Zakhele Siwela during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on March 15, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Siwela was named among the 36 referee and 36 assistant referee for the global football competition.
The Soweto born referee will be one of 10 linesmen to represent Africa at the World Cup in Russia, along with six referees from Africa.
Siwela is the only South African who will be at the World Cup.
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