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SAPS to continue Lorch probe after provisional withdrawal of assault case
Footballer Thembinkosi Lorch briefly appeared in the Randburg Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
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Assault case against Orlando Pirates' Thembinkosi Lorch provisionally withdrawn
In September 2020, Lorch was arrested by police after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, Nokhupiwa Mathithibala, who laid opened a case of assault against him at Midrand Police station.
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Son of Orlando Pirates coach Zinnbauer reportedly in coma after car crash
German newspaper 'Bild' are reporting that the serious accident happened on Münchener Strasse in Nuremberg on 23 October
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Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo and Deon Hotto sign for Orlando Pirates
The acquisition of Thulani Hlatshwayo comes after a long-held interest in the Bafana Bafana captain.
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Social media outraged over Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch's assault matter
Many supporters took to Twitter and Facebook expressing disappointment after learning that the midfielder allegedly attacked his girlfriend on Sunday.
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NPA: Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi Lorch out on bail after assault arrest
Thembinkosi Lorch, known for playing the mid-fielder position in the team, was handcuffed on Sunday night after the victim reported the attack to the police.
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Orlando Pirates' Thembinkosi Lorch arrested for allegedly assaulting girlfriend
The footballer’s girlfriend Nokhupiwa Mathithibala said that he slapped and strangled her after she had asked about his whereabouts.
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Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari tests positive for COVID-19
The club said Ben Motshwari presented flu-like symptoms last week and after undergoing tests, his results have come back positive.
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SA records 7 new COVID-19 related deaths, total now at 34
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have donated personal protective equipment to assist in the fight against coronavirus.
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Kaizer Chiefs beat Orlando Pirates to move seven points clear
Lebo Manyama scored the only goal of the game to secure victory for his side.
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Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates Soweto derby: 5 things to know
It is going to be the first time in the 50-year history of the greatest South African sporting rivalry that both coaches come from European football power Germany.
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Daine Klate believes experience will be key in the Absa Premiership title race
Leaders Kaizer Chiefs face Orlando Pirates this Saturday in a Soweto Derby, with Sundowns are in CAF Champions League action.
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Happy Jele insists Orlando Pirates are not in league title race
Even though a win in the Soweto derby on Saturday would move Orlando Pirates within three points of Kaizer Chiefs, club captain Happy Jele insisted they were not challengers for the title.
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Pirates inspired by German coach as they close gap on Chiefs
While Pirates remain in contention for a fifth Premiership title, Leopards are third from bottom, ahead of last-place AmaZulu on goal difference and Polokwane City on goals scored.
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Wits sink Pirates in Nedbank Cup shootout after thriller
Wits surrendered a two-goal lead at Orlando Stadium in Soweto and seemed doomed to make an early exit until Gift Motupa beat French goalkeeper Joris Delle from close range.
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'9 points difference, so what?' - Mosimane on Absa Premiership title race
A first-half strike from Gabadinho Mhango secured Orlando Pirates a 1-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday night as the Brazilians remain nine points behind log leaders Kaizer Chiefs.
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Orlando Pirates confirm appointment of Josef Zinnbauer as head coach
The 49-year old German joins on a three-year deal.
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Mokwena defends Lorch: He’s still the best player in the country
Rhulani Mokwena believes that Thembinkosi Lorch remains the best player in the Absa Premiership despite not scoring so far this season.
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Pirates beat Polokwane City 3-2 in Absa Premiership match
Polokwane was first to get on the board as a Charlton Mashumba scored from a set-piece to give them a surprise lead.
