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.

South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, is reportedly still waiting for a payout of around R65 million following the end of their World Cup campaign. According to reports, while the team's run on the pitch has concluded, a significant financial matter remains unresolved between the players and football authorities. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over player remuneration in South African football, though further details about the nature of the disagreement and when it might be settled have not been confirmed.

Pitso Mosimane has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Hugo Broos as the head coach of Bafana Bafana, following his presentation of plans to the South African Football Association (Safa) last month. This development indicates a significant step towards his potential appointment as the national team's next coach.

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.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has defended Bafana Bafana player Teboho Mokoena following criticism from ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, who called for the South African Football Association (Safa) to reprimand Mokoena over comments related to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). McKenzie emphasized that Mokoena did not intend any malice with his remarks and urged for calm in the situation.

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.