Former Bafana Bafana player Simphiwe Zungu has reportedly given the South African Football Association a deadline to pay players their 2026 Fifa World Cup bonuses, threatening unspecified action if it fails to comply. According to Sowetan, Safa has not paid the bonuses almost two months after the tournament ended, despite Fifa having transferred the funds to the association about six weeks ago.

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.

Bafana Bafana is set to face South Korea in a crucial Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as they aim for a victory to maintain their chances of advancing to the knockout stage. The match is led by coach Hugo Broos.

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has explained the delay in paying bonuses to Bafana Bafana players linked to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. According to SAFA, outstanding tax requirements in the United States and Mexico, the tournament's co-hosts alongside Canada, have held up the disbursement of the funds. The association indicated that resolving these tax obligations is necessary before the bonuses can be released to the players and technical team.

Fans are gathering in anticipation of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Bafana Bafana and South Korea, as excitement builds for this crucial clash.

Former Bafana Bafana caretaker coach Jomo Sono has disclosed that he earned R100,000 during his first stint in charge of the South African national team. Sono also criticised the South African Football Association over disparities in pay, highlighting the gap between what he received and what other coaches have reportedly been paid. The revelations, reported by The South African Sport, have renewed discussion about salary structures and compensation for national team coaches within SAFA.