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King Misuzulu’s suspension of Ingonyama Trust Board sparks parliamentary inquiry

The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform investigates the Ingonyama Trust’s legal status following governance concerns raised by King Misuzulu’s suspension of the Trust Board.

News
Zainul Dawood|Published

The rise and fall of Thulasizwe Buthelezi’s reign as Zulu prime minister

In a dramatic turn of events, the Zulu Nation's traditional leadership faces scrutiny as King Misuzulu kaZwelithini dismisses Prime Minister Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi amidst a backdrop of controversy and division.

Daily News News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Kanu set to take over from Franco at AmaZulu

Pablo Franco Martín becomes the first coach to be sacked in the PSL this season and the fourth in Sandile Zungu’s AmaZulu-era.

Daily News Sport
Malibongwe|Published

Khenyeza ready to lead Arrows to culture rebirth

Khenyeza, who is rumoured to have taken over the head coaching duties at Golden Arrows, has expressed that he is ready to lead the rebirth of the club’s culture ahead of the new season.

Sunday Tribune Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

AmaZulu, Durban Ladies out to defend Engen KOC titles

In the boys section, AmaZulu will be hoping to defend their title as the only PSL affiliated side again this season.

iOS Sport
OWN Correspondent|Published

Spectre of relegation returns to haunt KZN clubs

KwaZulu-Natal football is in danger of losing another club as the DStv Premiership relegation battles takes a worrying turn.

Daily News Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Martin counting on Usuthu’s character in late push for Top 8

AmaZulu supremo Pablo Franco Martin will be leaning on the team’s character to hopefully sneak into the DStv Premiership top eight after a gruelling draw with Chiefs.

Daily News Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

AmaZulu plot Chiefs’ top 8 downfall

“Big Names and Big Club discussions go out the window when teams step onto the field,” says AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco ahead of a clash against Kaizer Chiefs

iOS Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellies seek slick recovery to improve their standings

Stellenbosch are eager to shake off their Nedbank Cup hangover with CAF Champions Leagues qualification climbing to top of their to-do-list ahead of their clash against AmaZulu.

Cape Times Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Martin admits Usuthu players’ uncertainty over future affecting performances

AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has opened the door to a huge squad revamp at the end of the season

Mercury Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

AmaZulu snatch dramatic late win over Chippa United

The Chilli Boys suffered their first loss in five games and remained in eighth after a heartbreaking loss in KwaZulu Natal.

Sunday Tribune Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

AmaZulu coach raises concerns over top-flight refereeing decisions

AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco is worried they might not reach their target as a result of poor officiating against his side.

The Star Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Riveiro: Pirates now ‘close to team we want to be’

Orlando Pirates want to juggle getting results with top performances.

The Star Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Pirates make tofees of AmaZulu with back-to-back wins

It was Pirates’ back-to-back win over AmaZulu in a week as they beat them 4-2 in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final at Moses Mabhida last weekend.

Sunday Tribune Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

AmaZulu out for vengeance against Pirates

Franco has also stuttered in the Spanish battle against Riveiro as he salvaged a point in the league before losing the Nedbank Cup quarter-final battle last weekend.

iOS Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Talking points around Pirates’ pedigree

Smiso MsomiThe battle between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu will certainly go down as one of the games of the Nedbank Cup, if not of the 2023/24 season. The Buccaneers sealed passage to the semi-finals with a pulsating 4-2 win over Usuthu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Here, Smiso Msomi takes a look at five talking points from the AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates Nedbank Cup quarter-final.

The Star Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Pirates thrive under pressure in cup games, says coach

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro feels his team thrive under pressure in cup games as they continued their defence of the Nedbank Cup with a quarter-final victory over AmaZulu.

The Star Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Modise slams Pirates for inconsistency in the league

With seven games of the season to go, Pirates find themselves third on the DStv Premiership standings with 15 points separating them and log leaders Sundowns.

iOS Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Pirates book semi spot after AmaZulu thriller

The Sea Robbers remains on track to defend their title as they fought back from a goal down to keep their dominance over Usuthu intact.

Sunday Tribune Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

AmaZulu looking to rewrite history against Pirates

It has been widely suggested that AmaZulu have for several years suffered something of a mental block when faced with the Soweto giants, having failed to beat them in any competition in over a decade.

iOS Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Top coaches engage in thrilling battle of wits

Coaches Gavin Hunt and Spaniard José Riveiro know what it takes to win the Nedbank Cup and they will be masterminding the teams' fortunes in this weekend’s quarter-final clashes.

The Star Sport
Herman Gibbs|Published

Usuthu star Mothwa credits ‘father fighure’ Broos for Bafana revival

The Zebediela, Limpopo-born player expressed how Broos’ seniority and man-management style have laid the foundations of a new-look Bafana.

Sunday Tribune Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stellenbosch claim the double over Royal AM with a ruthless 3-0 win

A wrap of the Saturday 3. 30pm DStv Premiership matches not televised

Sunday Tribune Sport
Herman Gibbs|Published

AmaZulu vengeful as they head to Galaxy

AMAZULU carry the heaviest of hearts ahead of their trip to TS Galaxy looking to avenge their biggest disappointment so far this season.

iOS Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Rare honesty as AmaZulu break Sekhukhune home run

The sobriety of both Pablo Franco and Lehlohonolo Seema after Usuthu knocked Babina Noko out of the country’s premier club knockout competition courtesy of a 2-0 victory was refreshing.

Saturday Star Sport
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published