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Diary: Emotions of the Sun at Youngblood Gallery; Mayibuye iAfrika at the State Theatre; Gagasi FM Beach Fest in Durban; Makhelwane Festival in Soweto; Brett Murray at Norval Foundation

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Supporters’ branches, despite financial challenges, have been the lifeblood of football teams in South Africa. (Gallo)

How The Ghost have kept Orlando Pirates alive

Supporters’ branches, despite financial challenges, have been the lifeblood of football teams in South Africa

During the global 16 days of activism campaign against violence against women and children, South African shelters for such victims fear a lack of funding could lead to many of them returning to their abusers or living on the streets.

Streetlife over safety in shelters

In eThekwini a successful scheme is helping homeless people, but some say the lack of drugs to feed their addictions means it is better to stay away

Makeshift solutions: Cities and NGOs across the country have been scrambling for homeless people during the 21 day lockdown. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Stay at home, Cyril said. But what about the homeless?

In Tshwane, forcing homeless people off the street resulted in chaos and the abuse of a vulnerable population. In Durban, a smooth, well-planned operation fared far better

TS Galaxy won the Nedbank Cup in 2019. The competition now gives underdogs a chance. (Ledty Shivambu/Gallo)

Why the Nedbank Cup will never be the same again

With a nation watching, Jomo Cosmos is one side look to use the Nedbank Cup to rediscover their prestige.

The governing party launched its 2019 election manifesto in Durban on Saturday. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

#ANC107: ANC undertakes to create jobs, end state capture

According to President Ramaphosa, the ANC’s manifesto details an opportunity to return South Africa to a path of transformation and development

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is focused on building unity and organisational renewal. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Ramaphosa puts ANCYL at forefront of party election campaign

The ANCYL will be a vital part of the governing party’s election campaign as it heads closer to the 2019 general elections

PSL chair Irvin Khoza addresses the media on violence in sport.

Blame game won’t stop hooligans

Getting to the root cause of football fans going wild goes beyond policing, but no one’s looking

Khoza, speaking to journalists alongside Kaizer Motaung threatened to take legal action against Safa and blasted a recent press release by the organisation that he called “insulting”.

Irvin Khoza: Fan violence threatens the very fabric of our society

Hideous scenes greeted the final whistle that confirmed Kaizer Chiefs’ 2-0 loss to Free State Stars at Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday night.

“Such behaviour goes against the very ethos of what Amakhosi stands for

Kaizer Motaung slams Moses Mabhida violence

The chairperson has appealed to people involved in the violence to stop the ‘hooliganism’

Two in court for Moses Mabhida stadium violence

Following a pitch invasion at Moses Mabhida Stadium, two men charged with public violence will appear in the Durban magistrate’s court

Beaten Moses Mabhida stadium guard ‘seriously injured, but stable’

The female security guard was caught on camera being badly beaten during the violence on the field

A member of the SANDF takes part in a raid on a hostel in Alexandra on April 22.

PSL condemns Moses Mabhida violence, sports minister demands answers

​Kaizer Chiefs will likely face heavy scrutiny in the coming days after the Premier Soccer League condemned the ugly scenes in Durban on Saturday

Knockout blow: Steve Khompela knows the Chiefs fans expect victory.

Steve Komphela resigns as Kaizer Chiefs coach

‘Steve Komphela has resigned with immediate effect as head coach of Kaizer Chiefs’ the club said in a statement immediately after the match

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The M&G’s weekly round-up of the country’s hot-ticket events.

Mbalula: Never mind the hiccups, Afcon will be a success

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula is confident the Africa Cup of Nations will be a success, despite initial hiccups in the organising of the tournament.

Botha confirms Holyfield fight

South African boxer Francois Botha says he has agreed to face fellow veteran Evander Holyfield for the WBF heavyweight title.

Police break up Cup wages protest

Police break up Cup wages protest

Riot police charged into hundreds of security stewards at a Soccer World Cup stadium early Monday morning to break up a protest over low wages.

Soweto derby goes to Durban

Soweto derby goes to Durban

The Telkom Knockout semifinal featuring Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will be played on Easter Monday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Moses Mabhida Stadium Sky Car grounded

Moses Mabhida Stadium Sky Car grounded

The Sky Car that carries visitors to the top of the 106-metre arch over Durban’s new Soccer World Cup stadium has been grounded for safety checks.