Downs now plotting to become ‘invincibles’
By Herman Gibbs | Published May 7, 2024
In May 2004, mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought the Mamelodi Sundowns franchise. As the sole owner and shareholder of the club, he kick-started Sundowns’ historic trophy-laden dynasty. Since then, the Motsepe era has had a terrific yield of 11 Premiership titles in 20 seasons and loads of other silverware.