Author: Larson Thebe
Former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy has been announced as the new head coach of Kenya. The 47-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Harambee Stars until the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The former Bafana Bafana striker was unveiled during a media briefing in the capital, Nairobi. “It’s been an absolute privilege and pleasure to be here in Kenya. I am delighted, and I can’t really wait to start our new journey, making Kenya again one of the powerhouses in Africa,” said McCarthy. His last stint was at the…
Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki has applauded his team’s performance against Egypt, despite a 1-1 draw in the first round of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier played at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The Egyptians were the first to break the deadlock, when Mohamed Hassan Hashem Abdelaal scored a beautiful goal in the 66th minute to take the lead in this tight contest. But Sekhukhune United’s Jamie Webber equalised in the 79th minute when he scored a stunner to ensure a share of the spoils. Ntseki heaped praise on the team, even though it failed to get the outcome…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has temporarily suspended operations at five ports of entry due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The affected ports are Stockport, Makgobistad, Bray, Groblersbridge, and Pontdrift. The announcement was made earlier today by BMA Commissioner, Dr Mike Masiapato. “At Stockpoort Port of Entry, operations have been suspended as the port is surrounded by water. The corridor leading to the port, the operational area, and the bridge after the port have been submerged. BMA and other law enforcement officials were stranded on the island where the Immigration Office is located, making movement impossible. In response, the Emergency Medical Services…
Struggling Marumo Gallants shocked Orlando Pirates by beating the Soweto giants 2-0 in the Betway Premiership match at the Free State stadium in Bloemfontein. The win dent the Buccaneers title race hopes, as it leaves them trailing log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by a massive 18 points. Pirates however have four games in hand and will be crossing fingers that Sundowns will lose some of their games in the log. Gabadinho Mhango and an own goal by Thalente Mbatha ensured that Bahlabane Ba Ntwa ease out of relegation playoff zone, to climb to 13th on the log. At the Lucas Moripe…
Gauteng MEC for Education and Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has undertaken to improve school safety across the province. Matome was speaking at the final School Safety Imbizo in Sedibeng, at the Ratanda Multipurpose Centre in Heidelberg. The MEC said there’ll be urgent interventions to strengthen security systems and collaborate with law enforcement to curb criminal activities affecting learning environments. This event marked the conclusion of a series of engagements held across Gauteng, which were attended by different stakeholders such as law enforcement agencies, community leaders, parents, and learners to address the pressing safety challenges affecting schools. Stakeholders…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has dismissed insinuations that the club is favourite to emerge victorious, when it clashes with Kaizer Chiefs in a Betway Premiership match at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville on Saturday. Masandawana are on a high roll, and thrashed Amakhosi 4-0 the last time the teams met in the Carling Knockout last year November at the FNB Stadium.But Cardoso cautioned against the favourites tag. “If I would take the point of favourite in this match, I would be basically, mentally trying to pass to my players the energy that they don’t need, I don’t accept…
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi said through their massive investment drive initiative, there’s renewed interests for the George Dick Montshioa Airport in Mahikeng and the Pilanesberg Airport.Mokgosi said both airports, have potential to resuscitate the province’s economy and tourism. The premier was delivering his State of the Province Address in Mahikeng today. “We are excited to announce that the interest to invest in the logistics hub to revitalize the George Dick Montshioa Airport is back, following our concerted investment drive. This investment is in the region of R176 million. We are cognisant of the potential of both the Pilanesberg and…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has implored on G20 countries to unite to fight global challenges, unequal growth, debt, climate change and poverty amongst others. Ramaphosa was addressing the opening of the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Cape Town. He said the world is facing uncertainties and escalating tensions, and the time is now crucial for G20 members to work together. “We’re not moving quickly enough or boldly enough to address these global challenges. We must collectively target a step-change in our efforts to improve the lives of all our people and to protect future…
Out-of-form Manchester United has announced that it’ll cut about 150-200 jobs, as part of a series of additional measures to improve the club’s financial sustainability and enhance operational efficiency.According to the Premier League club, the aim of the job cuts is to return it to profitability after five consecutive years of losses since 2019. These measures come on the heels of 250 jobs that were removed last year. “We have a responsibility to put Manchester United in the strongest position to win across our men’s, women’s and academy teams. We are initiating a wide-ranging series of measures which will transform…
A group of critically injured members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers, have arrived in the country. The soldiers arrived in the early hours of this morning and were immediately transferred to 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria. The soldiers, who were part of MONUSCO and SAMIDRC peacekeeping missions, were wounded during clashes with the M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last month.“The SANDF in coordination with other relevant role players has worked tirelessly to ensure the safe return of our wounded members.We urge the public to respect and afford privacy to the injured…