14 July 2008 to create awarenessand arouse interest about the sport..9 Conclusion6.2 Tournamentse committee is looking forward to the challenges ofning the referee’s structure into a world class unit in The First Inter-Provincial Tournament was held in Portticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and beyond. Elizabeth, Eastern Cape from the 10 – 14 July 2008. Ae professional referees’ structure envisaged for the total of ten Teams comprising of nine Provincial Teams09/10 season will be a great achievement for our and an additional Team from the host Provinces tookuntry.part in this Tournament. Teams were divided into twogroups with each group consisting of five teams.ansforming the structure in line with the country’slicies and also upholding the statutes of FIFA.The FINAL was contested by Gauteng and KwaZuluNatal with Gauteng emerging as National Champions.Players were recognised for outstanding performances:• Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Anthony Jacobs(Eastern Cape)

am from Sport and Recreation South Africa participated 6.3 Futsal African Qualifiers in Libyathis Tournament. The primary objective of theurnament was to select a National Team that would The South African Futsal National Team participated inpresent the country at the Futsal African Qualifiersthe 2008 Futsal African Qualifier which took place inld in Libya during the month of March 2008.Libya from 21 – 30 March 2008. A total of ten teamsLibya, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt,e final was contested between Western Cape andZambia, South Africa, Angola and Mozambiqueee State with Western Cape emerging as Nationalparticipated in this African Qualifier. The primaryampions.objective of this tournament was to get two AfricanTeams that will represent the Continent at the Futsalayers won different awards for excellence|: World Cup scheduled for Brazil in November 2008.oalkeeper of the Tournament: Jermaine Taylor(Western Cape)op-Goal Scorer of the Tournament: Gift Mashaba(Free State)layer of the Tournament: Ishmael Motumi (Free State)e following players were selected to the Nationalam:ermaine Taylor (GK) Western Capenthony Jacobs (GK) Eastern Capehokwe Mashaba Free Stateshmael Motumi Free Statendile Sibizo Northern Capelozi Nkosi Gautenghapelo Mofale Gautengarlton Stevens Western Capeajidie Taliep Western CapeKerwin Jean-Pierre KZNAshley Naidoo KZNLemmy Masilo North WestAt the end of the Tournament Libya and Egypt emergedas the two African countries to represent Africa at theWorld Cup.It should be noted that our win against Zambia was thefirst International win in the history of Futsal; it is anindication of some improvement.6.4 General Development within our Regions6.4.1 LimpopoLimpopo had no Indoor Football at all, but through thehard work of the Provincial Structure and the support ofMr. Nakedi Lekota, the Indoor Football structures wereestablished in the regions.Presently in all the five SAFA Regions, Indoor Football isplayed; even though the number of teams participating isstill below our expectations.ayers on standbyAndile Cloete Northern CapeThabang Malatsi GautengMaswanganyi Nomatier LimpopoNkgetheng Mametja MpumalangaBongani Ndululu Eastern CapeDevelopment of Indoor Football in Limpopo is growingat a satisfactory rate.6.4.2 KwaZulu NatalIn KZN Indoor Football had been played in certain areassuch as Ethekwini and Umgugundlovu.

.3 North West SAFA Cape Town is the only region with the leaguecomprising of 22 teams.North West, no Indoor Football was played since theyd no structure for this sporting code.6.4.9 Northern Capeesently there are no leagues in all the SAFA Regionsthin the Province.e Technical Head, Mr. David Sono, is organisingaching clinics to create awareness about the sport.No Indoor Football was played in Northern Cape.All SAFA Regions within Northern Cape have noleagues.6.5 Training and Education Program.4 Free State Coaching courses to be conducted for 27 participantswith three representatives per province for the 2008/09Free State, Lejweleputso is the only area wherefinancial year.oor Football is being played for the past two years.rrently, SAFA Lejweleputso is the only region with a Referees courses to be conducted for 27 participantsgue comprising of ten teams. with three delegates per province for the 2008/09financial year..5 MpumalangaRegional leagues to be established in all 52 SAFAMpumalanga, Indoor Football has not been played, Regions.ce there was no structure in place.One Club-Championship Tournament in 2008/09FA Ekangala is the only region currently with a league season.mprising of 20 teams.One Inter-Provincial Tournament in 2008/09 season..6 Gauteng6.6 Sponsorshipoor Football had been played in certain areas of theovince.In order for indoor football to take its rightfull place inthe South African football family we need to securech region has a structure with exception of SAFAsponsorship to develop a national league for this discitsweding.plineFA Sedibeng, SAFA Ekurhuleni and SAFA Tshwaneve leagues comprising of 52, 48 and 10 teamsspectively..7 Eastern Cape

