# Soccer: The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has advanced five-million-rand to the South African Football Association to ensure players receive their salaries ahead of the festive season. Minister Gayton McKenzie says the advance, deducted from SAFA’s next year grant, ensures players are compensated for their achievements, including Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification and Banyana Banyana’s successes. SAFA has agreed to present a financial turnaround plan after facing sponsorship shortfalls and delayed partner payments.
Soccer: SAFA receives R5-million support to ensure players are paid ahead of festive season