South African Football

South Africa's most storied football rivalry resumes with transfer speculation swirling around Kaizer Chiefs, who reportedly track an unnamed midfield target while preparing to face Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby.

Stellenbosch's stunning comeback victory over Kaizer Chiefs has injected fresh uncertainty into the Betway Premiership title race, while Mamelodi Sundowns reclaim top spot and the Springboks begin their 2026 campaign with a squad featuring 11 uncapped players.

Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the top of the Betway Premiership after Kaizer Chiefs suffered a damaging 2-1 home defeat to struggling Stellenbosch FC, denting Amakhosi's championship ambitions four days before the Soweto derby.

Orlando Pirates suffered a stunning Nedbank Cup exit to lower-division Casric Stars, marking their second consecutive defeat and intensifying scrutiny on coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's tactical approach.

TS Galaxy's stunning 2-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup highlights a troubling pattern for South African football's dominant force, while the legal fraternity prepares for its own sporting spectacle.

TS Galaxy delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, eliminating the league giants from the Nedbank Cup and extending their domestic cup drought.

Colombian striker's explosive start at Mamelodi Sundowns headlines a week where sporting prowess and cultural celebration intersect across the region, from Soweto's football pitches to Cape Town's Pride pageant stage.

As Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates prepare for a potential Betway Premiership title decider, the two giants are also locked in competition for Golden Arrows' rising star, highlighting the intensity of South African football's most storied rivalry.

Mamelodi Sundowns march into the CAF Champions League quarterfinals with clinical efficiency, while Kaizer Chiefs' continental dreams end in Egypt. The contrasting fates underscore the widening gulf in South African football's elite.