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Ajax Cape Town relegated after being found guilty in Ndoro saga

Article Sarah Smit - 15 May 2018

Ajax Cape Town was found guilty of illegally fielding the Zimbabwean and with the footballer himself receiving a two-match suspension

Big stakes in final PSL weekend

Article Luke Feltham - 11 May 2018

As the league draws to a close, the battle to avoid relegation will offer fans quite a thrill

Brave face for despondent Chiefs

Article Luke Feltham - 13 Apr 2018

With an overhaul on the horizon after a dismal season, it’s time to step up and earn that black and yellow jersey

There’s Magic in soul and self-belief

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Feb 2015

Pitted against elite Platinum Stars, George Dearnaley believes his amateurs can repeat what he did in 1992.

Wits thrash AmaZulu, Maritzburg squeeze past Stars

Article Sapa - 22 Mar 2014

Bidwest Wits beat AmaZulu soundly in their last-16 Nedbank Cup encounter, while Maritzburg United edged past Platinum Stars on penalties.

Battle-weary Pirates reach for the Stars

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 5 Dec 2013

Bucs are showing the effects of a tough soccer season and must hope a week of R&R has refreshed them ahead of the Telkom Knockout final.

‘Unlucky to Chiefs, cup games go like that,’ says Stars’ coach

Article Sapa - 24 Nov 2013

Platinum Stars coach Allan Freese has expressed his satisfaction with his team following its victory over Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout Cup.

Platinum Stars shoot for the sky

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 21 Nov 2013

Can the North West football team keep up their spectacular run, which would pay dividends for caretaker coach Allan Freese?

Hot Stars ready to put the Freese on Pirates

Article Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya - 27 Sep 2013

Pressure is on Orlando Pirates and coach Roger de Sa rather than Allan Freese's Platinum Stars in the MTN8 cup final on Saturday.

Chiefs fail to take charge against Stars in title-decider

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Apr 2013

Platinum Stars have kept Kaizer Chiefs' title celebrations on ice when the sides played to a goalless draw in an Absa Premiership clash.

AmaZulu surprises Platinum Stars after 1-0 win

Article Sapa - 7 Mar 2013

AmaZulu had delivered an "incredible result", says coach Craig Rosslee, after they had claimed a last-gasp 1-0 win over challengers Platinum Stars

Brave bets pay off for Cavin Johnson

Article Carlos Amato - 22 Feb 2013

Platinum Stars' coach Cavin Johnson's ability to polish rough diamonds has taken Dikwena up the Premier Soccer League's heirarchy.

Pirates 1-0 win over Stars puts pressure on Chiefs

Article Michael Sherman - 21 Feb 2013

Despite an under-par performance from the Buccaneers, coach Roger de Sa was pleased with a vital 1-0 win against Platinum Stars at Orlando Stadium.

Mwanjali: Downs will survive without Mphela

Article Michael Sherman - 17 Apr 2012

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Method Mwanjali is confident they will manage without Katlego Mphela in their clash against Platinum Stars.

Chiefs bounce back against Platinum Stars

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2012

Kaizer Chiefs held off a fighting Platinum Stars outfit to pick up a 2-1 win and score vital points in the Premier League race.

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