Friday, 23 October 2026

SAFA has confirmed its national executive committee resolved to pay all legal costs incurred by two individuals named in the matter.

Former Pirates striker Bruce Ramokgadi was forced out of the game at 25 after a knee injury that never recovered, despite a move to City Pillars.

Ramokgadi says the problem is entitlement: former Pirates players who expect special treatment such as free tickets should buy their own, because no one is more deserving.

Ramokgadi argues strikers are not born but converted, citing Mark Fish, who started as a striker before becoming a very good defender, and says modern coaches want versatile players.

Ramokgadi has worked in community programmes with the Department of Sports for more than 15 years, keeping young and older residents busy and off the streets.