Players' union takes Safa to court over 'denial of justice' for footballers

There is no regard for arbitration processes - Safpu

- By Kgomotso Mokoena

The South African Football Players Union (Safpu) is taking the South African Football Association (Safa) to the high court due to its failure to have disputes heard and resolved in employment-related cases involving players.

The high court case specifically relates to eleven of Safpu's members who have been denied access to justice.

Safpu argues that Safa has undermined its members' constitutional right to fair administrative action and have their disputes resolved.

Safpu has also approached the International Federation of Professional Footballers (Fifpro) to intervene. In papers filed this month, Safpu highlights Safa's refusal to recognise the union as the official representative body for professional footballers in South Africa.