Safa: We don’t want to be blamed for Covid-19 deaths like Ellis Park disaster
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Safa: We don’t want to be blamed for Covid-19 deaths like Ellis Park disaster

The South African Football Association (Safa) says it has to make sure that the Premier Soccer League has complied with coronavirus protocols because the association is not willing to accept the liability of a rushed restart, adding that it had learned from the Ellis Park disaster and don’t want to lose lives.

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July 21, 2020
Safa provides return-to-play update
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Safa provides return-to-play update

After Dr Irvin Khoza and the Premier Soccer League held a news conference on the return-to-play protocol on Monday, the South Aftican Football Association (Safa) announced its stance in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.

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July 14, 2020
Safa provides PSL restart update
Hlompho Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns, Nathi Mthethwa, Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs before a PSL clash between Downs and Chiefs
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Safa provides PSL restart update

The South African Football Association (Safa) has confirmed it is in the process of putting together the return-to-play protocols after receiving the green light from government.

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July 9, 2020
Safa medical chief worried about post-lockdown injuries
Safa chief medical officer Thulani Ngwenya
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Safa medical chief worried about post-lockdown injuries

Safa chief medical officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya believes that players in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) will need at least three or four weeks to prepare themselves for the ‘high-intensity exercise’ associated with playing professional football.

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June 30, 2020
Watch: Dr Jordaan give update on football in SA
Safa president Dr Danny Jordaan
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Watch: Dr Jordaan give update on football in SA

Watch as South African Football Association President Dr Danny Jordan given an update on the current situation surrounding football in South Africa amidst the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)

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April 26, 2020
Kirsten pens new deal with Exeter
Jannes Kirsten
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Kirsten pens new deal with Exeter

Former Vodacom Bulls forward Jannes Kirsten has seen his good form rewarded with a new contract extension with the Exeter Chiefs. (more…)

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April 10, 2020