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Asavela Mbekile of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United at Orlando Stadium on January 08, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Shakespeare Mbekile writes a new chapter

As much as Mbekile is a flag-bearer for his province, his transition from Sundowns to Pirates hasn’t been easy.

Riots broke out in parts of Zambia’s capital Lusaka over the curfew and ban on gatherings which was introduced to contain the latest cholera outbreak

Wily Mahoota’s vintage flair

When the Chippas are down, trust an old dog like Katlego Mashega to come up with new tricks

Enough is enough: Moses Mkhonto wants to help expose Coca-Cola’s victimisation of workers

Dube Birds await phoenix

The once-great club is in the doldrums, and its supporters can’t agree about how to rescue it

Dennis Lota after scoring a goal for Moroka Swallows in 2005.

Dennis ‘Chesa Mpama’ Lota dies

Moroka Swallows assistant coach and former Zambia and Orlando Pirates striker Dennis Lota has died after being hospitalised over the weekend.

Swallows fly to 10th position after beating Pirates 3-2

Moroka Swallows have added to Orlando Pirates’ weekend of misery with a dramatic 3-2 win over the Bucs in a Premier Soccer League clash.

Reneilwe Letsholonyane

Chiefs thump Swallows in dramatic five-goal match

An injury time goal by Siyabonga Nkosi has handed Kaizer Chiefs a hard fought 3-2 victory over Moroka Swallows in a Premiership clash at FNB Stadium.

Lerato Chabangu powered Moroka Swallows to another win over his former team Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday.

Birds fly over Sundowns

Lerato Chabangu has continued to haunt Mamelodi Sundowns as he again powered Moroka Swallows to a win over his former team in the Absa Premiership.

Moroka Swallows’ reborn midfielder Lerato Chabangu.

Cup final set to entertaining, if crowdless

One thing that is easy to predict about Saturday’s MTN8 Cup final between Moroka Swallows and SuperSport United is that there will be goals.

Moroka Swallows’ reborn midfielder Lerato Chabangu.

Chabangu finds his feet at Moroka Swallows

Once notorious for off-field antics, Lerato Chabangu is back with a vengeance and swimming bravely upstream.

The beautiful game is the most loved and supported sport in the country and the majority of the millions who follow the game rely on the public broadcaster to keep up with football on radio and television.

McCarthy seals second consecutive PSL title for Pirates

Orlando Pirates have retained their Premiership title with a 4-2 victory over Golden Arrows in Durban, with Moroka Swallows finishing runners-up.

Soaring to new heights

Soaring to new heights

Birds coach Gordon Igesund is reaping the rewards of showing faith in other teams’ rejects, writes Carlos Amato.

Pirates move up after Downs

Pirates move up after Downs, SuperSport suffer losses

Orlando Pirates have taken the top spot of the PSL after overnight leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and title hopefuls SuperSport United lost their games.

The heat is on Sundowns in Premiership show-down

Mamelodi Sundowns could be left with Easter egg on their face, should Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates collect maximum points this weekend.

Swallows, Celtic play goalless draw

Moroka Swallows played a 0-0 draw with Bloemfontein Celtic in their Premiership encounter in front of a paltry crowd at Dobsonville Stadium.

SuperSport looks to accentuate its dominance

SuperSport United is aiming to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League log when they take on Ajax Cape Town.

Igesund vows Swallows will surprise against Pirates

Moroka Swallows coach Gordon Igesund has vowed that his team will be different in their PSL match against giants Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

Swallows want to keep feet on the ground

Moroka Swallows meets Ajax Cape Town in their premiership clash in Dobsonville on Friday evening.

Downs can up their game

Despite having creamed Swallows recently, Sundowns still have some work to do.

Santos, Maritzburg kick off Telkom Knockout Cup

Santos and Maritzburg United will kick off the sixth Telkom Knockout season with a last 16 soccer clash for the title’s R4.25-million award.

McCarthy cuts all ties with Wits coaches

Chiefs top table, Pirates, Celtic slump

Kaizer Chiefs went top of the South African Premiership table, while Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates both lost their away games.