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The DStv Diski Challenge golden boot race is heating up with Richards Bay forward Ntlonelo Bomelo leading the way with 14 goals. Ntlonelo has proved to be the one carrying the Natal Richboyz on his shoulders as he has scored half of the goals the entire team has scored this...

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi has been confirmed safe and unscathed after a traumatic hijacking incident on Thursday. On Friday morning it was communicated by the Intelligence Bureau SA that the Pirates stopper was hijacked in Thokoza, Ekhulerleni and held hostage at the time. iDiski Times reached out to Pirates in...

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Bongani Ndulula has officially joined TUT eMalahleni, who play in the SAFA Regional League. Ndulula is one of the few players in the history of South African football, who played for both Soweto giants, Chiefs and Pirates. The 34-year-old won four trophies, all...

While transfer speculations mounting around Bafana Bafana and Polokwane City star Oswin Appollis, Rise and Shine’s top scorer this season remains focused on the job at hand. The former Ajax Cape Town and SuperSport United youngster has had breakout season in the top flight after joining the Motsepe Foundation Championship...

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has been a welcomed addition to the squad after his loan return from Moroka Swallows. The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Sekhukhune United and with Zakhele Lepasa and Evidence Makgopa ahead of him in the pecking order, went on loan to Moroka Swallows. However,...

Orlando Pirates vice-captain Tapelo Xoki admits the exit of Thembinkosi Lorch to Mamelodi Sundowns on the January transfer deadline day was 'big news' to everyone. Lorch, 30, is widely considered one of the most talented midfielders in the country and while he's yet to reach the peak of his powers,...

Orlando Pirates vice-captain Tapelo Xoki says there's no such thing as a lucky draw citing the Milford result over Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup. Pirates won the 2023 edition of the tournament after draws against All Stars, Venda FC, Dondol Stars, Kaizer Chiefs before the final triumph over Sekhukhune...

The draw for the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 took place at the SuperSport studios in Randburg today. While most DStv Premiership clubs reached the Last 16, record champions Kaizer Chiefs were knocked out after losing 5-4 on penalties to Motsepe Foundation Championship side Milford FC. Meanwhile, defending champions Orlando Pirates...

The top three in the DStv Diski Challenge remained the same after Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC collected maximum points, while Kaizer Chiefs broke into the top four after Sekhukhune United dropped points. Table toppers Pirates collected maximum points away from home hammering Royal AM by 5-3. Mohau...

AmaZulu are close to signing former Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates midfielder Ntsako Makhubela, who was being assessed by the club.  Based on coach Pablo Franco Martin’s assessment, the player appeared to have impressed him, and he said the negotiations of the contract are being handled by the people at...