‘Dancing Shoes’ dies after long illness
Bernard Hartze (73) has died after a long illness. Hartze was born in Marabastad, Pretoria, on 5 March 1950 to parents of different race groups. This ethnic diversity would designate him as Coloured by the South African government. Hartze and Ingle Singh Jr. are also the original founders of Pretoria Sundowns and he signed his […]
Coach Tobi suspended for two weeks: told to attend training only to observe
FC Hout Bay coach Tom Tobi is in the firing line. No Bones with Jones has a letter issued to Tobi by the club’s secretary Lionel Louw whereby he is placed under suspension for two weeks due to his “recent poor form of results.” The letter reads: “You are to be present at all training and […]
Spurs given no compensation for young exports to clubs like Sundowns
No compensation, no credit, not even a water bottle or a bib. Will Silver Spurs ever receive what is due to them and rightfully theirs? This is the million-dollar question following the export of their latest development product in Zeke Felix (16) to Mamelodi Sundowns, the defending PSL, African League and African Champions League champions. […]
Basadien waiting to see which club gives him the thumbs-up
One of the most successful players in the ABC Motsepe League has returned to Cape Town and is currently unattached. No Bones with Jones can confirm that Damian Basadien (pictured right), better known as ‘Duimpie’ has parted ways with the Durban-based club Remax Friends FC due to “contractual issues.” This forced the 28-year-old attacking midfielder to return home to family […]
Vasco’s Pequeno eyes striker following missed chances in 1-1 stalemate against CT City
Schoolboy error from City’s goalie was Vasco’s saving grace in 1-1 draw, says Cottle
Pressure on Vasco says City’s Cottle; Pequeno says they are ready
The resumption of the Hollywoodbets Third Division campaign – following the Festive break – could not have dished up a more sumptuous fixture for 2024 – a top-of-the-table clash between log leaders Cape Town City and second-placed Vasco da Gama. Rest assured that City’s Malta Park astroturf home ground is expected to be jam-packed when […]
Stalwarts return to Young Bafana with hope of getting defending champ back on track
Young Bafana’s prayers have been answered and their new head coach Bradley Barnes could not have wished for a better turnout of events for the struggling defending ABC Motsepe champion. The Strand-based outfit, who are still seeking their first win after three games, resumes their Second Division campaign – following the Festive break – with […]
Rangers’ new Under-16 spectacle serve as precursor for Bayhill Premier Cup
Another under-16 tournament will be introduced on Safa Cape Town’s football calendar in the following weeks to add to the Bayview Under-16 and 4th Moment’s Super 16’s tournaments. This time FN Rangers have signalled their intentions to help develop and nurture up-and-coming talent in the amateur ranks with a precursor to the prestigious Easter tournament, […]
Riverton punching above its weight in Bayhill qualifiers
Riverton FC under-19 coach Liam Gamba (pictured right) acknowledged that he is treading in uncharted territory – and is relishing every moment of it. Suffice to say that Gamba’s squad has been punching above its weight at a rare attempt of the Bayhill Premier Cup qualifiers with captain Jason Lombard (pictured left) leading from the […]