Author: Larson Thebe
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled nominees for various women’s categories for the 2023 CAF Awards. After announcing the nominees for the male’s categories last week, CAF revealed the shortlists for the women’s awards, which are set to be hosted in Marrakech, Morocco, on 11 December. Banyana Banyana and Mamelodi Sundowns players and coaches respectively have been recognised for their outstanding efforts and achievements over the last year. Banyana have been nominated in the Women’s National Team of the Year category, following their heroics at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Desiree Ellis’ charges were crowned African champions for the…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial’s day has been shortened as a result of the submission of more car tracking evidence. The court has been hearing testimony from one of the investigators, Sergeant Vusumuzi Mogane, on the movements made as he escorted accused, Bongani Ntanzi. Due to assertions made by Ntanzi that stops were made en route to the Moroka Police Station, where he alleges to have been beaten and suffocated, Mogane was reexamined regarding the data. Ntanzi is one of five persons charged with killing the football player in 2014. State attorney George Baloyi gave the defense access to vehicle…
Mop up operations are underway in various parts of the City of Joburg, following last night’s hailstorm that hit the city and other parts of the metro. The hailstorm left a trail of destruction mostly in areas like Rosebank, Paulshof, Midrand, Braamfontein, Marlboro and most parts of Johannesburg. Social media pictures showed damaged properties, localized flooding, and vehicles whose windscreens were damaged by hailstones the size of golf balls. “The reports were mainly about the damage to the vehicles, there was an incident of flooded houses in Marlboro, and we managed to assist the families in draining the water together…
The Congress of the People, COPE, has terminated the membership of its councillors, Joburg Council Speaker Colleen Makhubele and Ofentse Moalusi, at the City of Tshwane respectively. This after the two allegedly joined the recently formed South African Rainbow Alliance, SARA. According to their twitter account, SARA is a coalition of small parties and religious organisations which will campaign under one banner during next year’s elections. The coalition is founded by the African Amalgamated Restorative Movement, ICM, COPE, National Freedom Party and Churches. During its recent meeting, SARA endorsed Makhubele, who is the City of Joburg Speaker, as its candidate…
On Sunday, pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a pro-Israel demonstration at Sea Point. A group of counter-protesters for Palestine were dispersed with stun grenades and water cannons after the police dispersed buses of Israel-supporting protesters. Protesters and police in riot gear engaged in a standoff. Before either protest began, there was a heavy police presence, including city law enforcement officers and SAPS officers. A total of four people were arrested and charged with public violence. In support of the Palestinians, thousands of people protested on Saturday, but no clashes were reported. As in the case of Russia, tens of thousands of people…
Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned champions of the inaugural African Football League (AFL) after thrashing Wydad Athletic Club 2-0 at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday afternoon. Rulani Mokwena’s men beat the Moroccan side 3-2 on aggregate, to lift their third continental title after the 2016 CAF Champions League and the 2017 CAF Super Cup. Masandawana’s opening goal came in injury-time of the first half courtesy of Peter Shalulile, then Aubrey Modiba made it 2-0 in the second half. Sundowns coach, Rhulani Mokwena, thanked the club supporters and dedicated the trophy to them. “The supporters have been with us throughout the tournament. They made…
South Africa’s two-times winning World Cup Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has begun training with his new Top 14 club Racing 92, which is based in Paris, France. This comes at the back of leading the Springboks to their second consecutive Webb Ellis Trophy and fourth Rugby World title. After two weeks of celebrations and victory parades across Mzansi, it’s back to reality for the flanker who teamed up with his new side. The Durban-based Sharks confirmed earlier this year that Kolisi had been granted an early release from his contract, to join the French club after the 2023 Rugby World…
Kaizer Chiefs founder and chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung has been inducted into the South African Hall of Fame. In a special gala event on Thursday evening, Motaung was honoured for his achievements in a colourful journey as player and football administrator. The ceremony was attended by guests from all walks of life including sports, entertainment, and government to honour the man recognised as one of the founding fathers of South African football. “Chincha Guluva” as Motaung is affectionately known is not only a renowned football legend and pioneering administrator, but he is also a philanthropist and a community leader who…
The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Premier, Finance, Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, has summoned the accounting officers at the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in Vryburg to appear before it on Friday, to explain the procurement of the controversial R38 million shack call centre at the municipality. This follows media reports that the struggling district municipality created a duplicate call centre with public funds that were meant for service delivery and erected the “call centre” on the municipality premises. The centre is allegedly not in operation, without staff members and that supply chain management…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 3 300 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to work in conjunction with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to prevent and combat crime and maintain and preserve law and order under Operation Prosper. The operation, which began last month, was announced today by the Presidency. “Members of the SANDF will, in cooperation with the South African Police Service, conduct an intensified anti-criminality operation against illegal mining across all provinces, from 28 October 2023 until 28 April 2024,” said Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya. According to the Presidency, the expenditure…