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Still no justice for Soweto Derby dead

The biggest rivalry in SA football has also been the deadliest, with 87 people losing their lives in violence and stampedes at different stadiums. Yet those responsible are never…

Gavin Hunt, coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on October 24, 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Muzi Ntombela/Backpagepix/Gallo Images)

The Hunt is on for ruthlessness

Kaizer Chiefs’ new coach may have all the excuses but he’s likely just buying time for his ethos to take root

The PSL announced on Thursday that the league will remain suspended until further notice.

Instinctive Chiefs prove their title credentials

Amakhosi have flipped the popular narrative on its head, winning the Soweto Derby 1-0, and are now favourites to lift the PSL trophy

Combative confidence: Bafana Bafana celebrate with the crowd after a 2-0 victory over Mali in an international friendly last month. (Michael Sheehan/AFP)

How Bafana found a backbone

South Africa’s squad has built up core strength and benefits will trickle down to the newcomers

The “hard-fought” negotiations to develop a landmark United Nations treaty to end plastic pollution closed on Friday without agreement and have been extended again

Does Solinas have balls to reinvent?

Solinas must ensure Chiefs produce results consistently, injuries notwithstanding

Rhulani Mokwena (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo)

Bucs kick off derby mind games: ‘Chiefs lack Komphela’s tactical acumen’

​Orlando Pirates has high expectations going into the Soweto Derby this weekend as their rivals appear lost without Steve Komphela

Last stretch: Lebohang Maboe’s team

Nedbank Cup offers intrigue

The quarterfinals this weekend will offer PSL challengers a chance to take home the silverware

On the ball: Buccaneers player Gift Motupa pits his skill against SuperSport United’s Morgan Gould during their teams’ Absa Premiership clash on Tuesday at Orlando Stadium.

Pirates’ ‘black panthers’ unfazed by flu outbreak

The team could experience some rotation, but according to coach Milutin Sredojević the team are in fine physical form

Rhulani Mokwena (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo)

Derby draw is not an option

It’s usually a boring affair but the stakes are high for this weekend’s Chiefs versus Pirates game

Soaring: Itumeleng Khune says Chiefs will always deliver fans to stadiums

‘It’s a home game wherever we play’— Khune

The Kaizer Chiefs captain said that his team will always be a fan favourite, especially if they keep winning

Soweto Derby: Two dead in FNB stadium stampede

Officials are unsure about what caused the stampede

ANC Luthuli House in Pixley Ka Isaka Seme St, Johannesburg. Photo: Supplied

Flawed format won’t dampen buzz of Soweto derby

“I think its passion is just to bring that voice and the power back to the fans”

Central role: Khama Billiat of Mamelodi Sundowns

Move over, the Soweto Derby

The clash between the Amakhosi and the Brazilians is becoming a major event

Roads shut for Soweto derby

Several roads around the FNB stadium will be closed as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer chiefs go head-to-head in the Soweto derby.

Amakhosi vs Bucs: In defence of the Soweto derby

Caution often shackles the much-vaunted match but Soweto’s Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates is a must-see for the fans.

Reneilwe Letsholonyane can use his long-range passing skills to make short work of Pirates.

Yeye is the answer for Kaizer Chiefs

The Chief’s pass master Reneilwe "Yeye" Letsholonyane has the skill to sink the Pirates in the Soweto derby, writes Carlos Amato.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Siboniso Gaxa.

Soweto derby: Fullbacks to the forefront

Once considered the sluggards of the game, now they must have both defensive and attacking skills

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.

Global football’s epic derbies and simmering rivalries

<strong>Percy Zvomuya</strong> takes a look at world football’s greatest derby rivalries and their origins.

Scene set for second Soweto derby

Chiefs coach Vladimir Vermezovic is upbeat that his team will beat arch-rivals Orlando Pirates when they clash in the Premier League on Saturday.