The South African Football Association has expressed its gratitude towards the Motsepe family after they donated R1 billion towards the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The Motsepe family, in partnership with companies and organisations they are associated with, have pledged R1 billion to assist with
the current coronavirus pandemic and its related challenges confronting South Africa and the African continent.

South Africa is currently in a nationwide 21-day lockdown and has registered over 10,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases, with one death confirmed thus far.

Safa has commented on the contribution by the Motsepe family:

‘The Motsepe Foundation, under the guidance of Patrice and Precious Motsepe-Moloi, have made numerous contributions to various projects in the country which include education, sports, small business and agriculture among others.

‘It is known that they form part of the humanitarian individuals together with Bill Gates and other philanthropists of this world.

‘Safa would like to thank the Motsepes for the caring gesture in this difficult period.’