11 July 2024 – Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie met with a South African Football Association (SAFA) delegation led by President Dr Danny Jordaan in Tshwane on Thursday afternoon.
Minister McKenzie was accompanied by Deputy Minister Peace Mabe and several members of the department. Dr Jordaan was accompanied by Vice Presidents Anastasia Tsichlas, Linda Zwane and Bennett Bailey, CEO Lydia Monyepao and members of the SAFA National Executive Committee. Minister McKenzie said the department was happy to welcome the SAFA delegation to the capital and would support the Association.
“This administration, we are very, very vibrant, we are active, we are transparent, and we are action people. That’s what you’re going to get from us. So, we’re coming here and saying how can we help you because I can tell you that is how you can help us,” the Minister said.
Dr Jordaan was very happy after the warm reception received by the SAFA delegation.
“We are quite encouraged by this engagement with the Minister, and we look forward to further engagements like these in the future. This has been an incredibly fruitful meeting with the Minister, and we are happy,” the SAFA President said.
