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Soccer Laduma
Rhulani doesn't need good luck
I'm not too familiar with the Libyan league, but coach Rhulani Mokwena is someone who likes starting projects and, with management support, will see them through.
5 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
There's something brewing...
We are all waiting in anticipation to see who is going to make coach Hugo Broos' final squad for the two upcoming international friendlies against Panama in a few weeks' time.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
They'll never forget that day
The name Rodney Maphangule keeps coming up on Bafana Bafana’s squad list.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
It's where I want to play
Rushine De Reuck is in a happy space. His move to Tanzania, where he plays for Simba SC, has turned out well. Simba, too, are pleased with the centre-back's contribution; hence the two parties have agreed to a one-year contract extension. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Tiyani wa ka Mabasa, De Reuck opens up about his happy stay at Simba so far and how he captains the team despite not being the \"loudest.
7 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Sundowns brace for RB Leipzig
Soccer Laduma attended a virtual press conference with German giants RB Leipzig and their chairman, Johann Plenge.
5 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
InTouch With...
BONGINKOSI STWAYI - TSHAKHUMA TSHA MADZIVHANDILA (PART 2)
2 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The story behind the scenes...
A divided voice, but a dominant message of unity
3 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Can Bafana subdue Mexico?
South Africa will write the next chapter in their FIFA World Cup story when they kick off the opening game against co-hosts Mexico.
3 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
It really dented my confidence
At age 33, Pogiso Mahlangu would love nothing more than to play regularly.
5 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Anything can happen in football
You know what, let me be honest with you.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
You are only as strong as the team around you
After spending 15 years behind the scenes at Mamelodi Sundowns, former senior performance analyst Goolam Valodia has had a front-row seat to one of the most successful eras in the club's history. Valodia joined the Brazilians in 2010, at a time when performance analysis was still relatively new in the PSL. Over the years, he played an important role within the club's technical department as Sundowns established themselves as a dominant force in South African football and on the continent, winning multiple domestic titles and the CAF Champions League in 2016. During his time at the club, Valodia worked closely with various technical teams, including those under the leadership of former head coach Pitso Mosimane, contributing through detailed tactical analysis, opposition scouting, and the growing use of data in modern football. Now exploring new opportunities within the game and having recently completed his UEFA B coaching licence, Valodia has also begun working with Banyana Banyana, as an opposition analyst. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina, he reflects on his long journey at Sundowns, the evolution of performance analysis in South African football, and his ambitions.
7 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
European Qualifier
South Africa’s final group stage opponent has not yet been decided.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Chiefs' fans back club's rebuild plan
While a small group of disgruntled Kaizer Chiefs supporters recently marched to the club’s headquarters in Naturena, a growing sentiment among the wider fanbase is one of patience and unity.
3 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Watch This Space
With the dust beginning to settle following the recent protest, the focus at Kaizer Chiefs appears to be shifting back to where many supporters believe it belongs - on the pitch.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Sundowns’ new scoring machine
Mamelodi Sundowns are always on the lookout for players in South America. This time they’ve brought in a player who could remind the club’s supporters of Colombian striker Leonardo Castro. Colombian striker Brayan Leon joined Masandawana in January and has already scored some big goals for Sundowns, including the two which have kept their CAF Champions League dream alive this season. Like Castro did in 2016, Leon will be hoping to play an important role for Sundowns 10 years later as they look to finally get their hands on that elusive Champions League title. Soccer Laduma's Tshepang Mailwane looks at who Leon is and talks to experts about the impact he could have at the club going forward.
5 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Chiefs' crisis needs sober minds!
Everyone will agree that the situation at Kaizer Chiefs has reached crisis proportions, and it is heartbreaking to see the team going through what has been a tumultuous period where their entire season seemingly collapsed in just one week as they conceded six goals in three consecutive league defeats.
5 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Jomo told me exactly what he wanted
Let me congratulate the remaining four teams in the Nedbank Cup, as TS Galaxy will be up against Milford FC while Durban City will host Casric Stars in the two semi-finals.
