Kaizer Chiefs have continued with their squad reshuffle ahead of the 2026/27 season, confirming that academy graduate Happy Mashiane has become the latest player to exit Naturena.
The left-back leaves Amakhosi after spending the previous campaign on loan with Betway Premiership side Siwelele FC following his struggles for regular game-time at the Soweto giants.
Chiefs announced Mashiane’s departure through a mutual termination of his contract.
Mashiane follows George Matlou out of the exit door, becoming the second player to leave the Glamour Boys as a new era under Fernando Da Cruz looms. Matlou parted ways with Chiefs after the club opted against offering him a new deal. At the start of last season, the central midfielder had signed a one-year contract that expires on the 30th of June 2026.
By leaving the club, Mashiane closes a seven-season chapter with the senior team at Naturena. The Tembisa-born defender got his first taste of first-team football in 2019 under then-head coach Ernst Middendorp. During his spell with Chiefs, Mashiane made over 60 appearances across all competitions, scored four goals, and chipped in with five assists.
KAIZER CHIEFS TERMINATE HAPPY MASHIANE’S CONTRACT
In an official communication on Thursday, Chiefs confirmed the termination of Mashiane’s contract and thanked him for his contribution.
“Kaizer Chiefs defender Happy Mashiane has left the club following the mutual termination of his contract,” the club stated on their website.
“The Tembisa-born player joined the Amakhosi development structures as a teenager before being promoted to the senior team at the start of 2019.
“Mashiane played a key role in the squad that reached the CAF Champions League final in Morocco in 2021. Primarily operating as a left-back, the 28-year-old has scored four goals for Chiefs.
“The former under-23 international also spent a spell on loan with Siwelele FC, gaining valuable experience during the 2025/26 season. We sincerely thank Happy for his valuable contribution to Amakhosi and wish him all the best.”
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