Clinton Larsen, head coach of Magesi FC lifted by players after victory during the Motsepe Foundation Championship 2023/24 match between Magesi FC and Milford FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 5 May 2024 ©Brian Rikhotso/BackpagePix

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Clinton Larsen: Into the Big Time

Clinton Larsen has led little known Limpopo club Magesi FC to the elite league of South African football, writes Mogamad Allie.

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September 10, 2024

Thembinkosi Lorch of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Royal AM at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 11 May 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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Thembinkosi Lorch: Redemption

Mamelodi Sundowns star Thembinkosi Lorch faces one of the most important seasons in his career in 2024-25, writes Mazola Molefe.

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September 10, 2024

Thabiso Monyane of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Orlando Pirates and Cape Town Spurs at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 6 March 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

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Thabiso Monyane: Ready To Launch

Thabiso Monyane's face lights up when SoccerClub reminds the defender of how far he's come as an Orlando Pirates youth graduate, writes Mazola Molefe.

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September 10, 2024

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Van Rooyen: SA rugby’s Test depth growing thanks to URC

The incredible depth in South African rugby at Test level is the envy of the rugby world, and Emirates Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is helping to develop this.

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September 10, 2024

Antonio van Wyk of Stellenbosch FC reacts after scoring the 1-0 lead during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 football match between Stellenbosch FC and Chippa United at Danie Craven Stadium on 1 March 2024 ©Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

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Antonio Van Wyk ready for SV Ried challenge

Antonio Van Wyk says he is ready for the challenge that lies ahead after joining Austrian outfit SV Guntamatic Ried from Stellenbosch FC.

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September 9, 2024

Thalente Mbatha of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Uganda at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 06 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

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Mbatha opens up on dream Bafana debut

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says he was delighted to have made his debut for Bafana Bafana in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda.

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September 9, 2024

Manqoba Mngqithi, Mamelodi Sundowns coach during the 2024 MTN8 quarterfinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on 11 August 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

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Mngqithi backs Sundowns to win Betway Premiership

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has backed his side to clinch the 2024-25 Betway Premiership trophy this season.

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September 9, 2024

Tupou Vaai of New Zealand reacts in disappointment after defeat during the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

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Respect underpins Springboks’ victory over New Zealand

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus played down South Africa’s fourth successive victory over New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, paying respect to the All Blacks after the Boks won back the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009.

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September 9, 2024

Siya Kolisi of South Africa celebrates victory during the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa on 31 August 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

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Siya Kolisi makes welcome return home

The Sharks are delighted to confirm that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will return home to join the Hollywoodbets Sharks upon completion of his current national duties.

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September 9, 2024

Nasreddine Nabi coach of Kaizer Chiefs during 2024 Toyota Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Young Africans SC on the 28 July 2024 at TOYOTA Stadium in Bloemfontein © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Nabi: My mission is to bring the glory days back to Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says his objective is to bring the "glory days" back to the club.

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September 9, 2024