BEACH FOOTBALLExecutive Summarye South African Football Association is currently in theocess of developing the sport of Beach Football in theuntry as per the mandate from FIFA. FIFA has alsode a commitment to promote and structure Beachotball through competitions, courses and otheroactive measures.Technical Officials13 Lindani Shezi Head Coach14 Ntokozo Bhengu Assistant Coach15 Samkelo Mahlobo Physiotherapist16 Thomas Sadiki Team ManagerFor the first time the South African Team had a youngteam with the average ages of 20 and 21. The teamcompeted well despite being assembled for the first time,and managed to beat one of the great teams, Egypt.promoting the sport, the South African Beach Soccer At the end of the Tournament, Senegal and Cameroontional Team participated in two Tournaments during emerged as the two Teams to represent Africa in the2007/08 season. Beach Soccer World Cup.Tournaments7.2.2 La Reunion Tour.1 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifierse 2008 African Beach Soccer Qualifiers were held inrban from 25 – 30 March 2008 in order to determinetwo African countries to represent Africa in theorld Cup to be held in Marseille, France during thenth of July 2008. A total of eight teams participated inTournament.uth Africa was in group A with Egypt, Senegal andzambique while group B comprised of Cameroon,geria, Cote d’Ivoire and Cape Verde.The South African Team was invited to participate in theFour Nations Tournament by La Reunion. The other twoteams were France and Mexico. The invitation was anopportunity for the Team to learn and gain internationalexperience from advanced countries in Beach Soccerlike France and Mexico.The Tournament took place from 7 – 12 May 2008 in LaReunion.One of our players, Philani Gumede, won Player of theTournament Award.e following players were selected to the Nationalam:iyabonga Mbatha (GK)iyabonga Mbambo (GK)rince Gumedeandile Lekenaiyabonga Ntethaowell Kinseyani Shange

FINANCEof the HR processes.e Finance Committee is made up of: M MahomedAn electronic performance appraisal system wasnvenor), A Charalambous, S Mia, S Grimsley, Ocompleted. The programme is currently in a pilot phasenong, V Baartjes, G Julius and O Molatedi. and should be fully operationally by 30 September 2008.FunctionsA Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) was submitted to THETAand, upon approval of our training plan, the associatione broader finance department’s key role is to provide will embark on comprehensive training programmes fory support services to several of the association’sthe staff members. The training will include managementpartments. This has been achieved with distinction. courses, computer courses, life skills training, etc. Weare all excited about this investment into our moste managed the budgeting process, implementation important assets, staff members.d control very effectively and efficiently.8.2 Staffinge cashflow processes were kept under check all thee. This resulted in all the association’s liabilities being The department has since replaced Mr. Andre Mostertid when due. Excess cash was also wisely invested. who left in September 2007 to join another organizationin pursuit of a career opportunity.e financial accounting and management accountingThe department welcomed the following staff members:ctions were performed effectively and efficientlyich culminated in the presentation of a clean set ofMr. Raj Durgapersad Finance Officer (fromdited financial statements. Management reports were,September 2007)thout fail, produced and distributed to the members ofMr. Pule Maila Financial Accountant (fromfinance committee on a monthly basis.January 2008)Mr. Adrian Padayachee Procurement Officer (froml the statutory requirements were strictly adhered toJanuary 2008).sulting in various returns being submitted to variousdies and the related payments being made on time.e department continued to maintain a high level ofernal controls with the unwavering support receivedm management and the finance committee.tomation of various functions takes place continuously.is has freed a lot of time for the staff members whore always bogged down with menial and mundanerk to focus more on value-adding tasks.Finance Management System (FMS) third versions introduced during the month of March 2008. This

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTMembers of the South African Legends from KZN alsocame to share their experience with both SAFA CoachesExecutive Summaryand the school kids during the Coaching clinics thatwere conducted for four days in Richards Baye Youth Development Directorate’s objective is to(Esikhawini Stadium), Pietermaritzburg (Harry Gwalather the aims of the Association through promoting Stadium) and Newcastle (Osizweni Stadium). A total ofd developing football, the ultimate aim is to advance 400 school kids in each cluster were reached.r country in world football by holistically groomingyouth into responsible, nation-building sports people At the end of each clinic, SAFA Regions within thoseth a competitive edge to always strive to excel.areas mentioned above were presented with equipmentsuch as soccer balls, markers, cones and bags.order to achieve the above, the youth developmentogramme should be tailor-made to achieve the9.2.2 Recreation Rehabilitation Programmelowing goals: mass participation by the Youth, Talentntification, training and education, youth competitions, The said programme is the brainchild of the Departmentn-playing youth capacitation in refereeing, coaching, of Sport and Recreation. It is geared to assist theministration; and participation at national andDepartment of Correctional Services in promoting sporternational level.and recreation in correctional centres. The South AfricanFootball Association was identified as a partner that cane Youth Affairs Committee is made up of: N Lekota provide service in both Coaching and Refereeing toairperson), S Pila (deputy chairperson), JT Shube, S empower inmates, in particular juveniles.shiloane, K Nemavhola, M Montshiwa, S Seboko, Thunu, R Ginise, D Bantu, H Moodley, X Dakuse and Coaching Courses at Introductory Level were conductedRabothata.in the following provinces: Eastern Cape, KwaZuluNatal, Free State, Gauteng, Western Cape and Northvelopment Committee: E Mtshatsha, N Lekota, BWest.lu, F Kgaditsi, L Jacobs, M Mkhize, R Mashigo, S Seko,P Machonyane and A Mlata.The Association intends to assist the inmates thatreceived the Introductory Level to continue with theActivities - 2007/08Level 1 so that same can assist with implementing basiccourses in coaching to other fellow inmates in prisons as.1 Football Mass Participation through Coaching a way of promoting sport.inics in Townships9.2.3 Score Programmee said programme was implemented in KZN Provincepartnership with the 2010 Local OrganisingThe main aim of this programme is to developmmittee, KZN Sport Department and the Nationalcommunity through sport, capacity building andort Department. The programme had two objectives: training. The programme is run by a non-profite as a build up programme towards the 2010organisation based in Cape Town. It is also implementedeliminary Draw and secondly, to empower ourin Uganda, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Malawi.

