Steve Komphela has left troubled Moroka Swallows just over seven months after assuming the head coaching role at the Soweto club.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena would have loved to have a full complement of regular players in his squad for the titanic sold-out clash against Orlando Pirates but remains confident the available players will do the job.

Mamelodi Sundowns' new star Thembinkosi Lorch says playing a role in an attempt to orchestrate Orlando Pirates’ downfall this weekend would be difficult for him, but that can be the life of a footballer.

The South African Football Association (Safa) is formulating plans for a reception for Bafana Bafana on their arrival back in South Africa from winning the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast.

Bruce Bvuma has opened up about how his wife helped him through a rough period when the goalkeeper was frustrated by a lack of game time at Kaizer Chiefs.

Linda “Mercedes-Benz” Buthelezi, the Bafana Bafana midfield maestro in their 1996 Afcon-winning combination, believes South Africa will beat Nigeria in Wednesday's semifinal.

Bafana Bafana forward Evidence Makgopa is not bothered by the criticism levelled against him. Instead, the player is hell-bent on repaying the faith coach Hugo Broos has shown in him.

Bafana Bafana expect the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) surprise package Cape Verde to be as tough as Morocco, as South Africa chase their first semifinal qualification in 24 years.

Newly crowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis stands by his comments that the South African government is the worst in the world.

The Proteas squad to face New Zealand in a two-match Test series may be understrength but they are not short of chemistry and camaraderie.