Peace Mabe
Peace Mabe is a South African politician currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. She has been in the news recently for announcing that South Africa will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after Morocco's unexpected withdrawal, a significant event as it not only showcases South Africa's commitment to promoting women's football but also serves as a crucial qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Recent news mentions
Peace Mabe, the deputy minister of Sports in South Africa, suggested the possibility of organizing the women's Africa Cup 2026 in South Africa instead of Morocco.
CAN 2027, finale Maroc-Sénégal, CAN féminine 2026... les éclairages de Patrice Motsepe
Morocco· 2026-02-13
Peace Mabe, the South African Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, expressed confidence that her country would host the women's Africa Cup of Nations after Morocco's withdrawal.
CAN féminine 2026 : la vice-ministre des sports sud-africaine sème le doute, son supérieur clarifieMorocco· 2026-02-02Peace Mabe announced that South Africa will be hosting the 2026 WAFCON after Morocco's withdrawal.
South Africa to Host WAFCON 2026 After Morocco Withdraws
Nigeria· 2026-02-02