Shakespeare Mbekile writes a new chapter
As much as Mbekile is a flag-bearer for his province, his transition from Sundowns to Pirates hasn’t been easy.
Moroka Swallows
Wily Mahoota’s vintage flair
When the Chippas are down, trust an old dog like Katlego Mashega to come up with new tricks
Dube Birds await phoenix
The once-great club is in the doldrums, and its supporters can’t agree about how to rescue it
Dennis ‘Chesa Mpama’ Lota dies
Moroka Swallows assistant coach and former Zambia and Orlando Pirates striker Dennis Lota has died after being hospitalised over the weekend.
Swallows fly to 10th position after beating Pirates 3-2
Moroka Swallows have added to Orlando Pirates’ weekend of misery with a dramatic 3-2 win over the Bucs in a Premier Soccer League clash.
Chiefs thump Swallows in dramatic five-goal match
An injury time goal by Siyabonga Nkosi has handed Kaizer Chiefs a hard fought 3-2 victory over Moroka Swallows in a Premiership clash at FNB Stadium.
Birds fly over Sundowns
Lerato Chabangu has continued to haunt Mamelodi Sundowns as he again powered Moroka Swallows to a win over his former team in the Absa Premiership.
Cup final set to entertaining, if crowdless
One thing that is easy to predict about Saturday’s MTN8 Cup final between Moroka Swallows and SuperSport United is that there will be goals.
Chabangu finds his feet at Moroka Swallows
Once notorious for off-field antics, Lerato Chabangu is back with a vengeance and swimming bravely upstream.
McCarthy seals second consecutive PSL title for Pirates
Orlando Pirates have retained their Premiership title with a 4-2 victory over Golden Arrows in Durban, with Moroka Swallows finishing runners-up.
Soaring to new heights
Birds coach Gordon Igesund is reaping the rewards of showing faith in other teams’ rejects, writes Carlos Amato.
Pirates move up after Downs, SuperSport suffer losses
Orlando Pirates have taken the top spot of the PSL after overnight leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and title hopefuls SuperSport United lost their games.
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The heat is on Sundowns in Premiership show-down
Mamelodi Sundowns could be left with Easter egg on their face, should Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates collect maximum points this weekend.
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Swallows, Celtic play goalless draw
Moroka Swallows played a 0-0 draw with Bloemfontein Celtic in their Premiership encounter in front of a paltry crowd at Dobsonville Stadium.
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SuperSport looks to accentuate its dominance
SuperSport United is aiming to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League log when they take on Ajax Cape Town.
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Igesund vows Swallows will surprise against Pirates
Moroka Swallows coach Gordon Igesund has vowed that his team will be different in their PSL match against giants Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
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Swallows want to keep feet on the ground
Moroka Swallows meets Ajax Cape Town in their premiership clash in Dobsonville on Friday evening.
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Downs can up their game
Despite having creamed Swallows recently, Sundowns still have some work to do.
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Santos, Maritzburg kick off Telkom Knockout Cup
Santos and Maritzburg United will kick off the sixth Telkom Knockout season with a last 16 soccer clash for the title’s R4.25-million award.
Chiefs top table, Pirates, Celtic slump
Kaizer Chiefs went top of the South African Premiership table, while Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates both lost their away games.
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Swallows crush Santos
Santos suffered a second half melt-down as Moroka Swallows scored three times to secure a 3-1 win at Athlone Stadium on Friday night.
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Igesund eyes top-eight finish for Swallows
Moroka Swallows coach Gordon Igesund has said he would be targeting a top-eight finish for the side in the coming season.
Swallows in a financial nose-dive
Relegation risk is trivial compared to multimillion rand tax bill and shareholder infighting.
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Pirates, Chiefs held ahead of Soweto derby
Leaders Orlando Pirates and second-placed Kaizer Chiefs had to come from behind to draw on Sunday six days before they clash in a Soweto derby.
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Swallows too strong for Aces
Moroka Swallows were comprehensive 3-1 winners over Mpumalanga Black Aces in their Absa Premiership clash on Wednesday.
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Birds swoop to first premier league win
After 14 games, Moroka Swallows finally provided a measure of relief to their long-suffering supporters at Bidvest Stadium on Saturday.
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Birds throw away first win
Moroka Swallows were left devastated as the last movement of the game saw the visiting Free State Stars equalise to secure a 1-1 draw.
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Former SA star Tovey fired as Aces coach
Former South Africa captain Neil Tovey was sacked as coach of second-from-bottom Premiership club Mpumalanga Black Aces.
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Learning about the Birds and the Bucs
As Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows gear up for another chapter in the derby at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday, it is not like the old days.
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Birds prepare to rise from the ashes
It’s payback time for bottom-ranked club Moroka Swallows who are determined to turn the corner on a disappointing season so far
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Birds must fly back to their roots
He was known as "The Golden Boy" of the Premier League for his unique achievement in guiding four different clubs to the Premier League title.
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Igesund up for new challenge at Swallows
New Moroka Swallows coach Gordon Igesund is under no illusions as to the task ahead in lifting the demoralised Birds off the foot of the league table.
