Chiefs or PSL, who is to blame for the violence?
Players, staff and officials run into the stadium to get away from the fan violence at the Moses Mabida Stadium.

Chiefs or PSL, who is to blame for the violence?

The horrific images that have emerged from the Nedbank Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday have raised questions around who is to blame for the violent scenes that are plaguing South African football. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Tau still has a lot to prove
Percy Tau of Mamelodi Sundowns

Tau still has a lot to prove

Percy Tau is undoubtedly the best player in South Africa at the moment, but has a long way to go before being mentioned in the same breathe as Benni McCarthy or Mohamed Salah, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Over to Mou
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho

Over to Mou

Where does the blame lie for Manchester United’s bumbling form despite a wealth of talent? WADE PRETORIUS explores. (more…)

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Team SA: The awards review
Caster won two gold medals

Team SA: The awards review

Team South Africa wrapped up their Commonwealth Games campaign by finishing sixth on the overall table, with 13 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze medals. GARY LEMKE gives his verdict as the curtain came down on the Gold Coast. (more…)

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Springboks can have no excuses
Rassie Erasmus

Springboks can have no excuses

Rassie Erasmus is being equipped with all the desired tools to execute a quick turnaround plan for the Springboks, but this also has to engender a culture of no excuses during the 2018 season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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A time for reflection, not celebration
Umpires confront Australia

A time for reflection, not celebration

There are no winners in a cricketing scandal that has rocked the sport and brought Australia to its knees, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)

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Sanzaar judgement makes no sense
The Taniela Tupou tackle on Craig Barry

Sanzaar judgement makes no sense

The nonsensical non-punishment of Reds prop Taniela Tupou for a dangerous tackle on Stormers back Craig Barry has once again made a mockery of Sanzaar’s judicial process, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Super slump a worry for Springboks
Rebels scrumhalf Will Genia beats the Sharks in the air

Super slump a worry for Springboks

Recent Super Rugby performances have highlighted the shortcomings in the South African game and why the Springboks will head into the Tests against England in June as underdogs, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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