The secret to AmaZulu’s success
Usuthu coach Benni McCarthy reveals what he has done to transform a team that was fighting to avoid relegation last season to being among title contenders in this campaign.
Stories by: Zodwa Ndaba
Nkosinathi Sibisi’s Netherlands awakening
The Golden Arrows defender, just like the club, is having a remarkable season, winning over fans beyond Durban. He credits a trip to the founders of Total Football for his outlook in football.
Thulani Malinga focuses on next-gen boxers
The retired former world champion reminisces about his boxing career, what needs to be done to bring the sport back to its heights in South Africa and why he trains youngsters rather than pros.
SA football is a difficult space for young coaches
AmaZulu’s head coach Ayanda Dlamini discusses the challenges young coaches face in South Africa and how he managed to work his way into managing the first team.
Late bloomer Phumza Maweni has done wonders
The 35-year-old is one of the senior Proteas players, but in terms of playing experience at the highest level she is among the youngest. She has, however, achieved much in a short time.
Athletes count costs as Covid-19 spreads
Comrades winner Bong’musa Mthembu cannot compete because of Covid-19 but is fortunate that he can survive financially. Others are not as lucky as their sources of income have dried up.
Avuyile Ndamase’s tricky relationship with the ocean
The pro surfer from Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape is on a mission to ensure that the ride to professionalism is smoother for black surfers who come after him.
The rebirth of Keagan Buchanan
The Maritzburg United midfielder’s early career was stunted by injuries, but at the Team of Choice he has found his groove and had his best season yet.
How Mary-Jane Sokhela built a women’s football club
The Durban Ladies owner was instrumental in the formation of Banyana Banyana before setting her sights on building her club into one of the most renowned in women’s football.
Rushine de Reuck’s bumpy road to football stardom
The Maritzburg United defender sacrificed school to fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer, but his road to success was potholed with regrets and low self-esteem.
Culture clashes with the law in football
Referee Jelly Chavani’s decision to force two Golden Arrows players to cut off iziphandla set tongues wagging in South African football by foregrounding the gap between rules and culture.
Jozef Vukusic happy to return to SA football
The AmaZulu coach speaks about South Africa with affection despite only brief spells with FC Cape Town and Polokwane City. He’s confident his time at the relegation-threatened Usuthu will be longer.