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SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL

Safa elections – politics vs business

As the South African Football Association approaches its elective congress, incumbent Danny Jordaan faces a major challenge from businessman and AmaZulu FC owner Sandile Zungu in…

  • Lelo Mzaca
6 min read
SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

AmaZulu King gives nod to Zungu’s Safa presidential ambition, commands KZN regions to toe the line

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has backed businessperson Sandile Zungu's bid for the Safa presidency, urging all 11 football regions in KwaZulu-Natal to unite behind him…

  • Sandile Motha
3 min read
Bafana Bafana lost their opening game to Mexico in the World Cup 2-0. (Bafana Bafana/X)
BAFANA BAFANA

Accountable to no one - SAFA’s governance failures are stalling Bafana’s new era

Parliamentary tensions erupt as Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie demands the return of R30-million in VAR funds from SAFA while slamming wage disparity in negotiations for new…

  • Tokelo Mokhesi
4 min read
Kaizer Chiefs defender Siboniso Gaxa.
KAIZER CHIEFS

Kaizer Chiefs Vs Mamelodi Sundowns - A classic rivalry of old peers

The highly anticipated Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns fixture is set for Saturday, 15 August 2026, at FNB Stadium. While both clubs boast rich histories and massive support,…

  • Lelo Mzaca
4 min read
FOOTBALL

Aden McCarthy

At 22, Aden McCarthy has already discovered that football can change your life in an instant. One month you're chasing dreams in the Premier Soccer League; the next you're…

1 min read
FOOTBALL

Relebohile Mofokeng: From World Cup heartbreak to European dream with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

South African football sensation Relebohile Mofokeng, fresh from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has secured a landmark transfer from Orlando Pirates to Belgian Pro League side Royale…

  • Lelo Mzaca
4 min read