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Pirates’ ship remains unbowed

Article Luke Feltham - 23 Aug 2019

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

#EFFTshelaThupaRally: Malema addresses supporters

Videos Staff Reporter - 5 May 2019

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

Do the right thing, vote EFF — Malema

Article Paddy Harper - 5 May 2019

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

Pirates silently lose ground in title race

Article Luke Feltham - 3 Apr 2019

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

Fired-up Buccaneers held by Sundowns

Article Luke Feltham - 2 Apr 2019

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

A masterclass in trolling

Article Luke Feltham - 25 Jan 2019

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

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Baroka deny Pirates top spot with frustrating draw

Article Luke Feltham - 23 Jan 2019

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

Soweto waves goodbye to Mam Winnie, the warrior

Article Niren Tolsi - 14 Apr 2018

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

They came to see the Mother of the Nation home

Article Niren Tolsi - 14 Apr 2018

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

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Reverend Jesse Jackson: Winnie was an emancipator and liberator

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Apr 2018

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

Mam Winnie: The stone the builders rejected

Article Gemma Ritchie - 11 Apr 2018

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

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

Article Gemma Ritchie - 11 Apr 2018

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

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

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Apr 2018

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

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

Article Govan Whittles - 6 Jan 2017

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

SA celebrates Madiba during live funeral broadcast

Article Sapa - 15 Dec 2013

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

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