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DURBAN - When Kaizer Chiefs face their old foes, Orlando Pirates, in the Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday afternoon, they will be looking to dethrone their Soweto rivals, who have won the last two editions of the competition.  HISTORY OF 1972 It is not new territory for Chiefs and Pirates to meet where one of the sides is the defending champion; it has happened 10 times since 1972. What is unique is that Chiefs have previous experience of denying the Buccaneers a successful defence of the Nedbank Cup at the final stage. This has happened twice previously, with Chiefs aiming for a unique hat-trick come Saturday. UNIQUE HISTORY   According to the club, when Pirates had won three titles in succession in 1973, 1974 and 1975 (including defeating Chiefs 2-1 in the latter final), they were halted in their tracks by Amakhosi’s 1-0 win the 1976 final in Umlazi. Chiefs’ only goal in that game came courtesy of Pule ‘Ace’ Ntsoelengoe, Chiefs...

NATURENA - Defending Nedbank Cup champions, Orlando Pirates stand in the way of Kaizer Chiefs securing a piece of major silverware for the first time in 10 years and gifted veteran, Gaston Sirino, is feeling positive that he can end his debut season as a Glamour Boy with a winner’s medal. “I am feeling good,” he reveals, “It’s a good opportunity to win a trophy, which is what I am here for. Everybody, including me, needs to take responsibility. We must play better than them, control the game. We played well against them last weekend but didn’t get the result we wanted.” However, the vastly experienced Uruguayan believes that the secret to success lies in minimising the errors that have proven fatal in the past. “We have played well in many games but we have also made mistakes that have cost us. We can’t afford that on Saturday,” he says, insisting, “Our concentration has to be fully focused for the whole game. We have a great opportunity to make history and have a positive ...

NATURENA - Kaizer Chiefs Reserve Team has been crowned DSTV Diski Challenge Champions with a historic 70 points — the highest ever in the league’s history. The Reserve side didn’t just win, it made history - proving to be unstoppable in the league.  Meanwhile, the Senior side under the guidance of coach Nasreddine Nabi, continues to struggle with hopes to finish at least in the top eight of the Betway Premiership. However, despite a poorly foreseeable league ending again, the Glamour Boys still have a chance to cheer their fans up as they hope to end the trophy drought when they face Orlando Pirates in the final of the Nedbank Cup at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 10 May. The Buccaneers will be the favourites to win this Cup Final after edging Chiefs to a 2-1 victory on 3 May.

PIETERMARITZBURG - The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to officially announce that the route distance for the highly anticipated 98th edition of The Ultimate Human Race is a challenging 89.98km.  This will be the 49th Down Run, taking place on Sunday 8 June, with the race starting at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall and finishing 12 hours later with a street finish outside Durban’s People’s Park. The 2025 race will be slightly longer than the 87.701km of the previous Down Run (2023), as the finish has been moved from the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Cricket Stadium to an exciting new street finish outside People’s Park, in the northbound lanes of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue. This will include a finish-line grandstand for spectators erected in the southbound lanes of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, as well as a hospitality and entertainment area in People’s Park, and space allocated for running club tents on either side of the finish. The longest Down Run in the history o...

PRETORIA - Striker Ashley Du Preez came off the bench to score a dramatic last minute winner, as Kaizer Chiefs came from behind to defeat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in a gripping Nedbank Cup semifinal at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on Sunday. They are now set up for a mouthwatering Soweto Derby final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on 10 May, just one step away from finally getting their hands on silverware. Amakhosi were unfortunate to go into the halftime break a goal down, after Teboho Mokoena scored from a free kick in stoppage time of a very evenly matched first 45 minutes. However, their persistence paid off in the second half, first through Wandile Duba’s composed finish in the 57th minute and right at the death, from an equally well-taken goal from Du Preez. Amakhosi will face Orlando Pirates in the final of the Nedbank Cup at Moses Mabhida next month.

SOWETO - Orlando Pirates are in the CAF Champions League semifinals following their goalless draw in the deciding leg of their quarter-final tie against MC Alger at Orlando Stadium.  Wednesday’s dramatic result secured their ticket to the last four as they progress through a 1-0 aggregate score after their narrow win in the away leg. "It’s a welcome return to the semis for the Soweto Giants, whose last appearance at a similar stage of the tournament was back in 2013. Their triumph sets them up for a return to North Africa, where they will engage in a historic battle with Egyptian outfit Pyramids," the club said. Mayhem ensued after the final whistle as sore losers MC Alger squad started a scuffle against the Buccaneers whose fans jumped into Orlando stadium to defend its players. Public Order Police and stadium security had to intervene to separate the brawl.

