TTM’s lack of professionalism taking South African football backwards
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila Team picture during the 2020 MTN8 quarterfinal
Dean Workman / Local / Opinion / Soccer

TTM’s lack of professionalism taking South African football backwards

Despite buying Bidvest Wits’ top-flight status almost four months ago, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) kicked off their first campaign by naming just three substitutes for the MTN8 quarter-final against SuperSport United. Their lack of preparation shines a light on the failings of South African football, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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October 20, 2020
Bafana’s struggles to persist while Safa continues to rot
Molefi Ntseki, coach of Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana / Dean Workman / Local / Opinion / Soccer

Bafana’s struggles to persist while Safa continues to rot

As the old adage goes, ‘If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail’. Safa’s inability to provide Bafana Bafana with the basics over the past week has translated into on-field performances leaving a lot to be desired, with the horror show off the pitch continuing.

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October 12, 2020
Future stars have chance to shine
Opinion / Rugby

Future stars have chance to shine

The long-awaited return of domestic rugby with Super Rugby Unlocked will give a number of future stars their opportunities to fire, writes DYLAN JACK. (more…)

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October 9, 2020
Hunt is a winner but Chiefs fans must be patient
Kaizer Chiefs coach, Gavin Hunt
Dean Workman / Opinion / Soccer / Top story

Hunt is a winner but Chiefs fans must be patient

It is difficult to call for patience after five trophyless years at Naturena. However, after the arrival of Gavin Hunt the Amakhosi faithful need to do just that and give him time to stamp his authority and embed his winning mentality into the Kaizer Chiefs squad, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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September 18, 2020
Chiefs fans deserve better
Kaizer Chiefs fans
Dean Workman / Opinion / Soccer

Chiefs fans deserve better

It’s been over 56 hours since Kaizer Chiefs let the league title slip away. Yet, the club with the biggest supporter base in the country remain silent on their social-media accounts, not offering their fans or the media any comment, after having also missed post-match media engagements. Chiefs fans deserve better, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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September 8, 2020
Chiefs hold advantage over slow-burners Sundowns
Ernst Middendorp, coach of Kaizer Chiefs and Pitso Mosimane, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns
Dean Workman / Opinion / Top story

Chiefs hold advantage over slow-burners Sundowns

Historically, over the past few seasons, Mamelodi Sundowns have been particularly slow starters in a league campaign. Now, after numerous weeks off during the Covid-19 lockdowns and with only a few games to go in 2019-20 league campaign, their title rivals Kaizer Chiefs hold the advantage, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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August 18, 2020
Mosimane’s Sundowns dynasty looking brighter than ever
Pitso Mosimane, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns
Dean Workman / Opinion

Mosimane’s Sundowns dynasty looking brighter than ever

A couple of months ago questions were being asked whether Pitso Mosimane’s time at Mamelodi Sundowns was coming to an end. However, after signing a new long-term deal and heading into the restart targeting a possible treble, his dynasty is looking stronger than ever, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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August 6, 2020