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The Rockets are reportedly preparing to restructure their technical team, with Bernard Parker set to be moved from his position as head coach into an assistant role. The decision comes after a disappointing run of form that has left the club languishing in the lower half of the Betway Premiership table.

We can all read the Premier Soccer League log table and quickly see where teams are in the standings. But points earned, goals scored, and conceded, are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to identifying clubs that are over or under performing as there is a wealth of underlying data that measures teams' performance in different areas of the pitch.

Columnist Lerato Mkhondo takes on officiating standards in South African domestic competitions. After weeks of acrimony and controversy in the 2026/27 season, she argues there is only one cure to the problem until VAR is finally implemented. Let the referees explain themselves.

The Village Boys claimed their first win in the Betway Premiership in the Mpumalanga Derby, after the Stallions thumped the Natal Rich Boyz, while the City of Roses outfit settled for a draw with Abafana Bes’thende. Another goal from the league’s in-form marksman saw Usuthu climb the table on Saturday, with Bradley Grobler’s late equaliser earning Gavin Hunt’s men a point on Friday.