“Don’t Chase Everyone Out”: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs Star Issues Fair Warning to New Coach
Former Kaizer Chiefs fan favourite Mandla Masango has offered a piece of crucial advice to new Amakhosi head coach Fernando Da Cruz: assess the current squad before ruthlessly swinging the transfer axe. Da Cruz, who officially took over the reins at Naturena following the departures of Khalil Ben Youssef and Cédric Kaze, is under immediate pressure to impress the Amakhosi...
Mass Clear-Out at Naturena: Full List of All 7 Kaizer Chiefs Departures Under Fernando Da Cruz
The squad overhaul at Kaizer Chiefs is in full swing. Ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign, Amakhosi have officially parted ways with a seventh player, confirming that new head coach Fernando Da Cruz is determined to rebuild the squad from the ground up. The latest casualty in the clearing of the decks is DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) reserve team...
Transfer Window Blitz: 3 Bafana Bafana Stars Kaizer Chiefs Could Target Before Deadline
While the 2026/27 season is just two weeks away, Kaizer Chiefs have kept their transfer activity relatively quiet. Aside from securing goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner, defender Thabo Moloisane, and completing the permanent signing of Khanyisa Mayo, the Soweto giants still require high-caliber reinforcement to compete both domestically and in the CAF Confederation Cup. Under new head coach Fernando Da Cruz, Amakhosi...
Silver Lining in Auckland Park: UJ U20 Women Deliver Stellar Run at 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge
Over three grueling days of competition at Wits’ Marks Park Sportsgrounds, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) U20 Women’s Football Team put on a display of grit, tactical brilliance, and attacking flair at the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge. Guided by Head Coach Andisiwe Mgcoyi, the young Orange Army surged through an unbeaten run all the way to the final showpiece against...
Shaping the Intelligent Age: UJ Vice-Chancellor Prof Mpedi Outlines Vision for African Universities
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, delivered the prestigious 7th Annual Lameck Goma Lecture in Lusaka, Zambia, on Friday, 17 July 2026. Speaking under the theme “The Role and Place of an African University in the Intelligent Age,” Prof Mpedi argued that higher education institutions across the continent must actively shape the global digital future...
Clashing With Heavyweights: Orlando Pirates Prepare for Al-Ittihad Showdown in Spain
The European pre-season tour for Orlando Pirates is stepping up a gear. Fresh off a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Spanish Segunda Division side Cádiz CF and an initial 1-1 draw against Córdoba, the Sea Robbers are gearing up to face Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Ittihad Club in Marbella. The fixture represents another stern litmus test for new head coach Abdeslam...
Masterplan Unfolded: Rassie Admits Springboks Haven’t Picked Their “Best 23” Yet
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has admitted that South Africa has yet to field its absolute strongest starting lineup in 2026. Despite remaining undefeated and sitting atop the Nations Championship table following dominant displays against England, Scotland, and Wales, the double World Cup-winning tactician insists depth-building remains the ultimate priority. With the historic four-Test series against the All Blacks looming...
Transfer Alert: Mamelodi Sundowns Open Door for Kaizer Chiefs as Thapelo Maseko is Greenlit for Exit
Kaizer Chiefs may have just been handed a massive lifeline in their search for a dynamic wide attacker. DStv Premiership rivals Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly given Bafana Bafana winger Thapelo Maseko permission to find a new club ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 22-year-old was conspicuously left out of Sundowns' pre-season tour to Austria, further confirming that his time at...
New Green & Gold Blood: Meet the 4 Debutants Who Just Became Springboks Against Wales
Rassie Erasmus has done it again. Never afraid to test fresh talent on the international stage, the Springbok head coach handed out four new Test caps during South Africa’s dominant 43-0 victory over Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. All four debutants rose to the occasion in front of a roaring Durban crowd, inscribing their names into South African...
Beauty With Purpose: Audiologist Romanda Hombir Crowned Miss World South Africa 2026
Mpumalanga-born audiologist and humanitarian Romanda Hombir has officially been crowned Miss World South Africa 2026. The 27-year-old founder of the Caring Purpose Foundation received the prestigious title on Saturday, 18 July 2026—a date rendered even more powerful as it coincided with Nelson Mandela Day. Hombir will now carry the South African flag onto the global stage when she represents the...