e of the priorities of SCORE is to introduce women’stball in rural areas, and for 2007/08 its focus was onee provinces: Eastern Cape, Limpopo and North West.aching courses were conducted in North West andstern Cape. A Women’s Football Tournament was ornizedby SCORE in one of the communities inpopo where a winning team from Moshate will beiting Norway to compete in the U14 Tournament fromJuly – 5 August 2008..4 SAFA/Wits/Lotto Projecte above project was halted as a result of the delay byNational Lottery Distribution Trust Fund to releasemoney for the maintenance and life skills project.10. PROVINCIAL/REGIONAL AFFAIRS10.1 Executive SummaryThis report is focused mainly on the activities of theregional structures, especially the verification ofRegions’ and Local Football Associations’ (LFAs)existence in terms of their participation in theAssociation’s structured competitions.The Department collects information and reports to theAssociation specifically on these units of operation inline with the democratic values that underpin the newdispensation of the Association’s constitution.e intervention, maintenance and life-skills programme According to the new dispensation, the Associationll be implemented to the Provincial Teams during the consists of 52 regions in the nine geo-political provinces08/09 financial year. of the Republic of South Africa..5 FIFA Financial Assistance Programme The Provincial Affairs Committee is made up of: KLebenya (convenor), S Msimango (deputy convenor), Me process of finalising the development of theMosese, V Seymour, E du Plooy, J Koopman, S Sebapu, Nogrammes for Youth Football and Women’s Football is Lekota, S Masitenyane and E Mtshatsha.an advanced stage. The focus for the ensuing financialar shall be on the establishment of National Junior10.2 Staff Movementgues in particular the U12, U13, U15 and U17.During April 2008 the Association experienced a.6 Way Forward vacancy as a result of the illness which led to theuntimely passing away of the present incumbent Mr.w that the Youth Affairs and Development Committee Moss Sibilanga. In this regard, the national U23 teamve merged as one committee, the following should be project director Mr. Barney Kujane was seconded toplemented to advance the development of football. assume the responsibilities of the Provincial andRegional Affairs Department until further notice.e coordination and implementation of Footballvelopment Programmes (Referees, Coaching and10.3 Verification of Regions, LFAs and Clubsministration) should be from one Directorate. SchoolsASFA) and Sport South Africa Football (USSAF) should The Association’s President Dr. Molefi Oliphant taskedport to SAFA.the Provincial Affairs Department with an audit exerciseto verify and collect data from the Regions, LFAs andClubs.

ee State Western Cape• 2006 or 2007 Audited Financial Statements.azulu Natal Eastern CapeThe Association has received the required informationfrom 34 SAFA regions. The Financial Statements receivede verification process is still continuing in the Regions, were audited by different accountants and/or audit firms.As and Clubs around Gauteng province.Although these accountants and audit firms arerecognised and legally operating, some of them are not.4 Key Findings registered with the audit board. The 34 Regions whocomplied by providing the required information weredministration competency among some memberspaid one hundred thousand rand (R100 000.00) for theof new regions lacking.2007/08 period.orporate governance also a source of concern.astness of some provinces is a big challenge.ack of financial support from the Regions to LFAs.The last payment of fifty thousand rand (R50 000.00) willbe paid as soon as the required 2008 AGM informationis received by the Association.The below listed Regions failed to comply and have notbeen paid grants for the 2007/08 season:bsence of offices for most of disadvantaged Regions SAFA Cacaduand LFAs.SAFA BophirimaSAFA OR Tamboome Regions and LFAs not conforming to theSAFA Centralrequirements set by national office.SAFA Alfred NzoSAFA Southernome Associations are not active.SAFA Lejwe LeputswaSAFA Bolandonflicts among members not uncommon.SAFA Thabo MofutsanyanaSAFA Overbergack of accountability, commitment & passion fromSAFA Metswedingsome members.SAFA West CoastSAFA Ehlanzeniack of support from municipalities.SAFA EkurhuleniSAFA Kgalagadi.5 Regions’ Grant PaymentsSAFA Central KarooSAFA Pixley ka-Semeant payments for the 2006/07 calendar year were fully SAFA Namakwaid to some Regions whilst some received one or twoyments. Ekurhuleni and Central Karoo were not paid Failure by these Regions to provide 2006 and 2007ir grants because of their non-compliance with the season Annual General Meeting Minutes and Auditedquired information.Financial Statements leaves an impession that althoughthey received payment then, they had not complied

