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Brilliance: Mamelodi Sundowns striker Mauricio Affonso helps give the team an edge. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Sundowns eye new threat

Are Kaizer Chiefs positioning themselves to challenge SA’s undisputed kings of football?

Coming together: SuperSport United’s Bradley Grobler, who has five goals this season, is better physically and mentally than he has been for some time. Photo: Lee Warren/Gallo Images

Grobler and United’s lethal DNA

Matsatsantsa are hungry and looking imposing as they get ready to face Sundowns this weekend

One major challenge that the WHO has identified is what happens if the coronavirus spreads into informal settlements and other densely populated areas on the continent. (AFP)

How to deal with a hangover: A guide by SuperSport and City

Few footballing fates sound worse than what SuperSport United players had to endure in the MTN8 final

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

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

Portakal’s comments were interpreted by Turkish officials as a call for protests as the country is suffering high inflation. (Image via www.superhaber.tv)

In defence of an attacking plan

Kaizer Chiefs haven’t had any issues scoring beautiful goals this past week

Kaizer Chiefs’ new coach Giovanni Solinas with manager Bobby Motaung, players and fans, celebrating winning the Maize Cup 2018 final in July. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Don’t press panic button, says Solinas

Chiefs’ fans are desperate for a win and the new coach is unlikely to be cut any slack

Safe: The PSL’s Irvin Khoza and Bobby Malabie of Barclays Africa Group. Sponsorship has secured the league.

PSL Update: Master and student go head to head

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy will square off with his former mentor, Gavin Hunt of Wits.

Sibusiso Vilakazi

Smart money is on Clever Boys for title

A maiden PSL trophy is within Bidvest Wits’ reach, but they’re still taking it one game at a time.

UNFPA presenting the “Safer South Africa for Women and Children” programme during the MenEngage 2nd Global Symposium

MTN8 an appetiser for bigger duels to come

For Ajax Cape Town R8-million will be a huge boost, and an affirmation of their low-key transfer policy and promotion from their youth ranks.

Chiefs ready to rule the derby

The Amakhosi have made a great start to the season but a resurgent Pirates are after the MTN8 booty.

Baxter’s conundrum ahead of MTN8 semifinal

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter mulls whether or not to tinker with his winning line-up.

Kermit Erasmus of Orlando Pirates gets tackled during the MTN 8 match with Kaizer Chiefs. (Getty)

Orlando Pirates off to MTN 8 final

Orlando Pirates’ win over Kaizer Chiefs gave the Bucaneers a 2-1 aggregate win, sending them to the MTN 8 cup finals at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Manyisa rocket secures bragging rights for Bucs

Midfielder Oupa Manyisa netted a scorching long-range shot to ensure back-to-back MTN8 trophies for Orlando Pirates on Saturday evening.

Chiefs and Ajax in lacklustre draw

Kaizer Chiefs and Ajax Cape Town played to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their MTN8 semifinal at the FNB Stadium on Saturday evening.

MTN8 divided by one

MTN8 divided by one

Some coaches are seeking a better solution to the MTN8 prizemoney sums, hoping for changes that will create more attractive competition.

Giants take centre stage at this year’s MTN 8 cup

Golden Arrows, the previous winners of the MTN 8, will not be around to defend the cup they earned with such ease last year.

Bharti shares fall on worries over higher MTN bid

Shares in Bharti Airtel fell as much as 4,8% on Monday on worries the company will sweeten its offer to buy a stake in MTN.

MTN8 final breaks TV viewership records

Television audience figures for the MTN8 final on September 23 were the highest recorded to date on South African television.

Downs fined over press conference no-show

Mamelodi Sundowns were fined R100 000 — R60 000 suspend for 12 months — by the PSL on Tuesday night.