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Why the HFM-Arsenal partnership counts for you if you follow Arsenal in South Africa

If you follow Arsenal from South Africa, the HFM Arsenal partnership is relevant because it is built around things you can see and engage with directly. On 19 March 2026, HFM and…

Einstein Fix: An Electronic Symphony, is an outstanding musical portrait of Einstein Mupalu, a cellphone and laptop repairer in Cape Town. (Photo supplied)

Einstein Fix is a paradoxical podcast that’s a symphony of exuberance

A new podcast tells the story of an enterprising asylum seeker with joy and anguish

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Israel has angry football fans to blame

Supporters of Arsenal and Manchester United started the wave that has seen the country lose its grip on the dominant narrative

Charm offensive: President Cyril Ramaphosa not only wooed the
United Nations, he also championed the Gaza cause and found time for
Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskiy (right). Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images

So far so good as Ramaphosa’s GNU nears the 100 day mark

Cyril’s away game can’t be faulted, like Mikel Arteta’s 2024 Arsenal, but with no red cards

Arsenal Unveil New Signing Gabriel Jesus at Emirates Stadium on July 04, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Jesus wants to emulate boyhood hero Henry after sealing Arsenal move

The Brazil international revealed he was a big Arsenal fan as a youngster, having been captivated by Henry during the France star’s successful spell in north London.

The late minister Pravin Gordhan. Photo: Essa Alexander/Sunday Times

God, the Gunners and Gordhan

Number 1 should take some tips from Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and finally clear the cabinet of some deadwood

Raphinha of Leeds United celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Brentford and Leeds United at Brentford Community Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Premier League: Reliving a ridiculous final day

Sunday saw the top and bottom of the table decided in thrilling fashion.

Arsenal Fan at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

The inexplicable hope and anguish of supporting The Arsenal

The line between excruciating disappointment and exquisite pleasure can be very thin on the football pitch

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 16: Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal looks dejected following their sides defeat in the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on May 16, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Newcastle blow up Arsenal’s Champions League dream

Mikel Arteta’s men were well beaten by the Magpies to almost certainly seal their fate in next year’s Europa League

Dennis Bergkamp celebrates scoring a goal for Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on January 23, 2005 in London, England. (Photo: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

We all find God in different places

Finding God in the sports star, the struggle, the Durban bunny chow – rather than the professional proselytiser

Kevin De Bruyne at the double on Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Premier League aftermath: Manchester gulf and efficient Chelsea

City outclassed United as Arsenal climbed into the Champions League qualification spots at United’s expense.

David Lacey.

Tribute: David Lacey, the greatest football correspondent ever to write in English

David Lacey, who died earlier this month at age 83, leaves an imposing legacy: his writing is the standard by which every football journalist will forever be judged

Leonardo Castro of Kaizer Chiefs and Matome Mathiane of Golden Arrows during the Absa Premiership match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Can member-owned football clubs succeed?

Football supporters often fantasise about seizing control of their clubs, sending owners and officials down the tunnel. But evidence suggests that democratic, fan-owned teams are…

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 06: General view inside the stadium during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 06, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Expect no charity from football’s elite

We should let go of the hope that our favourite clubs are going to act altruistically in English football’s looming financial crisis

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard (left) takes on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in the FA Cup final on Sunday. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Lampard vs Arteta: Managers of a forgotten generation

Two of football’s youngest coaches are competing for one of its highest honours. This tells us something about how the Premier League appoints manager

Seismic decision: Manchester City fans have another reason to celebrate — the Court of Arbitration for Sport has overturned Uefa’s decision to ban the club from European football for two years. (Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester City CAS ruling counts for everything and nothing

It may leave a sour taste in the mouth, but the lack of sanction for Manchester City, aside from a fine that amounts to small change, doesn’t affect the bigger picture

Red-card artist: David Luiz of Arsenal battles for possession with Riyad Mahrez of Man City in Wednesday night’s game. Luiz was sent off after this incident. (Matt McNulty /Manchester City/Getty Images)

Football’s back but still no fags

‘Augmented’ level three has me conflicted. I’m happy more people will be able to go back to earning a living, but case numbers will rise

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City moves training equipment during the training session at Manchester City Football Academy on June 06, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
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Football will define its own destiny as it returns to a strange world

The superstars of the Premier League are back and how they do will determine whether they remain relevant – on and off the pitch

Preventative measures: Paris Saint-Germain (right) and Dortmund line up in an empty Parc des Princes stadium in Paris stadium.  (Getty Images/UEFA/AFP)

Covid-19 red cards major events

Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt

Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard applauds the home fans after the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. (Visionhaus)

Three things we learned from the Premier League

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was firmly back in the spotlight in the Premier League this weekend as Manchester United and Arsenal showed signs they are finding form as the race…