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• Lightning will not strike twice, Macibela warns Bell
  Lightning never strikes the same place twice, warns boxing trainer Welsh Macibela whose charge Ntomboqala Tolashe takes on reigning SA junior-lightweight champion Nozipho Bell at the Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton, Gqeberha, next weekend.
• Makhanya’s mandate is to unearth Bucs gems like him
  Orlando Pirates reserves coach Joseph Makhanya’s mandate has been set in stone: he must produce players that can feature in the club’s first team.
• All systems go as Cassper versus Priddy Ugly gets medical approval
  The pre-fight medical for TLB Boxing Promotion’s tournament scheduled to take place at Sun Bet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday went well yesterday, according to promoter Joyce Kungwane whose event dubbed Celeb City will feature an exhibition bout between Cassper Nyovest and Priddy Uggly.
• Broos shuts door on Bafana non-performers
  Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos' fickle persona has once again reared its ugly head.
• Kadodia lauds Fadlu's patience as he lands Russia gig
  Maritzburg United boss Farook Kadodia has described Fadlu Davids's move to Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow as a game-changer and stepping stone for him.
• Trophy drought a heavy burden for Chiefs newbies
  Kaizer Chiefs utility right-back Dillan Solomons has given a sense the club's seven-year trophy drought is weighing heavily on the current squad, aiming to play a huge role in helping the club win trophies again.
• Amakhosi won’t lose themselves in cup pursuit
  Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has highlighted establishing a structure that can sustain them in the long run is more important than just clinching the MTN8.
• Match against Downs will be a good test to measure our progress so far – Xoki
  Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki admitted that their mouth-watering MTN8 semifinal first leg against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday would be their biggest test to see how far they will go this season.
• Riveiro declares Kermit ready but calls for patience
  While Orlando Pirates supporters are excited about the signing of striker Kermit Erasmus, coach Jose Riveiro has asked for patience.
• Kaizer Chiefs coach Zwane ready to meet Bafana boss Broos
  Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane says he is ready and willing to meet Bafana Bafana counterpart Hugo Broos.
• Nkwe aims to invest SA20 money in cricket development
  Cricket SA’s director of cricket Enoch Nkwe says the money that will come from the SA20 competition will help revive the Hubs programme to unearth talent in disadvantaged areas.
• Sanele Nohamba happy to revive his career at Lions
  Lions scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba says he has no regrets over leaving the Sharks to join the Johannesburg franchise as they have given him a new lease on life.
• 'Lights Out' promises to outfox foe ahead of IBO title bout
  Lerato “Lights Out” Dlamini has promised to box smart, brighten the lights against Filipino Jelbirt Gomera and avoid getting cut during their 10 rounder on Friday night at Pacofs Hall in Bloemfontein.
• Sibiya worried break may blunt Arrows' sharpness
  A Fifa break can easily derail the rhythm of any on-form team.
• Ndlovu backs Gavin to put him back in the Hunt
  SuperSport United midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu is putting his faith in coach Gavin Hunt to get the best out of him as he looks to revive his career at his new club.
• Manyama's contract with City depends on his rehab
  Lebogang Manyama’s rehabilitation saw him delay signing a contract with Cape Town City.
• New-look Bafana do just enough to see off Botswana
  Despite lacking energy and cutting edge, Bafana still managed to beat Botswana 1-0, courtesy of Teboho Mokoena's free-kick, in a friendly tie in front of a paltry crowd of nearly 1,000 at FNB Stadium last night.
• Bafana Bafana labour to flat win against weak Zebras
  From dishing out an entertaining performance against Sierra Leone on the weekend Bafana Bafana delivered a mediocre display on Tuesday night in their dull 1-0 friendly international victory over Botswana.
• Bafana coach Hugo Broos impressed by Luke le Roux’s skills
  Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes new central midfielder Luke le Roux could have a big future with the national team.
• Lions defence ‘100% better’ than a year ago: Fourie
  Lions' assistant coach Jaque Fourie believes his team is “100% better” on defence than a year ago.