BREAKING: Kaizer Chiefs release third player!
By Joshua Hendricks 04-06-25 15:24
Chiefs coach Nabi is spearheading an ambitious transfer push across Africa, after a high stakes scouting trip to Egypt. By Dean Boyle 04-06-25 14:55
These Springboks Rugby World Cup winners are all heading out. Here is the fully updates list as well as where they are going. By Yolulwe Qoshe 04-06-25 14:47
Kaizer Chiefs are working hard to improve their frontline ahead of next season, with Fiston Mayele looking like their main transfer target… By Joshua Hendricks 04-06-25 14:46
Chiefs star returns to St. Louis City after a trophy-winning loan spell, but his future in MLS remains up in the air. By Siseko Gwegwe 04-06-25 14:39
Mamelodi Sundowns supporters have been anticipating a decision on coach Miguel Cardoso after the CAF Champions League final loss to Pyramids FC. By Shyleen Choruma 04-06-25 14:01
Man assaulted his partner in Mhlasini, KZN, after she admitted to spending her R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant on alcohol.
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