Gayton McKenzie demands Pitso Mosimane receives equal pay to Hugo Broos

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has urged South African Football Association (SAFA) to ensure equal pay for Pitso Mosimane, who is set to become the new Bafana Bafana coach, if his appointment is confirmed. The National Executive Committee of SAFA approved Mosimane's appointment on August 8, yet negotiations over his contract are still pending, leading to a lack of official announcement.

This situation is particularly concerning as Bafana Bafana prepares for a critical phase with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches commencing in September. The team will be facing Group D opponents: Guinea, Eritrea, and Kenya. McKenzie expressed dissatisfaction with the delay, questioning why no agreement had been reached with coach Mosimane, who has three CAF Champions League titles to his name.

The minister pointed out that the issue is significant given South Africa's history of racial inequality and disparities in pay. "Also, we must be honest. We come from a country where black people were paid less than white people," McKenzie said. "Those scars haven’t healed for many people. But we, as black people, cannot do the same thing that has been done to us, where we pay the white man more."

McKenzie believes Mosimane's achievements on the global stage justify substantial remuneration. He emphasized that Mosimane is not a coach of the lower league ABC Motsepe League, and SAFA should begin negotiations from a position that reflects his status in African football. "Pitso Mosimane should be paid. The least they could do is start him with the same salary they started with Hugo Broos," McKenzie argued. "Black people are still hurt that they were underpaid and undervalued; we cannot have that."