Gugs youngster brings home the medal

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Former Cape Town Roses goal-poacher Noxolo Cesane, 21, is an African champion. The former Fezeka High School pupil is part of a special group of Banyana Banyana ...

Coaches should analyse and understand players, says Khaya coach

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Reigning Lingelethu LFA coach of the year Anelani Bungane, 30, is on a mission. He wants to ...

It’s all systems go for this year Knockout Challenge

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Engen under-18 Knockout Challenge and, for the first time since 2019 spectators will be allowed on the field. Having ...

We need to move with times, says coach Hollow

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Nkosana Bruce Hollow, 28, describes himself as being from “the dusty and dangerous streets of Langa”. Hollow, also a qualified cricket coach, is a managing director ...

Drivers must have a licence, says Philippi soccer coach

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Two-time Bayhill under-19 Premier Cup winner, and current Grassy Park United head coach, Mangaliso “Shakes” Ntombana, from Philippi, is targeting his third title, ...

Meet Khayelitsha Cricket Club’s junior all-round sensation

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

All-rounder Asakhe Noliroto was one of the stand out players when Khayelitsha Cricket Club beat Somerset West by 7 wickets in their under-11 match, at Khayelitsha ...

Khaya’s own Mourinho lives up to expectations

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Zimasa FC under-16 coach Nzulu “Mourinho” Sangqu’s hard work in the 2021 season didn’t go unnoticed, as he was voted coach of the year at the recently-held Khayelitsha ...

Zimasa FC clinch u-16 title

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Zimasa FC players and technical team in celebratory mood after winning the under-16 league title. A dramatic late-season surge by Zimasa FC saw them winning this ...

Wafa-Wafa comes to town

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Budding footballers form Mitchell’s Plain with their heroes Sibusiso Zuma and Brent CarelseThe MTN trophy is in townThe MTN8 trophy made another pit stop at the ...

New Stars ready to shine

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

New Stars FC, from Khayelitsha, might have been just five years old, but they are eager to make their mark, especially in women’s football. This is according to ...

It was a matter of principle, says Langa rugby legend

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Like so many of his peers, Langa’s Mafuza Bonxi is one of the country’s unsung sports heroes. Back in the day, when black sportsmen and women, including many talented ...

Langa CC on a mission to bridge the gap between sports and academics

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Langa Cricket Club is on a mission to develop a new generation of cricketers. The club’s new executive committee, which was elected late last year, immediately sat ...

Let’s consider alternatives, says Langa cricket club secretary

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

As the lockdown regulations continue to keep amateur sports, in limbo grassroots clubs, such as as Langa Cricket Club, have appealed to the Western Province Cricket ...

Gugs running legend looks back at his journey

Mzoxolo Budaza and Fuad Esack|Published

Marshall “Msutu” Moiloa, 58, from Khayelitsha, knows the anatomy of the feet and the science of shoes. Many runners across the city have been told that when they ...

Cape soccer fundi has seen and done it all

Fuad Esack and Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Jeff Isaacs is one of Cape Town’s most sort after grassroots football coaches. In a world of self-styled soccer experts, Jeff Isaacs, 63, from Mitchell’s Plain, ...

Former lock Ta Buyi is still on the ball

Fuad Esack and Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

It’s hard to miss Buyisile Kilifele, in a crowd. Tall is an understatement – he’s huge, standing 2m tall in his socks. The once burly lock, affectionately known ...

Nasief’s ready to roll

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Former Bafana Bafana defender Nasief Morris has come a long way from his junior days at Beacon Valley FC, which later became Beacon Spurs. Morris also honed his ...

WP star eyes rugby world cup spot

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Western Province loose forward Sinazo Mcatshulwa is slowly approaching her goal of representing South Africa at next year’s IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup, in New Zealand. ...

Women’s cricketers show how it’s done

Mzoxolo Budaza|Published

Following a highly successful 2019/2020 club cricket season, Mitchell’s Plain Cricket Club’s senior women’s team are back at work, preparing for the upcoming 2020/21 ...