Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Happy Mashiane is still waiting to secure a permanent move to Siwelele FC, with administrative issues reportedly delaying the completion of his potential return to the Bloemfontein-based club.

The 28-year-old left-back has been training with Siwelele as he attempts to revive his football career following his departure from Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the 2025/26 season.

However, despite spending several weeks with the team and working towards securing a contract, Mashiane is yet to be officially announced as a Siwelele player.

According to an update provided by Siwelele head coach Godfrey Mosoetsa, the delay is not related to the defender’s performances in training but rather outstanding administrative matters that need to be resolved before an agreement can be completed.

Speaking about the player’s situation, Mosoetsa confirmed that Mashiane remains part of the team’s training sessions while the club works behind the scenes to settle the outstanding issues.

“At the moment, there are still certain administrative issues, but he is still working hard. It’s things being done outside the four walls,” the coach explained.

He further clarified that although the former Chiefs player continues to train with the squad, he is currently unavailable for selection because he has not signed an official contract.

“But he is still training, he hasn’t been signed yet, so he’s not available. It’s things being sorted out administratively,” Mosoetsa added.

Mashiane’s possible return to Siwelele comes after he spent the 2025/26 campaign at the club on loan from Kaizer Chiefs. However, his opportunities were limited during that period, as he struggled to establish himself as a regular member of the starting lineup.

Kaizer Chiefs eventually confirmed his departure on June 25, 2026, following the mutual termination of his contract, bringing an end to his long association with the Soweto giants.

The defender had joined the Amakhosi development structures as a teenager before earning promotion to the senior team in 2019. During his time at Naturena, he made 69 appearances, scoring four goals and providing five assists.

For Mashiane, securing a contract at Siwelele would present another opportunity to compete in the Betway Premiership and rebuild his career.

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