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Cardoso disappointed with Sundowns fans turnout

4 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso was not happy with the turnout as his side were held to a goalless draw against Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League semi-final. The Brazilians hosted the first leg of the semi-final clash at the Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon, but the stadium was not fully packed. Despite a goalless draw, the home side were the happier of the two side after the Red Devils missed several opportunities.
SASSA announces payment dates for May: Everything you need to know

4 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have announced grant payment dates for May 2025. The agency has advised beneficiaries to be prepared ahead of their payment dates, especially those with issues regarding their applications or expired cards. The Sassa payment dates for May apply to all grants, and this weekend the agency announced that beneficiaries will receive their payments without any delays.
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Mayele, Basadien, Sithole, CAF Confederation Cup

4 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Kaizer Chiefs are just one win away from ending their 10-year trophy drought. After successfully overcoming the formidable Mamelodi Sundowns in the semifinals of the Nedbank Cup, Amakhosi now need to find a way to defeat their rivals, Orlando Pirates, in the final next month. Winning against the Buccaneers could mark the club’s greatest achievement since they secured the league double in 2015. A victory in the Nedbank Cup would also attract many players to Naturena.
Another cold front to bring unsettled weather in Gauteng

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Don’t put away your blankets and coats just yet; another cold front is on the way to Gauteng this coming week. Gauteng Weather, a regional forecaster, expects the cold weather to arrive on Wednesday. Temperatures are predicted to drop below 20°C in many areas of the province. In Pretoria, warm conditions can be expected from Sunday to Tuesday, with temperatures reaching a high of 23°C. However, on Thursday, the temperature will drop to 16°C, and there is a 60% chance of rain.
'I don’t know what that is, but many criminals come from the Congo' – Trump

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Donald Trump sparked controversy after implying that dangerous criminals originate not only from South America but also from “the Congo.” The President of the United States was defending his mass deportation policy when he made a perplexing statement about “the Congo.” “You know, they released [people from] jails… from all over the world. They released them, not just from South America, but all over the world,” Trump told reporters. “The Congo in Africa.
Passop! VAR spares Orlando Pirates' blushes

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Orlando Pirates fans are grateful for VAR following the team’s 0-0 draw against Pyramids in the CAF Champions League semi-final match on Saturday evening. The first leg at FNB Stadium ended without any goals, but the Buccaneers are likely to be satisfied with the outcome. The visitors had two goals disallowed by VAR. Fiston Mayele’s first-half goal was ruled offside, and despite several opportunities, the Congolese striker was unable to convert.
'They have not been the same since losing to Kaizer Chiefs' – Fans react to Sundowns draw

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Mamelodi Sundowns’ lacklustre performance against Al Ahly was blamed on last week’s defeat to Kaizer Chiefs. Masandawana were dumped out of the Nedbank Cup last weekend by Amakhosi despite being favourites in that match. The 2-1 defeat saw the Brazilians’ 13-match unbeaten run against Chiefs come to an end. On Saturday afternoon, Sundowns played to a goalless draw against Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final.
Springbok prop ruled out for Test series?

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Springbok prop Frans Malherbe has suffered a serious back injury and is expected to miss several matches for the Stormers. The 34-year-old two-time Rugby World Cup winner is ruled out of the Stormers URC match against Connacht on Saturday at the Cape Town Stadium. Stormers coach John Dobson could not indicate when the Springbok prop could be back in action. “It’s a back thing, and a tighthead and a back and scans and epidurals… It’s a moving feast,” Dobson said on Friday.
'Ronwen took my advice, but Bvuma failed to listen' – Itumeleng Khune

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune says Kaizer Chiefs keeper Bruce Bvuma failed to take his advice. The 37-year-old added that Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana captain Ronwen Williams was the one who took his advice, hence he has improved. Itumeleng Khune, the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, stated that Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma did not heed his advice.
Itumeleng Khune on retirement

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune insists he is not retired despite not kicking a ball for nearly a year. The last time Khune was in action was last year in May against Polokwane City. Chiefs announced then that it was the keeper’s farewell match and since then, the 37-year-old has not featured after his contract with Amakhosi expired. This week, Itumeleng Khune revealed that he was ready to get back in the goals if a team called him.