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The South African
30-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Where is ex-Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba now?
When you talk about some of the best Bafana Bafana coaches, Shakes Mashaba's name has to be on that list. He might not be a household name, but the 73-year-old former coach has made a significant impact on both the senior and junior national teams over the past three decades. Mashaba has had two notable stints with Bafana Bafana, though he was unable to complete either due to political issues. Across his time in charge, the former Black Leopards coach maintained an impressive win ratio of 55% in 58 matches. However, Mashaba's temper and combative attitude towards the media often led to his downfall, particularly in the later years of his coaching career. He spent most of his playing days at Orlando Pirates before transitioning into coaching in the mid-1980s. After a spell with Vaal Reef Stars until 1992, he shifted focus to youth development. In 1998, he was appointed coach of South Africa's U-20 national team, and later took charge of the U-23 side at the Sydney Olympics. His Olympic team, which featured talents like Benni McCarthy and Matthew Booth, famously stunned a Brazil side, including a young Ronaldinho, with a 3-1 victory in Brisbane during the group stage. Following his success with the junior sides, Mashaba was brought in to help Bafana Bafana after their 2002 World Cup campaign. He remained in the role for just over a year before being dismissed after a dispute with SAFA ahead of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations. After a brief stint with Black Leopards, Shakes Mashaba took charge of the Swaziland national team. As South Africa's youth structures continued to falter, he was recalled in 2011 to assist. Following Gordon Igesund's dismissal in 2014, Mashaba returned for his second tenure as Bafana coach. This period proved memorable, as he led the team to an unbeaten qualification campaign for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. His side also famously prevented reigning champions Nigeria from qualifying for the tournament. Despite a bright start to the 2015 Afcon, Bafana were eliminated early, with Mashaba taking much of the blame. Over the next year, Bafana Bafana delivered inconsistent results and ultimately failed to qualify for the 2017 Afcon. During the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Shakes Mashaba's team collected four points from their opening two matches. A hard-fought away draw against Burkina Faso was followed by a home victory over Senegal, which rekindled fan support. Sadly, that win would be his last match in charge. After the Senegal game in Polokwane, Mashaba publicly criticized SAFA president Danny Jordaan. He was subsequently suspended and later dismissed. Stuart Baxter replaced him, but failed to replicate Mashaba's success, with the team ultimately missing out on the 2018 World Cup. After his dismissal, Mashaba briefly coached Witbank Spurs in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, but was sacked within months due to poor results. In 2022, Mashaba reemerged unexpectedly and disrupted the SAFA elective congress. Clad in a tracksuit, bomber jacket, and beanie, the former Bafana mentor stormed the venue and confronted Jordaan. Earlier this year, the ex-Bafana coach was admitted to Helen Joseph Hospital with a baldder infection. The 74-year-old former coach has since recovered. Affectionately known as 'Bra Shakes', Mashaba recorded 32 wins from 58 matches, an impressive feat, surpassed only by current coach Hugo Broos. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Amapiano summit to be part of Basha Uhuru at Constitution Hill
The 3rd annual Amapiano Africa Summit in collaboration with Basha Uhuru will take place from June 26-27 at Constitution Hill, in its powerful ideal of Youth Month. The much anticipated two-day summit will cover and highlight the power, elegance, culture, versatility and education of the much-loved South African music genre. Among the speakers will be Shakes Mashaba, Lebogang Maile, Sthembile Ndaba, Dichaba Phaletse and Victor Vele. It will be curated and conceptualised by Thulani Maduse, well known in the entertainment and events industry as 'Thulani Way'. He says, 'My team and I have been working really hard to keep the summit growing. Growing and empowering the genre is the main aim. This year's one will be even bigger and better, as we excitedly prepare for our Amapiano Africa Awards later in the year.' Each day will follow set activities such as a special gala dinner, performances and insightful discussion panels with notable and respected industry names. This year takes a deeper look into honouring the music genre while shining a spotlight on its valued artists and their wellness. Extended entities involved in its growth, such as corporate partners, will put an emphasis on the business of Amapiano and its global pathway. Its preservation, gender inclusivity and promoting a unified African music industry will be at the core of the summit. The futuristic outlook of the Amapiano industry, monetisation models, brand building, empowering the next generation, industry ecosystems, mentorship, amplifying female voices and international expansion will be dissected to ensure all attendees leave with all their questions answered. The summit days will run on a schedule from morning until afternoon on each day, with a gala dinner on day one and an after party on day two. Day three will see the Basha Uhuru event in its full bloom.
The Herald
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Mdaka credits PSL's Diski reserve league for Amajita's Afcon success
'Together we are stronger. It is nice to do my part but the real plaudits go to everyone, even the people behind the scenes; physios, doctors, fitness coaches and the players too. 'It's amazing what we've been able to do.' Amajita's first success in the U-20 Afcon came in their second final appearance, the first when coach Shakes Mashaba's generation of Benni McCarthy, Matthew Booth, Junaid Hartley and Stanton Fredericks lost 1-0 to hosts Morocco in the 1997 last game, 28 years ago. South Africa sealed their ticket to the U-20 World Cup, to be staged in Chile from September 27 to October 19, by reaching the semifinals. SowetanLIVE
TimesLIVE
18-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Amajita are the U-20 kings of Africa, beating Morocco in the final
South Africa are the kings of Africa at Under-20 level, Amajita heroically overcoming tough Morocco 1-0 in Sunday night's U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final at Cairo International Stadium. It was South Africa's first success in the tournament in just their second final appearance, the first coming when coach Shakes Mashaba's generation of Benni McCarthy, Matthew Booth, Junaid Hartley and Stanton Fredericks lost 1-0 to hosts Morocco in the 1997 last game. Eighteen-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns reserve midfield prospect and TS Galaxy youth product Gomolemo Kekana scored a superb winner in the 70th minute, video assistant referee allowing the goal after it was initially overruled. As has been a trend for South Africa at the Afcon — where they topped Group A and saw off Democratic Republic of Congo in extra time and Nigeria in the last 16 and quarters, also 1-0 — they held their own in the first half, though with difficulty against a tough Morocco. They grew in strength in the second 45 minutes.
The Herald
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Amajita stun Nigeria — and reach their first U-20 Afcon final in 28 years
Amajita weathered a first-half storm, bravely regrouped and produced a second-half winner against the direction of play of the semifinal to stun Nigeria 1-0 and reach their second Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Tylon Smith's 66th-minute headed goal at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia earned coach Raymond Mdaka's team the glory of a place in Sunday's final (8pm SA time), where they will meet either hosts Egypt or Morocco, who were playing in the later semifinal in Cairo (8pm SA time). This makes for the best performance by South Africa in the tournament since the under-20 team coached by Shakes Mashaba that contained stars like Benni McCarthy, Matthew Booth, Junaid Hartley and Stanton Fredericks. They lost 1-0 to hosts Morocco in the 1997 final. Amajita were fortunate to not go to the break a goal down after a first half where they at times had to desperately defend, the South Africans battling with Nigeria's physical presence and movement in attack.
