Mzansi Slams SAFA’s R3.5M Case After Soccer Agent Claimed Banyana Banyana Keeper Was Mistreated

Mzansi Slams SAFA’s R3.5M Case After Soccer Agent Claimed Banyana Banyana Keeper Was Mistreated

  • The South African Football Association (SAFA) is ready to go to court against Ratshibvumo Mulovhedzi
  • SAFA and the president of the sports organisation, Danny Jordaan, did not approve of the sports agent's two cents about their treatment of Banyana Banyana goalkeeper
  • Ratshibvumo Mulovhedzi allegedly made accusations that the goalkeeper of the South African women's soccer team was treated unfairly by Danny Jordaan

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JOHANNESBURG- SAFA is refusing to take accusations of player mistreatment after the Banyana Banyana strikes. Danny Jordaan, the president of the South African Football Association, is willing to go to court after a sports agent, Ratshibvumo Mulovhedzi, made serious accusations online.

SAFA president Danny Jordaan, Andile Dlamini.
SAFA and its president Danny are taking a soccer agent to court after an accusation that they mistreated Banya Banyana's goalkeeper Andile Dlamini. Image: ANP/Gallo Images
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People discussed the South African Football Association's pending defamation court case People had different opinions, with some criticising the South African Football Association.

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SAFA denies mistreating Banyana Banyana player

The South African Football Association is looking for a settlement of R3.5M after a series of tweets allegedly by Ratshibvumo Mulovhedzi, according to News24.

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In the social media posts, the sports agent claimed that Banyana Banyana's goalkeeper, Andile Dlamini, was prohibited from speaking to the media after the FIFA Women's World Cup.

The tweets also claimed that the soccer keeper met with coach Desiree Ellis, and they asked her to play the goalkeeper. Andile allegedly refused because of the Association and because Danny Jordaan blamed her for initiating the soccer team's strike for equal pay.

The South African Football Association argues that the statements by the soccer agent damaged the Association's reputation.

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According to News,24 Ratshibvumo Mulovhedzi alleges that the social media account is not his. He said:

"I'm surprised. They should have asked me first because they have my number, like you are asking, and you know my company. Maybe people are confused by the name Rush,”

South Africa's discuss SAFA lawsuit

Many people commented that the South African Football Association should not be linked to Danny Jordaan. Others wrote on the post that they believed that the tweets were true, and that is why they want to take it to court;

Mvuselelo Khumalo said:

"It's a lesson to everyone using social media to be careful of what you say about other people on this platform."

Rikesh Ishwarlall commented:

"The truth hurts so much it needs a lawsuit."

TEEGEE wrote:

"Jordaan is mad, and he must understand that SAFA is not his private company, and he is not beyond reproach, and just like any person, he can be criticised"

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Bongza Stallion agreed:

"This one deserves everything you throw on him. He thinks he owns SAFA. This is not a family business. We must find a way to remove him one way or another."

Moloantoa Kgopa sepculated:

"They are broke. They want money at all costs. Don't be surprised if they sue Fifa or even sue themselves."

"He's a curse": Anele M puts Danny Jordaan on blast for Banyana Banyana's demise

Briefl,y News previously reported that. Broadcast maestro Anele Mdoda is another unsatisfied citizen with the President of The South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan.

The country was up in arms when lead goalie Andile Dlamini was not lined-up to play at the Women's World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

It is revealed that Dlamini was made to sleep in the dog house after allegedly leading a friendly boycott against Botswana days leading to the international tournament and was replaced by Kaylen Swart.

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Rutendo Masasi (Human-Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 2 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za

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