In This Week's Edition Of Soccer Laduma, Issue 926

George Maluleka – When the 2014/15 season began, George Maluleka looked to be well on his way to becoming one of Kaizer Chiefs' players of the season. However, after the MTN8, Maluleka was largely relegated to the bench.   After having had such a promising start to the season, 'Mido' explains how he battled through this period. He also talks about the recent on-goings at Chiefs, which could well open up the possibility of a regular starting berth for him.   How does he feel about losing three of the team's most influential players and the coach, Stuart Baxter, after having claimed the league title a few weeks ago?   The consummate professional, Maluleka opens up to Soccer Laduma about all of the highs and lows at Naturena this past season.   Thabo Rakhale – Orlando Pirates' right and left midfield areas are currently the hardest positions for any player to make their own. Thabo Rakhale has proven his patience and his strength of will when you consider how long he has waited for his chance to shine in the Bucs team.   The 25-year-old dribbling wizard nicknamed 'Jomo' gives us his thoughts on his booming popularity with the Bucs fans and takes us through the now famous moment against Chippa United where he performed the yoyo trick which went on to get the world's attention.    To what extent is Rakhale aware of his own, true kasi-style abilities on the ball?  What does he aspire to achieve next season? Don't miss this great interview with the Bucs' fan favourite.   Bongani Zungu – 'Ben10' is fast becoming one of Mamelodi Sundowns' most important players.   After many questioned his abilities when he first signed with Downs, he has now largely put these murmurs to rest as he has established himself as a first-team regular.    Zungu shares the factors that helped him blossom at Chloorkop and we look at the lanky centre midfielder's season stats to see where he has grown.    Don't miss this interview where the 22-year-old reveals what new dimensions Coach Pitso Mosimane has added to his game.   Josta Dladla – After seven seasons at Kaizer Chiefs, Josta Dladla has come to the end of his lengthy spell at Naturena.    In this interview, the versatile midfielder explains how he managed to remain positive and motivated after spending almost the entire 2014/15 season playing in the MultiChoice Diski Challenge, an experience many would view as the lowest point in his career, and having to endure the taunts and laughter of certain other players.   'JD' also assures his fans that he still has a further season or two to play and that he definitely has more to offer Mzansi football.    Also – We speak to Robert Ng'ambi and find about why Dikwena struggled last season.   We chat to Shaun Bartlett about his success at Golden Arrows, but disappointingly failing to extend his contract with the club.   Orlando Pirates marksman, Kermit Erasmus speaks out in our revolving column about his dissatisfaction with Bafana Bafana's selection policy and, we caught up with the young Denmark-based Lebogang Phiri, who plies his trade at Brondby.   We also have our usual batch of mind-blowing Siyagobhoza, and this week it is sure to do just that!