The South African Football Association (Safa) has confirmed that the government has approved the protocol of regulations that will allow for PSL teams to resume training.

As a measure to combat the fight against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country – all football in South Africa was suspended.

However, Safa have revealed the strict measures which the PSL has to compile to in order for football to resume.

Safa released the following statement on the matter:

‘According to Government Gazette promulgated by Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture on 11 June 2020 under the Disaster Management Act of 2002, football can resume training after complying with the regulations.’

‘These regulations entail among others that all teams need to test for COVID-19 and chronic medical conditions (As stipulated in the Football return to training protocol adopted by the SAFA Joint Liaison Committee (JLC) and results must be sent to the Compliance Officer.

‘Disinfection of the training venue is mandatory, so is the daily screening of COVID-19 symptoms for all those involved.

‘All teams are encouraged to undertake strict hand and respiratory hygiene and have a consulting Doctor at all times as stipulated in the return to football protocol adopted by JLC.

‘There should be continuous education about COVID-19 and the Federation must appoint a compliance officer in writing.’