'I was in a very dark place': Brighton Mhlongo's journey through alcohol and loss
Former South Africa 'keeper Brighton Mhlongo tells ESPN about his journey with grief, alcohol abuse, and coping with losing sight in his left eye.
Brighton Mhlongo's strategy to help cope with grief (1:45)
Stellenbosch FC is stealing the spotlight in its rugby-obsessed town
Outside Cape Town, in the heart of wine country, a town that has been rugby-obsessed for decades sees a football team shove its way to the front.
Remembering the life of Anele Ngcongca (1:39)
Nick Hengelman is Ajax's last hope of a return on Cape Town investment
A month ago, Nick Hengelman was the starting 'keeper for Ajax Cape Town, which no longer exists. Now, he's fighting for game time with AFC Ajax.
South Africa PSL to resume first week in August
South Africa's PSL will resume the 2019-20 season in "the first week of August" after a meeting between the SAFA and their league counterparts.
How Barcelona 'keeper coach Jon Pascua learned to lead from the heart in Africa
Barcelona goalkeeper coach Jon Pascua may rub shoulders with Ter Stegen and Messi these days, but he learned his most valuable lessons in Africa.
Why does South Africa's PSL feature so many international goalkeepers?
From Nigeria's Daniel Akpeyi to Holland's Boy de Jong, nearly every team in the PSL features a foreign 'keeper. But what does that mean for Bafana?
Cape Town City's Olde Riekerink confident of success, despite Benni's looming shadow
Cape Town City coach Jan Olde Riekerink has had a tricky start to life at the club, facing defeats and a fanbase still missing Benni McCarthy.
Bundesliga in talks with South Africa's PSL, searching for next Aubameyang
The Bundesliga doesn't have a massive foothold in Africa... yet. Robert Klein, the league's international CEO, plans to change that.
Micho's Orlando Pirates title mission nears completion
Orlando Pirates are on the brink of winning the South African PSL after seven years without a title, validating coach Milutin Sredojevic's efforts.
Free State Stars' Sinethemba Jantjie dies in car crash
The midfielder, 30, joined Stars from National First Division club Mbombela United in 2016, and was due to move to Bidvest Wits at season's end.
Benni slams Kaizer Chiefs' 'pretty dirty' tactics
Cape Town City FC coach Benni McCarthy has all but accused Kaizer Chiefs of trying to hurt his players in their midweek Absa Premiership clash.
Frosler excited for new Kaizer Chiefs challenge
New Kaizer Chiefs signing Reeve Frosler says he is looking forward to playing for a club big as Amakhosi, and is keen to win trophies for the club.
Celtic, SuperSport hope to prove championship credentials
South Africa's Absa Premiership resumes on Tuesday after a break of more than two weeks with some mouthwatering clashes on the cards.
Chiefs' Soweto derby loss no surprise
Chiefs have now gone 11 games without a win against Pirates, a new Soweto Derby record for either side.
Pirates sweat over fitness of international stars
The fitness of his international players has Orlando Pirates coach Micho Sredojevic concerned ahead of Saturday's clash against Kaizer Chiefs.
Solinas confident about facing Pirates again
Giovanni Solinas believes his Kaizer Chiefs side is in better shape to face rivals Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout semifinals this weekend.
Five key facts ahead of the Soweto Derby
Here are five things to ponder ahead of what is always the biggest fixture in South African football.
Moses Mabhida vandals await sentencing
Nine individuals found guilty of public violence at Moses Mabhida Stadium back in April face an anxious wait for their sentencing on December 12.
Mourinho deserves medal of honour - McCarthy


Benni McCarthy says he looks no further than the methods of his former boss Jose Mourinho when gauging the great managers of the world.
Three coaches exit SA clubs in 24 hours


It has been a rough 24 hours for coaches of professional clubs in South Africa with three losing their jobs ahead of the international window.
Cape Town City thump Black Leopards to move into top eight
Cape Town City moved into the top eight of the Absa Premiership with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Black Leopards on Sunday.
Sundowns Pirates draw, Celtic stun Wits
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates played to a goalless draw as Bidvest Wits were stunned at home by Bloemfontein Celtic in the Absa Premiership.
Sundowns, Pirates primed for top-of-the-table clash


Two of this season's Absa Premiership title contenders go head to head on Saturday when Mamelodi Sundowns host in-form Orlando Pirates.
Prem Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 26 | 16 | 9 | 1 | +28 | 57 |
| Amazulu | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | +15 | 50 |
| Golden Arrows | 27 | 10 | 13 | 4 | +10 | 43 |
| Orlando Pirates | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | +10 | 43 |
| Moroka Swallows | 26 | 8 | 17 | 1 | +9 | 41 |
| SuperSport United | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | +6 | 41 |
| Cape Town City | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | +3 | 37 |
| TS Galaxy | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 32 |
| Baroka FC | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | -7 | 32 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | -4 | 30 |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | 27 | 5 | 13 | 9 | -4 | 28 |
| Maritzburg United | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | -6 | 28 |
| Stellenbosch | 27 | 5 | 11 | 11 | -6 | 26 |
| Chippa United | 27 | 5 | 10 | 12 | -12 | 25 |
| Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -17 | 25 |
| Black Leopards | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | -23 | 19 |