South African football confirms August 8 return
South Africa's season will resume with the Nedbank Cup semifinals on Aug. 8, before the Premier Soccer League recommences three days later.
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2019 Schedule
11-7-5, 4th in South African Premiership
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Former Chiefs, Pirates star Marc Batchelor dies
Former South African football player Marc Batchelor was shot dead outside his home in Johannesburg on Monday, police have confirmed.
Micho's Orlando Pirates title mission nears completion
Orlando Pirates are on the brink of winning the South African PSL after seven years without a title, validating coach Milutin Sredojevic's efforts.
Chiefs' Soweto derby loss no surprise
Chiefs have now gone 11 games without a win against Pirates, a new Soweto Derby record for either side.
Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Orlando Pirates: Player Ratings
How did the Chiefs and Pirates players fare in Saturday's Soweto Derby?
Pirates sweat over fitness of international stars
The fitness of his international players has Orlando Pirates coach Micho Sredojevic concerned ahead of Saturday's clash against Kaizer Chiefs.
Solinas confident about facing Pirates again
Giovanni Solinas believes his Kaizer Chiefs side is in better shape to face rivals Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout semifinals this weekend.
Sundowns Pirates draw, Celtic stun Wits
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates played to a goalless draw as Bidvest Wits were stunned at home by Bloemfontein Celtic in the Absa Premiership.
Sundowns, Pirates primed for top-of-the-table clash


Two of this season's Absa Premiership title contenders go head to head on Saturday when Mamelodi Sundowns host in-form Orlando Pirates.
Durban to host Soweto Derby TKO semifinal


The PSL has confirmed that the Telkom Knockout semifinal between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Chiefs fans allowed in for TKO quarterfinals


The PSL have announced the fixtures for the quarterfinals of the Telkom Knockout and will not enforce a ban on Kaizer Chiefs supporters in Durban.
Sredojevic hails Pirates' character in Soweto Derby
The Pirates' coach said the change of tactics at halftime improved the midfield performance and cut off the Chiefs' supply line to their forwards.
Pirates claim Soweto Derby honours
Orlando Pirates claimed Soweto Derby honours as they came from behind to defeat bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 on Saturday.
Sikhosana relives last Soweto Derby hat-trick


It has been 22 years since a hat-trick was scored in the Soweto Derby. Former Orlando Pirates forward Jerry Sikhosana recalls that famous day.
Kaizer Chiefs' Soweto Derby heroes
KweséESPN delves into the history books and comes up with the top individual Kaizer Chiefs performances in the history of the Soweto Derby.
Orlando Pirates' Soweto Derby heroes
KweséESPN delves into the history books and comes up with the top individual Orlando Pirates performances in a Soweto Derby.
Sredojevic wants hard work ahead of Soweto Derby
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic admits there is much work to be done before next weekend's Soweto derby.
Pirates, Sundowns, Wits advance in TKO
Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits advanced to the quarterfinals of the Telkom Knockout competition after victories on Saturday.
Telkom Knockout provides latest chance for silverware
South African football returns to domestic matters this weekend with the start of the Telkom Knockout, the second of three cup competitions in the s
The Absa Premiership table that does lie
KweseESPN provides an Absa Premiership table based on points per game this season, with none of the 16 teams managing to find any consistency yet.
Chiefs lose as Pirates stumble in Durban
Kaizer Chiefs lost to Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates stumbled in a draw with struggling AmaZulu in Absa Premiership action on Saturday.
Pirates, Sundowns held to scoreless draws in PSL
Title contenders Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns were both held to 0-0 draws in the Absa Premiership on Wednesday.
Micho backs Munetsi to bounce back at Bucs
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic is backing out-of-favour Zimbabwe international Marshall Munetsi to eventually battle back into the team.
Pirates top of the table, Chiefs win again
Orlando Pirates moved to the top of the Absa Premiership table and Kaizer Chiefs kept up their recent run of wins on Saturday.
Patosi double leads City fightback at Pirates 

Ayanda Patosi scored two as Cape Town City rescued a 2-2 draw at Orlando Pirates, while Mamelodi Sundowns got back to winning ways on Wednesday.
2019-20 Prem Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizer Chiefs | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | +23 | 48 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | +15 | 44 |
| SuperSport United | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | +13 | 40 |
| Orlando Pirates | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | +9 | 40 |
| Maritzburg United | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | +6 | 39 |
| Bidvest Wits | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | +8 | 38 |
| Golden Arrows | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | -5 | 32 |
| Highlands Park | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | -5 | 31 |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 28 |
| Cape Town City | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | -2 | 27 |
| Stellenbosch | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | -9 | 27 |
| Chippa United | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | -8 | 26 |
| Baroka FC | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | -6 | 23 |
| Polokwane City | 24 | 7 | 2 | 15 | -11 | 23 |
| Amazulu | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | -13 | 23 |
| Black Leopards | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -15 | 20 |