Siboniso “Pa” Gaxa Part 2: Losing R10 Million, Kaizer Chiefs Fallout, and Playing in the World Cup

In Part 2 of this explosive sit-down on The Apex Playbook, Siboniso "Pa" Gaxa unpacks the twists and turns of a career that spanned South Africa, Europe, and the world stage. From signing a massive deal at Kaizer Chiefs to the heartbreak of a fallout with Coach Steve Komphela and losing over R10 million, Pa shares unfiltered stories and critical reflections on South African football, leadership, and life after the game. 👀 If you missed Part 1, watch it here:    • Siboniso Pa Gaxa Part 1: Law Degree, Tough...   📅 Part 2 premieres on 08 May (Thursday) – Subscribe so you don’t miss it! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro / Coming up 01:35 – Leaving Belgium and joining Chiefs, on a 15–20 Million Rand contract over 4 years 05:38 – Stuart Baxter joining Chiefs, methodology, and winning the league 12:01 – Best defensive coach: Stuart Baxter vs Pitso Mosimane vs Gavin Hunt 13:25 – The brilliance of Itumeleng Khune 15:40 – Losing the league to Sundowns & Chiefs dressing room dynamics 21:10 – Fighting for equal bonuses for all players 25:10 – Pressure of playing for Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs 27:52 – Playing in the Soweto derby 30:33 – What went wrong with Steve Komphela & contract dispute 54:47 – Current relationship with Chiefs, Bobby Motaung & Steve Komphela 58:22 – "I lost over 10 million rand" 1:00:10 – Joining Wits, falling out of love with football, winning the league, no extension 1:02:45 – Pushing education, quitting football, and signing for Ajax 1:11:58 – Reflecting on the highs and lows 1:15:56 – Playing in the Gold Cup 1:21:00 – Not playing in 2008 AFCON, facing Kaka in Confederations Cup 1:30:25 – Development of young players, thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo 1:32:35 – Playing under Parreira, 2010 World Cup, Benni McCarthy being dropped 1:51:24 – Disappointment of not making it out of the group at World Cup 1:53:42 – Best right backs: locally & internationally 1:57:42 – Best XI from players he played with and against