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The combination of Gabadinho Mhango and Luvuyo Memela can also be credited for the turnaround of Orlando Pirates since the arrival; of Josef Zinnbauer.

The German mentor adds that the trip to Thohoyandou is by far the toughest in the Premier Soccer League especially for an afternoon fixture.

The result in Thohoyandou coupled with outcomes elsewhere meant Amakhosi’s lead at the top of the table to their nearest rivals has been reduced to seven points.

The coach was booked in extra time of the first half in Thohoyandou for stepping outside his technical area in protest.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp says he is happy for his striker Samir Nukorvic who scored his 10th league goal of the season in Thohoyandou this past weekend.

Meanwhile, the 74-year-old Christodoulou has added that Mathebula was a great man, who also held the South African flyweight and bantamweight titles.

Christodoulou, who has officiated in 248 world title fights in six continents, still believes that Mathebula won comfortably when he beat Korean Tae Shik Kim in Los Angeles, United States, in December 1980.

Veteran boxing referee and judge Stan Christodoulou has remembered the late former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight champion Peter “Terror” Mathebula, who passed away at Leratong Hospital in Krugersdorp on Saturday night.

Spies believes South African track cycling is in a healthy position but reiterates there is more work to be done for SA to be a force to reckon with on the international stage, however in Africa, SA is undoubtedly on top.

Despite dominating Africa, Spies and Du Preez will still have to overcome more hurdles at the World Championships in Berlin, Germany next month to determine if they qualify for the Olympics in Tokyo this year.

Joshua van Wyk and Steven van Heerden claimed gold in the Elite Men’s Madison, while Danielle van Niekerk and Ilze Bole won gold in the women’s event.

South African track cyclists Jean Spies and Charlene du Preez won gold in their respective sprint races on day three (Yesterday) of the African Track Continental Championships held in Cairo, Egypt.

The former Proteas wicketkeeper has also said that conditions at the Port Elizabeth venue have made things difficult for his players.

Despite his disappointment, Boucher believes that they still have a chance to save the series despite their woeful batting.

Proteas coach Mark Boucher says he is disappointed with the national team’s performance in the third Test underway at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

Bulls captain Burger Odendaal, who was visibly happy to complete the game without any injuries, say that he is pleased with the victory after they were not so luck last year in Cape Town against the Stormers.

Sharks coach Sean Everitt says he was pleased with what he saw from his charges during the game to know that they are well in the right track for the start of the competition.

The 2010 Super Rugby champions, the Bulls, dispatched the Lions 40-35 in an 11-try fest in their game in front of a packed stadium in a great advert for SA Rugby.

The Captain America Vodacom Bulls and the Thor Hammering DHL Stormer bagged the bragging rights in Soweto’s first Superhero Sunday at the FNB Stadium with victories over the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks respectively.

The Free State Department of Education is considering plans to make mathematics more attractive to learners.

Supersport United goalkeeper was honoured by his team for reaching a milestone at their training session in Megawatt Park in Johannesburg on Friday. Williams has played more than 300 times for the team having spent 19 years with the club.

Supersport United Chief Executive Officer Stan Matthews has paid tribute to his long-serving goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje says it is not about scoring runs, but staying longer on the crease. Nortje is part of the Proteas side, which is launching a fight back against England in the third Test underway at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

Orlando Pirates are on a roll under their new coach Josef Zinnbauer as they picked up their fourth win in five matches under the German-born coach. Pirates beat Highlands Park 3-1 in an Absa Premiership played at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Cape Town City picked up a big win in the Absa Premiership when they beat title-contenders Bidvest Wits 2-0 at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.