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 Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso  instructs his players during the  CAF Champions League, second preliminary round,  second match against Wiliete SC at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium  in Pretoria.

Cardoso wants powerful response after Champions League exit

Following an unexpected early exit from the Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his team to bounce back and show their true character in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Danny Jordaan during the Safa NEC meeting in Johannesburg

Jordaan gives Bafana and Banyana Banyana clear mandates

SAFA president Danny Jordaan has laid down a clear mandate for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana to secure qualification for their respective FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Celebrating  Balkan Burger's fourth birthday  at the Boardwalk are, from left: Ruvimbo July (creative & marketing director Balkan Burger), Chad Batty (MG  sales manager), Bojan Ivanović (co-founder Balkan Burger), Lidija Ivanović (co-founder Balkan Burger) and Modjadji Moeta (experience architect Balkan Burger)
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Balkan Burger celebrates 15 years in business and expansion in Gqeberha

Balkan Burger marked 15 years in business and four years in Gqeberha with a celebration highlighting its growth, partnership with Tavcor MG and plans for a new store, where 23-year-old Mojadji Moeta will take on a management role.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is at risk of being underused

Stadium's R5m headache as Chippa deal stalls

Allegations that poor planning at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium cost the city more than R5m in lost soccer fixtures have been escalated to the national government, as the municipality struggles to finalise a new multimillion-rand…

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.

One of Orlando Pirates' young guns, Simphiwe Masilela, celebrates scoring with his teammates during their Betway Premiership match against TS Galaxy at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday.

Pirates eye group-stage return as CAF campaign resumes

Orlando Pirates aim to overcome past disappointments and secure a place in the CAF Champions League group stage as their preliminary round campaign kicks off against African Stars.

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…

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.

Gianni Infantino is increasingly likely to secure re-election for a fourth term as Fifa president due to the lack of a heavyweight rival

Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate

Gianni Infantino is on track to secure re-election as FIFA president for a fourth term as rivals struggle to mount a credible challenge despite backlash over his commercial plans.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso, right, Tashreeq Matthews, left, and Brayan Leon Muniz celebrate after winning the MTN 8 final against Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday

Cardoso credits international pedigree after Sundowns topple Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso highlighted his team's international experience as the deciding factor in their 2-0 MTN8 final victory over Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

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.

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena could be fit for Saturday’s MTN8 soccer final against Orlando Pirates

Sundowns sweat over Bafana trio as Cardoso faces last-minute decisions

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso faces late fitness calls on Bafana Bafana stars Teboho Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba, and Bathusi Aubaas ahead of Saturday's MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates.

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kirsty Coventry.

South Africa, India and Qatar among the nations that want to host 2036 Olympics

South Africa, India, Qatar, Germany, Hungary, Turkey, and South Korea have been confirmed by the International Olympic Committee among the seven nations vying to host the 2036 Summer Games.

Bafana Bafana's Puso Dithejane during a soccer training session at the Orlando Amstel Arena

Mosimane hails young Bafana Bafana stars after win over Egypt

Pitso Mosimane praised his young Bafana Bafana squad after an impressive 1-0 friendly victory against Egypt in Cairo, courtesy of a second-half goal from Puso Dithejane.

Indian internet personality Saurav Haldar speaks to West Indian great Brian Lara during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 Match Schedule Launch at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa on October 1, 2026 in Cape Town.

Bay set to benefit from World Cup Cricket match extravaganza

St George's Park will host five matches during the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, bringing an estimated R1.9bn economic boost and thousands of visitors to Gqeberha.