Brandon Stone Column: Schools of hard knocks
Brandon Stone

Brandon Stone Column: Schools of hard knocks

This October I did something I haven’t done in years. I went back to school – Tour Qualifying School. It’s undeniably one of the most stressful things a professional golfer faces in their career.

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Is the Soweto derby still South Africa’s biggest game?

With both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates not hitting the heights of expectation over the last five years, can the Soweto derby still be considered the country’s biggest game with the dominant Mamelodi Sundowns not involved, asks SoccerClub writer Dean Workman.

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Sundowns have turned the PSL into a ‘farmers league’
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and TS Galaxy

Sundowns have turned the PSL into a ‘farmers league’

No disrespect intended to all the other DStv Premiership teams, but Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance of South African football has turned the competition into a ‘farmers league’ as they look nailed on to win a fifth consecutive title, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Broos’ Bafana show signs of hope, but new coach needs time
Hugo Broos, coach of Bafana Bafana celebrates beating Ghana

Broos’ Bafana show signs of hope, but new coach needs time

New Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos may have got his reign off to a good start but, with the Belgian looking to build a young side, there will be inconsistencies. He needs to be given time otherwise his appointment will have been pointless, writes SoccerClub‘s DEAN WORKMAN.

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Pitso could be Bafana’s saviour but that ship has probably sailed
Pitso Mosimane of South Africa

Pitso could be Bafana’s saviour but that ship has probably sailed

With Bafana Bafana disappointing yet again, there seems to be one man who has all the knowledge, experience and mentality to change things in the national team. But, unfortunately, Pitso Mosimane has already experienced the Bafana set-up and quite frankly might not want to go back.

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Can the Sundowns machine be stopped?

The Mamelodi Sundowns juggernaut continues to steamroll all in front of it. The Brazilians have been engulfed in Caf Champions League and Nedbank Cup action over the last month, but still remain a point clear at the top of the DStv Premiership with four games in hand. The question remains: can anyone stop the Downs machine? DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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How the top RWC Boks are progressing

In the first article of a three-part series, Craig Lewis looks back at the Springboks’ match-day squad from the World Cup final to chart their journeys over the past 15 months. (more…)

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