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Finally no more complaints from Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns & PSL teams? Gayton McKenzie confirms when VAR will be introduced in Mzansi

<p>Teams have been complaining about poor officiating in the Premier Soccer League and other domestic competitions.</p><p>It has seen clubs lose points and get eliminated from competitions.</p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>This season alone, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/kaizer-chiefs-robbed-former-psl-referee-says-richards-bay-striker-yanela-mbuthuma-s-goal-should-not-have-stood-that-should-ve-been-ruled-offside/bltacc1643ea6aa4052" target="_blank">Kaizer Chiefs</a>, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/obviously-kaizer-chiefs-bought-the-referee-orlando-pirates-won-fairly-ismael-traore-was-in-a-boxing-ring-but-steve-barker-is-still-a-young-boy-and-these-post-match-interviews-must-be-delayed-so-that-coaches-get-a-chance-to-control-their-emotions-fans/blt7b49c55a88862c7f" target="_blank">Stellenbosch</a>, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/orlando-pirates-will-proudly-continue-buying-referees-surely-mamelodi-sundowns-won-t-survive-at-orlando-stadium-but-for-kaizer-chiefs-this-is-how-you-win-a-match-fans/blt985cd908e82b039e" target="_self">Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns</a> have complained about crucial decisions that cost them.</p><p>The most recent was on Friday night when <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/miguel-cardoso-demands-respect-for-mamelodi-sundowns-and-insists-referees-punished-them-by-disallowing-legit-goal-against-sekhukhune-united-it-s-important-people-are-responsible-in-mzansi/blt663392872fdc0089" target="_blank">Peter Shalulile was denied a clean goal</a> with the assistant referee citing offside. </p><p>There have been calls for the introduction of VAR to help minimise the mistakes made by officials.</p><p>Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has now confirmed specific dates when the technology will be implemented in the country. </p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>"I can’t wait for the month of April, this is the month of VAR, I still stand by my promise. Our soccer is great, but it can be much greater with VAR; We are moving with the times," he posted.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I can’t wait for the month of April, this is the month of VAR, i still stand by my promise. Our soccer is great but it can be much greater with VAR, we are moving with times 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥</p>— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GaytonMcK/status/1905849342906470419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT MCKENZIE SAID 

<p>It is interesting to see how Safa, PSL, and the government will work to ensure that almost all the standard pitches have the technology.</p><p>Once it is fully installed, teams will be guaranteed fair judgment in crucial matches, which will motivate the players and technical teams.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

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The modern technology is expected to help officials make correct calls during competitive matches in Mzansi.

Finally no more complaints from Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns &amp; PSL teams? Gayton McKenzie confirms when VAR will be introduced in Mzansi