Which Laws and rules apply to SAFA amateur league matches?
Rule- South Africa
- SAFA
- IFAB Laws of the Game
- SAFA Uniform Rules
- Amateur leagues
- Senior
- 2026/27
- Referees
- IFAB Laws of the Game: all SAFA official competition matches are played under the Laws (SAFA Competitions Uniform Rule 6.1). The current edition is 2026/27, in force from 1 July 2026.
- SAFA Competitions Uniform Rules (approved 25 June 2016): bind the Men's and Women's Provincial and Regional Leagues and the SAFA Junior Football Leagues (U13 and U15).
- SAFA Disciplinary Code (18 August 2012): sets minimum sanctions after the match.
Match format under the Uniform Rules:
- 2 x 45 minutes, with added time at the referee's discretion (Rule 7.1).
- Half-time interval of 15 minutes, which can only be changed with the referee's consent (Rules 7.2-7.3).
- Up to 7 substitutes on the bench (Rule 5.6).
- League points: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw (Rule 32.1).
All referees and assistant referees must hold a SAFA registration card (Rule 31.1).
Added 22 Oct 2026