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The ex-girlfriend of Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch has revealed that the Bafana Bafana star assaulted her twice before she had the courage to finally make a report, and had threatened to kill himself as he increasingly became jealous and accused her of cheating.

South African actress Khanyi Mbau and raunchy dancer Zodwa Wabantu are set to square off in a high-profile celebrity boxing match at the Ridge Hotel in Mpumalanga on October 22, giving both ladies a chance to address tensions stemming from their previous love triangle with fallen ex-billionaire Mandla Mthembu.

Kelly Khumalo will not be called in to testify in the ongoing inquiry into the murder of former South African national team goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, with prosecutor, advocate George Baloyi, on Monday confirming to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that the state would not be calling her in as a witness.

Contrary to past reports and rumours, Zandile Khumalo told the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that the late South African national team goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was not shot while he was trying to break up a fight between her and Chicco Twala’s son, Longwe Twala.

Ghana gave state funeral honours to former Black Stars and Chelsea player, Christian Atsu, who died in last month's earthquake in Turkey, with a ceremony led by President Nana Akufo-Addo.

Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed. The Ghana international, 31, had spells with Premier League sides Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle.

At least eight Arsenal fans have been arrested in the Ugandan city of Jinja after celebrating the club's win against Manchester United in the English Premier League.

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is investigating the outcome of two matches that produced an unbelievable total of 187 goals. Kahunla walloped Lumbebu United 95-0, and Gulf FC thrashed Koquima Lebanon 91-1, providing the two biggest victories recorded in the history of Sierra Leonean football.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have finally confirmed Thursday's worst-kept secret — that coach Stuart Baxter had been relieved of his duties.

The entire Springbok squad has been placed into isolation after lock Lood de Jager tested positive for Covid-19, SA Rugby announced on Monday.