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The inaugural MSL season proved a hit and the perfect entertainment for fans across the country last year and Morkel says the tournament is just what local cricketers needs too

Morkel also joins familiar faces he calls brothers in the likes of AB De Villiers, Dean Elgar and Theunis de Bruin, and that’s something that equally excites him.

A thrilling six weeks of domestic cricket season is upon us as Mzansi Super League returns this weekend and for bowling stalwart Morne Morkel, there is no better platform for a homecoming than this.

AmaZulu continued their upward Absa Premiership progress with a two –nil victory after a brace from Bonginkosi Ntuli helped secure a third successive win, this time against Stellenbosch FC at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu last night.

After more than 13 years playing at professional level, Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele received only his second red card at this level on Tuesday night during a goalless draw against Maritzburg United at Orlando stadium. Jele became the second Pirates player to receive marching orders from the men in the middle in as many matches after Mthokozisi Dube was also sent-off for a second bookable of...

Kaizer Chiefs’ impressive run continued when they beat struggling Chippa United 2-0 in an Absa Premiership encounter played in front of 12 561 people at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday night. It was Dumisani Zuma’s brace that handed Amakhosi the win and Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp expressed his views on the match.

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Last weekend’s Soweto derby result was dominated by Orlando Pirates coach Rulani Mokwena likening the good play of his team’s football to the admiring of the Mona Lisa painting by Pablo Picasso. Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp is said to have corrected him on social media this week on who the actual painting belonged to, but Mokwena responded to him.

England cricket star Alex Hales says the high standards of the Mzansi Super League (MSL) are what attracted him to come to South Africa for the next five weeks. The opening batsman will turn out for the Durban Heat as their marquee international in Twenty20 league that starts on Friday.

Mzansi Super League (MSL) franchise the Paarl Rocks, who finished third in last year’s inaugural competition, are looking to go one step further this season. They will begin their campaign on Sunday when they host the Cape Town Blitz in a Cape derby at Boland Park and captain Faf Du Plessis says they have really made some good acquisitions for this season, and there is a lot of experience, which h...

Mzansi Super League (MSL) franchise the Paarl Rocks, who finished third in last year’s inaugural competition, are looking to go one step further this season. They will begin their campaign on Sunday when they host the Cape Town Blitz in a Cape derby at Boland Park and coach Adrian Birrell says it will be a great way to start the competition.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says they will be looking to close the gap on top when they travel to meet Baroka FC in a league match at Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Wednesday night. The Brazilians are second on the log with 17 points from eight matches, five points behind log leaders Kaizer Chiefs who have played nine matches. The reigning PSL Champions lost their last league matc...

Baroka FC head coach Wedson Nyirenda says Mamelodi Sundowns’ recent performance and results make them dangerous. He was speaking ahead of his side’s Absa Premiership clash with Sundowns at the Peter Mokaba stadium tonight (Wednesday, 19:30). Baroka are winless in their last four league outings and are third from bottom with eight points from nine matches. Sundowns lost last time to Kaizer Chiefs a...

New Baroka FC striker Prince Nxumalo says his new coaches believe in him a lot and he appreciates their support. Nxumalo who joined Baroka last month on a free transfer is in contention for selection for tonight’s (Wednesday) Absa premiership clash with Mamelodi Sundowns in Polokwane (19:30). Nxumalo says everyone including his teammates have made it easier for him to adjust in Limpopo.

Ramaphosa says a new Eskom CEO will be appointed in the next few days while the power utility is expected to be revamped soon.

The Springboks arrived home in different groups to a hero’s welcome at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Thousands of people from all walks of life including Football and Rugby fans wearing their regalia graced the occasion from as early as 1pm until 9pm when the final group arrived. The Springboks were crowned the World Champions when they defeated England 32-12 in Yokoh...

The Springboks arrived home in different groups to a hero’s welcome at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Thousands of people from all walks of life including Football and Rugby fans wearing their regalia graced the occasion from as early as 1pm until 9pm when the final group arrived. The Springboks were crowned the World Champions when they defeated England 32-12 in Yokoh...

The Springboks arrived home in different groups to a hero’s welcome at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Thousands of people from all walks of life including Football and Rugby fans wearing their regalia graced the occasion from as early as 1pm until 9pm when the final group arrived. The Springboks were crowned the World Champions when they defeated England 32-12 in Yokoh...

The Springboks arrived home in different groups to a hero’s welcome at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Thousands of people from all walks of life including Football and Rugby fans wearing their regalia graced the occasion from as early as 1pm until 9pm when the final group arrived. The Springboks were crowned the World Champions when they defeated England 32-12 in Yokoh...

A back to back meeting between SuperSport United and Lamontville Golden Arrows produced a goalless draw in their Absa Premiership match at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night. Abafana Bes’thende coach Steve Kompela takes the point well.

A back to back meeting between SuperSport United and Lamontville Golden Arrows produced a goalless draw in their Absa Premiership match at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night. Matsatsantsa coach Kaitano Tembo once again laments the missed chances as his side failed to find the back of the net for two games in a row.

Bloemfontein Celtic sunk Highlands Park 3-1 picking up their third win in the Absa Premiership match played at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. Celtic took the early lead when Sera Motebang scored twenty one minutes into the game. Highlands Park found the equalizer just before the half-time whistle when Namibian striker Peter Shalulile converted for the visitors. Th...

Outgoing Springboks head coach and South African Rugby Union (SARU) director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, thanked South Africans for their unconditionally support during their successful Rugby World Cup campaign. South Africa touched down at the OR Tambo international airport in groups with thousands of fans cheering the newly crowned World Champions on. Erasmus, who is set to assume his role of dire...

Mzansi Super League (MSL) defending champions Jozi Stars head coach Donovan Miller says his charges can barely contain the excitement ahead of their tournament opening clash again Cape Town Blitz on Friday. The Jozi Stars managed to retain key players such as Australian Daniel Christian, Chris Gayle, Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer, Miller says he is counting on those players to lead the dressing r...

Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United played to a goalless draw in an Absa Premiership match at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night. Both teams had to finish the game with 10 men after Happy Jele and Kwanda Mngonyama were given marching orders for second bookable offences. United head coach Eric Tinkler says they missed an opportunity to hurt Pirates on the night.