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Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas was relieved of his duties four months into his three-year contract, with the team’s loss to Zimamoto being the last lick. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

The stories of the season … so far

Halfway through the season is a good time to review the ups, downs, surprises and the predictable

Ramaphosa: Taking land will turn SA into the Garden of Eden

Defying age on the football field

Veterans put youngsters to shame as they prove that what counts is how you treat your body

Coach Luc Eymael says Free State Stars must stop making silly mistakes because their planning is on form. (Philip Maeta/Gallo)

The defiance of Luc Eymael

One can understand why Eymael might not hold the press dear— for months he’s been a shining lure for its attention

The Nedbank Ke Yona challenge is scheduled for a 3pm kick-off on Sunday at Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa.

Mashaba, Zondo vow Ke Yona team will come good

Every year, the Ke Yona Team Search scours the country for the best young talent before putting them through trials and selecting a final squad

Drawing on the iconography of the Douanier Rousseau’s famous painting Surprised (1891), also known as Tiger in a Tropical Storm, Dianne Hofmeyr and Jesse Hodgson tell the story of a boy who draws a tiger

Wits out to set the record straight

The season has kicked off well but more victories are needed to keep the momentum

José Mourinho

Football roundup

What is going on in the world of football?

Beaten Moses Mabhida stadium guard ‘seriously injured, but stable’

The female security guard was caught on camera being badly beaten during the violence on the field

A member of the SANDF takes part in a raid on a hostel in Alexandra on April 22.

PSL condemns Moses Mabhida violence, sports minister demands answers

​Kaizer Chiefs will likely face heavy scrutiny in the coming days after the Premier Soccer League condemned the ugly scenes in Durban on Saturday

Sibusiso Vilakazi of Mamelodi Sundowns and Siyabonga Ngezana of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on January 27

‘Every game is a final’ for Sundowns

Ten games is all which stands between Mamelodi Sundowns and recapturing the Premier Soccer League title.

Alje Schut of Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sundowns too good for Stars

The victory pushes Sundowns to 23 points on the table, while for Stars it was their eighth loss that left them with only 14 points.

Sundowns continue Premier League title chase

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Free State Stars 2-1 to stay on the tail of Premier League leaders Kaizer Chiefs.

Rodney Ramagalela during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Black Leopards at Orlando Stadium.

We will return to premiership, vows Leopards coach

Black Leopards will regain composure, says head coach Sunday Chidzambwa, in the hope of clawing their way back into South Africa’s top-flight league.

Joel Mogorosi.

Free State Stars fail to shine after Celtic draw

Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars have drawn 2-2 in their Premiership derby at Free State Stadium, as the referee booked seven players.

Luyolo Nomandela.

Stars win over AmaZulu catapults them to 37 points

Free State Stars has picked up their first win in eight league outings with a 2-1 victory over AmaZulu FC in the Absa Premiership match.

Abahlali baseMjondolo holds an annual Unfreedom Day rally to highlight needs not met.

Amakhosi 2-1 victory has Baxter singing Chiefs’ praises

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has lauded his team’s positive attitude after their 2-1 come-from-behind win over Free State Stars at FNB Stadium.

Rise and rise of the silver-tongued coach

Rise and rise of the silver-tongued coach

Steve Komphela’s increasing credibility has the grapevine abuzz, with rumours linking him to taking over at Kaizer Chiefs refusing to die down.

Non-stop action in Absa Premiership clashes

Non-stop action in Absa Premiership clashes

Ajax Cape Town had a second half meltdown as they went down 4-2 to AmaZulu at the Cape Town Stadium in the Absa Premiership.

Pirates aim to keep league hopes alive

Orlando Pirates will look to keep their league title challenge and improve on their dismal weekend when they host Free State Stars at Orlando Stadium.

Sundowns hand Free State Stars first defeat

Mamelodi Sundowns opened a gap in the Premiership standings heading into a lengthy mid-season break with goals in either half in Puthaditjhaba.

Chiefs outshine Stars at FNB Stadium

Chiefs outshine Stars at FNB Stadium

Two goals scored within four minutes late in the second half saw Kaizer Chiefs snatch a 2-1 win over the Free State Stars in the Absa Premiership.