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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis is pleased to see a lot of clubs improving with the progression of the National Women’s League.

Golden Arrows Head Coach Steve Komphela has launched a fierce attack on Belgian Coach Luc Eymael saying that any South African club owner that employed him would be ‘close to stupid’. When under- pressure AmaZulu boss Cavin Johnson was asked about his position and reports that Eymael had made contact with his employers, Komphela was quick to enter the debate…

Springbok rugby star Gio Aplon says it is a sad time for the rugby fraternity after Chester Williams’ passing. Williams’ funeral was held on Saturday, after he suffered a heart attack a week ago at the age of 49.

South Africa wrapped up the Davis Cup Europe Africa Group H tie at the Kelvin Grove Club on Saturday, winning all the matches on the final day against Bulgaria to finish 4-1 winners in the tie.

Supersport United and Cape Town City shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 drawn encounter at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday night.

Kaizer Chiefs’ unbeaten streak in the Absa Premiership this season finally came to an end when they lost 1-0 to Polokwane City at FNB stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday nightt.

Lamontville Golden Arrows Coach Steve Komphela and his AmaZulu counterpart Cavin Johnson both conceded that a 1-1 draw in the Absa Premiership Durban derby was a fair result in Clermont on Saturday.

Orlando Pirates registered their first victory under Coach Rhulani Mokwena in five matches, when they beat Chippa United 2-1 in a league match at the Orlando stadium on Saturday.

It was a share of the spoils in Bethlehem on Saturday as Free State Stars and TS Sporting played to a one all draw in a GladAfrica Championship match at the Goble Park Stadium.

South Africa have been confirmed as one of the countries to take part in the inaugural ATP Cup in 2020. The international tennis tournament will take place in 3 cities in Australia in January, and will have 24 countries competing, with each country sending their two highest ATP ranked players.

17 year old tennis sensation Kholo Montsi continued to rise up the ITF Junior rankings when he won his first ITF Grade 2 title on Friday.

The famous Orient Theatre in East London, which has hosted many boxing tournaments, might undergo a name change and be called the Baby Lee Theatre if Eastern Cape MEC for sport, recreation, arts and culture Fezeka Bayeni has her way.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Bavelile Hlongwa. Thirty-eight-year-old Hlongwa died last night in a car crash which claimed the lives of four other people on the N1 from Polokwane.

Mineral Resources minister, Gwede Mantashe says the country has lost a brilliant, young mind, in the passing away of his deputy minister Bavelile Hlongwa. Hlongwa died on Friday night in a car crash on the N1-South near Carousel.

Former President Jacob Zuma has described former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, as a principled leader who understood the importance of liberation. This as African leaders are gathering in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare as the country prepares for Mugabe's funeral service.

Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Anthony Laffor is looking forward to the second edition of the Shell Helix Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane is not sure if he will use regular or fringe players, when his team takes on Cote dÓr in the Caf champions league first round first leg clash in Seychelles tomorrow afternoon.

Glad Africa Championship team TS Galaxy will be looking to do well at home, when they host Madagascan team CNaPS Sport at the Mombela stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Black Leopards striker Lesedi “TT” Kapinga says his side is preparing for the Limpopo Absa premiership derby against Baroka FC like they do with any other opposition.

Kaizer chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp was out of order by questioning Khama Billiat’s appearance for his Zimbabwean national team during the 2022 FIFA World Cup preliminary match against Somalia earlier this week.

The GladAfrica Championships resumes this weekend and Free State Stars will host Mpumalanga side TS Sporting tomorrow in Bethlehem.

Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung has assured that the club will have enough players to take part in the Shell Helix Ultra Cup and Macufe Cup next month. Chiefs play Mamelodi Sundowns and Bloemfontein Celtic in the two games on the 12 th and 13 th of October respectively.

Lamontville Golden Arrows coach Mandla Ncikazi says everyone at the club is determined to end their first five games of the Absa Premiership season with their target of 10 points, which will essentially keep them on track to hit the 60-point mark come the end of the campaign.

Following an international break, the Absa Premiership is back this weekend and Free State side Bloemfontein Celtic will this coming Sunday host Stellenbosch FC at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium.

Dolphins Coach Imraan Khan insists that plans to restructure domestic cricket next season are not affecting his players, adding that the uncertain future of the franchise system will have no bearing on what happens this year.