{
  "id": 579486,
  "title": "Melusi Buthelezi set to thrive at Sekhukhune United following Orlando Pirates departure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/melusi-buthelezi-set-to-thrive-at-sekhukhune-united-following-orlando",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T15:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-08-11-melusi-buthelezi-set-to-thrive-at-sekhukhune-united-following-orlando-pirates-departure/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melusi Buthelezi, who recently moved from Orlando Pirates to Sekhukhune United, is expected to flourish in his new role. Last season, although he only played two games, his contributions were crucial. He helped Sipho Chaine, the team's primary goalkeeper, maintain 21 clean sheets in 30 matches. Chaine praised Buthelezi during a post-match interview, saying \"What a teammate! What a brother!\" Buthelezi's positive attitude, professionalism, and ability to remain focused were noteworthy, even after experiencing personal tragedies. Now, as he starts his new journey at Sekhukhune United, he is eager to maintain his form and potentially secure more game time. His move to the new club may leave a noticeable void at Pirates, where Chaine will need to find new competition and camaraderie among the remaining goalkeepers.",
  "summary": "Melusi Buthelezi is finding success at Sekhukhune United after leaving Orlando Pirates, having overcome past trauma to become a vital and focused goalkeeper once again.",
  "key_points": [
    "Melusi Buthelezi transferred from Orlando Pirates to Sekhukhune United.",
    "Buthelezi helped Chaine maintain 21 clean sheets last season.",
    "He aims to maintain form and secure more playing time at new club."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Orlando Pirates face AmaZulu test as champions seek to build momentum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/orlando-pirates-face-amazulu-test-as-champions-seek-to-build-momentum",
        "published": "2026-08-11T16:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}