Mamelodi Sundowns have secured a place in the CAF Champions League final for a second consecutive season after defeating Espérance 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The result confirms a 2-0 aggregate victory for the Pretoria-based club, extending their strong run in continental football. The win affects South African football fans and Gauteng residents closely, as Sundowns continue to represent the province on Africa’s biggest club stage.
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South African golfer Charl Schwartzel earned $51,300 (about R850,000) after finishing last among players who made the cut at the Masters 2026Tournament. The event, held from 9 to 12 April at Augusta National, saw Rory McIlroy claim the title and a record $4.5 million prize. The payout structure affects not only top performers but also players who finish at the bottom of the leaderboard, offering insight into how professional golf earnings are distributed. For Gauteng audiences, where golf remains a growing sport, the figures highlight the financial scale of international competition.
The 2026 Masters Tournament is underway at Augusta National Golf Club in the United States, with South African golfers and global stars competing from 9 to 12 April. The tournament, one of golf’s four major championships, is drawing strong local interest in Gauteng due to the presence of South African players and prime-time broadcast access. Defending champion Rory McIlroy headlines the field, while players such as Charl Schwartzel, Aldrich Potgieter and Casey Jarvis represent South Africa on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
Kaizer Chiefs staged a second-half comeback to defeat Orbit College 3-1 in their Betway Premiership clash on Monday, a result that strengthens their position in the race for a top-three finish. The win affects Gauteng supporters directly, as Chiefs continue building momentum ahead of key fixtures that could determine continental qualification.
Johannesburg hosts a decisive SA20 playoff match tonight as Sunrisers Eastern Cape face Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 at Wanderers Stadium. The match, which starts at 17:30, will determine which team advances to Sunday’s final in Cape Town. With national attention focused on Gauteng this evening, the fixture reinforces Johannesburg’s position as a leading destination for major sporting events.
Kaizer Chiefs turns 56 this year, and in Gauteng, that milestone feels personal. This is not just another anniversary on a football calendar. It is a moment that stirs memory, pride, and emotion across generations of supporters who have grown up with Amakhosi as part of everyday life.
Bradley Grobler silenced Kaizer Chiefs with a brace, saying it felt good to score against a team that once called him past his prime. His goals lifted Sekhukhune United to the top of the Betway Premiership.
Kaizer Chiefs lost 3-1 to Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium, with Bradley Grobler’s brace ending Amakhosi’s unbeaten start to the season.
Kaizer Chiefs may be preparing for another crucial PSL fixture, but a long list of squad members are still waiting in the wings.
Mamelodi Sundowns’ Khuliso Mudau is attracting attention from Egyptian giants Zamalek SC. The Bafana Bafana right-back’s contract extension makes any move more complicated.