Football veterans and prominent figures in South African football have endorsed AmaZulu owner Sandile Zungu for the presidency of the South African Football Association (Safa), according to TimesLIVE Sport. The group of masters and legends of the game said Zungu's leadership would strengthen the sport in the country. The backing adds high-profile support to his candidacy ahead of the Safa leadership race.

SAFA presidential candidate Sandile Zungu has issued a warning ahead of the association's elections, threatening to dismiss officials responsible if Bafana Bafana players and technical staff do not receive their promised 2026 World Cup bonuses. According to IOL, Zungu made the remarks as part of his campaign, framing the unpaid bonuses as a matter of accountability within South African football's governing body. The dispute highlights ongoing concerns over player remuneration and governance at SAFA.

Businessman Sandile Zungu says he is confident of unseating Danny Jordaan in the South African Football Association presidential election scheduled for 12 September 2026. According to IOL, Zungu has alleged unfair candidate disqualifications, regional interference and possible vote-buying ahead of the vote. Jordaan has led SAFA for over a decade, and the contest is expected to determine the future direction of football governance in South Africa.

A leader within the South African Football Association's KwaZulu-Natal region has questioned the fitness of Zungu to hold a leadership position, according to the Sowetan. However, another official, Ngwenya, offered a more measured response, saying Zungu should not be abandoned, remarking that 'we can't throw him under the bus.' The comments point to internal debate within Safa's KZN structures over Zungu's leadership suitability.

South African Football Association presidential candidate Sandile Zungu says he will push for the implementation of a video assistant referee (VAR) system in local football if he wins the election on Saturday. According to Sowetan, Zungu also apologised to McKenzie while outlining his plans ahead of the Safa presidential vote.

The South African Masters and Legends Football Association (Samlfa) has endorsed Sandile Zungu for the South African Football Association (Safa) presidency, according to IOL. The group is demanding merit-based structural integration within Safa, arguing that former players should be included in football structures so they can pass on vital technical knowledge to future generations and help drive local football development ahead of the association's elections.