Mohammed Allie BBC Sport, Cape Town

I've got to feel this is a meaningful job and that my input is respected. If I don't, I won't wait to get fired South Africa coach Stuart Baxter

South Africa coach Stuart Baxter has indicated that he may resign within the next week.

Speaking after Bafana Bafana's 2-2 draw against DR Congo in Durban, Baxter revealed he would be making a decision about his future by next Monday.

"I'm returning to London to sort out a family problem and then I come back on Wednesday," Baxter said.

"I'll be going away for a long weekend with my family and will think about my situation."

The Englishman had said he was determined to see out his contract, which lasts until after the 2006 World Cup.

But Baxter said his ability to produce results has been hampered by adverse working conditions.

"I've enjoyed working with the players and I enjoy living in South Africa but what I've not enjoyed has been working in this environment.

"The recommendations I make are just ignored and I've even been accused of being a racist.

"For me honesty and integrity are important words and for me there's been a lack of that," said Baxter.

The 52-year-old Englishman said his decision on his future would not be influenced by financial considerations.

"I've got to feel this is a meaningful job and that my input is respected.

"If I don't, I won't wait to get fired to qualify for a [financial] package. I'll just take my bags and go."

Referring to the constant sniping from certain sections of the South African media, Baxter said it was something he had to cope with, although it was taking its toll on his family.

"I can easily handle the situation, but when my children are cornered at school, I become incensed and I must make a decision."

Looking ahead to the 2010 World Cup, which South Africa will be hosting, Baxter urged the country's football authorities to prioritise a comprehensive development programme in preparation for the tournament.

"To have a bad 2010 will put this country back 20 years politically, socially, economically and in every other way," he warned.

"Everything has to be geared towards a successful tournament both on and off the field.

"At the moment if we look at the main contenders for the 2010 World Cup, you have to say South Africa are light years behind."

The widely-travelled Englishman, who has won just 10 out of 22 games, has been in charge of Bafana Bafana since May last year.