11 September 2025 – South African Football Association (SAFA) staff members visited late colleague David Jacobs’ family home in Allen’s Nek, Roodepoort, to pay their respects on Thursday afternoon.
Jacobs passed away on Sunday, 7 September 2025, after a suspected heart attack and in accordance with his Muslim faith, he was laid to rest on the same day at Westpark Cemetery.
SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao and CFO Gronie Hluyo led the delegation and they said the quietly spoken Jacobs, who had been working at the SAFA Finance Department since 2012, will be sorely missed.
Jacobs was known for his quiet and unassuming demeanour. He was well-loved by his colleagues and deeply committed to his work. His presence will be sorely missed within the SAFA family.
SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan said Jacobs’ passing was a huge loss to his family, the Association and football at large.
“This is such a huge loss. Our sincere condolences to his family and we grieve his passing. May his soul rest in peace,” said the SAFA President.
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Ladysmith
Interview with a pirate:
There was a pirate who had agreed to do an interview with a local tv station. The reporter was very courteous and professional, giving a bit of background as to the pirate\’s business. She then began interviewing him.
\”So Mr. Longbeard, are there any risks to your business? I see you have a peg leg- how did that come about?\”
\”Well, y\’see I were sailing along the coast of South Africa, looking to plunder some locals when as I boarded the small boat from the ship, a great white shark came up and got my leg clean off. \’twas scary yes, but thus is the life of a pirate.\”
\”Wow, that is pretty scary- well, how about your hook? What happened to your hand with that?\”
\”Oh now that\’s quite the tale, y\’see I were fighting a rival pirate, and we had locked swords. We had been fighting for a few hours, and were both terribly fatigued. I had a bit of exhaustion and confusion, and when I went to block one of his sword blows, I met him with me hand instead of me sword. Took it right off, but it shocked him so much I managed to get him back pretty good and have him submit. So the hook hand was given as a replacement.\”
\”Wow. Simply fascinating. Now, what about your eye patch? How did that happen?\”
\”Well, one day, a seagull was flying overhead, and I looked up. It pooped right in me eye.\”
\”… Well wow. I must admit, I wouldn\’t think just seagull poop could damage the eye that badly.\”
\”Oh, I forgot to mention… it were me first day with the hook.\”