{"id":31999,"date":"2025-10-10T16:53:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31999"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:46:25","slug":"jessica-motaung-breaks-new-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/jessica-motaung-breaks-new-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"Jessica Motaung Breaks New Ground in FIFA Men\u2019s Football Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs&#8217; marketing director Jessica Motaung has made history by being appointed to the FIFA Men\u2019s Football Stakeholders Committee. This is a milestone that underscores her influence within her club and across South African and African football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-historic-milestone\">A Historic Milestone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessica\u2019s appointment is a groundbreaking achievement for South African football. As one of the few African women to secure a key role in FIFA\u2019s men\u2019s football governance, her presence is remarkable. It is expected to make a significant global impact, highlighting the growing influence of African professionals in international football administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her new role, Jessica will work closely with clubs, leagues, players, and associations to address key football issues. Her position places her at the centre of global decision-making, shaping vital policies that influence the sport worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3245194894\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-pride-and-kaizer-chiefs-support\">Family Pride and Kaizer Chiefs\u2019 Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaizer Motaung, chairman and founder of Kaizer Chiefs and Jessica\u2019s father, expressed immense pride in her achievement. He lauded her dedication and the contributions she has made to football in South Africa and across the continent, noting that her appointment represents a proud moment for the club.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-42-1024x711.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32001\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Kaizer Chiefs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jessica-motaung-s-gratitude\">Jessica Motaung\u2019s Gratitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on her journey, Jessica Motaung shared her excitement and gratitude towards the organisations that have supported her along the way, including the Premier Soccer League (PSL), the South African Football Association (SAFA), and the African Clubs Association. She acknowledged that their guidance has been instrumental in shaping her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud835\uddd7\ud835\udde5 \ud835\uddde\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udddc\ud835\udded\ud835\uddd8\ud835\udde5 \ud835\udde0\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde7\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udde8\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddda \ud835\udde2\ud835\udde1 \ud835\udddd\ud835\uddd8\ud835\udde6\ud835\udde6\ud835\udddc\ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddd4&#39;\ud835\udde6 \ud835\uddd9\ud835\udddc\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd4 \ud835\udde5\ud835\udde2\ud835\udddf\ud835\uddd8!<br><br>\u201cThis is yet another well-deserved recognition for Jessica, acknowledging her dedication, expertise, and impactful contributions to South African and African football as a whole,\u201d says Kaizer Chiefs\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kwzqAeyIOO\">pic.twitter.com\/kwzqAeyIOO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; #UNPLAYABLE (@UnplayableZA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UnplayableZA\/status\/1976230901521489952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3122574077\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-boost-for-african-football\">A Boost for African Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessica\u2019s leadership role within <a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/2025-10-10-kaizer-chiefs-powerhouse-jessica-motaung-kicks-off-a-new-chapter-at-fifa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIFA <\/a>is more than a personal milestone, it is a beacon for female representation in football governance. Her journey inspires aspiring female leaders and sets a precedent for greater gender equality in the sport, both in South Africa and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-motaung-receiving-honorary-doctorate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Motaung Awarded Second Doctorate for His Legacy in Football and Social Impact<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs&#8217; marketing director Jessica Motaung has made history by being appointed to the FIFA Men\u2019s Football Stakeholders Committee. This is a milestone that underscores her influence within her club and across South African and African football. A Historic Milestone Jessica\u2019s appointment is a groundbreaking achievement for South African football. 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