Motsepe Foundation Championship side The Bees FC have roped in well-travelled gaffer Joel Masutha as the club’s new head coach.
Masutha joins the Mpumalanga-based outfit from Musina United, a SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side he joined in November 2025 following his departure from Black Leopards.
His departure at Lidoda Duvha saw the former Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs striker Mabhuti Khanyeza taking over the coaching reins at the Limpopo club. However, Khanyeza’s stay at Leopards was short-lived following a string of poor results and was replaced by Sundra Govinder and Duncan Lechesa as the new co-coaches.
As part of Masutha’s arrival, The Bees FC have restructured their technical bench. Velile Zitha, who served as interim head coach following the departure of Humphrey Mlwane, returns to his role as assistant coach.
Meanwhile, Thokozane Ngomane has been appointed as the club’s technical director.
THE BEES’ OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JOEL MASHUTHA
In an official statement released on Friday night, the club expressed high hopes for the new era under the leadership of Masutha.
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Coach Joel Masutha as the new head coach of The Bees FC,” reads the club’s statement.
“Coach Masutha brings a wealth of experience, strong leadership, and a clear strategic vision for the club.
“As part of the club’s technical restructuring, coach Velile Zitha will return to the position of assistant coach. Meanwhile, coach Thokozane Ngomane will assume the role of technical director.
“We warmly welcome Coach Masutha to The Bees FC and wish him every success in his new role.”
The Bees currently sit 13th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship log standings, having secured 19 points from 18 matches.
Masutha’s first game will be against Casric Stars away from home on Friday, 27 February 2026. This showpiece will start at 15:30.
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