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I had to make a choice
Qina, the former midfielder opens up about his early beginnings in football, the key figures who shaped his development, and the reality of life inside professional environments, including the challenges, decisions, and lessons that followed.
4 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
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SIMANGALISO MASILELA - LEICESTERFORD CITY
3 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The rebirth of Junior Dion
It's taken a while, but Golden Arrows striker Junior Dion has finally found his feet in South African football and is heading towards the Top Goal Scorer award podium in the Betway Premiership, though it's going to be a tight race with Iqraam Rayners and Relebohile Mofokeng.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
To bottle, or not to bottle?
Mikel Arteta's men would be cruising to their first league title since 2004. However, recent weeks have seen a significant dip in results, prompting the question: Will Arsenal bottle yet another trophy?
5 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
You need that at Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns are the type of club that plans for the future and it’s evident in how they sign players. In January, the club announced the signing of Khulumani Ndamane from TS Galaxy, a 22-year-old who was showing a lot of promise at both club and national team level. This is a player who Sundowns believe will be at the club for many years to come, unless a good offer from abroad comes along. Things have happened so fast for Ndamane, who looks set to head to the FIFA World Cup in a couple of months with Bafana Bafana. Just three years ago, he was playing for Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Diski Challenge, and now he could win the CAF Champions League with Sundowns and go to the FIFA World Cup as a Bafana player after a successful spell with Galaxy. Soccer Laduma’s Tshepang Mailwane spoke to TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi to discuss what makes the young defender so special.
5 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
s dominate derby
KAIZER CHIEFS
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Pirates will probably edge Chiefs
I think because of how big the game is in terms of entertainment and its status in the country, it’s like a cup final; previous results and performances go out of the window.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Secret agent
“Look, the French don’t mess around when it comes to business efficiency, and Canal+ has a proven track record of making tough decisions quickly.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The race for promotion heats up
It's crunch time in the Motsepe Foundation Championship and, in just a few weeks, one of the clubs in the second tier will win promotion to the Betway Premiership, while two others will get relegated to the ABC Motsepe League.
3 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Foreign strikers who won the Golden Boot
There are a number of foreign strikers who have made their mark in the PSL and the list of those who have won the Top Goal Scorer award is quite long.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
What does the future hold for PSL rights?
With MultiChoice having undergone its most significant transformation in decades following Canal+'s acquisition, one question dominates South African football circles: are the PSL's lucrative broadcast rights secure? With peripheral sponsorships already facing the axe and restructuring plans targeting “non-core” operations, the future of local football’s financial lifeline hangs in the balance. While Canal+ Sports Director Rendani Ramovha maintains that PSL coverage remains safe due to its massive viewership appeal, industry insiders whisper about contract renegotiations and potential financial adjustments. This Siya special investigates what's really happening behind boardroom doors as South Africa's premier football league navigates uncertain waters.
5 min |
April 23, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Rele and Appollis key to Bucs' success
If Orlando Pirates finish the season with a domestic treble in the trophy cabinet, it will most probably be down to the influence of Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis.
4 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Chiefs' contract conundrum
As we enter the final stretch of the season, Kaizer Chiefs have some big calls to make on their squad.
8 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
We knew the task was bigger than us
Congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns on their crucial CAF Champions League semi-final first leg win away to Esperance on Sunday night. It was a gutsy performance by the Brazilians as they showed a lot of character against such a hostile crowd. The atmosphere was unbelievable as Esperance supporters came out in their numbers to try and intimidate their visitors, but the Chloorkop-based team stood their ground and remained resolute.
7 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Coach Broos needs help!
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, and his technical team have just over a month before they finalise their preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America.
5 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
More eyes are on women's football
Nthabeleng “Dunga” Modiko’s job as the head coach of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Women’s FC doesn’t just entail leading the first team in the Hollywoodbets Super League, the Varsity Cup and the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Women’s Football Championships. She’s also in charge of their Sasol League and Local Football Association (LFA) sides. Last year the Kroonstad-born coach was named USSA Women’s Football Championships Coach of the Tournament after leading her side to victory. She was also in charge of the UJ side that finished seventh in the Hollywoodbets Super League. In this interview with Soccer Laduma’s Mzoxolo Budaza, the former Banyana Banyana captain opens up about her duties at UJ, what women’s football needs and the role played by supporters in the development of community women’s clubs.
7 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Can Bafana solve scoring woes?
South Africa faces significant challenges as it prepares for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
6 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Will we see Diomande against Sundowns?
As RB Leipzig prepare for their historic clash against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, one name that inevitably comes up in conversation is that of Yan Diomande.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Watch This Space
South African football has long been celebrated for its flair, embodied in the \"kasi flavour\": a unique style characterized by flashy dribbling and creative but sometimes extravagant individual play.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Still InTouch With...
ABEL SHONGWE (PART 1)
3 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I like the fact that they're a little bit naughty
At the intersection of football passion and political leadership, Helen Zille offers a perspective that is as sincere as it is unexpected.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
My dream is to win everything
From the dusty streets of Sicogi in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to the bright lights of European football, Yan Diomande’s journey is one shaped by sacrifice, belief, and an unshakable sense of purpose.
5 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
The story behind the scenes...
What needs to be done
2 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Big calls to make
These decisions for Chiefs should not be taken lightly.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Who will partner Mbokazi at the World Cup?
Seven matches into his spell with Chicago Fire, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has settled quickly, performed consistently and shown the kind of composure that suggests Bafana Bafana have found their defensive anchor ahead of the World Cup. But the question remains, who will partner the 20-year-old former Orlando Pirates defender at the FIFA World Cup? Soccer Laduma's Demain Faver investigates.
5 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I was the chosen one
From Stellenbosch to London, South African defender, Tylon Smith, has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past few months, and he has reaped the rewards with a move to English Championship side Queens Park Rangers. After helping South Africa's U20 side, Amajita, to victory at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and winning Player of the Tournament, Smith earned new opportunities, including his maiden call-up to the senior national team and his nomination for CAF Young Player of the Year.
6 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
They will try to bully Sundowns
REVOLVING COLUMN
5 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
I expect Pirates to be there
Hola Soccer Laduma readers On Pirates’ costly slip-up Just last week I spoke about the excitement of this stage of the season and then Orlando Pirates dropped two crucial points against Richards Bay FC last Friday.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
Soccer Laduma
Mofokeng is a special talent
Hola Soccer Laduma readers,
3 min |
April 09, 2026
Soccer Laduma
We feel that moment is very close
With the season entering its decisive phase, Magesi FC find themselves locked in a battle to preserve their topflight status.
7 min |