Mihlali Baleka

Multimedia Sport Journalist

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns have to overcome off-field drama to secure CAF progression

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It is " do-or-die" at Loftus Versfeld this Valentine’s Day as Mamelodi Sundowns host MC Alger in a season-defining CAF Champions League clash.

Watch VideoHendrick Ekstein backs Arthur Zwane’s youth-driven approach at AmaZulu

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Hendrick Ekstein says AmaZulu’s senior players are fully behind Arthur Zwane’s focus on youth development, with the team’s strong start to the season reflecting ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs ready to face Zamalek in crucial CAF Confederation Cup clash

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Kaizer Chiefs need a draw or win against Zamalek in their final group match to reach the knockout stage, with defender Zitha Kwinika confident the team is ready ...

Watch VideoGAME DAY | Kaizer Chiefs face Al Masry in ‘cup final’ CAF Confederation Cup clash

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Kaizer are treating the Al Masry match as a cup final to keep their CAF Confederation Cup qualification hopes alive.

Watch VideoGavin Hunt says Stellies must avoid defeat in Congo to keep CAF hopes alive

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Stellenbosch face Otoho d’Oyo in a must-win CAF Confederation Cup clash, with coach Gavin Hunt admitting defeat would end their continental campaign.

Watch VideoTS Galaxy refuse to hide behind selling-club tag as Nedbank Cup ambition grows

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TS Galaxy remain determined to compete for honours despite selling key players and will look to continue their Nedbank Cup push when they face Marumo Gallants in ...

Watch VideoSafa’s failures threaten South Africa’s football progress

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Despite recent national team successes, Safa continues to undermine South African football through poor support structures and unpaid player commitments.

Watch VideoMC Alger win piles pressure on Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Champions League group stage

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Rulani Mokwena is returning to South Africa, but he isn't bringing his MC Alger side for the sightseeing.

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs seek CAF Confederation Cup lift after Nedbank Cup setback

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Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back from their Nedbank Cup defeat to Stellenbosch when they face Al Masry in a crucial CAF Confederation Cup group-stage match ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs edge out Zesco United to boost CAF Confederation Cup hopes

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Lilepo’s clinical strike and Brandon Petersen’s heroics in goal guide Kaizer Chiefs to a 1-0 win over Zesco United, moving them momentarily into second place in ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates coach unfazed by rivals in three-horse title race, says Abdeslam Ouaddou

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou insists his side is focused only on their own targets as they look to leapfrog Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway ...

Watch VideoRelebohile Mofokeng shines as Orlando Pirates dispose of Magesi FC at rebranded home

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With Relebohile Mofokeng delivering a " royal" performance and Yanela Mbuthuma finding the net, Orlando Pirates are now breathing down the necks of Mamelodi Sundowns. ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana's Ronwen Williams channels " Ke Nako" energy ahead of Mexico World Cup opener

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As the official Fifa World Cup trophy glitters under the South African sun, Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams knows the honeymoon period of qualification is ...

Watch VideoTshepang Moremi overcomes early setbacks to shine at Orlando Pirates

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Tshepang Moremi’s perseverance and self-belief helped him overcome early criticism at Orlando Pirates, leading to key cup successes, growing influence in the league, ...

Watch VideoThe continental quest? Can Stellenbosch FC's Gavin Hunt cement his legacy in the Winelands?

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From the heartbreak of Naturena to the promise of the Winelands, Gavin Hunt’s career has always lacked one specific trophy: a continental title.

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze blasts critics and predicts end-of-season apology

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze insists he and Khalil Ben Youssef are qualified for their roles and believes Chiefs critics, including members of the media, will ...

Birthday bliss: Aden McCarthy header sinks Golden Arrows as Kaizer Chiefs move to third

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Kaizer Chiefs kicked off their birthday month with a vital 1–0 win over Golden Arrows at a cold FNB Stadium.

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates title race: Why the Sea Robbers must not panic as Mamelodi Sundowns take top spot

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With Sundowns setting the pace, Pirates are reminded not to panic as they enter a decisive phase of the Betway Premiership with games in hand and belief drawn from ...

Watch VideoWho is on the plane for Bafana Bafana’s Fifa World Cup charge and who may miss the flight

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While stalwarts like Ronwen Williams and rising stars like Mbekezeli Mbokazi have made themselves " undroppable," others face an uphill battle to convince Bafana ...

Watch VideoAndre de Jong’s work rate could be the missing piece in Orlando Pirates’ title push

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Orlando Pirates have made a statement in the transfer market by securing Stellenbosch's Andre de Jong.

Watch Video'Speed is the key': Roger De Sa calls for Bafana Bafana frontline shake-up

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Roger De Sa believes Bafana Bafana need more speed and variation up front after an inefficient AFCON campaign and suggests testing different attacking options ahead ...

McKenzie backs Bafana coach; confirms player bonuses will be paid despite early Afcon exit

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“Hugo Broos is going nowhere, and I want to make that clear. Hugo Broos is absolutely going nowhere. Hugo Broos is going to Mexico — that’s where Hugo Broos is going,” ...

Watch VideoRoger De Sa defends Bafana Bafana’s AFCON performance despite early exit

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Roger De Sa believes Bafana competed well at AFCON and were unlucky, despite their last-16 elimination.

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates’ path to glory: Five keys to ending 14-year league title drought

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After a trophy-laden first half of the season, Orlando Pirates stand on the precipice of their first league title since 2012. However, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou knows ...

VAR finally on Bafana Bafana's side as dramatic AFCON win over Zimbabwe seals last-16 spot

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In a pulse-pounding " Battle of the Limpopo," Bafana Bafana secured their place in the AFCON knockout rounds with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe.