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Big boots: Gabadinho Mhango (left) is on his way to claiming the golden boot for Orlando Pirates, its first since 2003. The striker has notched 12 goals so far this season, raising hopes that he could break the PSL record of 25. Competition for this year’s award is the most interesting South African football has seen in a while. (Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
BLACK LEOPARDS

This year offers golden list for boot

For the first time in recent memory, the PSL’s forwards are giving us a scoring race to be excited about

  • Luke Feltham
5 min read
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)
BENNI MCCARTHY

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

  • Luke Feltham
6 min read
Photo: Jit Bag/Flickr
CAPE TOWN CITY

SuperSport relying on guts to capture MTN8 glory

The MTN8 final will see SuperSport United up against Cape Town City at the Moses Mabhida Stadium

  • Luke Feltham
4 min read
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)
BENNI MCCARTHY

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

  • Luke Feltham
3 min read
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
BENNI MCCARTHY

Maritzburg miracle thunders on

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

  • Luke Feltham
6 min read
Bernard Parker
BAROKA FC

Fire up the Soweto derby

The giants of Soweto are in dire need of a spark that will bring out the best in both teams

  • Luke Feltham
6 min read
Elated Syrian football fans
BENNI MCCARTHY

Underdogs eye a weekend of glory

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

  • Staff Reporter
6 min read
Destined for greatness: Cape Town City’s Ayanda Patosi in action.
AYANDA PATOSI

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

  • Thomas Kwenaite
2 min read
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CAPE TOWN CITY

Manyama proves that he’s PSL’s darling

“I think the reason I had such an unforgettable and successful season was because I was selfless,” said the Cape Town City talisman

  • Thomas Kwenaite
2 min read
Speed and skill: Cape Town City striker Lehlohonolo Majoro.
CAPE TOWN CITY

Classy Citizens play delightful, attacking football

"The Citizens have not only taken local football by storm but have also won the MTN 8 Cup in their maiden season"

  • Thomas Kwenaite
2 min read
Jubilant: Groups gathered outside the Ramaphosa house in Soweto to celebrate the new ANC president’s victory
CAPE TOWN CITY

First Citizen does it with a hat-trick

The unassuming Jayiya punished a Chippa United obsessed with Lebogang Manyama.

  • Thomas Kwenaite
1 min read
Cape Town City FC celebrates after winning the Telkom Knockout final against SuperSport United.
CAPE TOWN CITY

Cape Town City could pull off a ‘Leicester’

Cape Town City are mere toddlers in the PSL but displayed the goods in the Telkom Knockout.

  • Lucas Ledwaba
6 min read