Sundowns players dejected during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Baroka FC at Dobsonville Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes Dobsonville Stadium should be closed because of a poor pitch surface.The Brazilians have played all their remaining home matches at the multi-purpose stadium since…
Pitso Mosimane (Gallo Images) Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is happy with the progress his side has made this season.He says that his Brazilian charges should not be ungrateful after winning the Telkom Knockout while also making the Nedbank Cup final.Mosimane adds that Saturday's final round of Absa Premiership matches cannot be trusted but believes…
Ernst Middendorp (Gallo Images) Both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns recorded victories on Wednesday evening to set up a title deciding Saturday.Amakhosi coach Ernst Middendorp was reluctant to show any emotion as he kept his cool during his post-match interview.Sundowns mentor Pitso Mosimane believes his side has done brilliantly to be level on points with…
Pitso Mosimane (Gallo Images) Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane says he warned his players about Baroka's set-piece prowess but added that he is not interested in making excuses.The Brazilians had a gilt-edged opportunity to take top spot in the Absa Premiership from Kaizer Chiefs, following their 1-0 defeat to Bidvest Wits.However, the Chloorkop outfit…
Pitso Mosimane (Gallo Images) Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane cut a frustrated figure after his team drew 2-2 with Maritzburg United on Friday.The Masandawana boss was unimpressed by the level of officiating in the game, and believes his charges should have been awarded a second penalty for a push on Promise Mkhuma, after Ricardo…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…