As a former footballer, Brenda Mafunisa understands the dedication required to excel. Her years of commitment, hard work, and determination have led to her appointment by the South African Football Association as the Provincial Executive Officer of the Northern Cape.
In her new role, Brenda Mafunisa is responsible for overseeing the administration of football in the province, including managing competitions, facilitating technical development and supervising referees.
Additionally, she ensures compliance with the SAFA constitution and oversees the effective functioning of the judicial structures and processes of the Association in the province. After being shortlisted for the position, Mafunisa successfully completed two interviews, securing the job.
Her appointment to a leadership position is historic, marking her as the first woman to head a football association in the Northern Cape. Mafunisa sees this achievement as evidence that women have rightfully earned the opportunity to hold such positions.
“As a 34-year-old, it simply means that (young) women can certainly take up space in strategic positions, I was a soccer player before I developed within the Sasol league, and it’s historic because it’s not common to find women taking up such positions in my province.”
Newly Appointed SAFA Northern Cape Provincial Executive Officer, Brenda Mafunisa
Mafunisa has played for Royal Wizards Ladies FC in the Sasol league, the Abantwana team in the Vodacom League, and Super Falcons Ladies FC.
Mafunisa, a former recipient of the Momentum gsport Awards, was honoured with the Special Recognition Award in 2023. This recognition is particularly fitting for someone who has emerged as a prominent advocate for women’s sport and has now assumed a leadership role.
