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Local PSL August 2, 2026

Appollis and Moremi fire Orlando Pirates to winning Betway Premiership start

Orlando Pirates had a comfortable 2-0 victory over Milford FC in their opening Betway Premiership match of the season. The Buccaneers controlled much of the contest and deserved all three points thanks to goals from Oswin Appollis in the…

Fernando Da Cruz, Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2026 Toyota Cup Kaizer Chiefs and Scottland FC Press Conference at Chiefs Village in Johannesburg on 24 July 2026 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local PSL August 1, 2026

Kaizer Chiefs kick season off against Betway Premiership newcomers Kruger United

The Soweto giants head into the opening weekend as favourites against the Motsepe Foundation Championship winners, who are preparing for their first-ever top-flight match after sealing automatic promotion with a dominant title-winning campaign. Kruger United also impressed in the…

Arthur Zwane, head coach of AmaZulu during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 Launch at The Venue in Houghton on 29 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local PSL July 31, 2026

Arthur Zwane Backs AmaZulu to Lift Silverware This Season

Arthur Zwane says he wants to build on the progress he has made at the Betway Premiership club by winning silverware this season.

Ben Youssef Khalil, Durban City Head Coach during the KZN Premiers Cup 2026 match between Durban City and Richards Bay at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban on 25 July 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Local PSL July 31, 2026

Khalil Ben Youssef Targets Top-Eight Finish With Durban City

Khalil Ben Youssef is targeting a top-eight finish in his first season with Durban City.

Promotion: Chippa United Bolster Technical Team After Backroom Changes

Local PSL July 30, 2026

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Arthur Zwane Hails Sinesipho Mali Appointment as Major Boost for AmaZulu

AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane believes the appointment of experienced analyst and tactical strategist Sinesipho Mali could play a significant role in helping the club build on its recent progress and challenge for major honours.

Fernando Da Cruz, Head coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 Launch at The Venue in Houghton on 29 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local PSL July 30, 2026

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Fernando Da Cruz Targets Improved Attack as Kaizer Chiefs Look to Close Gap on Rivals

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has made improving the club’s attacking output a central objective for the new Premiership season after admitting the gap to the league’s leading teams was too large last year.

Khalil Ben Youssef, coach of Durban City and Abram Mongoya during Betway Premiership 2026/27 launch at The Venue in Houghton in Johannesburg, on 29 July 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Local PSL July 30, 2026

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Abram Mongoya Backs Kruger United to Challenge Kaizer Chiefs

Kruger United coach Abram Mongoya has promised Kaizer Chiefs a difficult evening when the newly promoted side begin life in the Premiership at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

Marumo Gallants Team Picture during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Marumo Gallants and Stellenbosch at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 May 2026 ©Thabo Khumalo/BackpagePix

Local PSL July 30, 2026

Marumo Gallants Unveil 12 New Signings Ahead of 2026/27 Betway Premiership Season

Marumo Gallants have announced the arrival of 12 new players as they continue to build ahead of the new Betway Premiership season.

Adolf Mtasingwa of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2026 Toyota Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Scottland FC at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on 26 July 2026 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local PSL Transfer News July 29, 2026

Biggest transfers and signings ahead of the new PSL campaign

We take a look at some of the biggest South African transfer news ahead of the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign. The new season kicks-off this weekend for most sides besides Marumo Gallants and Mamelodi Sundowns,…

Thapelo Mokobodi of Stellenbosch FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between Stellenbosch FC and Chippa United at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 21 March 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Local PSL July 29, 2026

CONFIRMED: Thapelo Mokobodi Joins Orlando Pirates from Stellenbosch FC

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the signing of midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi from Stellenbosch FC as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.