SuperSport TV analyst and former women's football coach Simphiwe 'Shorty' Dludlu said "VAR must come to South Africa now". Calls for South Africa to introduce VAR are set to intensify after an incident during a first-round Premiership match on Sunday, won 2-1 by Polokwane City at Richards Bay. When Bay appealed for a penalty in the second half, accusing Polokwane City of handball, the referee awarded a corner instead. But after consulting an assistant referee, the referee altered the decision to a penalty, then changed his mind again and awarded a corner. SuperSport TV analyst and former women’s football coach Simphiwe ‘Shorty’ Dludlu said “VAR must come to South Africa now”.