The 12th man: It’s not right to scold your problem child in public

Kaizer Chiefs this week gave their followers what they’ve been yearning for by overhauling their squad with the release of nine players and a coach.

It was a nice touch from Amakhosi – via the club’s Twitter account – to pay tribute to each player who was let go, but I felt they were a bit harsh in their goodbye note to Dumsani Zuma.

Side entry: He probably won’t get a Bok look in, but Dayimani could bring something

When the Springbok squad that will face Wales in the inbound series is finally announced, the dust won’t have settled before the rest of the rugby public proffers at least 10 other players who should have made it into the team… this columnist will throw up another name that is highly unlikely to get a look-in – Stormers flanker Hacjivah Dayimani

Pitso Mosimane: ‘PSL clubs can afford me’

Even with his unparalleled continental success, Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane believes the big PSL clubs can still afford him if he were to return to the South African club football scene.

Morocco and CAF infuriate Bafana coach

Despite Safa reluctantly accepting that most African national teams have been forced to stage official matches outside their countries because their stadiums did not meet requirements, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos views the arrangement as unfair play.

Play-offs race wide open as Swallows draw with AmaTuks

The race to play in the top flight is still wide open, with three fixtures to go in the PSL promotion/relegation play-offs after University of Pretoria and Swallows played to a goalless draw in Pretoria yesterday.

The almost forgotten soccer stars

A significant number of PSL stars have been consigned to oblivion. Daniel Mothowagae takes a look at the list of the stars who spent more time on the bench or in the stands this season.

As Semenya goes back to Mauritius, she faces the unknown

Thirteen years ago, Caster Semenya arrived at the African Junior Athletics Championships in Bambous, Mauritius, as a teenager no one had ever heard of.

This week, Semenya returns to the island for the senior version of the championships – which will be held in St Pierre from Wednesday to Sunday – as one of the most recognisable figures in the sport.

The magic behind Bulls’ URC win

The Bulls needed a drop goal to extricate themselves from a determined Sharks side in the witching hours of a thrilling United Rugby Championship (URC) quarterfinal yesterday, earning themselves a place in the semifinals of the inaugural tournament.

Proteas players must monitor their mental well-being

South Africa’s tour of India will mark the start of the Proteas’ many months away from home. The team’s jam-packed international schedule is set to take a toll on the players mentally and physically.

Springbok clash to test Carling Champions match

As if their fledgling end of season exhibition game concept wasn’t already pushed into elbowing for room to make a name for itself, Carling Black Label have decided to have this year’s Champions Match on the same day as the Springboks’ first test of the year.

Winning Women: Moganedi’s spirit and determination against all odds

Michelle Moganedi was in Grade 10 when her dream of playing for Banyana Banyana was crushed following a traumatic fall that left her wheelchair-bound.

Nadal in two minds, while Ruud sets up French Open final

Spain’s Rafael Nadal has said that qualifying for his 14th French Open final because opponent Alexander Zverev was injured and taken off court in a wheelchair was “not the way” he wanted to win.

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