{"id":80944,"date":"2025-08-19T11:40:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=80944"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:40:05","slug":"kathorus-giants-slayers-run-continues-as-they-stun-sundowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=80944","title":{"rendered":"Kathorus’ ‘giants slayers’ run continues as they stun Sundowns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kathorus Hyper Academy<\/strong> stunned Mamelodi Sundowns<\/strong> on Match Day 20 of the ongoing Gauteng Development League<\/strong> as they edged the log-leaders 1-0 to continue winning their run.<\/p>\n

At this point in the season, purely because of the nature of the proceedings thus far, it comes with very little surprise that the 11th-placed Kathorus Hyper Academy were able to beat Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend, a feat that only one team has been able to achieve 20 weeks into the season.<\/p>\n

Mamelodi Sundowns have been dominant throughout the season; however, Kathorus Hyper Academy had momentum on their side, having beaten the 2025 Gauteng Engen Knock Challenge<\/strong> winners Panorama FC<\/strong> the week before.<\/p>\n

Read: “We feel for Kathorus Hyper Academy,” says Panorama FC coach Luyanda Gcabashe.<\/a>
\nRead: Kathorus Hyper silences Panorama FC<\/a><\/p>\n

With Sundowns having suffered their second loss of the season, coach Skhosiphi Mgobozi<\/strong> and his Randburg AFC<\/strong> troops missed a golden opportunity to take the top spot on the log standings, having sat at second place for the majority of the season.<\/p>\n

Mgobozi’s message to his players was quite clear going into Match Day 20 against East Rand Athletic Club<\/strong>, and it was a message where the coach asked his players to give East Rand all the respect they deserve, get a victory and show no complacency.<\/p>\n

Read: “We respect East Rand Athletic Club,” says Randburg AFC coach Skhosiphi Mgobozi.<\/a><\/p>\n

However, despite Mgobozi’s request and message to his players, East Rand held their ground on Saturday, forcing a one-all draw at home against a team that has been impressive throughout the season.<\/p>\n

In other fixtures, Kaizer Chiefs<\/strong> returned to winning ways, beating Tuks<\/strong> 6-3 away from home, while their neighbours SuperSport United<\/strong> beat School of Excellence<\/strong> 3-0 away from home.<\/p>\n

Rockefvs FC<\/strong> suffered a 2-3 loss to Elspark United Academy<\/strong> in what was a newbies derby, Jomo Cosmos<\/strong> lost 0-1 to defending champions Highlands Park<\/strong>, while Panorama FC<\/strong> secured a 2-1 victory over TS Galaxy<\/strong> to get their redemption.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Joburg City<\/strong> managed to move past Seven’s Academy<\/strong>, beating them 2-0 at home to move back into the top eight of the current standings.<\/p>\n

Full Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joburg City 2-0 Seven’s Academy
\nKathorus Hyper Academy 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns
\nEast Rand Athletic Club 1-1 Randburg AFC
\nTS Galaxy 1-2 Panorama FC
\nRemember Elite Sport Academy 3-2 Wits Junior
\nJomo Cosmos 0-1 Highlands Park
\nTuks 3-6 Kaizer Chiefs
\nRockefvs FC 2-3 Elspark United Academy
\nSchool of Excellence 0-3 SuperSport United.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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