An impression was given that I had given an ultimatum and it's nothing like that South Africa coach Stuart Baxter

South Africa's coach is hoping he will be allowed to continue his work with the national team.

Stuart Baxter had been quoted as saying that he would make a decision on his future by Monday.

But Baxter told BBC Sport that his earlier statement had been misinterpreted.

"There has been such a furore [over the statement I made]. Several people called to ask if I have made a decision.

"An impression was given that I had issued an ultimatum and it's nothing like that," Baxter said.

Insisting that his working conditions were less than ideal, the British coach hoped his employers will make an effort to improve them.

Baxter has not spoken with the South African Football Association (Safa) officials about his future.

But he expects this would happen after officials return from the Cup of Nations draw in Egypt.

"The only talking that has been done was the analysis of the DR Congo game.

"I can't see any movement one way or the other until after the Mandela Challenge game [in November].

"Obviously they can sack me if they want to, but they have said that they don't want to do that.