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Benni McCarthy – One of the most celebrated figures in South African soccer

Through his playing and coaching career, he has left an inspirational legacy

The jovial South African coach is back at his old stomping ground – but Man United might not be stomping on their rivals this term. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)

Can Benni reboot Ronaldo by pissing him off?

The jovial South African coach is back at his old stomping ground – but Man United might not be stomping on their rivals this term

Shining: Thembi Kgatlana is a rising star on the international football scene. (Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Kgatlana eclipses Benni McCarthy’s Spanish record

Thembi Kgatlana works her magic on the pitch with SD Eibar, the little known side in Spain

Hugo Broos tapped to resuscitate Bafana

The Belgian has promised to build a younger, hungrier side, as he previously did when he managed the Indomitable Lions

The recently departed Bob Mabena. (Power FM)
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Bob, Doctor and that oddball South African classic, ‘Get Funky’

Doctor Khumalo remembers his late friend Bob Mabena and their time working together on ‘Get Funky’

He’s back: Kermit Erasmus is rebuilding his career and reputation at Cape Town City, helping the club force their way into the title conversation, after a move abroad failed to launch him to stardom. (Carl Fourie/Gallo)

Citizen Kermit is back on game

A three-year stint in Europe with almost no game time has matured Kermit Erasmus as he re-emerges with the potential to make City soar

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Corruption pays: The multimillionaire who sold off SA’s fuel reserves, and Fired PIC exec ‘lied’ about VBS bank bribes

Siphelele Mthembu of Cape Town City FC during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City FC at FNB Stadium on January 30. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

​Cape Town City steal win off of frustrating Chiefs

A frustrating Kaizer Chiefs fell to a resilient Cape Town City at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Nuno Espirito Santo had reason to celebrate at the end of the match against Crystal Palace. John Sibley/Reuters

The watcher in the Wolves

Behind manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s remarkable success are the players he brought, his efficient planning and his shrewd tactics

Benni McCarthy (left), backed by his assistants, is ready to inflict pain on Chiefs this weekend. The Cape Town City coach is still nursing old resentments against Amakhosi. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo)

Fired-up Benni’s countdown begins

The battle with the Soweto giants looms and City is one game away from equalling last season’s best

Ready or not: Cape Town City FC players are kitted out in Viper Pod vests that monitor their performance and the data is used to improve their game. (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

How analysis took over the PSL

Using video and other software to track all aspects of player performance is a global norm — and Mzansi has also taken to it

De Lille and other councillors are deployed by their political parties but are ultimately elected by the citizens of Cape Town to the city council. — the ANC in the Western Cape

Maritzburg miracle thunders on

Maritzburg’s coach is hoping to reboot the team’s winning streak when they take on Cape Town City

Dry run: The Mother City’s stadiums – like the one in Athlone  – are not exempt from the drought

Stadium storm hits Cape Town

With Ajax being charged for failing to supply an adequate venue, the focus is now largely on how the city views football

Elated Syrian football fans

Underdogs eye a weekend of glory

From the football pitch to the tennis court, there’s blood, sweat and tears in abundance

Destined for greatness: Cape Town City’s Ayanda Patosi in action.

Patosi lives up to his #10 jersey

The 24-year-old has shown incredible potential and under McCarthy’s guidance, his talent is going sure to make him a season highlight

South Africa player Keagan Dolly dribbles past Brazil players Rodrigo Caio

Fair or not, Dolly’s doing it for us all

With his move to France, the young star is now one of our main football ambassadors.

Benni McCarthy targeted during robbery

Patrons who witnessed an armed robbery at a barbershop offered to hand over their valuables, but the gang said they were there to rob Benni McCarthy.

This week the media got a tongue lashing over its Oscar Pistorius coverage

Weekend 101: Oscar media scrum and a broke ANCYL

This week the media got a tongue lashing over its Oscar Pistorius coverage, the ANC Youth League is in the red and twerkers let it all hang out.

Orlando Pirates’ Benni McCarthy retires

Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy, arguably SA’s best footballer of the modern era, has retired after 17 years, according to Soccer Laduma.

Orlando Pirates beat arch-rivals in derby thriller

Orlando Pirates have beaten arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 in a highly-entertaining Premiership clash at a sold-out FNB Stadium.