Cape Town – The South African Football Association (Safa) has delayed the payment of March salaries for its employees due to a delayed payment from one of its partners.
Safa CEO Lydia Monyepao informed staff in a letter that salaries, usually paid on 25 March, will now be processed by 31 March 2025.
She cited insufficient financial reserves to cover the shortfall but assured employees that payment would be made once the funds were received.
“We are writing to inform you that, regrettably, we will not be able to pay your salaries tomorrow.
SAFA RUNNING OUT OF FUNDS ‼️
SAFA stuff members not paid!#SportyIssues #SAFA pic.twitter.com/fsnIeN6wiI
— Sporty Issues (@Sporty__Issues) March 25, 2025
“Normally your salaries are paid on the 25th of each month. However, due to a delayed payment from one of our partners, inevitably we will also delay your salary payments,” read the letter.
“Unfortunately at this stage we do not have adequate financial reserves to make up for this delayed payment.
“We have received a commitment from our partner that we will have our payment before 31st March, 2025. Therefore your March salaries will be paid by 31st March 2025.
“We sincerely apologise for this delay and all the inconveniences it may cause.”
This follows previous financial struggles, including an advance of R5 million from the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture last year, according to The Citizen.
Safa has also struggled to pay bonuses to Banyana Banyana and Bafana Bafana players since September, highlighting ongoing financial instability, the report said.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
