Managing expectations key for Baxter, Bafana
Sturat Baxter, coach of Bafana Bafana

Managing expectations key for Baxter, Bafana

With Bafana Bafana set to participate in their first major tournament since 2015 and the English coach looking to lay a platform for future success, it will be key that Stuart Baxter and his team are judged accordingly, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Get behind Bafana and Banyana
Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana

Get behind Bafana and Banyana

With Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banayana both competing in major competitions in the coming weeks, South Africans should look to get behind our national teams, offer our unconditional support and not place unrealistic expectations on the respective squads, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Earned not deserved

The Premier League title race was one of the best ever, but don’t feel too sorry for Liverpool, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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Dangerous games

The players have seemingly wrested power away from the managers across Europe’s big leagues – with worrying consequences, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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Beast a national treasure
Beast Mtawarira wins his 157th cap

Beast a national treasure

Beast Mtawarira’s legend continues to grow in an important year for South African rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI.
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One week to decide Pirates’ season
Luvuyo Memela of Orlando Pirates celebrates with Musa Nyatama and Vincent Pule

One week to decide Pirates’ season

Orlando Pirates face a testing week in which they will play fellow title-chasers Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits. The outcomes of those match-ups will almost certainly decide the fate of their season, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Loftus hiding a timely reality check
Chiefs scrumhalf Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi scores

Loftus hiding a timely reality check

Recent losses to the Hurricanes and Chiefs highlighted the physical and mental deficiencies that continue to plague the South African game, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Do or die for Bafana and Baxter
Stuart Baxter, coach of Bafana Bafana chats with players during a training session

Do or die for Bafana and Baxter

The interest of the South African public in Bafana Bafana has noticeably faded over the years, but Stuart Baxter and his team have a chance to take a step towards redemption on Sunday.  DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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