.6 Regions Executive Committees Honorarium 11. COACHING EDUCATIONl 52 SAFA Regions were paid the sum of forty eighty 11.1 Executive Summaryusand rand (R48 000.00) for their executivesnorarium in line with the 1 December, 2007 resolu- Due to insufficient funds and high demand of courses,n. the Department has established relationships and cooperationswith the Municipalities, the Department of.7 Annual Subscription/Affiliation Fees Education, the SRSA (Sport and Recreation South Africaprovincial),the German North-Rhime Westfalia Footballe directorate had a very successful campaign inAssociation, the Correctional Services, the Tertiaryrsuading the Regions to pay their outstanding annual Institutions and the Provincial Governments in order tobscription fees. In this regard all the Regions areassist with the delivery of courses. This move has helpedmbers in good standing with the Association.the Association very much in delivering courses; inparticular the Introductory Coaching Courses..8 DisputesThe challenge is securing more funds to enable us tosputes were received from the following Regions:conduct more courses so that coaches who are inpossession of this qualification can further their studiesmalahleni Football Association suspension by SAFA to Level 1.Nkangala;olokwane Football Association masseurs AbelThe Department has also succeeded in achievingRakoma and Ledwaba suspension by SAFA Mopani; Accreditation for SAFA as a Licensed Training Serviceotion of no confidence passed to Mangaung Local Provider. We are now in a process of finishing registeringFootball Association by its affiliated clubs;our courses unit standards with Theta. Theta hasotion of no confidence passed to Metsimaholoappointed a curriculum expert (Service Provider) toFootball Association by its affiliated clubs;assist the Coaching Department in aligning the coursesAFA West Rand region president, vice president and content with demands of SAQA (South Africanregion’s coordinator suspensions.Qualification Authority).bizana Local Football Association MetropolitanPlay-Offs dispute with SAFA OR Tambo region.CAF has also communicated with the Department aboutollin Govender dismissal appeal against Phoenixthe uniform coaching curriculum with UEFA which is toLocal Football Association.be implemented throughoutout the continent in duecourse. The Coaching Department is working very hardese disputes were referred to the Association’s Legal to adjust the curriculum and syllabus of courses to meetpartment to resolve. The dispute resolution process with the requirements of SAQA, FIFA, CAF and Theta.s marred by resistance and uncertainty amonggions and the aggrieved parties.The Technical Committee is made up of: S Pasiya (chairperson),S Masitenyane (deputy chairperson), S Ngomane,A Reeves, O Mabula, E Muneri and T Phiri.

.2.3 Introductory Coaching Course for Educators at Ngwenyama Lodge.2.1 Introductory CoursesSAFA Fezile Dabi 9 – 12 August 2007 Phase 1FIFA Special Olympics 18, 19, 25 & 26 August 2007 Phase 2Klerksdorp Prison 21 – 24 August 2007 Phase 1SAFA Ehlanzeni 30 August – 2 September 2007 Phase 1 (Lotto Project)SAFA Cacadu 6 – 7 September 2007 Phase 1 (Lotto Project)Royal Bafokeng 7, 8, 15 & 16 September 2007 Phase 1SAFA Cape Town 21 – 24 September 2007 Phase 1SAFA Fezile Dabi 21 – 24 September 2007 Phase 2Dept of Education, Magaliesburg 22 – 25 September 2007 Phase 2. SAFA Motheo 21 – 28 September 2007 Level 1 Phase 3A total of 22 coaches were trained and 14 coaches were successful. The course was supported by the Departmentof Sports and Recreation.. University of Potchestroom 4 – 6 October 2007 Phase 2. Correctional Services – SRSA 10 – 13 October 2007 Phase 1For 6 Regions the courses were supported by Sport & Recreation South Africa:12.1 Western Cape – Drakenstein Prison12.2 Eastern Cape – Mdatsane Prison12.3 Kwazulu Natal - Qalakabusha Prison12.4 Gauteng – Leeuwkop Prison12.5 North West - Rustenburg12.6 Free State – Goedemoed. Bushbuckridge 30 October – 2 November 2007 Phase 1 (Lotto Project). BidVest Wits FC 3 4, 10 & 11 November 2007 Phase 1. SAFA Kathu – Pixley Ka Seme 8 – 11 November 2007 Phase 1. CAF Instructors Course - Seychelles 16 – 25 November 2007. Royal Bafokeng 17, 18, 24, 25 November 2007 Phase 2. Correctional Services (Maritzburg) 22 – 25 November 2007 Phase 1. Correctional Services 26 – 29 November 2007 Phase 2 (4 Regions). Safa Xhariep 6 – 9 December 2007 Phase 1. Bushbuckridge 11 – 14 December 2007 Phase 2. Correctional Service – Free State 11 – 14 December 2007 Phase 2.2.2 Level 1 Coaching Coursevel 1 Coaching Course 8 – 13 January 2008 Phase 3coaches were trained. The course was supported by the Department of Sports and Recreation.

. White River 7 – 11 February 2008 Phase 3. Zithabiseni Resort 7 – 10 February 2008 Phase 1. Department of Education (East Rand) 8 – 10 February 2008 Phase 1. Zithabiseni Resort 14 – 17 February 2008 Phase 2. Zithabiseni Resort 21 – 24 February 2008 Phase 3. SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay, PE 21 – 24 February 2008 Phase 1 (Lotto Project). SAFA Amatole, East London 27 February – 2 March 2008 Phase 1 (Lotto Project)The course was cancelled because of poor attendance. Ermelo 28 February – 2 March 2008 Phase 1. Ermelo 6 – 9 March 2008 Phase 2. Piet Retief 6 – 9 March 2008 Phase 1 (Lotto Project). Correctional Services (Mdatsane Prison) 11 – 14 March 2008 Phase 2. Ermelo 13 – 16 March 2008 Phase 3. SAFA Kgalagadi 13 – 16 March 2008 Phase 2. Correctional Services (Qalakabusha Prison) 19 – 22 March 2008 Phase 2. Germiston 25 – 28 March 2008 Phase 1. SAFA Southern 27 – 30 March 2008 Phase 1. White River 30 March – 3 April 2008 Phase 1. SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay, PE 10 – 13 April 2008 Phase 2. BidVest Wits University FC 1 – 4 May 2008 Phase 2. SAFA Thabo Mofutsanyana, Bethlehem 21 – 24 June 2008 Phase 1. Free State Province 22 – 25 June 2008 Phase 1, SCORE – East London 23 – 26 June 2008 Phase 1.2.3 Commentse Introductory Coaching Courses were cancelled/postponed at the following Regions due to poor attendance ander logistics:AFA O.R. Tambo (Port St. Johns): 11 – 14 October 2007;AFA Amatole (East London): 27 February – 1 April 2008;AFA Cacadu (Grahamstown): 13 – 16 March 2008 (postponed twice).e total number of successful participants is 432.e SAFA Coaching Education Department would like to thank all the Instructors who were available for the runningthe course around the country.

