Last weekend’s Soweto derby result was dominated by Orlando Pirates coach Rulani Mokwena likening the good play of his team’s football to the admiring of the Mona Lisa painting by Pablo Picasso. Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp is said to have corrected him on social media this week on who the actual painting belonged to, but Mokwena responded to him.

England cricket star Alex Hales says the high standards of the Mzansi Super League (MSL) are what attracted him to come to South Africa for the next five weeks. The opening batsman will turn out for the Durban Heat as their marquee international in Twenty20 league that starts on Friday.

Mzansi Super League (MSL) franchise the Paarl Rocks, who finished third in last year’s inaugural competition, are looking to go one step further this season. They will begin their campaign on Sunday when they host the Cape Town Blitz in a Cape derby at Boland Park and captain Faf Du Plessis says they have really made some good acquisitions for this season, and there is a lot of experience, which he feels will be key.

Mzansi Super League (MSL) franchise the Paarl Rocks, who finished third in last year’s inaugural competition, are looking to go one step further this season. They will begin their campaign on Sunday when they host the Cape Town Blitz in a Cape derby at Boland Park and coach Adrian Birrell says it will be a great way to start the competition.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says they will be looking to close the gap on top when they travel to meet Baroka FC in a league match at Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Wednesday night. The Brazilians are second on the log with 17 points from eight matches, five points behind log leaders Kaizer Chiefs who have played nine matches. The reigning PSL Champions lost their last league match against Amakhosi two weeks ago.

Baroka FC head coach Wedson Nyirenda says Mamelodi Sundowns’ recent performance and results make them dangerous. He was speaking ahead of his side’s Absa Premiership clash with Sundowns at the Peter Mokaba stadium tonight (Wednesday, 19:30). Baroka are winless in their last four league outings and are third from bottom with eight points from nine matches. Sundowns lost last time to Kaizer Chiefs and are second on the log with 17 points and a game in hand. Nyirenda says the stakes are high for both sides.

New Baroka FC striker Prince Nxumalo says his new coaches believe in him a lot and he appreciates their support. Nxumalo who joined Baroka last month on a free transfer is in contention for selection for tonight’s (Wednesday) Absa premiership clash with Mamelodi Sundowns in Polokwane (19:30). Nxumalo says everyone including his teammates have made it easier for him to adjust in Limpopo.

Ramaphosa says a new Eskom CEO will be appointed in the next few days while the power utility is expected to be revamped soon.

The Springboks arrived home in different groups to a hero’s welcome at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Thousands of people from all walks of life including Football and Rugby fans wearing their regalia graced the occasion from as early as 1pm until 9pm when the final group arrived. The Springboks were crowned the World Champions when they defeated England 32-12 in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday. Francois Steyn became one of the very few players to have won the World Cup twice. He was also part of the team that won it in 2007 in France, when they also beat the same England in the final. He says both victories are special.

The Springboks arrived home in different groups to a hero’s welcome at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Thousands of people from all walks of life including Football and Rugby fans wearing their regalia graced the occasion from as early as 1pm until 9pm when the final group arrived. The Springboks were crowned the World Champions when they defeated England 32-12 in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday. Cheslin Kolbe scored the second try against England late in the match to put icing on the cake. The Wing was also one of the instrumental players in the team. He says it was not easy to score a try.