Broadcasting agreement between SABC, SAFA

The agreement will be presented to the boards of the SABC and SAFA respectively to get their approval. The details of the contract will be made public, once both boards have approved the deal. The parties envisage signing the contract during the second week of May 2012.

Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the SABC's acting chief operating officer said, "For the corporation, this is a historic milestone, as previously we negotiated on a game-to-game basis. Once the contract has been signed, South Africans will be able to watch the national soccer teams whenever they play home games. This agreement will further strengthen the relationship between the SABC and SAFA, as it was perceived to be on shaky ground."

Dr Danny Jordaan, chair of SAFA commercial committee thanked CEO Robin Petersen and his team for the hard work and successful conclusion of this agreement.

"This deal is a significant advancement for the association's commercial programme and will enable us to ensure that we achieve the international success which is our immediate, medium- and long-term goal," said Dr Jordaan.

In relation to away games, the two parties have agreed to work together in negotiations with Sports Five.