It may not look like the case when you glance at the Betway Premiership standings, but for champions Mamelodi Sundowns, this campaign is their worst start to a new season in six years.

Sundowns, Pirates points comparison looks good for Bucs

Orlando Pirates could draw level with Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership standings when the two sides clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Pirates look to reel in Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns scored five goals in Nigeria and Orlando Pirates conceded three in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a mixed day for South Africa in CAF Champions League qualifying.

Sundowns cruise, Pirates crash in CAF Champions League

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates head off to Lubumbashi this weekend for the first case of two South African clubs playing in the same venue on the same weekend in African club competition matches.

South African, Congolese clubs are no strangers to each other

With Orlando Pirates hoping to keep up with the early pace set by the likes of Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United, the Soweto giants will turn their attention to TS Galaxy in their next Betway Premiership assignment at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday.

Bucs aim to diffuse dangerous Rockets

Matchday nine of the 2025-26 Betway Premiership saw defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns claim the top spot in the standings, while Magesi FC dropped into the relegation zone.

Sundowns & Durban City surge up as Magesi drop into danger zone

Richards Bay were beaten by a much stronger side as they went down 4-1 to champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership on Saturday night, admitted coach Ronnie Gabriel after the game in Pretoria.

Sundowns wanted it more, says Richards Bay coach

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso felt his side responded with the right answers to the questions left after their midweek loss as they bounced back with a 4-1 victory over Richards Bay on Saturday night.

Sundowns deliver right response for coach

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