Buddha Mathathe slams Safa's 'compromised' Governance Committee, throws weight behind Sandile Zungu
SAMLFA president Buddha Mathathe breaks his silence on his exclusion from the SAFA NEC nominations, raising concerns over vetting irregularities and administrative interference.
Buddha Mathathe, a former National Executive Committee (NEC) member, has criticized Safa's Governance Committee for being compromised and not independent. Mathathe, who was not included in the final list of candidates for the upcoming SAFA elective congress, claims he met all administrative requirements but was rejected due to a delay in providing a police clearance certificate.
Despite his efforts to expedite the process, Mathathe was informed that it would take six weeks for the background check, which he found unacceptable. After the deadline had passed, Mathathe was still told he was ineligible. Mathathe now believes the GC is not as independent as it claims, stating: "From where I am sitting, the Governance Committee is controlled from somewhere."
He has written an email to protest the decision and has received support from the South African Masters and Legends Football Association (SAMLFA), which believes the current NEC chair, Dr. Danny Jordaan, has failed to meet basic governance expectations. SAMLFA is backing Sandile Zungu for the SAFA presidency, due to his focus on financial transparency and structural reform.
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