South Africa’s national team is at a significant disadvantage after receiving two red cards during a recent match. The second ejection, issued to Themba Zwane, stemmed from an incident reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Zwane was shown a red card for striking an opposing player. This leaves South Africa with only nine players on the field for the remainder of the game. The incident and subsequent dismissal dramatically alter the team’s prospects. The match officials consulted VAR before making the final decision to send Zwane off. This situation presents a considerable challenge for South Africa as they attempt to continue competing with a severely reduced squad.