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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Freddie Hiney |Joshua Hendricks |James Freemantle |Sundeeka Mungroo
Get the latest on Monnapule Saleng’s future at Orlando Pirates here. Orlando Pirates attacker Monnapule Saleng has missed most of the season amid a four-month standoff over salary demands. The 27-year-old looked set for an offseason exit, but after being spotted in successive training sessions for the first time this year, there is renewed optimism about his future at the club.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | James Freemantle |Sundeeka Mungroo |Craig Lewis |Ramadhani Kusaga
Percy Montgomery was a consistent points machine for the Springboks. What’s the Capetonian ex-fullback up to these days? At the start of his career, Percy Montgomery was known for his flashy, flamboyant skills. However, as he matured and settled into his roles for the Springboks, Sharks, Stormers and clubs abroad, Monty became one of the most dependable players in the world. He was often the first name on the team sheet. A career tally of 102 caps and 893 points for South Africa bears testament.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Joshua Hendricks |James Freemantle |Sundeeka Mungroo |Craig Lewis
Orlando Pirates legend warns star Mbekezeli Mbokazi of what’s coming next. Because Mbokazi is quickly becoming a name to remember in South African football. The young Bucs defender has been stealing the spotlight with standout performances since breaking into the senior squad, and now, club icon Dikgang Mabalane has offered a powerful dose of reality, and motivation. Mbokazi didn’t arrive in the spotlight by chance.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase |Adamu Andrew Michael |James Freemantle |Nokwanda Ncwane
Ruud Krol and Jose Riveiro are arguably two of the most successful coaches Orlando Pirates have had in the PSL era. Former Orlando Pirates winger Dikgang Mabalane has highlighted the similarities between Ruud Krol’s and Jose Riveiro’s departures. Both coaches found success with the Buccaneers but chose not to renew their contracts after three years. Krol won a treble in his final year but left the club when his contract expired.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase |Adamu Andrew Michael |James Freemantle |Nokwanda Ncwane
Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan says Amakhosi should not sign Sipho Mbula or Thembinkosi Lorch next season. The two players could be available as free agents next season but Khan feels the duo come with baggage. Mbule has seen little game time at Mamelodi Sundowns this season, while Lorch has found his feet under Rulani Mokwena at Wydad Casablanca.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | James Freemantle |Rob de Mezieres |Joshua Hendricks |Siseko Gwegwe
Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap features a controversial opinion about trophy success and a blow regarding Mfundo Vilakazi. Fans of all clubs around the world love winning cups. That’s obvious. However, another season outside of the MTN8 places will be a sign that Chiefs aren’t getting any closer to winning the league crown. Erik Ten Hag got sacked by Man United despite winning the EFL and FA Cups.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Garrin Lambley |Adamu Andrew Michael |Goodwill Thomo |James Freemantle
It’s not just a four-day long Easter weekend with copious amounts of chocolate – there are FOUR Easter rugby school festivals to look forward to!Easter festivals in Johannesburg and at Kearsney in KwaZulu-Natal should provide South Africa’s leading rugby schools – and a couple of dark horses – to make a statement. Durban High School (DHS) were the top side in KwaZulu-Natal last season, and have already won five matches on the trot this season.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Adamu Andrew Michael |Goodwill Thomo |Garrin Lambley |James Freemantle
Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Thursday, 17 April 2025. Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces on Thursday, 17 April. Visit The South African website for daily weather and temperature updates around South Africa. Temperature: Partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | James Freemantle |Craig Lewis |Eliot Mahlase |Freddie Hiney
Today’s Orlando Pirates rumour wrap looks at the managerial situation and Monnapule Saleng’s potential reintegration. Is Pitso Mosimane an option? According toiDiski Times, Orlando Pirates have sealed a deal ahead of Kaizer Chiefs for Chippa and Bafana playmaker Sinoxolo Kwayiba. The 25-year-old has an eye for goal, striking six times and claiming an assist from 19 league appearances this term. Ironically, Chippa’s next opponents are Kaizer Chiefs.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | James Freemantle |Craig Lewis |Eliot Mahlase |Freddie Hiney
Call it a fantasy game of Football Manager 2025. If Kaizer Chiefs pulled off this trio of signings, they’d be cooking. Bvuma; Blom, Miguel, Dortley, Fawaaz Basadien; Cele, Zwane; Shabalala, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Lilepo; Fiston Mayele. Potential subs: Petersen, Solomons, Msimango, Maart, Mthethwa, Ngcobo, Sirino, Mmodi, Duba. As fate would have it, Pirates and Chiefs meet twice in quick succession at the sharp end of the 2024-2025 campaign.
