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While some local coaches tend to model their philosophies on international gaffers doing duty across European leagues, Supersport United coach Kaitano Tembo says he draws inspiration from one he’s worked with locally in Stuart Baxter.

Four years ago when veteran sports administrator Ntambi Ravele tried to run for South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) board position, she was blocked from contesting. Hendricks took over as the Acting President in December after former SASCOC President Gideon Sam had reached the retirement age of 70. He had been elected as the First Vice-President in November last year...

Four years ago when veteran sports administrator Ntambi Ravele tried to run for South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) board position, she was blocked from contesting. And now she feels its déjà vu as her nomination for the SASCOC Presidency next month is being blocked again and this time by the Acting President Barry Hendricks according to Ravele. Ravele says she also t...

Four years ago when veteran sports administrator Ntambi Ravele tried to run for South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) board position, she was blocked from contesting. And now she feels its déjà vu as her nomination for the SASCOC Presidency next month is being blocked again and this time by the Acting President Barry Hendricks according to Ravele.

Tax specialist Joon Chong highlights that an increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could be insight for the minister. “ A potential area that could bring in more revenue would be the CGT inclusion rate for individuals. Currently, the rate is at 40 % and for companies at 80 %. So there could potentially be the CGT inclusion rate for individuals could potentially increase to perhaps 60 % or perhaps ev...

The 2020 Budget will be the same as that of the previous year according to Nkomo, “ from the budget - expect more of last year, given that the budget was a balancing act between revenues that come in and expenses that go out from that.” Suggestions are that if there is any change to be anticipated is the backdrop that Mboweni would have been under more pressure compared to when he delivered his me...

Black Leopards coach Alan Clark says he welcomes the selection head-ache he has following great performances from players given a run in the league and the Nedbank Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns rested key players when they beat Vaal University of Technology 2-0 in the Nedbank Cup last 16 round in Atteridgeville on Saturday. Sundowns are the only big team remaining in the competition, after other big teams such as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates were eliminated from the competition. Mosimane says he does not care which teams have gone out.

Mamelodi Sundowns rested key players when they beat Vaal University of Technology 2-0 in the Nedbank Cup last 16 round in Atteridgeville on Saturday. The Brazilians fielded a completely different line-up compared to the one that beat Bloemfontein Celtic in a league match last week. Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says they are preparing for CAF Champions League quarterfinal match against Al Ahly in...

Baroka FC advanced to the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup with a 4-2 score-line in penalties after the match with Hungry Lions ended 2-2 in 120 minutes at the Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Sunday. The losing coach Hendry Basie says he is not disappointed even though they bow out of the tournament.

Baroka FC advanced to the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup with a 4-2 score-line in penalties after the match with Hungry Lions ended 2-2 in 120 minutes at the Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Sunday. The winning coach Dylan Kerr was pleased to progress however admits his side made it difficult for themselves.

Mamelodi Sundowns have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup, following their 2-0 victory over the Vaal University of Technology in the last 16 round at Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville on Sunday afternoon. VUT shocked all and sundry when they defeated PSL outfit Golden Arrows on penalties in the previous round. The final score was 2-2 after extra time. Their Coach Stanley Nkoane...

Mamelodi Sundowns have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup, following their 2-0 victory over the Vaal University of Technology in the last 16 round at Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville on Sunday afternoon. Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says it was an awkward game.

Proteas right-arm fast bowler Lungisani Ngidi starred with the ball as the Proteas beat Australia by 12 runs in the second Twenty20 match played at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Ngidi took three wickets for 41 in four overs and his exploits helped the Proteas level the three-match series before the last match, which is played at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday.

An economist at Old Mutual Investment Johann Els has warned that it will be extremely difficult for the government to find capital for the establishment of a state bank and funds for starting a sovereign wealth fund.

The Eastern Cape-based Thunderbirds Ladies FC proved that a game of football is unpredictable when they stole three points from a dominating University of Johannesburg Ladies FC beating them 1-0 at the AW Muller Stadium in Auckland Park on Saturday. It’s not surprising when disappointed UJ Ladies head Coach Kgabo Detsebe when he sums-up the day, he says that his charges blew it...

Baroka FC head coach Dylan Kerr says every match remaining this season is a cup final for his side. The comments come ahead of Baroka’s Nedbank Cup last 16 round match with Hungry Lions at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday at 15:00

Bloemfontein Celtic avoided extra time after super-sub Harris Tchilimbou netted a last-minute winning goal to knock Maritzburg United out of the Nedbank Ke Yona Cup on Saturday night.

First Touch Academy and Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies shared spoils in the 2-2 draw in the SAFA National Women’s League(SNWL) match played in Seshego on Saturday.

The UJ Ladies dominated the first half before the rain poured with Keolebogile Putu constantly harassing the visitors' defence and keeping their goalkeeper on toes. However, when least expected in the second half Zimasa Dekeda broke the deadlock putting her side on lead with the only goal of the day. Thunderbirds Coach Thembalathu Apleni says that the game was flowing.

Jaguares coach Gonzalo Quesada says his team made too many unforced errors and says the Stormers were more clinical.

The Stormers continued their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season when they beat the Jaguares 17-7 at Newlands Rugby Ground on Saturday. In a tightly contested affair in wet Cape Town, the home team led 3-0 at halftime thanks to a Damian Willemse penalty.

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have been crowned the maiden champions of the SAFA National Women’s League, after beating Coal City Wizards 4-1 in Witbank on Saturday.

Highlands coach Owen da Gama feels the conditions and state of the pitch should not have been used as an excuse by any team.

Highlands Park beat Kaizer Chiefs 5-4 on penalties to seal their spot in the last eight of the Nedbank Cup in a match which was played at Makhulong Stadium on a rain-drenched Saturday afternoon.