Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of South African international defender Wayde Jooste.

The 34-year-old arrives in Stellenbosch with more than 200 professional appearances to his name across previous spells with Bloemfontein Celtic, Golden Arrows, Highlands Park, Orlando Pirates, Maritzburg United, and AmaZulu.

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Jooste is also a full international with South Africa and recently helped Bafana Bafana achieve a runners-up finish at the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship.

“Stellenbosch is a Club that I have admired for some time,” Jooste said. “It’s a Club that has been very successful in the last few seasons, and it’s special for me to become part of that.

“A few weeks ago, I got a call from Coach Steve, and he asked me if I would be interested, and I don’t even think he finished his question before I said yes.

“I’ve been praying and believing that something will come up for me, and something as good as this I could never say no to. I’m honoured and privileged to be part of the Club.”

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Jooste could be in line to make his debut for Stellenbosch FC when the team returns to action to take on Sekhukhune United on 20 January 2026.