Dylan Kerr, well-versed with the PSL lay of the land having played and then coached on these shores for a number of years, has given reasons why the powers that be should not rush into implementing VAR despite loud calls for its introduction.
For two successive weekends, referees have been at the centre of controversy in local games.
During Kaizer Chiefs' 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns, the latter's winning goal evoked discussions and emotions on whether it was offside or not.
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As if that was not enough, last weekend, in the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC, there was another questionable call, where referee Abongile Tom gave the Soweto giants an advantage that led to a goal, with Stellies players waiting for his whistle for a free-kick.
Kerr, who has played at the highest level in England, believes the country is not ready for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, with only a handful of match officials able to operate it in the control room.
"I see the Sports Minister [Gayton McKenzie] is trying to speak to the PSL and SAFA to bring VAR, but the problem is, who is going to run VAR? That's the big issue," Kerr told KickOff.
"Who are the ones going to do VAR? Because if you can't get it right on the field, are you going to get it right in the control rooms? Because we've seen in Europe, sometimes VAR decisions are good, but sometimes it's an absolute howler. So, you need the right people in place.
"Another thing, the referees are not professional. That needs addressing first, making referees more professional and also making the referees understand the Laws [of the Game] better.
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"Making sure that the players, coaches meet with the referees twice a year to understand the rules and implementation. That doesn't happen in the country. Forget about VAR for now, let's get it right first with the referees, make them professional or find a way of making them better," the former Moroka Swallows coach added.