Player dies after collapsing ahead of South African league match
South African footballer Sinamandla Zondi died on Tuesday after collapsing in the warm-up before a second-tier match, his club Durban City said.
South African football confirms August 8 return
South Africa's season will resume with the Nedbank Cup semifinals on Aug. 8, before the Premier Soccer League recommences three days later.
Celtic stun Pirates as Komphela's dream start continues
Bongani Sam scored his first goal for Bloemfontein Celtic as the Free State side stunned Orlando Pirates with a 1-0 victory on Sunday.
South African First Division Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban City | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | +21 | 58 |
| Orbit College | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | +14 | 53 |
| Casric Stars | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | +9 | 48 |
| Black Leopards | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +7 | 47 |
| Kruger United | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +3 | 45 |
| Milford FC | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | -2 | 43 |
| JDR Stars | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | -3 | 43 |
| Baroka FC | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | -2 | 41 |
| Highbury | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | +1 | 38 |
| Pretoria University | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | -4 | 38 |
| Pretoria Callies | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | -13 | 36 |
| Upington City | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | -2 | 35 |
| Hungry Lions | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 33 |
| Venda Football Acadamy | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | -4 | 31 |
| Cape Town Spurs FC | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 30 |
| Leruma United | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | -19 | 27 |