The long-awaited decision on the progress and implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in South African football could be set for a conclusion this week.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has now confirmed that an announcement will be made on Wednesday.
The Minister most recently expressed anger and frustration at the South African Football Association for the lack of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) implementation in the PSL.
He had confirmed in the last football season that money had been given to the Association to to speed up the implementation the technology however football authorities felt at that moment, time wasn’t sufficient for the implementation with suggestions it could be done this term.
With the current season already in progress, there’s yet to be an update after SAFA asked for a 21-day grace period, which has since elapsed.
Responding to a question on the X platform after the MTN8 final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, the leader of the Patriotic Alliance confirmed that an announcement will be made on Wednesday.
“We making an announcement on Wednesday,” he said in his response.