Jordaan noted the inequity as a 'societal creation' that had to be tackled head-on.
JOHANNESBURG – Recently reappointed South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan said it was crucial for the sporting fraternity to find a resolution to deal with gender pay gaps.He spoke during the arrival of Women’s African Cup of Nations champions Banyana Banyana at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday. The squad came out victorious against Morocco during the Wafcon final on Saturday after playing in six finals previously.
“These are issues that we have to address. I spoke to the minister [Nathi Mthethwa] and he said we will meet with the government as soon as possible because this is not FIFA’s problem, it’s not FIFA’s creation, it’s not CAF’s creation, it’s not SAFA’s creation,” said Jordaan. “On the African continent, Sierra Leone became the first African country to pay men and women the same after the agreement with the government and Sierra Leone football.”Pay disparities have been a bone of contention in sports the world over - which has sparked debate around the need for transformation.
The Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa awarded the women a R5.8 million cheque in addition to the R10 million that Safa had set aside for the champions.
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