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Orlando Stadium

How The Ghost have kept Orlando Pirates alive
Sport
/ 26 June 2022

How The Ghost have kept Orlando Pirates alive

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

By Khaya Koko
Happy Jele has given ‘The Ghost’ much to smile about
Sport
/ 27 September 2021

Happy Jele has given ‘The Ghost’ much to smile about

The Orlando Pirates captain may have reached one of the most significant milestones any player could hope for, but as a self-confessed achiever he has more dreams he wants to realise

By Matshelane Mamabolo
The Hunt is on for ruthlessness
Sport
/ 5 November 2020

The Hunt is on for ruthlessness

Kaizer Chiefs’ new coach may have all the excuses but he’s likely just buying time for his ethos to take root

By Luke Feltham
Pirates’ ship remains unbowed
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Pirates’ ship remains unbowed

The Buccaneers’ emphasis on setting up a coaching team has left them with a suitable contingency plan after Sredojevic’s departure

By Luke Feltham
#EFFTshelaThupaRally: Malema addresses supporters
Videos
/ 5 May 2019

#EFFTshelaThupaRally: Malema addresses supporters

EFF leader Julius Malema speaks about the time the ANC promised Matlhomola Moshoeu’s mother a house.

By Staff Reporter
Do the right thing, vote EFF — Malema
Article
/ 5 May 2019

Do the right thing, vote EFF — Malema

Malema said South Africans were “compromised by t-shirts” making them forget their struggles and parties’ broken promises

By Paddy Harper
Pirates silently lose ground in title race
Article
/ 3 April 2019

Pirates silently lose ground in title race

Orlando Stadium was a different beast on Monday night than the usual midweek fare — unsurprising given the importance of the top-of-the-table clash

By Luke Feltham
Fired-up Buccaneers held by Sundowns
Article
/ 2 April 2019

Fired-up Buccaneers held by Sundowns

There was no shortage of fanfare leading up to this one and the top-of-the-table clash was billed as an opportunity to shake up the title race

By Luke Feltham
A masterclass in trolling
Article
/ 25 January 2019

A masterclass in trolling

Baroka may have delivered Oscar-worthy acting, but Pirates failed to kill off the lesser team

By Luke Feltham
Baroka deny Pirates top spot with frustrating draw
Article
/ 23 January 2019

Baroka deny Pirates top spot with frustrating draw

The tone of the match was set from the first whistle as Milutin Sredojević’s men pushed and the visitors looked to soak it up and run down the clock

By Luke Feltham
Soweto waves goodbye to Mam Winnie, the warrior
Article
/ 14 April 2018

Soweto waves goodbye to Mam Winnie, the warrior

It was a final, fitting, recognition of the Mother of a Nation, who was also one of its sharpest spears.

By Niren Tolsi
They came to see the Mother of the Nation home
Article
/ 14 April 2018

They came to see the Mother of the Nation home

Madikizela-Mandela straddled generations because of her radical politics and her empathy for the oppressed.

By Niren Tolsi
Reverend Jesse Jackson: Winnie was an emancipator and liberator
Article
/ 14 April 2018

Reverend Jesse Jackson: Winnie was an emancipator and liberator

Reverend Jesse Jackson paid his respects to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela this morning at her home in Soweto.

By Staff Reporter
Mam Winnie: The stone the builders rejected
Article
/ 11 April 2018

Mam Winnie: The stone the builders rejected

​Winnie Madikizela-Mandela meant wildly different things to different people. As a mother, hers was a fighting spirit. But, she was also rejected.

By Gemma Ritchie
On crutches and in buses: South Africans pay their respects to Mam Winnie
Article
/ 11 April 2018

On crutches and in buses: South Africans pay their respects to Mam Winnie

Orlando Stadium has been filling up with people since early Wednesday morning

By Gemma Ritchie
All eyes on Orlando Stadium for Mam’ Winnie’s official memorial service
Article
/ 11 April 2018

All eyes on Orlando Stadium for Mam’ Winnie’s official memorial service

Madikizela-Mandela died on April 2 at the age of 81 after a long illness.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma takes Soweto to church as he compares the ANC to Jesus Christ
Article
/ 6 January 2017

Zuma takes Soweto to church as he compares the ANC to Jesus Christ

The president urged the ruling party’s supporters to flock to Orlando Stadium this coming Sunday for its 105th anniversary celebration.

By Govan Whittles and Given Sigauqwe
SA celebrates Madiba during live funeral broadcast
Article
/ 15 December 2013

SA celebrates Madiba during live funeral broadcast

Thousands around the country applauded former president Nelson Mandela during live broadcasts of his state funeral in Qunu.

By Sapa
In the spirit of … the 1995 Cup final
Article
/ 28 May 2010

In the spirit of … the 1995 Cup final

Two <b>M&G</b> staffers give their accounts of the day the Bulls came to Soweto.

By Vuvu Vena and Tarryn Harbour
It’s definitely a vuvuzela day
Article
/ 28 May 2010

It’s definitely a vuvuzela day

Two South African teams in the Super 14 final and some enlightened decisions from the authorities have given fans reasons to celebrate.

By Andy Capostagno
Bulls beware: Stats don’t win finals
Article
/ 27 May 2010

Bulls beware: Stats don’t win finals

Statistics and experience per se don’t win finals. This is something the Bulls should be aware of ahead of Saturday’s Super 14 final.

By Staff Reporter
Parreira hails Bafana ahead of Bulgaria test
Article
/ 24 May 2010

Parreira hails Bafana ahead of Bulgaria test

South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira hailed his squad ahead of a 2010 World Cup warm-up against non-qualifiers Bulgaria on Monday.

By David Legge
All signs lead to a Soweto final
Article
/ 21 May 2010

All signs lead to a Soweto final

The Crusaders and Waratahs will be doing their utmost to change, it but it should be the Stormers and Bulls heading to Soweto for the Super 14 final.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 19 May 2010

Bulls at full strength for Super 14 semifinal

The Bulls have named 14 former winners in the defending champion’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Super 14 semifinal against the Crusaders in Soweto.

By Staff Reporter
Running of the Bulls in Soweto
Article
/ 14 May 2010

Running of the Bulls in Soweto

The Bulls will play their Super 14 semifinal in Soweto, a scenario no one would have predicted six years ago, writes <strong>Andy Capostagno</strong>

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 19 November 2009

Rosslee the key in Bucs, Ajax showdown

Orlando Pirates assistant coach, Craig Rosslee, could hold the key to the outcome of Bucs’ showdown against Ajax Cape Town on Saturday night.

By Billy Cooper
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Article
/ 30 October 2009

All roads lead to Soweto

With the derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on Saturday, and the Soweto Marathon a day later, all roads to Soweto this weekend.

By Phatisani Moyo and Lucky Sindane
No image available
Article
/ 24 August 2009

Ajax look ahead to Arrows showdown

Ajax Cape Town are preparing to face Golden Arrows in the MTN8 finals after edging out Kaizer Chiefs in a six-goal thriller on Sunday.

By Billy Cooper

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