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Vuyokazi Nkanjeni

Vuyokazi Nkanjeni is a soccer writer for The Herald and Weekend Post. She also covers other sport codes, such as triathlon and boxing. She is the 2018 and 2019 Eastern Cape Sport and Recreation Achievers Awards' Sport Journalist of the Year. In 2017 and 2018, she was a finalist at the GSport Awards, in the Women in Print category. Previously she worked for community newspapers Zithethele and The Messenger.

TS Galaxy's  Seluleko Mahlambi is considered  a player with a bright future

TS Galaxy coach Esau Mtsweni targets Chiefs scalp in Knockout Cup

TS Galaxy caretaker coach Esau Mtsweni sees their Carling Knockout Cup clash against Kaizer Chiefs as the perfect chance to advance and prove the squad's championship ambitions.

Sibongakonke Mgwaba, of University of Pretoria, and Mervin Boji, of Highbury, clash during a Motsepe Foundation Championship soccer match in Pretoria Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Mervin Boji embraces career revival with Highbury FC after six months on sidelines

Forward Mervin Boji discusses reviving his career with Highbury FC after six months without a club, aiming for promotion to the top flight under coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso speaks to the media

Cardoso demands more aggression from Sundowns against Wiliete in Caf second leg

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has called for a more aggressive and attacking approach from his side as they prepare to face Wiliete SC in the second leg of their CAF soccer encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on…

Lerumo Lions goalkeeper Sinothile Maseko saves a header from Highbury FC's Siyabonga Dubula

Highbury FC skipper urges sharper finishing following painful home loss

Highbury FC captain Siyabonga Dubula has called on his team to sharpen their finishing following a 2-1 loss to Lerumo Lions, as they look to preserve their unbeaten away form against Casric Stars.

Chippa United players Abbubaker Mobara, Tshepang Makara and Goodman Mosele test their skills during a training session this week.
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Truter wary of Kruger threat ahead of league return

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter has warned his side to stay composed against an energetic, high-pressing Kruger United as the Betway Premiership resumes at Buffalo City Stadium.

Gregory Damons is happy to be back home and playing for Highbury FC
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Gregory Damons relishes Gqeberha homecoming for Highbury promotion bid

Defender Gregory Damons is relishing his homecoming to Gqeberha as he looks to inspire Highbury FC's push for promotion in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Chippa United head soccer coach Brandon Truter speaks at the launch of the Carling Knockout competition in Johannesburg on Wednesday Picture: DANIEL HLONGWANE/GALLO IMAGES

Chippa United handed tough Carling Cup away draw against Golden Arrows

Chippa United face a challenging away fixture against Golden Arrows in the Carling Knockout Cup Last 16 as the PSL officially launches the tournament alongside exciting new fan engagement initiatives.

Banyana Banyana's Ronnel Donnelly in high spirits during the CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament second-leg match against Madagascar in Bloemfontein on Tuesday

Ellis demands more from Banyana despite 7-0 aggregate rout over Madagascar

Despite a dominant 7-0 aggregate victory over Madagascar in the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis insists South Africa must become more clinical ahead of upcoming challenges against Angola and the FIFA World Cup…

Owethu Rula will challenge Japan's Asami Nakai for the vacant WBF female junior-bantamweight title on  November 28 at the Titi Jonas Hall in Port Alfred.

Rula delighted for another world title shot after previous disappointment

After two postponements and a canceled bout, South African boxer Owethu Rula is getting a renewed shot at international glory as she challenges Japan's Asami Nakai for the WBF female junior bantamweight title.

Ibrahim Bance and Justice Figareido in action during a Chippa United training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday
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Fifa break puts wind in Chilli Boys' sails — Truter

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter used the three-week Fifa break to fine-tune his squad, aiming to maintain winning momentum as they prepare to face Kruger United in the Betway Premiership.

George's Lloyd Bosman was in control from the outset to win the 2025 1City Marathon at Baywest Mall

1City Marathon organisers set sights on 4,500 entries for this year's event

Entries have opened for the 10th anniversary of the 1 City Marathon at Baywest Mall on December 6, with organizers targeting a record 4,500 runners across four race distances.

Banyana Banyana players at a training session in Bloemfontein this week.

Desiree Ellis sets sights on Olympic return as Banyana prepare for Madagascar clashes

Banyana Banyana have settled in Bloemfontein to prepare for their upcoming Olympic qualifiers against Madagascar, aiming to secure a long-awaited return to the Olympic stage.

Glenrose Xaba wins the SPAR Grand Prix race at Pollok Beach on Saturday.
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SPAR Grand Prix Gqeberha winner left with mixed emotions

Glenrose Xaba left the SPAR Grand Prix in Gqeberha with mixed emotions, proud of her strong performance yet frustrated at narrowly missing her national record of 31 minutes and 12 seconds.

Highbury's Lonwabo Bayeni (in black shirt) and Lungelo Langa, from Gomora United, contest possession in their recent league soccer match

Bayeni hopes move to Highbury will inspire other players from Motherwell

After finally achieving his dream of joining the professional league, Highbury FC’s Lonwabo Bayeni hopes his journey will inspire young aspiring strikers in Motherwell to keep chasing their goals.

Abbubaker Mobara, of Chippa United, delivers a cross during the Betway Premiership soccer match against Orlando Pirates in Durban last month

Win against TS Galaxy a major confidence boost for Chilli Boys, says Mobara

Chippa United Abbubaker Mobara said the team’s long-awaited Betway Premiership victory will be a major confidence boost going forward.