Joshua Hendricks

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Joshua Hendricks

Kaizer Chiefs have set their sights on Slovakian attacker Robert Polievka, currently playing for MTK Budapest in Hungary, according to Sportswire. The club aims to strengthen its front line ahead of a crucial season, with continental football on the horizon. However, the pursuit won’t come cheap. Polievka remains under contract with MTK Budapest until 2027, meaning Amakhosi will need to pay a transfer fee to secure his services.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Joshua Hendricks

Orlando Pirates have entered the race to sign Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro, joining a growing list of top clubs eager to secure his signature ahead of the new season. With Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu FC, and Sekhukhune United all circling, the Buccaneers now look set to shake up the transfer market with their interest in the Mamelodi Sundowns forward. Ighodaro, who impressed during his loan spell at AmaZulu FC last season, has become one of the most sought-after talents in South African football.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Joshua Hendricks

Orlando Pirates appear to be closing in on the announcement of a new head coach, with former tactician Rulani Mokwena dominating the rumour mill. Following Jose Riveiro’s recent departure to Al Ahly, the Buccaneers have remained tight-lipped about his successor, but a source suggests that Mokwena is firmly in contention.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Joshua Hendricks

Kaizer Chiefs have begun a dramatic squad shake-up, with nine players set to leave the Soweto giants as early as this week. The purge comes in the wake of an internal review, conducted after yet another disappointing 2024/2025 Betway Premiership season. Chiefs wasted no time, already parting ways with Ranga Chivaviro and Sabelo Radebe. The duo failed to impress, with Radebe returning from a fruitless loan spell at Richards Bay before being let go by the club.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Joshua Hendricks

Sipho Mbule’s name is once again making headlines, this time as his agent, Mike Makaab, confirms that the 27-year-old midfielder has officially been offered to Kaizer Chiefs. Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), Makaab reversed an earlier stance taken in a FARPost article, where he had dismissed reports linking Mbule with a surprise move to Naturena ahead of the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership season. In a sharp clarification, Makaab stated:“Let me set the record straight.