Chiefs confirm Frenchman Da Cruz, 54, as new coach
Two-year contract with a one-year option, effective July 1 2026
By Sihle Ndebele
MAHLATSE AT THE WORLD CUP | Latest developments at FIFA World Cup 2026
Keeping you updated with all the latest developments at the 2026 Fifa World Cup
By TimesLIVE
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | What Broos needs to do as Bafana meet Czechia
All eyes on the coach and his tactical approach as South Africa aim to bounce back from Mexico defeat
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Bafana v Czechia in second World Cup game — all you need to know
Kickoff time, TV, venue, trivia, star players to look out for, tactics, match officials and more
By Marc Strydom
Key duels to influence Bafana v Czechia tie
Mbokazi vs Schick, Mokoena vs Souček, and Foster vs Krejčí duels will likely decide the outcome of the match when Bafana take on Czechia
By Sihle Ndebele
The era of R1,000 per round is over, vows Boxing SA
Call for R2,500 per round for fighters, while some promoters still pay boxers R1,000
By Bongani Magasela
The battle of Atlanta: five key players for Bafana
A win against the physically imposing Europeans would refresh South Africa’s ambitions of qualifying for the last 32.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Broos must get approach right as Bafana have it all to play for against Czechia
South Africans have to find answer to Europeans’ physicality and strength at set pieces
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Messi reaffirms enduring influence with World Cup hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria
Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return, Austria in nervy win over Jordan
By Reuters
Young SA champ urges youth to stay disciplined, put in the work
Everybody thinks it’s doom and gloom, but if a person can hang on and actually expand in times like this, when everyone else is quitting, by the time this turns around everything is going to be ecstatic.
By Bongani Magasela
How move to Cyprus revived Maseko’s love for football
Several Injuries led to him falling down the pecking order at star-studded Mamelodi Sundowns where coach Miguel Cardoso had enough options on the bench.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Mbappé brace sparks France to opening World Cup win against game Senegal
Le Bleus give early indication they are worthy of their favourites tag in their opener in New York
By Reuters
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Bafana in high spirits after prep for Czechia
Coach Hugo Broos his usual self as SA train before leaving for Atlanta for clash against physical Europeans
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Key facts about Bafana’s next World Cup opponents, Czechia
Having lost the opener of the World Cup 2-0 to one of the hosts, Mexico, in Mexico City last Thursday, Bafana Bafana know a win against Czechia is non-negotiable
By Sihle Ndebele
MAHLATSE MPHAHLELE | Coach Broos, change approach, unleash Mofokeng for Czechia
No room for error for the Bafana coach in finding the correct line-up against the physical, aerially strong Europeans
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
