SOUTH African Minister of Sports Gayton McKenzie has spoken a great deal regarding the implementation of VAR in domestic football but the technology is still nowhere to be seen. I remember, Minister, when you took office, many of us - including myself - had no clear idea what your plans for sport were. But then you began to share the right messages, promising changes and evolution, including the implementation of VAR in South African football, particularly for top-flight matches. According to reports, Bennet and the rest of the contingent were satisfied with their assessment and felt it would be beneficial to South African football. Yet, since you took office, you promised that you were meeting regularly with all relevant stakeholders to fast-track VAR’s implementation.

Source: The Star January 21, 2026 16:52 UTC