AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu has promised to take action on unpaid player bonuses if he is elected president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), according to SABC Sport. Zungu, who is campaigning for the SAFA presidency, also commented on the ongoing debate around the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in South African football.

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.

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.

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 stated that bonuses owed to South Africa's Bafana Bafana national football squad should already be reflected in the players' accounts, according to SABC Sport. Zungu is set to challenge incumbent Danny Jordaan in Saturday's SAFA elective conference, where the federation's leadership will be decided. His remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of SAFA's administration and its handling of payments to national team players ahead of the closely watched vote.

Sandile Zungu has accused the Danny Jordaan faction of using underhanded tactics ahead of a Safa congress showdown, alleging that some regions backing him were barred from participating. Speaking at a media briefing where he promised a 'new dawn', Zungu claimed the moves amounted to dirty tricks, according to Sowetan. The dispute centres on the leadership contest within South African football's governing body.