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There was a big banner on the east side of this iconic venue mounted by Orlando Pirates supporters which read ‘Thank You TLB’ in tribute to departing defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Having been snubbed by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has taken it in his stride and is focusing on the controllables.

Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off on a chaotic note on Saturday as fans ripped up seats and threw them onto the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward’s brief visit to the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, the ANI news agency reported.

Elias Mokwana, Bafana Bafana midfielder, has returned to the national team after overcoming challenges and losing hope of a comeback.

Bafana goalkeeper coach says winning first game is crucial

Morocco remain favourites to clinch the title, not only because they are the hosts but also because they are Africa’s highest-ranked nation and 11th in the world.

Twelve months after the prizefighting comes to an end for the year 2025, with it comes the Sowetan Awards for those individuals who stood out among others.

Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has disclosed that defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and coach Hugo Broos have smoked the peace pipe.

The Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run returns on April 10, 2026, giving runners the choice between two distances: 16km and 24km.

Bafana Bafana defender Tylon Smith wants to use the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco as part of his learning to gain experience.

In 2025, Gauteng solidified its reputation as the 'Mecca of Boxing' by hosting 28 tournaments, led by the efforts of the Gauteng Boxing Promoters Association (GBPA) under chairman Sandile Xaka.

Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge coach Dillon Sheppard is hopeful that their UK trip experience, where they defeated Manchester United and drew with Leeds United and QPR, will help them win a second consecutive reserve league title.

Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams has emphasised they should not get ahead of themselves after learning of their World Cup opponents, urging his teammates to channel their focus into the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), and revealing SA will be gunning

TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic has laid bare their plans to have a “mini preseason” camp during the Afcon-induced break, vowing the Rockets will come back stronger from this hiatus.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has slammed Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s transfer to Major League Soccer [MLS] side Chicago Fire, saying it’s a wrong move for the young defender.