He was speaking ahead of South Africa's friendly game against Uganda at the FNB Stadium on Thursday, preparation for the World Cup qualifiers
Former Orlando Pirates player and now Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has given his thoughts on why the national team is not reaching its full potential.
Mkhalele was part of the Bafana Bafana side which won the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil in 1996, which to date remains the only major tournament the team has won.
That side was packed full of tough characters such as John Moeti, Lucas Radebe, Linda Buthelezi, Eric Tinkler, Phil Masinga, Mark Fish, Edward Motale and Sizwe Motaung.