MODDERFONTEIN - Following a course inspection this morning at Modderfontein Golf Club, the Ladies European Tour (LET) and Sunshine Ladies Tour (SLT) have confirmed that the 2025 Joburg Ladies Open will be reduced to 54 holes due to ongoing inclement weather and course flooding. Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has severely affected course conditions, leading to waterlogging and the suspension of play yesterday. Despite the challenges, the golf course’s staff and greenskeepers are working tirelessly to mitigate the impact and prepare the course for play. Play remains suspended as of this morning. A further inspection has confirmed that the course has not yet sufficiently recovered to resume safely. However, resumption of Round Two is scheduled for 10:00 today, pending final assessments and prevailing weather conditions. All players are expected to be in position by 10:00. Due to the limited availability of carts, transportation will be provided only to the furthest area...

SOWETO -  José Riveiro has announced his decision to step down as Head Coach at the end of the season. Goodbyes are never easy. They tug at the heart, reminding us of the moments we wish could last forever. But in football, as in life, they are sometimes necessary. When Coach José arrived in 2022, he didn’t just take charge of a team, he mended broken spirits, reignited lost hope. Coming out of the 2021/22 season the Buccaneers had finished 6th in the league with only 10 wins from the 30 matches; a first-round exit in the MTN8 to Swallows as well as a defeat to Marumo Gallants in the Round of 16 of the Nedbank Cup. Football has a propensity to judge people too quickly and naturally an unknown José would be scrutinised before even setting foot on South African soil. However, the 47-year-old has since made believers out of doubters. He has given the Pirates supporters more than just victories; he gave them a reason to dream again. And now, as the end of the season draws ...

PRETORIA - Mamelodi Sundowns says it is deeply saddened by the unruly behaviour that was displayed on April at its CAF Champions League quarterfinal match against Espérance de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Videos circulating on social media depict malicious damage to the stadium and the Mamelodi Sundowns supporters retreating from violent conduct that was initiated against them, including flares and pepper spray when the incident started.  Sundowns awaits a full report from the Match Commissioner and is committed to cooperating with CAF to finalize its investigation ahead of the return leg. "We are confident that the investigation will identify the circumstances that gave rise to the unruly behaviour.  "However, in accordance with our African culture of compassion and empathy (our African culture of Ubuntu) we are required to apologize to Espérance de Tunis and its supporters as the unruly behaviour took place at our home stadium, despite the videos and facts ...

DURBAN - Golden Arrows completed the double over Kaizer Chiefs, beating them 2-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium this afternoon, Saturday, 29 March. "We've done the double successfully against AmaKhosi this season. A great team effort and win this afternoon," the Durban-based outfit celebrated. Goals came Sibiya on the  25th minute, Mutizwa 78th for Arrows, and Maart 29th for Kaizer Chiefs. Arrows moves to 27 points, just two behind Amakhosi in eighth place with three games in hand. The Betway Premiership Man Of The Match went to none other than Lamontville born Nduduzo 'Mr Arrows' Sibiya.

NATURENA - Following the FIFA international break, the Betway Premiership resumes this weekend with Kaizer Chiefs set to face off against Lamontville Golden Arrows. The match, initially scheduled for Sunday, 30th March 2025 at the Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammersdale, will now take place on Saturday, 29th March 2025 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Amakhosi return to Kwa-Zulu Natal seeking redemption after struggling to secure maximum points in their last two league matches, against Cape Town City and Richards Bay. This encounter also serves as an opportunity for Chiefs to avenge their narrow 1-0 loss to Abafana Bes'thende in their previous meeting in January. With the league campaign entering its final stages, coach Nasreddine Nabi and his charges will be eager to make a strong push in the final stretch, starting this weekend. The FIFA break wil have provided the team with a much-needed rest and an opportunity to regroup and reassess their strategy. There is still...

CHINA - Middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso produced a spectacular performance on Sunday, winning gold in the women's 800m final on the third and final day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Sekgodiso triumphed in 1:58.40, shattering her own South African short track record of 1:59.88 which she set earlier this season. The 23-year-old South African also clocked the fastest indoor time in the world this year, securing the SA team's second medal of the global showpiece after Akani Simbine earned bronze in the men's 60m final on Friday. Sekgodiso won comfortably, finishing nearly a full second ahead of Ethiopia's Nigist Getachew who grabbed the silver medal in 1:59.63, with Patricia Silva of Portugal taking bronze in 1:59.80. In the men's long jump final, Cheswill Johnson finished 12th with a best leap of 7.64m, while Chris van Niekerk ended 14th in the men's shot put final with a 19.47m throw. "This is what we ar...

CAPE TOWN - The Cape Town Triathlon returns to the Mother City this Sunday, 23 March 2025.  The third edition of the RSAWEB Cape Town Triathlon takes place on the Atlantic Seaboard. The three-sport race will take participants on a swim in Granger Bay, a cycle from the Grand Beach Café to Bantry Bay and a run around the Green Point Urban Park. Participants will take on a 1500m swim, 40km cycle and a 10km run for standard distance or a 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run for sprint distance. "We are excited to welcome the Cape Town Triathlon back on our streets and coastline after a one-year hiatus. There aren’t many events where participants are tested in the ocean, on land on a bicycle and on foot - all on the same day. Not only is the event a display of the athletes’ physical endurance, but also serves as a wonderful showcase for the Mother City’s natural beauty. We’re looking forward to hosting all the athletes in our beautiful city," said Mayoral Committee Membe...

