Mashaba – who has a good record at Bafana – doesn’t have much of a record in club coaching. A highly placed source confirmed to IOL Sport that Mashaba was served with a termination notice on Wednesday and will vacate his post as national team coach with immediate effect despite having a contract that was only due to expire after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.His technical team, which includes two assistant coaches in Owen da Gama, Thabo Senong and goalkeeper coach Lucky Shiburi, still have an uncertain future because the decision to keep them or let the go will rest with the new coach, who is still to be confirmed.Dennis Mumble, the Safa CEO, said in a statement released on Thursday: “Due to the seriousness of the Coach’s actions, we had to release our Head Coach with immediate effect.
Africa sports correspondent for Thomson Reuters, writer for Tiso Blackstar Group, KICK OFF, SuperSport, ESPN, Forbes Africa. I expected them to be professional," he told Sowetan.Mashaba, pictured, was shown the door last week, having overseen nine games with four losses, three draws and only two victories.After sacking the former Bafana mentor, Spurs chairman Themba Mafu took over the coaching reins.The Siyavutha owner's first match in the dugout as a coach was a real baptism of fire, losing 5-0 to promotion-chasing Ajax Cape Town away last Saturday.Spurs are rooted at the bottom of the table on 21 points after 26 games.While confirming former Bafana midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi has been roped in as assistant coach until the end of the season, Spurs chief executive Freddie Mapulane dismissed Mashaba's version that he was sacked via an SMS. South African coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has been appointed as head coach of Bafana Bafana, the South African Football Association (Safa) announced on Saturday.“As we speak, Shakes Mashaba is the senior national team’s coach,” Safa president Danny Jordaan told reporters at Safa House in Nasrec, Soweto.“We ask for patience from the public and the media.
Gross Misconduct/Professional Misconduct,2. They never had the decency of calling me. Shakes Mashaba could be back in the Absa Premiership next season if what Phakaaathi has heard is anything to go by. Register (it’s quick and free) or sign in now.Shakes Mashaba has been in charge of Spurs for two months now and it doesn't look like the coach misses the Bafana job.Shakes Mashaba angry at being fired via SMS.© 2020 Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved.Mark Fish's 'all lives matter' stance lands him in hot water.Complaint sent to Fifa ethics committee on Safa president Danny ...Sports Minister Mthethwa: ‘It is now clear this cancer is not just in ...Kolisi says time to be scared and silent is over,Steve Komphela refuses to blame keeper for defeat,AmaTuks coach Zipho Dlangalala plays down shot at play-offs,Chiefs earn luckiest draw in Nedbank Cup last-16,Anxiety, uncertainty & loneliness: Lockdown's true toll on SA's children. Nick Said has over 2986 followers on Twitter.With a world-class gauntlet laid out in front of them, could South Africa make an expectant nation proud?In the first part of our new series, we take a look at the goal that has played on loop in our heads and on TV channels for the last decade,Banyana have failed to live up to expectations, while Bafana might just be finally coming good,South Africa’s squad has built up core strength and benefits will trickle down to the newcomers,South Africa’s new coach has heavy travel to contend with as he targets a good start to Afcon qualifying,After an interrupted start, the new Bafana coach has only one friendly to prepare for Afcon qualifiers,Under the spotlight will be the Economic Freedom Fighters’ behaviour at the State of the Nation address and during the public enterprise department’s budget speech,More than 3 000 employees out of 5 000 have accepted the packages. 'Shakes' Mashaba’s talented Amaglug-glug side that stunned Brazil 20 years ago – where are they now? Shakes names first Bafana squad, big names miss out.