. COMPETITIONS • At all times to maintain professionalism and deliveringto the deadlines of the sponsors..1 Executive Summary• Continuous consultation and liaison with othere SAFA Competitions Department represents thedepartments and the Competitions Committee.mpetitions Committee which is responsible for policymulation and the over side role. The CompetitionsThe Competitions Committee is made up of: M Mazpartmentis the executing arm and the Association’s ibuko (convenor), S Masitenyane (deputy convenor), Fre developmental pillar. The department hasSibanyoni, M Mjanqeka, W Mabuza, S Mathabe, Lccessfully completed all its activities such as Leagues Lethoba, K Ngwenya, A Ndengezi, T Khupe, L Julies, Rd National Championships played under the auspices Mashigo, S Matthews and H Mabasa.the South African Football Association, despite theallenges attached to such. Tribute must be paid to12.2 Sponsors Communiquedepartmental staff based at Head Office, and allcoordinators across the country for executing their As a relationship-building exercise, liaison andties diligently in delivering the best tournaments, with continuous reassurance to the respective sponsorsecific reference to the SAFA National U17 Tournament yielded positive results, as the entire SAFA leadershipld in Veereniging, the Metropolitan National U19played a vital role in assisting the department to manageampionships held in Polokwane, the SAB Regional the sponsors’ expectations leading to achievement ofague National Play-Offs held in Newcastle and the SAFA’s contractual mandate. The Sponsorship Managementdacom League 10th Anniversary National Play-Offs Committee (SMC) with Metropolitan was revitalized withld jointly at Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom.its mandates being clearly defined, and such being apilot on how similar relations could be managed. Oneere were challenges in relation to general administration of the major achievements of this SMC was the SAFAthe various Leagues throughout the 2007/08 season Regions’ Coordinators Workshop held at the beginningall levels from LFAs to National, however with anof the 2007/08 season. It set the foundation for whatproved coordination at all the levels including thebecame the most successful of the three seasons ofFA Judicial Bodies (DC/Appeal & Arbitration)partnership between SAFA and Metropolitan to date.ccessfully addresses such. We also attribute thepartment’s success to an integrated approach that The relations with the SAB and Vodacom as sponsorsludes various departments of the Association andof the Regional and Promotional Leagues were mannedternal stakeholders such as Sponsors and Government. on an ongoing basis as they are part of the broadersponsorship agreements the Association has with thoseFA’s resolve is to set up values, inculcate work ethic companies. A partnership with the North West’s Drd formulate operational guidelines has truly increased Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality was established,r efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out thefor such to co-sponsor the Vodacom League 10thsociation’s mandate. (Promoting and Facilitating the Anniversary Play-Offs. This once-off relationshipvelopment of Football through Sustainablebenefitted the Association greatly as the cost of such arastructural and Training Initiatives.)project doubled, with a decision to have the winnersand runners-up participating.

Vodacomongoing.Monday, 10 March 2008• An introduction of Schools Women’s Football as aSABdevelopment feeder.Monday, 25 March 2008• The Provincial Women’s League had no sponsorshipDr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipalityfor the 2007/08 season.Tuesday, 5 May 2008• The President has made an allocation of R5 million tobe utilized for the League running costs..3 Competitions Committee Meetings12.5 Metropolitan LFA Leaguee following meetings of the Competitions Committeere held as detailed hereunder, wherein the department’s All the 314 LFA Leagues across the entire SAFA Regionsad and Acting Head attended respectively:completed the 1st phase on 2 March 2008. Theintroduction of the 2nd and 3rd phases was done8 July 2007 through a Media Briefing, jointly organized with theNovember 2007sponsors, held on Thursday, 13 March 2008 in Sandton.March 2008The event was attended by the SAFA CEO and it includedJune 2008the public draw of the National Championship.Hereunder is the action plan of the League:e meetings noted and adopted the following:• Phase 1he rescheduled venues for the National Play-Offs for- Club League ChampionshipSAB Regional League and Vodacom League (18 August 07 – 2 March 08)respectively.he reports of the SAFA Metropolitan League, SAB • Phase 2Regional League, and the Vodacom Promotion League - Promoted Regional League Teams (104) & Regionalincluding the deadlines and deliverables.Squad Selection (U19)he Competitions Committee’s pledge to closely workwith the department with the sole aim of delivering • Phase 3the mandate of the Association.- Inter Regionalshe Committee’s Deployee’s to National Championships (22/23 & 29/30 March 2008) = Provincial Squadbe given befitting status and roles, and will always beSelection (U19)two (2) per Tournament.he adopting of the new season 2008/09 calendar • Phase 4including the hosts of the National Tournaments.National Championship (13 – 19 April 2008) =Metropolitan All Stars.4 Women’s Football Committee Meeting12.6 SAB Regional Leaguee Women’s Football Competitions Committee meetings held on 18 March 2008 at SAFA House and the Following the successful completion of the 2007/08partment was represented by the League & Tournament season, all the SAFA Regions except SAFA Ugu partici-