CAPE TOWN - The F1 global fraternity was left devastated following the passing of Legendary F1 team owner Eddie Jordan at 76. According to Formula1 , the legendary F1 team owner,  was synonymous with motorsport, having initially climbed the ladder as a budding racer before turning his attention to team ownership. In a spell at the wheel across the 1970s and early 1980s, Jordan tasted success in the Irish Kart Championship and raced in categories such as Formula Ford, Formula 3 and Formula 2, as well as appearing at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. By the end of the ‘70s, Jordan had set up his own, eponymous outfit on the single-seater scene, steadily rising the ranks until he secured an entry on the F1 grid for 1991. A statement from Jordan's family said: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur. "He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in th...

LIMPOPO -  Ninteen thousand (19,000) tickets have been sold so far for the FIFA World Cup qualifier game between Bafana Bafana and Lesotho at New Peter Mokhaba Stadium in Polokwane.  However, there's been some setbacks from the initial squad: Ahead of Friday's fixture at New Peter Mokaba Stadium against Lesotho, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that they’ve allowed Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba time off to be with his partner, who was in labour. Sekhukhune United defender Vuyo Letlapa will replace Modiba.  Secondly, Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi has been forced to pull out of the Bafana Bafana squad with an injury. Maswanganyi has been replaced in the Bafana Bafana squad by Polokwane City midfielder Ndamulelo Maphangule.  The match will kick-off at 18h00 on Friday, 21 March 2025.

DURBAN - The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education , Mr. Sipho Hlomuka, has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and staff of Glenwood High School following the sudden passing of a Grade 10 learner on Tuesday, 18 March. It is reported that the learner was participating in a warm up soccer match when he requested to be substituted and stepped aside for some air. Tragically, he collapsed and passed away on the scene, despite efforts to be resuscitated. "Upon receiving the devastating news, the Head of Department, Nkosinathi Ngcobo, immediately rushed to the scene alongside the learner’s family, educators, and other departmental officials to offer support during this difficult time. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the emergency response teams for their swift intervention,” said Hlomuka. The school has cancelled all cultural and sporting activities until next week.

CAPE TOWN - Cape Town City FC and veteran coach Mushin Ertugral have mutually parted ways. The club made the announcement today, Monday, 17 March, following a string of poor results by the coach which has seen the club battling in the second half of the table. "After technical discussions, the club and Muhsin Ertugral have agreed mutually to part ways. "The decision comes as a collective in the best interest of the club as we look to end the 24/25 season as strong as possible. "We thank Muhsin for his professional and earnest contribution," the club said. The decision to appoint a new coach is yet to be announced by the club. The club's next Betway Premiership match will be against Supersport United on Sunday, 30 March.

FREE STATE -  A group of dedicated members of the SAPS took on an extraordinary challenge, participating in the Swasap Ultra Marathon, a grueling 52-kilometer race organized by the Bloemfontein Achilles Running Club on Saturday, 15 March The event, known for its tough course and fierce competition, saw participants tackling a route through some of the city’s most iconic streets, including Zola Budd Street, Kings Way, and Att Horak Street, where the race kicked off. For these members, the marathon wasn’t just a physical challenge but also a symbol of their commitment to health, community, and perseverance. Running side by side with experienced athletes, they pushed through fatigue and discomfort, embodying the same resilience they demonstrate in their day-to-day duties. The ultra marathon offered them a unique opportunity to connect with the community in a different way, showing that police officers are not just protectors of the law but also active participants in promo...

SOWETO - Having made a sensational comeback from injury to score the winning goal barely a minute after coming off the bench in Tuesday’s 1-0 Betway Premiership victory over Magesi, Ashely Du Preez now turns his attention to Saturday’s crucial Nedbank Cup quarterfinal against his former club, Stellenbosch FC, at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Gqeberha. Speaking exclusively to www.kaizerchiefs.com , the 27-year-old expresses his satisfaction with the outcome of his return to first-team duty. “Getting onto the field after coming back from injury and scoring the winning goal and the three points is exceptional, and I am very happy,” he says, “Injuries are part of the game but it’s a question of how you bounce back, and I am just delighted and relieved to be fit again.” The striker is relishing the opportunity of playing against the team from which he was signed by Chiefs in 2022, commenting, “It’s always nice to play against a former team. There’s a familiarity with their ...

SOWETO - Kaizer Chiefs has bagged three points against Magesi FC this evening (4 March), thanks to a goal in the second half by striker Ashley Du Preez . Amakhosi welcomed Magesi FC to the FNB Stadium for their second meeting of the season in the Betway Premiership. The tightly contested encounter saw Chiefs only managing to put one goal at the back of net. Chiefs are fresh from a tough, sold-out match against log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns this past Saturday in Atteridgeville, while Magesi faced another Pretoria-based side, SuperSport United on same day. Amakhosi secured the victory without key players, including suspended midfielder Thabo Cele and striker Gaston Sirino .