Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Teams and clubs gathered in the Mayoral Hall to receive information on the rules and regulations on players’ status.
The regional president, Orapeleng Setlhare, who is also SAFA’s provincial competition chairperson and an NEC member of Competition Committee, was accompanied by members of the Regional Executive Committee, on Sunday January 14.
Holiday diski
Lentswe, Alabama - 360° Diski Klinix hosted a soccer tournament during the last school term on December 15 at Alabama Stadium. The tournament consisted of 4 teams where the main objective is to focus on the u/17’s to try and identify potential young talent and pave them a way for greater levels in future.
Sundowns back on top
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa reclaimed first place in a tightly-contested CAF Champions League Group A despite being held 0-0 by Pyramids of Egypt in Pretoria on Sunday December 10.
Sundowns occupy first place on goal difference, ahead of TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nouadhibou of Mauritania and Pyramids, with all four clubs having four points.
Pirates claim local bragging rights
Lentswe, Soweto - Orlando Pirates made it two Soweto derby wins out of two after beating Moroka Swallows 2-0 at the Orlando Stadium this week. The Buccaneers claimed the local bragging rights against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs last month following a 1-0 win and Evidence Makgopa’s first-half strike and an own-goal from Sipho Sibiya on 72 minutes saw them get the better of the Dube Birds as well.
Entries open for Comrades
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Entries for the Comrades Marathon opened on Tuesday 21 November. Entry fees remain the same as that of the 2023 Race and are as follows: South African citizens: R1 200, Rest of Africa: R2 000 and International: R4 000. The entry fee is waived for holders of 25 or more Comrades medals. Entries can be done online via the Comrades Marathon website: www.comrades.com or via the Comrades App.