Minister McKenzie: If you are a corrupt referee, your time is up

McKenzie last year vowed to speed up the process of bringing the VAR technology to South Africa, after attending a SAFA NEC meeting in Gqeberha, where he learned how costly a project it would be.

Now, he has confirmed that his promise remains on course for delivery, with the installation of the technology set to be completed before the end of the PSL season.

"I made the promise to South Africa that VAR is coming, I said the end of April, nothing has changed, we'll see. I see there are some teams worried about VAR, I won't mention names, but those who love the sport of soccer will be happy for VAR," McKenzie told SABC Sport.

"If you are a corrupt referee, your time is coming to an end. VAR will expose you, and we'll prosecute the corrupt referees."

With the many questionable match officiating decisions of late, there has been an outcry for VAR in the country, and McKenzie has vowed to avail the necessary funds for it.

"VAR is coming, I don't care who is against it. As the Minister, I'm saying to you it's coming, they said there's no money for VAR, I am the Minister in the Government of National Unity, we shall make the money available for VAR," he emphasised.

"As soon as the new [budget] comes in, because remember I'm still on the old budget, but as the new one comes – I said by April, and April is coming.

"The corrupt [individuals] will be against VAR; the ones that fake injuries and fake penalties, it's coming to an end. VAR is coming without a doubt, as I promised. I will never go back on my promise."

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