Linda Zwane, Natasha Tsichlas and Tankiso Modipa have been elected as vice-presidents of the South African Football Association (SAFA).
The three were chosen after SAFA’s national executive committee met in Sandton. They join president Danny Jordaan’s leadership team for another four-year term.
Modipa is the only new face in the group. He replaced Bennett Bailey, according to IOL Sport.
The three officials will help build SAFA’s Vision 2030 plan with chief executive officer Lydia Monyepao. Jordaan has named schools football, player development and the success of national teams as his main goals.
Zwane started working in football administration in 1996. Before that, he played for Botleng Classic FC and spent a short time coaching.
He moved up through local and regional football bodies in Mpumalanga. He has served as president of SAFA Nkangala and held posts in the Victor Khanye Local Football Association.
Outside football, Zwane is president of the Mpumalanga Sport Confederation. He also sits on the SASCOC board, where he chairs the Coaches Commission.
In May 2026, he was appointed to the COSAFA executive committee, which runs football in the southern African region.
According to IOL Sport, Zwane has named grassroots development, fair sharing of resources, coaching education and stronger schools football as his priorities. He wants chances to reach players in rural areas and townships.
Tsichlas has worked in football administration for decades. She is best known for her time as managing director of Mamelodi Sundowns.
She helped run the club with her late husband, Angelo Tsichlas, during an early period in its history. Sundowns later grew into one of the most successful teams in South Africa.
Her work has also included roles within SAFA and international football. She was involved in preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Tsichlas remains one of the few senior women in football administration, an area long led by men. IOL Sport said women’s football and making the game more professional are areas that need ongoing attention.
Modipa has held leadership roles in SAFA’s Western Cape structures. He has also served on the national executive committee.
He chairs the National Working Committee of the Football Transformation Forum. The forum supported Jordaan during the recent SAFA presidential election.
IOL Sport said Modipa’s regional background gives him insight into the problems faced by football bodies outside the country’s big cities. These include access to the game, transformation and paths for young players.
Source: this article is based on reporting by IOL Sport. Image: IOL Sport. Written with the help of AI and published by the Tzaneen Voice Sports desk. See our Editorial Standards.
Tiyani Mathebula writes about sport for Tzaneen Voice. Tiyani covers Bafana Bafana, the Springboks, the Proteas and the PSL, along with athletics, tennis and local club sport. Match reports and previews focus on results, team news, fixtures and what each game means for South African teams and fans.