The South African Football Association (SAFA) has elected Anastasia Tsichlas, Linda Zwane and Tankiso Modipa as its three Vice Presidents for the next four years.
The elections took place during the association’s Ordinary National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Sunday.
The meeting marked the first gathering of the new NEC following the SAFA Elective Congress held in Midrand on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
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SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan explained that the three Vice Presidents were elected from among the members of the national list who serve on the NEC.
Jordaan said the election was conducted through an open ballot, with NEC members observing the process and the results displayed on a screen as the votes were counted.
He said the process demonstrated SAFA’s commitment to transparency and accountability in its administrative affairs.
“There’s no question that the election showed the transparency and the commitment of SAFA to deal with these matters in an open and transparent way,” Jordaan said.
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With the leadership appointments finalised, the three Vice Presidents will work with SAFA Chief Executive Officer Lydia Monyepao to develop the association’s Vision 2030 strategy.
According to Jordaan, the strategy will focus on strengthening schools football, improving football development, achieving excellence across the country’s national teams and enhancing coaching education.
He emphasised the importance of developing and retaining quality coaches in South Africa as part of the association’s broader plans for the future of the game.
The Vision 2030 programme is expected to guide SAFA’s priorities in the coming years, with a focus on developing football at grassroots level and improving the performance and sustainability of the country’s football structures.