In This Week’s Edition Of Soccer Laduma

In anticipation of this week’s 1471st edition of Soccer Laduma, we preview some of the features and interviews included. The latest edition will be available at your nearest outlet on Thursday, 23rd April 2026.

SOWETO DERBY

On Sunday, Orlando face Kaizer Chiefs in the second Soweto months. Whilst Amakhosi match with five wins their last six fixtures, foreboding as Orlando the last five league clashes clubs. Why are the Sea enjoying a hoodoo over A win for Amakhosi on close the gap to Pirates with a game in hand, keeping very slim hopes of a top has caused the Glamour on this losing streak? We the five setbacks for Chiefs if there are overlapping their struggles against Bucs Orlando Pirates will Chiefs at FNB Stadium

Soweto derby in two Amakhosi enter the wins and a draw from fixtures, there is a sense of Orlando Pirates have won clashes between the Sea Robbers currently their arch-rivals? on Sunday would to nine points keeping alive their top two finish. What Glamour Boys to be We delve into Chiefs and see overlapping reasons for Bucs.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

Mamelodi Sundowns are the type of club that plans for the future and it’s evident in how they sign players. In January, the club announced the signing of Khulumani Ndamane from TS Galaxy, a 22-year-old who was showing a lot of promise at both club and national team level. This is a player who Sundowns believe will be at the club for many years to come, unless a good offer from abroad comes along. Things have happened so fast for Ndamane, who looks set to head to the FIFA World Cup in a couple of months with Bafana Bafana. Just three years ago, he was playing for Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Diski Challenge, and now he could win the CAF Champions League with Sundowns and go to the FIFA World Cup as a Bafana player after a successful spell with Galaxy. Soccer Laduma spoke to TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi to discuss what makes the young defender so special.

SIYA SPECIAL

With MultiChoice having undergone its most significant transformation in decades following Canal+’s acquisition, one question dominates South African football circles: are the PSL’s lucrative broadcast rights secure? With peripheral sponsorships already facing the axe and restructuring plans targeting “non-core” operations, the future of local football’s financial lifeline hangs in the balance. While Canal+ Sports Director Rendani Ramovha maintains that PSL coverage remains safe due to its massive viewership appeal, industry insiders whisper about contract renegotiations and potential financial adjustments. This Siya special investigates what’s really happening behind boardroom doors as South Africa’s premier football league navigates uncertain waters.

Also In Issue 1471…

Alexandre Lafitte

After a demanding and eye-opening spell in South African football, Alexandre Lafitte is taking time to reset, reflect and refine his approach in Paris. The French tactician, who guided Marumo Gallants to an impressive cup run during his tenure, speaks openly about the realities of coaching in the Betway Premiership – from structural challenges behind the scenes to the fine margins that define success on the pitch. In this interview with Soccer Laduma, Lafitte opens up about the lessons learned in Mzansi, the importance of alignment within a club, and how his experience has reinforced his football philosophy.

International Feature

Arsenal started the 2025/26 campaign with smooth, unrelenting fire, motivated by losing the Premier League title to Manchester City the season before. Initially, it seemed as though Mikel Arteta’s men would be cruising to their first league title since 2004. However, recent weeks have seen a significant dip in results, prompting the question: Will Arsenal bottle yet another trophy?

Revolving Column  

This week we hear from former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Brent Carelse on the Soweto derby.

Siyagobhoza

In this week’s edition of the popular Siyagobhoza section, Zoey Monyepao nearing Pirates first-team promotion, Chiefs still set for technical team shake-up and clubs monitoring Mvala’s situation.

Grab a copy of the latest edition of Soccer Laduma at your nearest outlet tomorrow. Don’t miss out!

Related tags