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Baroka FC head coach Dylan Kerr has also challenged his charges to borrow a leaf from Orlando Pirates’ book as far as attitude is concerned ahead of the game in the Free State.

The clash in Pietermaritzburg is United’s penultimate one before the March international break when Tinkler will be hoping to lose more than just his Ghana international goalkeeper Richard Ofori to his country.

Maritzburg’s double over two of the country’s biggest clubs means they have now won three out of their last five league games for a total of 33 points in sixth place.

Maritzburg United coach Eric Tinkler insists there is no sense of satisfaction at the club despite their current position.

Growth Head at FNB Home Finance Buyisile Maseko says adjusting the threshold for transfer duties will positively impact prospective buyers and help encourage home ownership in South Africa.

Meanwhile, former Pirates boss Eric Tinkler has been speaking about what the current coach in the Bucs hot-seat can expect on Saturday.

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela believes the team with the best mental strength will win the Absa Premiership title. He was speaking ahead of the Soweto derby this weekend, where he his ex-club will be hoping to extend their stronghold at the top of the league table.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says older people appear to be more susceptible to the Coronavirus.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says older people appear to be more susceptible to the Coronavirus.

South African Captain Quinton De Kock says he does not have an explanation for the team’s poor batting performance, and says it was especially disappointing to have another ‘blowout’ after they had been bowled out for 89 in the first game.

Australia wrapped up the T20 series against South Africa last night at Newlands, when they comprehensively beat the Proteas by 97 runs, to take the series 2-1.

SAIRR's Chief Economist Ian Cruickshank says the Budget Speech provided short term plans for long term challenges.

The Sharks are targeting a successful end to their tour of Australasia but the Reds stand in their way of achieving that this weekend.

The Sharks are targeting a successful end to their tour of Australasia but the Reds stand in their way of achieving that this weekend.

Former Orlando Pirates star Gavin Lane is tipping his ex-club to do the business in the Soweto derby on Saturday, saying opponents Kaizer Chiefs have hit ‘a bit of a wobble’ in their pursuit of the Absa Premiership title.

Baroka FC coach Dylan Kerr says he watched the draw with his Black Leopards counterpart Alan Clark and says they wished each other the best. Kerr says the aim is to reach the semi-finals and with experience of winning a cup there is no reason they cannot repeat that.

Baroka FC and Zimbabwe national team goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze says he would prefer for his national squad to play their matches in South Africa, Polokwane specifically. This comes after the announcement by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) that they have been barred by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) from using any stadiums in their country for international matches.

Mamelodi Sundowns have been handed a tough draw against Highlands Park in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final match at Makhulong stadium in Tembisa. Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane, reacted from Egypt where his team is preparing for the CAF Champions League quarter-final first leg match against Al Ahly on Saturday. He says the Highlands match will be physically demanding.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says it will be interesting to see who is the smartest German in the Soweto derby on Saturday afternoon. Orlando Pirates, who are coached by German Josef Zinnbaeur, and Kaizer Chiefs, who are mentored by another German Ernst Middendorp will clash in the eagerly awaited match at FNB stadium.

In-form Dolphins captain Keshav Maharaj has been called up to the Proteas squad for their upcoming three-match One-Day International Series against Australia starting at the weekend. South Africa’s first-choice Test spinner has been the star player in the domestic Momentum One-Day Cup where he is the leading wicket-taker and has also impressed with the bat to lead the Durban side to the top of the...

Former Supersport United and Orlando Pirates player Daine Klate believes that the winners of the derby between Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, will have a massive boost in confidence in the title race. Chiefs are sitting on top of the log with 45 points in 20 matches, while Pirates are in third place with 39 points in 21 matches. Pirates have not lost a match since German Coach Josef Zinnbaeur took ove...

Former Supersport United and Orlando Pirates player Daine Klate believes that the winners of the derby between Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, will have a massive boost in confidence in the title race. Chiefs are sitting on top of the log with 45 points in 20 matches, while Pirates are in third place with 39 points in 21 matches.

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids, has the rare honour of having worked with both Josef Zinnbauer and Ernst Middendorp, the two German coaches who will be calling the shots in this 169th Soweto derby in an Absa Premiership game at FNB stadium on Saturday afternoon. Since Zinnbauer arrived at Pirates, the club has won seven matches in all competitions, improved from position seven to thi...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids, has the rare honour of having worked with both Josef Zinnbauer and Ernst Middendorp, the two German coaches who will be calling the shots in this 169th Soweto derby in an Absa Premiership game at FNB stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids, has the rare honour of having worked with both Josef Zinnbauer and Ernst Middendorp, the two German coaches who will be calling the shots in this 169th Soweto derby in an Absa Premiership game at FNB stadium on Saturday afternoon.