The main activity of Safa since the days of champion coach Clive Barker has been the hiring and firing of coaches, not the winning of tournaments, writes David Maimela.
McCarthy takes over the head coaching reins at Usuthu following the voluntary stepping down of Ayanda Dlamini.
McCarthy has been out of a job since being relieved of his duties by Cape Town city in November 2019.
Jan Olde Riekerink was appointed last month replacing sacked Benni McCarthy, the new mentor has since played two matches at the helm conceding zero goals coming back with two after two draws.
The club confirmed McCarthy's exit in a statement in the early hours of Monday morning.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed its prosecutor has written to three Absa Premiership coaches asking them to explain comments attributed to them in the media on match officials.
The Citizens are having their worst run in the Absa Premiership since McCarthy's appointment in 2017.
Kaizer Chiefs are through to quarterfinals after edging City 4-2 on penalties after the two sides players to a 1-1 all draw after 120 minutes of play.
Cape Town City FC is set to lock horns with Amakhosi in the Telkom Knockout competition at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Cape Town City FC is currently on the eleventh spot in the Absa Premiership standings after four draws, one win and losing one game.
The Citizens have dropped two points against SuperSport United last weekend after 3-3 draw that saw Thabo Nodada bragging a brace and man of the match award.
After a positive first half - which yielded a goal in the fourth minute by Kermit Erasmus - the Citizens got complacent in the second half.
Benni McCarthy said he was flattered that his name was linked to bigger coaching jobs. This comes after Stuart Baxter resigned as the head coach of the men's senior national side.
Benni McCarthy says he's urged the league to act on the perceived refereeing standards.
City take on the defending champions and log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday night at Athlone Stadium.
The PSL said the matter is now with an independent prosecutor who will analyse the footage and decide on a course of action.
City confirmed that Thabo Nodada has suffered a right leg fracture, while Roland Putsche a meniscus tear.
Benni McCarthy hailed his side after 3-0 win over Highlands Park in the Nedbank Cup on Friday.