.7 SAFA Provincial League No. 2 Soweto Panthers F.C.noted that the 2007/08 Season had no financialFree Stateckers, the Association underwrote the running costs No. 1 Carara Kicks F.C.the SAFA Provincial Women’s League. Attached are No. 2 Mafube United F.C.Final Logs from all the Provinces, including the list ofthe nine winners. Due to budgetary constraints noLimpopotional Play-Offs were held.No. 1 Classic F.C.No. 2 The Dolphins F.C..8 SAFA Vodacom LeagueNorth Westthe part of the Tenth Anniversary Celebrations, the No. 1 City of Matlosane F.C.07/08 Season proved its success, considering the No. 2 Mothupi Birds F.C.ount of interest generated and the high level oftball on display. As a once-off exercise, the Provincial KwaZulu Natalinners and Runners-up qualified for the NationalNo. 1. Island F.C.ay-Offs. SAFA extended its gratitude to the NorthNo. 2 Rangers F.C.est’s Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality who-sponsored the hosting of the Nationals Play-Offs.MpumalangaNo. 1 Barberton City Stars F.C..9 Conclusion No. 2 Batau Killers F.C.all respects the responsibilities were delivered, and 12.11 SAFA Provincial Womens League Winnerst could still be done more effectively and efficiently 2007/08 Seasonthe future. The co-operation of all role players wasperative in the department’s meeting the SAFA and the 1 Eastern Province Coastal Unitedonsor’s contractual mandate. Our sincere gratitude to 2 Free State Kutlwanong LadiesPresident and the CEO for their guidance and3 KwaZulu Natal Durban Ladiesdership.4 Gauteng Palace Super Falcon5 Limpopo Brazilians.10 Vodacom National Play-Offs Teams 6 Mpumalanga Flamingoorth West 18 – 25 May 2008)7 North Cape Namaqua Stars8 North West Haleluja Zebra Forcestern Cape9 Western Cape Spurs. 1 Bush Bucks F.C.. 2 Matat Professionals F.C. 12.12 SAFA SAB Regional and Provincial (P) Winners2007/08 Seasonrthern Cape. 1 William Pescod F.C. 1 Alfred Nzo Hotspurs. 2 Louisvale Pirates F.C. 2 Amathole African Bombers

ejweleputswa HarmonyKuils River (P)Motheo Mangaung City49 Central Karoo Brazilians ChiefsT. Mofutsanyana Manchester United 50 Eden Black TigersManchester United (P)51 Overberg Real AttackersXhariep Mighty Birds52 West Coast Aston VillaEkurhuleni AbakahAbakah (P)13. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEEJohannesburg Senawane GunnersMetsweding Izinyoka13.1 MembersSedibeng Emfuleni Real BarcelonaTshwane StanzaThe Committee comprises of the following members:West Rand TrabzonAmajuba Amajuba United KillersMr. MookeletsiEthekwini Pine Town UnitedMr. MphulenyaneIlembe Shakaville UnitedMr. RamontjaSisonke Bulwer UnitedMr. MaakeUguMr. MorewaUmgugundlovu BrazilMs. MolefeBrazil (P)Umkhanyakude DinaniThere were other practitioners requested to assist withinUmzinyathi XI Experiencethe season as members of the Disciplinary CommitteeUthukela Manchester City Unitedwere not be available.Uthungulu Umhlathuze CityZululand HighlandersThe additional members were as follows:Capricorn Simple YellowSimple Yellow (P)Mr. GovindasamyMopani Tiyane Shining StarsMr. MashaziSekhukhune Hungry LionsMr. MokoenaVhembe Makhitha Yellow BirdsMr. ReddyWaterberg Lep. Young CosmosMs. TilanaEhlanzeni Easthigh AcademyMs. MasekoGert Sibande Batau KillersNkangala Witbank Manchester13.2 Executive SummaryWitbank Manchester (P)Frances Baard Real MadridThe Committee has dealt with disputes emanating fromReal Madrid (P)Nedbank Cup, Vodacom Promotion League; SABKgalagadi ScorpionsRegional League Play-Offs; SAFA structures/membersNamakwa Juventusand doping matters. The matters from amateur leaguesPixley ka Seme United Rovershave been mostly around the improper registration ofSiyanda Juventusplayers, protests and misconduct of club and officials,

.2.1 Disputeste Parties Outcome/9/2007 O.R.Tambo Cosmos vs Tornado Protest dismissed and Protest Feeforfeited to the association0/2007 SAFA vs Modimolle Aces Both found guilty of assaulting referees& another Club fined R20000.00 and half suspendeduntil end of seasonR10 000.00 fine payable by the 6 January 2008Official suspended for 2 yearsSAFA vs Mogoshi United Club found guilty of assaultingClub fined R10000.00 and half thereof/10/2007 Northern Suburbs FA vs AdjournedSAFA Cape Town1/2007 Northern Suburbs FA vs SAFA Cape Town found guilty ofSAFA Cape Town breaching the terms of the constitution1/2007 Bloemfontein Celtic Colts Protest dismissed and Protest Feevs Mathata Take me Cool forfeited to the associationReal Hearts vs Protest dismissed and Protest FeeBloemfontein Celtic Colts forfeited to the associationSAFA vs BTX Liverpool Club found guilty of misconductFined R5 000.00 half suspendedR2500.00 payable within 14 days/11/2007 Bush Bucks vs O.R. Protest dismissed and Protest FeeTambo Cosmos forfeited to the associationWings United vs Complaint succeededAmalawu Points awarded to Amalawus andAmalawus fined R5 000.00 whollysuspended

