AmaZulu thump Chippa United 5-1 to strengthen top-four spot

Head coach of AmaZulu FC, Arthur Zwane celebrates on field. AmaZulu came from behind to beat relegation threatened Chippa United 5-1 at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium. Usuthu registered their 12th win of the season to cement their place in fourth spot on the Betway Premiership. AmaZulu have now collected 42 points after 26 matches. Chippa…

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Pirates, Chiefs set for second Soweto Derby showdown

FILE | The FNB Stadium in Soweto where the Soweto Derby will be taking place. South African football giants Orlando Pirates will take on Kaizer Chiefs in the second Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium this Sunday afternoon. It’s the rivals’ second match of the Betway Premiership season. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has warned…

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Swiatek retires from Madrid Open tennis due to illness

Poland’s Iga Swiatek Six-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek retired from her Madrid Open round-of-32 match against American ​Ann Li on Saturday due to illness, trailing 6-7(4) ‌6-2 0-3. The fourth seed at the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament left the court in tears, having called for medical ​assistance during the match. “The past two days…

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Durban ready to host 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup: Xaba

EThekwini Mayor, Cyril Xaba Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal has hosted a high level meeting of cities from three Southern African neighbours to co-host the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup as they mark 15 months to the event. Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed Chairman of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Local…

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Chiefs eye derby redemption as Pirates seek to extend dominance

The Soweto Derby will take place on Sunday at the FNB Stadium. Kaizer Chiefs’ current form suggests Sunday’s highly anticipated Soweto Derby against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates will not be a repeat of February’s one-sided affair at the same venue. Chiefs who are currently third on the log, were annihilated on that occasion. Mathematically, Amakhosi can…

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