8 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Ir Touch With...BONGINKOSI STWAYI - TSHAKHUMA TSHA MADZIVHANDILA (PART 1)
Hola “Tata”, thanks for making time to have a chat with us.
4 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The rebirth of Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng's early season struggles sparked whispers around the local football fraternity.
5 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The aim is to win the league
Terrence Mashego is a man on a mission on and off the field. On the pitch, he's a regular again after a loan move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Durban City, helping revive his chances of getting back into the national team ahead of the World Cup.
10 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
VAR money paid! What next?
The story behind the scenes...
6 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The story behind the scenes...
Coaches calling for VAR
1 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I think that should change
Farouk, it's been a while since we last spoke.
6 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Everyone needs to learn to let go
Former striker Sifiso Vilakazi looks back on his football journey with a sense of gratitude, having carved out a respectable career that included memorable spells at clubs such as Ajax Cape Town and Bidvest Wits. Known for his sharp finishing and leadership on the pitch, Vilakazi was part of a generation that experienced both the highs and challenges of South African football's evolving professional era. One of the standout moments of his career came during the 2010 Nedbank Cup final, where he scored twice to help Wits defeat AmaZulu FC, delivering a historic trophy for the Johannesburg-based side. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina, Vilakazi reflects on the defining moments of his career, the lessons football taught him and the challenges of life after retirement.
8 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
always
BM: It's probably more important because your success depends on the people you have around you—people who can challenge you and also help you grow. There are things I know and things I don’t know. I want the people around me to know what I don’t know, so we can accommodate and fulfil each other. I know this and you don’t, but you know that and I don’t. So we combine what we know and put it to good use. You also need people who are honest with each other. They tell each other the truth, sometimes even if it hurts, but we need to hear that. You need people who are happy for your success, especially in an environment like coaching. We work as a team and everyone works hard, but some work harder than others. My analyst works probably 10 times harder than I do. Whatever I want, I write down and send to him. He has to go find it, look at games and clips, and prepare everything. Then he gathers all the information and puts it together exactly how I want it. That’s hours of watching videos and getting the right clips to send to me. When the team wins, you present the analysis to the players. You win Coach of the Month or Coach of the Year. People say, “Wow, what a setup by coach Benni!” But the team doing all the work with you doesn’t get credit, you're the one who gets applauded.
4 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The Nedbank Cup is one special competition
REVOLVING COLUMN
1 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Should Mokwena look beyond North Africa?
C Alger coach Rhulani Mokwena seems to be an in-demand figure in North Africa after a Libyan club publicly expressed interest in his managerial abilities. However, one cannot help but wonder where else in the world his skill set could take him, what kind of impact a jump to another part of the footballing globe might have on his career, and whether such a move could ultimately elevate the South African tactician to the next level. At just 39 years old, he has already carved out a reputation as one of Africa's most tactically sophisticated young coaches. His journey from assistant roles in South Africa to leading some of the continent's most prominent clubs has been rapid, calculated and impressive. Yet the question now is not simply about where he is — but about where he should go next. If recent developments are anything to go by, his future could soon be the subject of intense negotiation.
6 min |
March 12, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Where are our strikers?
South African football has been facing a problem for some time now: finding the back of the net.
5 min |
March 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I couldn't believe how Dr Khoza opened his heart
We witnessed the Soweto derby over the weekend, and this is always one game that gets the attention of the whole country and even parts of the continent whenever it is taking place. Without disrespecting other teams, this is a game that dignifies the South African football and one game that gets used by the world to measure our standard. This is a game that is rated among the best derbies in the world and that speaks volume about thense two teams and they deserve credit.
5 min |
March 05, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I don't have anything against coach Rhulani
Simba SC midfielder Neo Maema has been in the news lately over unpaid Bafana Bafana bonuses from last year's African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign. However, there's more to “Billy” than just national team issues. Soccer Laduma's Tiyani wa ka Mabasa tracked him down to talk about Simba SC, Mamelodi Sundowns and how coach Rhulani Mokwena ignited his fire when all seemed lost.
7 min |