Author: Silver Sibiya
Mamelodi Sundowns remain top of the Betway Premiership after a convincing 4-1 victory over Richards Bay, while Orlando Pirates bounced back from their MTN8 final defeat with a 3-0 win over TS Galaxy. Kaizer Chiefs, meanwhile, dropped points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night. Sundowns lead the standings with 23 points from nine matches, one point ahead of Pirates, who have collected 22 points from eight games. Chiefs are fourth with 14 points from eight matches. Sundowns maintain their lead The Brazilians followed their MTN8 triumph with another strong performance,…
Two African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) members have been killed and five other people, including a 12-year-old, injured in a shooting in Katlehong North, Ekurhuleni. The shooting occurred in Sophangisa Street at about 6.50pm on Tuesday, as the victims were returning from a memorial service for an ANC member who was shot last week. The memorial service was held at Mogobeng Primary School. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), it is alleged that a man opened fire on the group. Seven people were shot during the incident. Two men, aged 23 and 21, were declared dead at…
The UEFA Champions League league phase continues on Tuesday night, with several European heavyweights returning to action as Matchday Two gets underway. Barcelona will travel to Turkey to face Galatasaray, while Manchester United take on Atlético Madrid in one of the evening’s standout fixtures. Arsenal host Lille, with the English Premier League side looking to maintain their strong start to the competition. Inter Milan welcome Club Brugge, while Napoli face Villarreal away from home. The evening’s fixtures begin at 18:45 South African time, with Lens hosting Sporting CP and Sabah FC facing Slavia Prague. At 21:00, attention will turn to…
An audio recording allegedly featuring businessman Serge Cabonge discussing his dealings with another businessman identified as Morgan was played at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday during former deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya’s bail application. In the recording, Cabonge alleges that he was used to facilitate a project involving Morgan but was not paid after money was transferred to another person. Cabonge claims in the conversation that the person involved had misrepresented his role in the project and later threatened to implicate him. “He used me to knock Morgan, you understand?” Cabonge says in the recording. He goes…
Fresh from their 2-0 victory over Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final, Mamelodi Sundowns will turn their attention to extending their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership when they take on Richards Bay tonight. The Brazilians head into the encounter at the summit of the league standings with 20 points from eight matches, having recorded six wins and two draws. They sit one point ahead of second-placed Orlando Pirates, who have collected 19 points from seven games. Sundowns will be looking to strengthen their position at the top with a victory against Richards Bay, who are struggling near…
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS) while facing disciplinary proceedings linked to allegations of corruption and misconduct. The SAPS confirmed on Monday, that Sibiya’s employment had been terminated with immediate effect after his legal representative tendered his resignation shortly after his disciplinary hearing began. The police said his departure would be regarded as a dishonourable discharge because he had an ongoing disciplinary case against him at the time of his resignation. “The disciplinary hearing against Lieutenant General Sibiya sat this morning, during which his legal representative tendered his resignation…
Five suspects are expected to appear before the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court following the discovery of a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory worth an estimated R100 million at a farm in Hekpoort, near Krugersdorp, Gauteng. The five South African nationals were arrested last week during a multidisciplinary operation led by the South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks. The operation involved SAPS Head Office Crime Intelligence, the Special Task Force and the West Rand K-9 Unit. Police discovered quantities of Mandrax and ecstasy tablets at the suspected drug manufacturing laboratory. Hawks spokesperson…
Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson believes the bond within the squad is stronger than ever after the Premier League champions secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. City maintained their perfect winning record in the league this season, overcoming a hostile atmosphere on Sunday with a commanding second-half performance. Goals from Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki sealed the victory, underlining City’s determination and growing confidence early in the campaign. Anderson, who was named Player of the Match for his performance in midfield, said the team’s unity had played a crucial role in the result. “We’re all…
City Power has called for urgent police intervention following an arson attack on a mini substation in Fleurhof, Roodepoort, amid growing concerns about suspected sabotage targeting electricity infrastructure in the area. The attack occurred at approximately 2.15am on Saturday, 10 October, when two people allegedly entered the site at Extension 31 and set the mini substation alight. According to City Power, security personnel spotted the intruders and called for backup. The South African Police Service (SAPS) responded and arranged for Emergency Management Services to extinguish the fire. During preliminary enquiries at a nearby Shell garage, security personnel were reportedly informed…
Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has vowed decisive action against those responsible for burning vehicles, destroying property and attacking people amid escalating tensions linked to foreign nationals and asylum seekers in Soweto and Durban. Dimpane said the South African Police Service (SAPS) would identify and investigate those responsible for the violence and arrest them where sufficient evidence exists. “We will not tolerate lawlessness,” she said in a statement delivered in Soweto on Thursday evening. The police chief confirmed that 10 vehicles had been burnt in Soweto, while 14 vehicles were torched in Durban, bringing the total to…