Soweto derby takes back seat as Cardoso prioritises Sekhukhune
Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday in a fixture that could have major implications for the Betway Premiership title race. However, while much of the football fraternity comes to a standstill for the country’s biggest rivalry, Cardoso will be immersed in analysis for Downs’ league assignment against Babina Noko the following…
Gayton McKenzie – I don’t favour football over the other federations
The minister recently allocated R5 million to the South African Football Association to assist with salary payments for Banyana Banyana, and also confirmed financial backing for Bafana Bafana ahead of their international friendly matches against Panama national football team. In addition, he has committed further funding to support Banyana’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup…
DA rifts deepen as pressure grows to replace John Steenhuisen as agriculture minister
Internal tensions within the Democratic Alliance are intensifying ahead of the party’s April federal congress, with senior leaders coalescing around Western Cape agriculture MEC Ivan Meyer as a possible successor to John Steenhuisen in the national agriculture portfolio. Several party figures say momentum is building for a broader reshuffle of the DA’s cabinet positions in…
Simakade warned of contempt risk after Constitutional Court dismisses bid to challenge King Misuzulu’s recognition
While Prince Simakade Zulu believes he is the rightful heir to the Zulu throne that became available after the passing of his father, King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, in March 2021, experts have warned that he needs to rein in those ambitions because they could bring him serious trouble.Simakade has been outspoken about his claims to the…
Nedbank Cup: Galaxy shock Sundowns as Durban City survive penalty shootout drama
Galaxy Strike Early and Silence Sundowns At the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaNdebele, TS Galaxy showed intent from the first whistle against heavy favourites Mamelodi Sundowns. Sundowns started brightly, winning an early free-kick after Tsiki Ntsabeleng was fouled inside three minutes. Miguel Reisinho fired over from distance, while Peter Shalulile and Victor Letsoalo were both…
FNB Stadium braces for 60 000 fans as Pirates host Sundowns in a top-of-the-table clash
This fixture has previously been played at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Speaking to the media at the Pirates briefing at Rand Stadium today, Grobbelaar says they are expecting approximately 60 000 people for this game. “Just before we came down to sit, 31 000 tickets were sold. So, it’s not strange for the Pirates fixtures…
Breaking: Moroka Swallows cancel Marumo Gallants sale
This comes after the Bloemfontein-based club allegedly reneged on the terms of their contract and failed to pay the full purchase price as agreed in writing. The public broadcaster has seen court documents in which Swallows are asking the High Court to direct the Premier Soccer League to recognise the franchise as reverting to the Soweto…
Orlando Pirates take control of title race with big win against Marumo Gallants
The Buccaneers struck early, opening the scoring in just the fourth minute. Moments earlier, Gallants’ Katlego Otladisa had rattled the post, but Pirates made their chance count when Yamela Mbuthuma finished smartly from a Relebohile Mofokeng assist. Patrick Maswanganyi doubled the advantage in the 29th minute, unleashing a precise left-footed strike from outside the box…
Motsepe insists AFCON 2027 will proceed as scheduled in the PAMOJA region
Speaking after the CAF Executive Committee (Exco) meeting in Tanzania, Motsepe described the reports, which originated from The Guardian newspaper in England, as unfounded. The 2027 edition, branded PAMOJA AFCON, will mark the return of the continental showpiece to East Africa for the first time since 1976. Motsepe stressed that there are no plans to move or…
Durban City, Golden Arrows bolster Betway Premiership standing with wins
Durban City claimed a crucial 2-0 victory over TS Galaxy at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban in what had been billed as a vital six-pointer. The sides began the evening separated by just one point, heightening the significance of the contest. After a tightly contested first half, Patrick Fisher broke the deadlock in the 65th minute…
