Sekhukhune United have announced their departure of head coach Peter Hyballa.
Hyballa was no present in the dugout when Sekhukhune took on Cape Town City in the MTN8 on Saturday.
Assistant coach MacDonald Makhubedu took charge and confirmed before the game that the German coach was waiting for a work permit.
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Makhubedu has been put in charge of first team duties, after the club confirmed he had resigned.
"Sekhukhune United Football Club wishes to announce the resignation of its Head Coach Peter Hyballa with immediate effect," the team announced in a statement.
"The Coach has just submitted his letter of resignation, citing pressing matters of a personal nature.
"The Club has accepted his letter, and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
"Meanwhile Mcdonald Makhubedu will fill the position of Head Coach in an acting capacity until further notice.