The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants suffered their first loss in this year’s edition of the Mzansi Super League (MSL) when Paarl Rocks beat them by 31 runs at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth last night.

Kaizer Chiefs moved ten points clear at the top of the Absa Premiership when they beat Stellenbosch FC 4-0 at the Cape Town Stadium last night.

AmaTuks will thank the South African U23 internationals Kamohelo Mahlatse and Athenkosi Dlala, who came from the bench to score the two goals which won them the game.

Galaxy who are also the reigning Nedbank Cup champions, also had a good run recently in the CAF Confederation Cup when they exited in the play-off stage to Nigerian giants Enyimba FC.

TS Galaxy head coach Dan “Dance” Malesela believes that the problems of his side are more mental than technical.

Trade union National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says the leadership crisis at South African Airways is to blame for the workers not receiving their full salaries.

Numsa says it has been informed by SAA management that workers were paid half salaries on Wednesday. It says the remainder will be paid on the 2nd of next month including the 13th cheque.

SAA is still recovering from last week's eight-day strike action which saw it losing about 50-million rands a day.

Baroka FC go into tonight’s Absa premiership match with Golden Arrows at the Peter Mokaba stadium looking to pick up where they left off before the cup and international break. Baroka afforded themselves a breathing space ending a five match winless streak last time out against Polokwane City. They sit in 12th position on the log with 12 points from 11 matches while Arrows are placed fourth with 17 points from the same number of games. Coach Wedson Nyirenda says his players are looking sharp with an improved defense.

Amazulu goalkeeper Siyabonga Mbatha is recovering in hospital after being admitted to the MediClinic in Pretoria on Tuesday night. Mbatha was rushed to hospital after colliding with one of Mamelodi Sundowns' players during a goalmouth scramble in the league match at Loftus Stadium. Usuthu were beaten 1-0 by The Brazilians to condemn them further into the relegation zone. AmaZulu coach Josef Vukuzic says it was a big blow to lose the experienced shot stopper.

Amazulu Coach Josef Vukuzic says he is not worried about his team’s position in the Absa Premiership. Usuthu lost 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in a league match on Tuesday night. Vukuzic joined the team in the middle of the season and has already registered three victories.

SAFA Vice President Ria Ledwaba says she has been informed about the referee situation in the National Women’s League this past weekend. The match between First Touch Academy and University of Johannesburg started 90 minutes late due to the unavailability of referees at the old Peter Mokaba stadium this past Saturday. Ledwaba says she escalated the matter to the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ledwaba says the matter is unacceptable adding that those responsible for the mess must account as there are far reaching outcomes.