Independent Online · 16 September 2026
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Chiefs should keep Petersen, says Ertuğral
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertuğral sees no reason for the club to drop error-prone goalkeeper Brandon Petersen after a series of costly mistakes
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Kevin Pietersen’s shock England return puts Brendon McCullum’s management to ultimate test
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Project World Cup 2027: Proteas' blueprint begins now against greatest rivals Australia
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Tottenham loses to Liverpool as Dowman shines for Arsenal
Arsenal continued their winning streak with a 4-2 League Cup victory, while Tottenham’s struggles persisted after a 3-1 loss to Liverpool
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How the Springboks won Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: The on-field talking points
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Mamelodi Sundowns eager for Al Ahli battle as PSG dream looms
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Mikel Arteta salutes 'unbelievable' Max Dowman after Arsenal's teen star sinks Ipswich Town
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Springboks arrive in Australia for taste of next year's World Cup
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James Dalton got it wrong: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu remains the Springboks' real deal
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Spurs in 'tough moment' after League Cup exit as De Zerbi says sorry
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Ertuğral: Chiefs should keep Petersen
Ex-coach feels errant keeper must be allowed to correct his mistakes
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Basson prioritises school work after stunning debut for the Lions
The teenager’s mind is on matric and then cricket
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BLAST FROM THE PAST | Dark days for the Boks as the All Blacks run riot
Today in SA sport history: September 16
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Laura Wolvaardt blitz lights up Bulawayo
Laura Wolvaardt produced a sensational display of power hitting, smashing 16 fours and four sixes in an unbeaten 126 off 62 balls to propel the Proteas Women to seal a series victory against Zimbabwe.
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EXCLUSIVE: Why Lehlohonolo Majoro is ditching radiography
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Fifa break: A double-edged sword for PSL clubs
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Boks dominate Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Dream Team
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Beyond the pitch: Why Trevor Nyakane and Grant Kekana are tackling SA’s male obesity epidemic
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Emma Pallant-Browne eyes Joburg 10K glory with multi-sport advantage
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Bok Women target historic Wales win to end 16-year drought
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'Playing at Old Trafford for the first time as an opponent was a big moment for me': Tielemans
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BSA’s Khumalo pays Malajika a surprise visit before he flies to Japan for WBC world title fight
Khumalo and Boxing SA COO Mandla Ntlanganiso paid Team Malajika a surprise visit ahead of their departure to Japan tomorrow morning.
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'Champions League is possible, but I don’t think we are the favourites': Rodri
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Laura Wolvaardt's 126* and Annerie Dercksen's five-for seals 3-0 sweep for Proteas Women
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Morné van den Berg makes strong case for more Springbok starts at No 9
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Kevin Pietersen's England return: A masterstroke or powder keg waiting to explode?
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Arthur Zwane must keep his identity intact at AmaZulu amid Bafana Bafana excitement
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Asian champs Al-Ahli Saudi a proper test for Sundowns, says Williams
Brazilians prepare for serious showdown in Intercontinental Cup match
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Australia series next big step for confident Proteas
Proteas move from successful Namibia assignment into almost full-strength ODI series against Australia
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WATCH | How OoSokhethabahle lifted Chippa United before Sundowns draw
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Kenya to host first World Athletics Championships in Africa
In 2029 Kenya will be the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships
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AmaZulu target regular wins over Bucs, Chiefs and Downs
AmaZulu aim to regularly defeat Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, while developing players for the national team as part of their growth
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Boxing SA CEO clears air on legal standing of committees
Resignation of Irvin Buhlalu leaves questions over decisions made by sanctioning body
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All Blacks legend Dan Carter pays tribute to Springboks after epic series
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Kenya to host first World Athletics Championships in Africa
In 2029 Kenya will be the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships
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Why Kaizer Chiefs' problem is bigger than Brandon Petersen
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Marizanne Kapp opts out of WBBL contract to prioritize Proteas Women's international season
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Zothwane eyes Fifa break to sharpen Babina Noko
Papi Zothwane plans to use the Fifa break to boost team confidence and end their winless run
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Yamal, Mbappé and PSG step up campaigns
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Boks got better and better against All Blacks, says Willemse
Though they emerged emphatic 3-1 winners in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, there were no easy games and the Springboks were forced to fight fire with fire against a New Zealand outfit who never took a backward step, says fullback Damian Willemse
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AmaZulu target regular wins over Bucs, Chiefs and Downs
AmaZulu aim to regularly defeat Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, while developing players for the national team as part of their growth
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Teko Modise: Who replaces Themba Zwane at Sundowns?
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Stadium water outage leaves Chiefs, Polokwane unable to shower
Challenges regarding match venues this PSL season reached a crescendo at the weekend when the Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs fixture was hit by a water outage at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium
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Australia series next big step for confident Proteas
Proteas move from successful Namibia assignment into almost full-strength ODI series against Australia
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Leeds thump Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
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North-West University newbies dream of promotion despite no wins
Coach Malgas has high hopes of shock place in the elite league
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VAR got goal award wrong in Manchester derby, says ref’s body
The video assistant referee (VAR) was wrong to allow Erling Haaland’s decisive goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, refereeing body Pro Ref said
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Sundowns attacker León says team will hold their own against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli
Coach Cardoso’s leadership credited for Champions League success and team unity
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BLAST FROM THE PAST | Boks edge All Blacks in Wellington thriller
Today in SA sport history: September 15
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From Bafana to Ronaldo: Why footballers are falling for padel
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Stadium water outage leaves Chiefs, Polokwane unable to shower
Sowetan has gathered that both Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs, as well as match officials departed the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium without showering due to a water outage that lasted the entirety of their match on Saturday
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Anneke Bosch backs growth of African cricket rivalry
Bosch believes the series can help establish a new rivalry in African women’s cricket, with South Africa leading 2-0 after convincing wins in the opening two matches in Bulawayo.
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‘He is not a robot’: Ouaddou makes desperate Orlando Pirates transfer plea
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WATCH: Rele Mofokeng nets third goal in five games for Union St-Gilloise
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Kaizer Chiefs coach Da Cruz explains Mtasingwa's absence
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Durban City will grow from maiden Confed Cup campaign, says Ben Youssef
Coach Khalil Ben Youssef says experience in Africa will help Durban City’s continued growth
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Danny Jordaan backs Infantino’s botched FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal
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This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal
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Gabriel says ‘no need to panic’ as Bay stay winless
Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel stays calm, citing positives despite the season's winless start
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