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Superfans: Masilo Machaka with Chiefs fans during the match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in 2009. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

‘Stadiums are our second homes’: Sport’s vaccine incentive

Fans are desperate to return but authorities in the sector have shown little appetite to tackle difficult questions

With the memories still so vivid, it feels surreal to think that June will mark 10 years since Bafana first kicked things off in Soccer City.
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10 years on: The legacy of the 2010 World Cup

In the first part of our new series, we take a look at the goal that has played on loop in our heads and on TV channels for the last decade

Kaylin Swart of South Africa makes a save from Stina Blackstenius of Sweden during an international friendly match at Cape Town Stadium in January. (Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Banyana raises a nation’s hopes

Bafana’s poor performances have repeatedly dismayed SA but something exciting has been happening in their sisters’ game

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

Lebogang Manyama. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Young talent heads back home — unlike their elders

Mamelodi Sundowns supporters greeted the news of Phakamani Mahlambi’s move to the club with joy

Bafana Bafana midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala.

Tshabalala will play in Bafana World Cup qualifier

Midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala has been cleared to train with Bafana Bafana ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Central African Republic.

Kaizer Chiefs suffer second successive defeat

Kaizer Chiefs suffer second successive defeat

Maritzburg United have moved away from the relegation zone after beating Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 — Amakhosi’s second consecutive loss.

Hidden cost of the PSL cash bonanza

Hidden cost of the PSL cash bonanza

There is a downside to keeping our best players at home, with the few South African players we have overseas on the back foot.

Buck up Bafana fans — Pitso’s here to stay

Bafana without Khumalo for Cote d’Ivoire face-off

Bafana Bafana defender Bongani Khumalo has been withdrawn from the squad to face Cote d’Ivoire in the Nelson Mandela challenge due to an ankle injury.

Bafana ready with Mphela on board

There was some relief for Bafana Bafana when top striker Katlego Mphela went along with them for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger.

Chiefs coach unhappy fans selecting players

Kaizer Chiefs’ coach has slammed the format of the competition in which fans vote for their preferred players to make up their team’s side.

‘Room for improvement for Bafana’

‘Room for improvement for Bafana’

Stand-in captain Siphiwe Tshabalala says he was pleased with Bafana’s result against Egypt but he believes they have room to improve their game.

Gould ready to lead Bafana

Stand-in captain Morgan Gould says he looks forward to leading Bafana Bafana in an international friendly against Tanzania on Saturday.

Ngcobo sinks Bucs in Telkom Knockout final

Ngcobo sinks Bucs in Telkom Knockout final

Sthembiso Ngcobo lead Kaizer Chiefs to a stunning and well deserved 3-0 rout of arch enemies Orlando Pirates in a one-sided Telkom Knockout final.

Santos stun Chiefs with late goal

Santos stun Chiefs with late goal

A shock 88th-minute goal from striker Sekou Camara saw Santos prevail 1-0 over Kaizer Chiefs in their Absa Premiership match on Wednesday.

Vasco ready for Chiefs

Chiefs focus on Santos

Chiefs’ strongest side meets Santos in their PSL match, while keeping the Soweto Derby game against Pirates at the back of their minds.

Life after the World Cup for Tshabalala’s boots

Life after the World Cup for Tshabalala’s boots

The boots that Siphiwe Tshabalala used to score the first goal of the Soccer World Cup will become part of an "historical monument".

Hosts South Africa held 1-1 by Mexico

Hosts South Africa held 1-1 by Mexico

A stunning goal from Siphiwe Tshabalala almost gave hosts SA the perfect start to the World Cup before they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mexico.

Appetite for success

Appetite for success

With the Soccer World Cup just days away, the win over Thailand ended a lean spell for Bafana and gave the team a much-needed confidence boost.

Bafana upbeat despite warm-up uncertainty

Bafana upbeat despite warm-up uncertainty

South Africa’s World Cup squad completed the first week of a training camp in Germany on Monday in upbeat mood.