- Doctor Khumalo has taken on a new leadership role that could shape the future of South African football
- The Kaizer Chiefs icon will work alongside a familiar name as SAFA focuses on technical development
- His appointment comes as the former Bafana Bafana star continues to share his views on the national game
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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Doctor Khumalo has been appointed vice-chairperson of the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) Technical Committee. The new role gives the Bafana Bafana legend an opportunity to influence football development beyond his playing career.
SAFA president Dr Danny Jordaan announced the appointment on Sunday, 18 October 2026, following a three-day meeting of the association’s National Executive Committee in Sandton, Johannesburg.
“In our technical committee, we have reappointed Mr Jack Maluleke as the chair and appointed Doctor Khumalo as the vice-chairperson of the SAFA Technical Committee,” Jordaan told the media.
He added:
“I spoke to him, and he is quite happy to serve in this technical committee of SAFA.”
What Doctor Khumalo will do in his SAFA position
Khumalo will assist technical committee chairperson Jack Maluleke in overseeing football-related matters at SAFA. The committee’s work includes coaching development, national team performance, talent identification and improving youth development structures.
The former Bafana Bafana midfielder brings experience from both the pitch and the technical bench. According to FarPost, he previously served as an assistant coach at Kaizer Chiefs before becoming Baroka FC’s technical director and later caretaker coach.
His appointment comes as SAFA develops its Vision 2030 strategy, which president Danny Jordaan says will prioritise schools football, player development and stronger performances by the country’s national teams. Khumalo’s new position puts him in technical discussions that could shape how SAFA pursues these priorities.
SAFA’s broader football development plans
The appointment comes as SAFA works on its wider football development agenda. The association’s technical structures help shape coaching standards and support national team performance.
Khumalo has remained a prominent voice in South African football discussions, including commentary on Bafana Bafana. His new responsibilities position him to contribute to technical discussions and development initiatives within the association.
As vice-chairperson, he will work alongside Maluleke, who retains leadership of the committee.
Khumalo’s impact will ultimately depend on the committee's work and how its technical recommendations translate into improvements across South African football.
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Doctor Khumalo receives honorary doctorate before new SAFA appointment
Briefly News previously reported that Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo received an honorary doctorate from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on 30 April 2026.
The university recognised his contribution to South African football, including his work in coaching, talent scouting and player development. The honour attracted congratulatory messages from across the football fraternity, adding another milestone to Khumalo’s decorated career.
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