PICK OF THE SPORT: Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs clash in the Soweto Derby this Saturday, with Pirates chasing second place and Chiefs fighting to save face, writes Dylan Bettencourt.
It’s Soweto Derby weekend, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns at 15:00 on Saturday in a clash loaded with pride and pressure. Pirates are flying high in second and still chasing league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, while Chiefs are fighting just to stay in the top eight. With the season drawing to a close, this isn’t just about bragging rights—it’s about who finishes where.
At the same time, Stellenbosch travel to Golden Arrows hoping to leapfrog Sekhukhune into third, while the league leaders Sundowns will look to edge even closer to the title against struggling Cape Town City on Saturday night.
City are in a freefall and in real danger of slipping into the relegation zone, while SuperSport and Richards Bay are also desperate for points in their respective fights for survival.
Fixtures:
Saturday, 3 May
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates, 15:00
Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch, 15:00
Magesi vs Sekhukhune United, 17:30
SuperSport United vs Chippa United, 17:45
Cape Town City vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 20:00
Sunday, 4 May
TS Galaxy vs Richards Bay, 15:00
All the action will be live on DStv channel 202.
➜ In the Premier League, the title race is officially over—Liverpool have done it. With four games to spare, the Reds have sealed the 2024/25 crown in dominant style, returning to the summit of English football with 82 points and an uncatchable lead. The rest of the league, however, is far from settled.
Arsenal, Newcastle, Man City and Chelsea are locked in a fierce fight for Champions League places, with just two points separating them. Every match now feels like a final. Arsenal host Bournemouth on Saturday, while City and Newcastle are both in action on Sunday and can’t afford a slip-up.
Premier League key fixtures:
Saturday, 3 May
Arsenal vs Bournemouth, 18:30
Leicester City vs Southampton, 16:00
Everton vs Ipswich Town, 16:00
Sunday, 4 May
Brighton vs Newcastle, 15:00
Brentford vs Man United, 15:00
West Ham vs Tottenham, 15:00
Chelsea vs Liverpool, 17:30
Monday, 5 May
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest, 21:00
➜ Formula 1 wraps up the weekend with the Miami Grand Prix. McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari are locked in a three-way battle as the 2025 season heats up. Sprint qualifying and a sprint race add extra spice this weekend, but all eyes will be on Sunday’s main event at 22:00.
Miami GP Race:
Sunday, 4 May
Race, 22:00
Pictured above: The Soweto Derby.
Image source: @KaizerChiefs