Louisvale Pirates vs Protest succeeded, score of the gameAmalawus Played on 20 October 2007 confirmed 0 - 01 point awarded to Louisvale Pirates2/2007 SAFA vs York Club was not found guilty formisconduct of threatening refereesViljoenskroon Arsenal vs Complaint dismissed and ComplaintReal Madrid Fee forfeited to the associationBloemfontein Young Protest dismissed and Protest feeTigers vs Bloemfontein forfeited to the associationCeltic ColtsSAFA vs KZN Y2K Club found guilty of misconductof fraudulent registration of playersand expelled from the Women’s LeagueOrdered to pay R2 000.00 costs ofMrs. Sithole within 14 days/01/2008 SAFA vs Galatasary Club found guilty for misconduct andthe match of 15 December 2007 awardedto Soweto Panthers at 1 - 0 scoreSAFA vs Springs United & Club found guilty and fined R2000.00another payable within 14 days and officialfined R10 000.00 wholly suspended/01/2008 Puk Tawana vs Mothupi Birds Protest dismissed and Protest Feeforfeited to the associationAces Academy vs Protest dismissed and Protest FeeMighty Mega Force forfeited to the association/02/2008 Classic vs Peace Lovers Protest dismissed and Protest Fee[Nedbank Cup] forfeited to the associationDiarora vs Peace Lovers Protest dismissed and Protest Fee[Nedbank Cup] forfeited to the association

02/2008 Classic vs Peace Lovers Protest dismissed and Protest Feeforfeited to the associationClassic to pay R3 000.00 for costswithin 14 daysSAFA vs Olympic Soccer Club and official found not guilty ofClub & another misconduct and match ordered to be replayedSAFA vs Bilika All Stars & Club and official found not guilty of anotherMisconductSAFA vs Arcadia Club and player found guilty and finedShepherds & another R5 000.00 half suspended until end ofSeason, R2 500.00 payable to theassociation, club to pay R1 000.00 for costs/03/2008 Classic / Peace Lovers Protest dismissed and Protest Fee[Rehearing as orderedforfeited to the associationby Appeal Board]/03/2008 Highlands Park vs Soweto Complaint dismissed and ComplaintPanthers Fee forfeited to the associationVUT vs Soweto Panthers Complaint dismissed and ComplaintFee forfeited to the associationO.R Tambo Cosmos vs Protest dismissed and ProtestRovers Fee forfeited to the associationSekhukhune Masters vs Protest upheld and points of the gameKwazanele Manchester awarded to Sekhukhune Masters UnitedScore 1 - 0 and Kwazanele Manchesterto pay costsSteenburg United vs Protest dismissed and Protest feeKynsna Bafana forfeited to the associationLeeds United vs MothupiBirds Protest withdrawn and Protest feeforfeited to the association

SAFA vs RNB 54 Club found guilty of misconduct/04/2008 SAFA vs Springs United Club found guilty of misconduct andGiven suspended fine of R2 000.00SAFA vs Manchester United Protest succeeded and points awardedto Mangaung citySAFA vs York Club was not found guilty of misconduct/04/2008 SAFA vs Protest succeeded and pointsMangaung City awarded to Manchester UnitedSAFA vs William Pescod Charges dismissed by the DCSAFA vs Wings United & Charges against Amalawus dismissedAmalawusSAFA vs Western Tigers Club found guilty of misconductSAFA vs Jacaranda Callies Club found guilty of misconduct/04/2008 SAFA vs George Bopelo Official found not guilty of misconduct/06/2008 SAFA vs Nelson Kirsten Official found guilty and suspendedfor two years from football activitiesunder the auspices of SAFA.2.2 Doping MattersParties OutcomeSAFA vs Mahlatsi P. Mahlatsi found not guilty of using abanned substance and discharged“ Glucocorticosteroid “SAFA vs Tshabalala. D Tshabalala found guilty and suspendedfor two years from football under theauspices of SAFA“ 11-nor-delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid ”

.3 APPEALS 2007/08ere have been appeals lodged with the Association from various leagues of SAFA including those from the Nationalccer League.e Appeal’s Board comprises of the following members: Messrs. Nkaiseng, Mophosho, Malaza, Ramotshehoa andimang. We have further utilized Adv. Baloyi and Mr. Mashazi when other committee members were acting asdges within the Justice Department.te Matter Ruling/06/2007 Free State Stars vs W. Mugeyi Adjourned for record reconstructionSAFPU o.b.o. F Makau & A BapelaAdjourned sine die/07/2007 SAFPU o.b.o. F Makau & Application for condonationA BapeloNorthern Suburbs FA vs Respondents not present at hearing,SAFA Cape Town Matter postponed to the 11 August 2008 at Cape TownFC Heroes vs SAFA Appeal dismissedUthunguluFree State Stars FC vs Appeal withdrawn, parties to prepareW. Mugeyi Written submissions on costs and appeal fee/08/2007 Free State Stars FC vs Costs consideration – each party paysW. Mugeyi its own costs and appeal fee forfeitedto the associationNorthern Suburbs FA vs NSLFA withdrew appeal; appeal feeSAFA Cape Town forfeited to the association andeach party to pay its own costs/09/2007 SAFPU o.b.o. F Makau & Matter referred back to the PSL-DRCA Bapelo for ade novo hearingEach party to pay its own costsAppeal fee forfeited to the association/11/2007 Torrealba vs DRC Matter postponed to the 20 November 2007 as

