The South African Football Association (Safa) has announced that it has extended its terms of reference to Judge Graham Mushwana's investigation on alleged corruption in referees.

Safa's decision to extend the investigation follows the weekend revelations made by former Premier Soccer League (PSL) General Manager, Ace Ncobo, that the South African soccer "is rotten to the core with corruption".

Safa CEO Raymond Hack says the resignation of Ncobo from the PSL and his subsequent comments about corruption in the game cannot be ignored.

"When an official who served the league in a senior position is quoted in the media as saying the league is rotten to the core, and that he is in possession of a dossier to prove that, it compels us as a responsible Association to demand that information in order to help us in our investigations," said Hack.

He added: "We have written letters to Ncobo and the League requesting them to furnish us with information that might assist us in our extended investigation."

Safa President Kirsten Nematandani said one of the main focus areas of the transformation agenda was to clean up the game.

"The Association has a responsibility to its sponsors, government and most importantly to the players," commented Nematandani.

"We have initiated an investigation on this matter relating to referees, and already we have effected suspensions and in some instances demotions. This is a sign that we will act without failure upon receiving a final report from Judge Mushwana.

"For the sake of progress and our resolve to clean up the game, nothing will be swept under the carpet," concluded Nematandani.

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