The dark and dangerous world fuels international criminal syndicates that control the illicit gold economy and as organised crime grips the country, it infiltrates our political landscape with dire consequences
Louis Tshakoane and his son, held over fraud after four years as fugitives, were allegedly harboured by the self-proclaimed prophet in Malawi and South Africa
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Former football players and coaches have welcomed the launch of Spanish La Liga’s Celta Vigo academy in South Africa
Doctor Khumalo remains South Africa’s most charismatic footballer and TV documentary 16V explores how his brilliance captured the imagination of a generation
The continent’s football boss wants to be remembered as the architect of a great African football renaissance
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If competent young footballers do not get a reasonable opportunity to play at the highest level, they will not get a chance to represent Bafana Bafana
PSL match attendance was low even before the pandemic. And the decline in South Africans’ appetite for football seems to have spilled over to television viewership as well
Soccer legend Lucas ‘Rhoo’ Radebe is a busy man, but he made time in his hectic schedule to speak to Ntombizodwa Makhoba about his fondest childhood memories, how his soccer career began, and, as a father of eight, his legacy
How does South Africa return to a pre-pandemic world, or at least one closely resembling it? That’s the question for policymakers as our country’s recovery lags its peers
As Al Ahly take on Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa’s greatest coach has been tasked with denying his homeland a sought-after star
Odi Stadium, a unique behemoth that once held 60 000 fans, is clinging to its existence
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The biggest rivalry in SA football has also been the deadliest, with 87 people losing their lives in violence and stampedes at different stadiums. Yet those responsible are never held to account
Kaizer Chiefs’ new coach may have all the excuses but he’s likely just buying time for his ethos to take root
Doctor Khumalo remembers his late friend Bob Mabena and their time working together on ‘Get Funky’
In the first part of our new series, we take a look at the goal that has played on loop in our heads and on TV channels for the last decade
Amakhosi have flipped the popular narrative on its head, winning the Soweto Derby 1-0, and are now favourites to lift the PSL trophy
Pirates look unstoppable, but few Soweto Derbies in recent memory have been this important
The founder of the group’s openness to collaboration took Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s isicathamiya music around the globe
With a nation watching, Jomo Cosmos is one side look to use the Nedbank Cup to rediscover their prestige.
After years of struggle, the sport seems to be taking some genuine steps in the right direction at local level
For the first time in recent memory, the PSL’s forwards are giving us a scoring race to be excited about
South Africa’s best coach might think globally but he has a local mission to accomplish first
Kaizer Chiefs top the table in their 50th year, but there are some worrying mishaps that must be stamped out if they are to keep it that way
Chiefs are the form side and a victory could cast further doubts over the Pirates coach’s ability to navigate his team through some stormy seas
Are Kaizer Chiefs positioning themselves to challenge SA’s undisputed kings of football?
Chiefs are a rejuvenated team this season — the perfect birthday gift for the club’s founder
Rated poorly before the start of the PSL season, Kaizer Chiefs have thus far been undefeated — and they’re still hungry
It’s early days in the season but with the favourites stumbling there is every reason to pay attention to the weekend’s premier league fixtures
A derby is a derby and Kaizer Chiefs desperately need to
set the right standard for the season
Funerals come with a huge price tag here in South Africa, but unless they’re okay with being pariahs, the bereaved must spare no expense
The Carling Black Label Cup media launch was held on Tuesday at Park Station. Both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans came in numbers.
The Kaizer Chiefs coach’s absence was noticeable at the Carling Black Label Cup media event at Park Station on Wednesday afternoon