Modipa sets record straight regarding ‘outsanding’ Motsepe League travel subsidies
No Bones with Jones has been inundated with requests to what happened to travel subsidies that clubs in the Second Division were awaiting from the sponsor The Motsepe Foundation. It is believed that each club would have received an amount of R15 000 a month to help alleviate the heavy financial travelling costs just to honour fixtures. […]
The jury is out….Modipa reveal the new format and structures for Motsepe League
The jury is out and Safa National has spoken! The ABC Motsepe League will be extended to 24 teams – split into two streams – as that is what Safa National approved, explained Safa Western Cape Chairman Tankiso Modipa (pictured) following the Provincial Executive Committe’s meeting about the Second Division’s new format and structures on […]
CCK eager to leave a legacy after acquiring Electric City’s Third Division status in Cape Winelands
Chumani Kobeni, (pictured far right) owner and Chairman of CCK Legacy, has acquired the Hollywoodbets Third Division status of Electric City United from the Cape Winelands region. No Bones with Jones can confirm that CCK will in the coming days make the official announcement as Kobeni is just waiting for the “lawyers to finalise the […]
‘Pietie Saprano’ aiming high with European coach to assist ‘Zizou’
Shaun Pietersen, newly appointed executive chairman of Pretoria Callies, has played his hand and it seems as though he means business in this season’s Motsepe Foundation Championship First Division. No Bones with Jones can now confirm that Pietersen has roped in a top European coach in the Italian Fabio Lopez to help achieve his ambitions with […]
August back at Palace after purchase of ABC Motsepe League franchise
Bradley August (pictured) is back at Crystal Palace to take charge of their new ABC Motsepe League side for the 2024/’25 season. August confirmed the news to our website adding that they are excited and hoping it will attract more people to Manenberg who now has two sides in the Hollywoodbets Third Division and the Second […]
Bayview’s Rodrigues creates channel for Plain talent with purchase of Black Birds Third Division status
There shouldn’t be any issue with regard to Bayview FC’s purchase of Black Birds Academy’s Hollywoodbets Third Division status. This is the expectation of the club’s owner and Chairman Mark Rodriques (pictured) following his plans to take over the status of Black Birds’ senior side. “The matter is currently with the region of Safa Cape Town […]
Time running out for authorities to pave way for inclusive format for all in football
Whatever the powers that be decide on the proposed formats and structures of the respective ABC Motsepe League and the Hollywoodbets Third Division, it better materialize sooner rather than later. The reason being, the season is approaching fast and the bulk of the clubs have already regrouped for the pre-season and are eager to map out […]
Stellies distance themselves from “fake trial” post, parents be warned!
Stellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie is once again left unimpressed following another “fake trial” post where their logos are attached on the flyer doing the rounds on social media. Benadie pointed out that they (and other clubs) have an ongoing battle with these fake posts and scrupulous individuals masquerading as Stellenbosch FC officials. Benadie made […]
Formation of SA Fed Legends committee long overdue yet massive stride for ‘pioneers’
The official recognition of the SA Federation Legends Committee as representative body of Safa National was long overdue – yet very welcome indeed. And how fitting is it not that this auspicious occasion was held at Curries Fountain in Durban – where the final federation game was played before unification. The SA Fed Legends, through […]
Salie goes full circle – back in pro-ranks with Cape Town Spurs
Tawfeeq Salie’s resurgence back into the pro structures of South African football is a classic example of hard work, patience and dedication. The former Camps Bay FC goalie has been roped back into the professional set-up by Cape Town Spurs, who were relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship First Division last season. He joined the […]