The South African Football Association (SAFA) says the R20 million received from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for the implementation of VAR has not been spent. DSAC transferred the money to SAFA in April 2026 to support the VAR project in South African football. SAFA says it
Orlando Pirates have made three changes to their starting XI for Tuesday night’s Betway Premiership clash against Sekhukhune United. The Soweto giants are facing Sekhukhune for the second of three consecutive matches. Pirates won the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final 1-0 last weekend. Deon Hotto scored the only goal
Orlando Pirates have confirmed a late setback ahead of their return to Betway Premiership action against Sekhukhune United tonight. The Buccaneers will host Sekhukhune United at Orlando Amstel Arena – the game starts at 7.30pm. In a statement, the club confirmed that Tshepang Moremi will miss the match after failing
Former Orlando Pirates star Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi has given his opinion on the surprise departure of Patrick “Tito” Maswanganyi. Pirates announced on Monday evening that Maswanganyi had been sold to a club in Bahrain, ending speculation about his future. Maswanganyi had become one of the club’s biggest fan favourites over
Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed what made his decision to leave the national team job particularly difficult. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad last weekend, Broos said he considered continuing with Bafana after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite previously announcing that he
Veteran Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika says there has been a big improvement in the team spirit as the players continue to adapt to new coach Fernando Da Cruz’s system and structure. Amakhosi have made a positive start to the Betway Premiership campaign, winning two and drawing one of their
Orlando Pirates have confirmed a deal has been struck with Bahrain Premier League outfit Alkhaldiya Sports Club for the transfer of fan favourite Patrick “Tito” Maswanganyi, bringing an end to the 28-year-old playmaker’s spell at the Buccaneers. The move comes despite Maswanganyi remaining firmly in the technical team’s plans for
South African boxing champion Sivenathi “Special One” Nontshinga has been involved in a serious car crash in Johannesburg. The two-time IBF Light-Flyweight World Champion was involved in the accident on Malibongwe Drive on Monday. His management company, Asanda Empires, confirmed that its team was at the scene gathering information. Manager
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why he chose to start Lebo Mothiba upfront in their MTN8 match against Golden Arrows. Mothiba started in the match where Sundowns were defeated 1-0 by Arrows in the first leg of the semi-final at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday. Sundowns conceded a
Siyanda Ndlovu will have a point to prove when he makes his first start for Mamelodi Sundowns against the club where he made his name, Golden Arrows, in a high stakes MTN8 semi final first leg on Sunday. Sundowns host Arrows at Lucas Moripe Stadium, with kick off scheduled for
