The former Mamelodi Sundowns boss succeeds Hugo Broos, who departed on a high after steering South Africa to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages.
By Zuko Komisa

Following weeks of intense speculation, South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has formally unveiled Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana.
Addressing the appointment at Safa House, Jordaan stated:
“The NEC has approved the appointment of coach Pitso to Bafana Bafana… the members backed Mosimane to return to the South African senior men’s national team.”
Mosimane returns for his second spell at the helm of the national side, replacing Hugo Broos after the Belgian mentor concluded his five-year tenure. Broos departs having orchestrated a remarkable resurgence, transforming South Africa from international backwaters into genuine competitors, capped by a historic run to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
The incoming manager will have little time to adjust to his new surroundings. Bafana Bafana are scheduled to assemble in camp at the end of the month to begin their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The qualification drive commences with a home fixture against Guinea, followed by an away fixture against Eritrea.
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