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December 18, 2025

SAFPU rules leave Hlatshwayo facing career-defining call

Following his election as president of the South African Football Players' Union (SAFPU), Thulani Hlatshwayo now faces a defining decision that could bring his playing career to an abrupt end.

1 mins

Sundowns can be excused for player fatigue

To their credit, coach Miguel Cardoso's side faced intense scrutiny last year as their demanding schedule appeared to take its toll on the team.

1 mins

Will Pirates also suffer similar Downs fate?

Now that Pirates have contributed 9 players to the national team, the same fate that befell Sundowns could visit the Soweto team at the end of the AFCON.

1 mins

Ouaddou developing into a master tactician

Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's journey at Pirates has been nothing short of remarkable.

1 mins

Have Downs abandoned their youth policy?

Mamelodi Sundowns, until recently, dominated South African football in terms of silverware as well as producing top-quality youngsters that are promoted from the team's youth development structures.

4 mins

Amakhosi need aggressive youth plan

The Kaizer Chiefs youth academy has been a fertile ground for talented young players, showcasing promising prospects like Mduduzi Shabalala, Aden McCarthy, Wandile Duba and Mfundo Vilakazi, among others.

1 mins

Is Sundowns abandoning their DNA?

Mamelodi Sundowns, under coach Cardoso, seem to be heading in a different direction, and fans are noticing.

1 mins

Can we just give Pirates their flowers?

Hlompho Kekana will go down in the history books as the first player to captain Mamelodi Sundowns to the CAF Champions League title. The former midfielder helped Masandawana win the 2016 continental prize after beating Zamalek in the final and won much silverware before hanging up his boots in 2021. Fresh from his role as a Carling Knockout ambassador, Kekana reflects on reconnecting with supporters, the electric atmosphere at the final in Polokwane, and the standards set by Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina, Kekana also shares his honest views on Sundowns' cup frustrations, the Betway Premiership title race and Bafana Bafana's readiness for another major tournament under Hugo Broos.

1 mins

A Festive message from

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1 mins

Kaizer Chiefs mid-season player ratings

Kaizer Chiefs are going into the mid-season Africa Cup of Nations break in fourth spot in the Betway Premiership table. They have 24 points from 13 matches, but it's just 11 points from the last eight rounds of action. Which players have excelled this season and which have fallen below expectations? 30 different players have played minutes this term, whilst four big names are yet to feature and another has spent all season on the treatment table. Below you can find every player's performance assessed.

10+ mins

Still InTouch With...

JABULANI MALULEKE (PART 4)

4 mins

In Touch With...

LLOYDT KAZAPUA - BLACK LEOPARDS

4 mins

We can come back with the AFCON trophy

Our boys can go all the way in this tournament, I am confident about that.

1 mins

South Americans are very fragile

Last weekend we saw Orlando Pirates make history by becoming the first Carling Knockout champions to beat the All-Stars team, after both Magesi FC and Stellenbosch FC failed to do so in the previous two seasons. Pirates were forced to play without several of their regulars as they are in camp in preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's charges beat coach Manqoba Mngqithi's team 2-0 to be crowned champions, for the second time in a week. Congratulations to Bucs as they close the year on a high note.

1 mins

Can Bafana make a mark?

The 2025 AFCON is a fantastic opportunity for South Africa to show how much they have improved since the previous tournament, as well as the strides made under Broos.

1 mins

Who will conquer Morocco?

With more former champions than ever before and no clear dominant force, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable editions in the tournament's history.

5 mins

Pre-tournament favourites

As mentioned previously, there are 12 former champions competing in this year's competition, with Ethiopia (1962), Congo (1972) and Ghana (four-time winners) the only previous champions not playing in Morocco.

1 mins

Angola won't be easy opponents

Hola Soccer Laduma readers

4 mins

Ouaddou is a breath of fresh air!

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou continues to entrench his name in the hearts of the club's faithful, as well as South African football supporters in general, because of the good work that he has been doing since joining the Buccaneers at the beginning of the season.

5 mins

He has filled big shoes at Pirates

Football agent Nimrod Mbhalati has quietly become one of the significant figures shaping the careers of some of South Africa's most promising talents.

3 mins

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