Durban City have faced considerable off‑field instability this season, starting under Gavin Hunt before Sinethemba Badela took charge midway through the campaign.
Badela’s tenure proved short-lived, lasting only three matches before further changes followed. A week later, the club also parted ways with technical director Ernst Middendorp.
Despite the off-field turmoil, Durban City have continued to produce impressive performances on the pitch. The side are currently unbeaten in their last five matches and sit fourth in the Premiership standings.
They have also enjoyed a strong run in cup competition, reaching the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup.
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Dladla, who has served as assistant coach under all the club’s coaching changes this season, said the squad’s unity and focus have been key to maintaining consistency.
He explained that the team’s secret lies in keeping their attention on performances and preparation, regardless of what is happening off the field.
“It’s more about planning for each game for us,” Dladla told the media.
“We just want to make sure that preparations are well executed, which helps us to focus on each game, and that has led to the unbeaten record.
“It’s good, but that’s not something that’s in our heads.
“What is in our hands is that in this league, you should do well at home. So, that allows us to take certain risks when we play at home, and now we know how to approach the game when we play away.
“When we play at home, we take risks, and it’s been working for us.”