02/2008 Modimolle Aces vs SAFA Appeal dismissed/02/2008 Classic vs SAFA DC & Adjourned[Peace Lovers]/02/2008 Classic vs SAFA DC Adjourned[Peace Lovers]/03/2008 Umkomaas United & Adjourned for interested partiesOthers vs SAFA JHB/03/2008 Classic vs SAFA DC Appeal upheld[Peace Lovers]Nedbank Cup &Vodacom LeaguePhakathi vs Nathi Lions/03/2008 N.W. Shining Stars vs Appeal dismissedSAFA Competitions Dept.& City of MatlosaneBenfica vs SAFA Zululand Adjourned[MP Highlanders]/03/2008 Benfica vs SAFA Zululand Adjourned[MP Highlanders]N.W. Shining Stars vs Adjourned for referee’ s evidenceSAFA Competitions Dept& City of MatlosanePhakathi vs Nathi Lions Adjourned for record reconstruction/04/2008 Benfica vs SAFA Zululand Appeal upheld/04/2008 Batau Killers vs SAFA Appeal upheldGert Sibanda & EastHigh College of ExcellenceUmkomaas United vs AdjournedSAFA JHBPhakathi vs Nathi Lions Parties settled the matter/04/2008 Umkomaas United vs Appeal dismissedSAFA JHB/05/2008 Namaqua Stars vs Appeal upheld, replay ordered

06/2008 Mount Edgecombe vs Appeal upheldSAFA Phoenix FATiny Kistan vs SAFA Appeal upheldEthekwini. DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEEe association must establish the Dispute Resolution Committee as required by Article 12.2.4(b) of Document 1 ofSAFA Constitution Rules and Regulations..5 ARBITRATIONS (2007/08)e association has had eight referrals for arbitration in terms of the SAFA Constitution, Rules and Regulations asended on 1 December 2008.e list of arbitrators is as follows and only those marked with an asterix were available to deal with the arbitrationsthe season 2007/08: Adv. D.N. Beasley S.C.*, Adv. H. Epstein S.C.* and Adv. I. Semenya S.C.te Matter Outcome/06/2008 Namaqua Stars vs William Pescod Matter to be finalized on 9 August 2008./06/2008 FC AK FC vs MP Black Arbitration proceededAces & PSL/06/2008 East High College of Arbitration dismissedExcellence vs BatauKillers/06/2008 Nathi Lions & Dynamos vs Arbitration dismissedCity Pillars/05/2008 Rangers & others vs Arbitration upheldSAFA Vodacom League/05/2008 Bush Bucks vs SAFA Arbitration dismissed/03/2008 Peace Lovers vs Classic Arbitration dismissed[Nedbank Cup &Vodacom League]

. COMMERCIAL recognised Supporters Association. The idea was to getthem to be better organised and increase membership. A.1 Executive Summary Business plan has been developed and several meetingshave been held with sponsors.e Commercial Department has been very active sincebruary 2008. It consists of only two people. Its main 15.2.4 Bafana Bafana Programmeus is the following:The complete schedule of Bafana Bafana up until themproved Stakeholder relations, especially with our2010 FIFA World Cup has been made available. TheTier 1 Sponsors;idea is to encourage forward planning by the sponsors.dentify and develop new revenue/sponsorshipopportunities.15.2.5 Women’s Football Proposalensure a streamlined and professional operation, twovernance structures have been formed, namely theonsorship Management Committee, for policyking and the Operations Committee Meeting, forplementation.A proposal has been sent to Absa to contribute theirallocated R5 million of development funds to be utilisedfor Women’s Football. The matter is still to be finalised.15.3 Sponsorship Management Committee (SMC).2 Operations Committee Meetings This committee has had three sittings which included aworkshop with our sponsors. Two more meetings areese meetings are held every second week at SAFA planned in this financial year.ad Office. The following agenda items wereliberated on and finalised.The Spnsorship Management Committee is made upof: Dr M Oliphant, Chief M Nonkonyana, M Mohamed,.2.1 President Development Team R Hack, V Nosi, H Ntshingila, A Button, C Mokanyane,R Flemming, G Rautenbach, G Hluyo and I Penhale.e activities of the President Development Team weretlined and the sponsors were informed that this is a 15.4 Brandingw product in which they have no rights to but it doesate several new opportunities for them. Branding15.4.1 LED Boardsportunities were outlined.The introduction of LED adscroll boards at Bafana games.2.2 FAN Parks has been spectacular both at matches and on television.This channel has created opportunities for SAFA to coverFA is now in the forefront to organise the establishment its costs for the supply of the LED signage but also hasFan Parks/Public Viewing places that do not fall under created additional advertising space. This additionalauspices of FIFA. A number of key stakeholders have space will be sold off to generate revenue.en roped in, namely provincial government, our sponsorsd the SABC. A number of other municipalities have 15.4.2 Team Hotel