Features and Talent

Features and Talent

Ronald Himeehua Ketjijere at African Stars FC

Ronald Ketjijere: The lawyer still running the midfield at 39

On his wedding day, Ronald Himeehua Ketjijere started the morning with a jog. For most people, a wedding day is something to savour, a carefully…
A 15-year-old Lazola Maku in action for Ubuntu Football Academy at the Under-19 Bayhill Cup in 2022

Lazola Maku: The relentless rise of a Bafana Bafana prospect

When a 14-year-old kid stepped onto the pitch to make his ABC Motsepe League Western Cape full debut for Ubuntu Football Academy against FC Battalions in…
Rulani Mokwena walking

Rulani Mokwena: Marinated in pressure, mastering the art of failing forward

As a young, strapping lad, Rulani Mokwena grew up in Orlando West, where love for Orlando Pirates reigned supreme. Living within earshot of the iconic…
Navalsig High School as champions of the U-19 Boys

Beyond the scoreline: How Kay Motsepe Championship is transforming lives and schools

While Navalsig High School, Laerskool Queenswood, and St Marks Academy walked away with national honours in Soshanguve on Wednesday, the true victory of the…
Jessica Williams in Copenhagen Women colours

From the catwalk to the goalposts: Jessica Williams’ many transformations

Before she regaled fans with her shot-stopping skills or made the world stop and wonder by scoring free kicks from near the centre circle, Jessica Williams…
SA Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi talking to the media at the SM Legacy football Tournament.

Minister Solly Malatsi shares his passion for grassroots football

SA Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has opened up about his passion for developing football players through his annual SM…
Jelly Chavani shouting to his players during a local tournament at Ha-Mashamba.

How PSL referee Jelly Chavani is shaping grassroots football in Limpopo

Premier Soccer League [PSL] match official Jelly Chavani has opened up about his deep-rooted passion for guiding aspiring young footballers in his home…
Hendrick Mukwevho coaching during the Tiyani Mabunda Foundation High School League games in Polokwane.

Tiyani Mabunda pays tribute to renowned academy football coach

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Tiyani Mabunda has paid tribute to prominent youth football coach Hendrick Mukwevho, who has played a key role in developing…
Luciano Joseph of Riverlea at the FARPost Cup

Riverlea teenager reveals lessons from playing Arsenal in England

Riverlea teenager Luciano Josephs says he got a glimpse of the standards required to play at the highest level when he featured against clubs like Arsenal in…
FARPost Cup trophy

FARPost Cup back to unearth another gem after unleashing Stellenbosch starlet Williams

The draw for the 2026 FARPost Cup was conducted at SAFA House on Thursday, with eight Under-17 teams in the bowl for the September 12 final pencilled in for…
Tiyani Mabunda greeting participants during his Sports Tournament.

Tiyani Mabunda explains inspiration behind high school football league

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder and current club ambassador Tiyani Mabunda has lifted the lid on the inspiration behind the high school football…
Peter Shallile during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns

Peter Shalulile: The man who worships God with his feet

To Peter Shalulile, the football field is more than a patch of grass marked with white lines. It is a pulpit. Of course, he sees the opponents, the 11 men…