Full Name: Raymond Hack 
Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa 
Profession: Attorney, Sports Administrator 
Notable Roles: CEO of SAFA (until 2010), Vice Chair of NPSL, Founding Member of PSL, Chair of CAF Disciplinary Committee, Arbitrator at Court of Arbitration for Sport

Early Life and Education
Raymond Hack was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He matriculated in 1967 and studied at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he earned his BA LLB degree on December 14, 1974. He played for Wits University before an injury redirected him from the pitch to administration.

Legal Career
Hack was admitted as an attorney of the High Court on May 18, 1976. He began his legal career at Rapeport Fanaroff & Partners and later became a senior partner at Rapeport Incorporated, where he has practiced for over 35 years. His legal expertise spans sports law and the administration of deceased estates.

Football and Sports Administration

Early Involvement and Wits FC
– Chairman of WITS Soccer Amateur League (1968–1974) 
– Chairman of WITS Professional Football League (1975–2006)

Founding of the Premier Soccer League (PSL)

In 1978, Hack joined the breakaway faction from SANFA to co-found the **National Soccer League (NSL)** alongside George Thabe. He later worked with **Irvin Khoza** and **Kaizer Motaung** to form the **Premier Soccer League (PSL)** and ultimately contributed to the establishment of SAFA as the national governing body.

Executive and International Roles

– Executive Member and Vice-Chair – NPSL (1978–1985) 
– CEO – SAFA (until 2010) 
– Director – SA 2006 FIFA World Cup Bid Committee 
– Member – FIFA Disciplinary Committee for 2010 FIFA World Cup 
– Chair – CAF Disciplinary Committee 
– Chair – World Cup Committee 2017 
– Chair – SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport Appeals Committee 
– Current Arbitrator – Court of Arbitration for Sport 
– Legal Advisor – Various international sporting events

Personal Life
Hack is an avid traveler, mountain biker, and Comrades Marathon veteran (with over 10 participations). As a young teen, he was smuggled into Soweto to watch Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows matches—igniting a lifelong love for football. He is also a proud recipient of the Sports, Arts and Culture Award.

Chatting to Robert Marawa:

Legacy
Raymond Hack’s career is a rare blend of legal precision and sporting passion. As one of the architects of South Africa’s modern football landscape and a guardian of ethics in global sport, his legacy spans the courtroom and the stadium.

Summary Profile
Name: Raymond Hack 
Born: Johannesburg, South Africa 
Profession: Attorney, Sports Administrator

Key Roles:
– CEO – SAFA (until 2010) 
– Founding Member – PSL 
– Vice Chair – NPSL 
– Chair – CAF Disciplinary Committee 
– Arbitrator – Court of Arbitration for Sport 
– Director – SA 2006 FIFA World Cup Bid Committee