Sparks can fly when influential Fortune and Calvert go head-to-head in Third Division clash at ‘The Harry Gwala’


One must really give praise where it’s due and admire coaches like Roger Fortune (pictured) from Young Pirates FC and Rygersdal FC’s Ashraf Calvert – not because they are down to earth and exemplary individuals, but specifically for the excitement, entertainment and value they bring to Safa Cape Town’s Third Division. One wouldn’t say both […]
Safa CT set requirements for Bayhill Cup coach -“A level-headed person with a Caf C-licence,” says Boebie


Safa Cape Town’s Academy side has since 2022 been given a spot at the u.19 Bayhill Premier Cup – and the selection of the head coach remains a contentious and debatable topic. One of the reasons is that this is the biggest tournament on the African continent and everyone wants to be a part of […]
Gum breaks silence as Cape football public awaits arbitration verdict


While the Cape Football public is anxiously waiting on the verdict of Adv. Sithembiso Mdladla, Wanderers FC Chairman Eric Gum has broken his silence on how things transpired at Safa Cape Town’s AGM at the University of the Western Cape in Bellville on Sunday. Gum, who has made himself available to run against Bennett Bailey […]
WSJ’s Heiny “in the market” after resignation from 1st Team


Heinrich Gradwell is in the market – any takers? “Look, if I can be honest, I would still want to do nothing else besides coaching but let’s see what options are available, so yeah, I’m available ” Gradwell stated to No Bones with Jones. “ This former coach of Wynberg St. Johns’ first team has […]
Questions arise after half of Safa CT’s Electoral Committee asked to be recused – plus one resignation… more could follow!


One is tempted to say the chickens are coming home to roost – but then again, let’s not count the chickens before they have hatched. What is well and truly certain is that those who were once allies are now becoming adversaries. This deduction comes after half of the six Safa Cape Town electoral members […]
Bayhill qualifiers done and dusted; Organisers distance itself from Anwar’s scandalous action as investigation continues…


Experience has taught the organisers of the u.19 Bayhill Premier Cup (BPC) to run a proverbial tight ship – not for sinister reasons, or because the media is lurking and watching, but to try and ensure fair play is maintained. Be that as it may, the bottom line is that the four-month-long qualifying campaign is now […]
Allie ‘logged’ in all day to ensure Futsal flourishes “from the ground up”


New interim president of the Futsal Association of Cape Town (FACT) Allie Logday (pictured), has stated that whilst he is up for the challenge to get futsal to the highest level possible, he is realistic that the task ahead is one that will not be achieved “overnight”. Logday,who’s already working on strategies, starting with grassroots […]
Safa National appoints Arbitrator for case between Safa CT and Langa-Ndabeni LFA as battle between Bailey and Gum heats up


No Bones with Jones can confirm that the South African Football Association CEO, Lydia Monyepao, has written to both Safa Cape Town and the Langa-Ndabeni LFA informing them that Adv. Sthembiso Mdladla, will preside over their arbitration matter. Our website recently reported that Langa -Ndabeni LFA had its first victory by forcing the elections, which were […]
A win for Langa – as settlement stops elections, but AGM will go ahead!


No matter what, justice always reigns supreme! This comes after Safa Cape Town and the Langa-Ndabeni LFA reached a settlement agreement at the eleventh hour of the AGM which is set to proceed on Sunday. No Bones with Jones can confirm that the biggest news to emerge from this is that the elections will not take […]
Inter City’s ‘Good Cop, Bad Cop’ approach is working well with Hempe and Wily old Fox ‘Oenie’


Not to undermine the platform and work done by head coach, Theo Hempe, and his assistant Shamiel Permall at Inter City FC thus far, but it appears that Goodwin Lewis was the missing link at this Second Division club. Here’s the thing… before Lewis’ arrival in mid- December last year, City was all over the […]