Dias joined Usuthu in October 2023, taking charge of all football-related activities, while Dladla returned to the KwaZulu-Natal side at the start of this season after guiding Durban City to the ABC Motsepe Championship title and promotion to the Betway Premiership.
In a statement on Friday, club President Sandile Zungu explained that the changes are part of a broader restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and creating a high-performance environment aligned with AmaZulu FC's long-term ambitions.
"Mr Dias joined the club in October 2023 and was entrusted with overseeing all football-related activities. As part of the club's renewed technical direction, it has been resolved to discontinue the Director of Football role in favour of a more integrated football management structure," said Zungu.
On Dladla, Zungu added that the coach brought in meaningful contribution at the club.
"He has made a positive contribution within the Arthur Zwane-led technical team. Prior to his tenure at AmaZulu, he guided Durban City to the ABC Motsepe Championship title and secured promotion to the Betway Premiership."
The club president extended his sincere appreciation to both Dias and Dladla for their professionalism, dedication, and meaningful contributions.
"Their service has been valued, and they leave with the club's full respect and gratitude," Zungu concluded.
"We wish them every success in their future professional endeavours and are confident they will continue to display the utmost professionalism until the conclusion of their contracts."
Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu FC both claimed important Betway Premiership victories, with the Cape side surviving late pressure against Chippa United and Usuthu leaving it late to edge Polokwane City in a tightly contested encounter.
Hendrick Ekstein struck a late winner as Amazulu sealed a 2-1 victory against Richards Bay in a KZN derby while Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City played out a goalless draw.
Casric Stars' remarkable Nedbank Cup dream continued after the Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) side knocked out AmaZulu with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory in their quarter-final clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane believes his side must tread carefully when they face Casric Stars in their Nedbank Cup quarter-final encounter at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
