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Baxter blames budget and political obstacles for failure to appoint assistant coach

Bafana Bafana head coach Stuart Baxter has explained that budget and political obstacles and constraints are hampering the search and appointment of a permanent second assistant coach. Baxter said he couldn't simply hire anyone.

Stuart Baxter confirms Kaizer Chiefs tried to sign him after Komphela’s exit

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has confirmed that he was indeed courted by Kaizer Chiefs in the weeks and months after Steve Komphela quit. Baxter added that the interest from the club was never as intense as reported.

Former Banyana Banyana star Makhosi Luthuli gets second chance

Former Banyana Banyana midfielder Makhosi Luthuli has undergone a life-changing operation to remove a cancerous growth on her face. She had lived with the growth for seven years. Read more about it on Briefly.co.za.

SARS will continue to 'name and shame' big names that bailed on taxes

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is tired of South Africans who do not pay their taxes. They have decided to 'name and shame' those who haven't paid what they owe, despite the outcry from the offenders.

Doctor Khumalo urges players to respect and honour wearing the Bafana jersey

Former Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has spoken about what it means to wear a Bafana Bafana jersey. Khumalo said the current crop of players representing the national side should embrace what it means to play for the team.

Baxter to Kaizer Chiefs will be terrible for Bafana says Aaron Mokoena

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena believes it would be terrible for national side if its current coach Stuart Baxter is released by the South African Football Association (SAFA) and allowed to re-join Kaizer Chiefs.

Senzo Meyiwa tribute match overshadowed by player payment chaos

A tribute match in honour of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban was nearly cancelled after a payment dispute arose between organisers and former players.

Who will replace Baxter at Bafana if he moves to Kaizer Chiefs?

Bafana Bafana head coach Stuart Baxter has been tipped to make a sensational return to Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the new PSL season, this despite Baxter having a contract with Safa which runs until after the 2022 World Cup.

Stuart Baxter and Bafana Bafana officials engaged in crunch talks over future

Stuart Baxter and officials from the South African Football Association are reportedly locked in crunch talks over Baxter’s future as the manager of the national side. Baxter has been linked with a return to Kaizer Chiefs.

Bobby Motaung admits Stuart Baxter is a great fit for Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has heaped praise on the club’s former and current Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter. Motaung conceded that Baxter possessed every quality which Kaizer Chiefs wanted in a coach.

SAFA slams reports of Stuart Baxter joining Kaizer Chiefs as rumours

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has slammed recent reports linking Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter with a return to his former club Kaizer Chiefs. SAFA and Bafana officials have dismissed the reports as rumours.

Bafana restore some dignity by beating Namibia 4-1 in COSAFA encounter

Bafana Bafana restored some dignity and pride by thrashing Namibia in the COSAFA Cup plate semi-final on Tuesday evening. The South African side never looked like losing the match and ended up convincing winners.

Siyanda Xulu wants to win COSAFA plate-cup to restore pride in Bafana

Bafana Bafana captain Siyanda Xulu has called on his young side to pick themselves up and restore the nation’s pride in the team by winning the COSAFA Cup plate. Bafana will face Namibia in the plate semi-final on Tuesday.

Stuart Baxter refuses to change Bafana policy despite shock defeat to Madagascar

Bafana Bafana head coach Stuart Baxter confirmed that he would not be changing his policy of investing in young players, this despite the team suffering a shock and somewhat humiliating defeat to Madagascar in the COSAFA Cup.

Hapless Bafana Bafana crash out of COSAFA Cup after loss to Madagascar

Bafana Bafana have suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Madagascar in the COSAFA Cup quarter-final held in Polokwane on Saturday. The island nation beat South Africa 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regular time.

Bafana Bafana lost to Madagascar and Mzansi Twitter can’t believe it

National soccer team Bafana Bafana exited the COSAFA tournament after losing to Madagascar on penalties. South Africans took to social media to express their disappointment at the team's performance. More here.

Bafana Bafana’s Dean Furman suits up for a match of epic proportions

Midfielder Dean Furnam had many nerves this weekend as he prepared for the biggest match of his life, that is his marriage to long-time girlfriend Tash Howarth. The Bafana Bafana player couldn't contain his excitement on Twitter

Siyanda Xulu surprised at being appointed Bafana captain for COSAFA Cup

Maritzburg United defender Siyanda Xulu has admitted that he was just as surprised as everyone else when he was announced as Bafana Bafana's captain for the COSAFA Cup. Xulu said he was pleased and proud by the news.