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Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Banyana Banyana’s succession plan dominated the morning, alongside practical health advice for over-50s and a deep dive into emotional triggers at work.
- 03:10
Desiree Ellis was credited with Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON title and World Cup knockout breakthrough, but SAFA was urged to start a succession plan now rather than wait for her departure.
- 04:58
The next Banyana coach should build on Ellis’s structure, not tear it down; the recommended formula was stronger defence, better attacking play, improved timing and more confidence.
- 05:22
After 50, the biggest health risks highlighted were hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and cancers; annual screenings, weight-bearing exercise and knowing family history were stressed.
- 05:49
Emotional triggers at work were described as reactions shaped by past experiences, often showing up as chest or throat tension; the advice was to pause, separate fact from feeling and ask clarifying questions.
- 04:48
SAFA was criticised for doing too little to develop local coaches and women’s football structures, with calls for stronger grassroots systems, technical support and more clubs fielding women’s teams.