‘I Love You Forever Bro’ — Mfundo Vilakazi Pens Heartbreaking Farewell to Gaston Sirino
NATURENA — The sweeping squad changes at Naturena have hit home for Kaizer Chiefs’ rising star Mfundo Vilakazi, who has penned a deeply emotional tribute to departing mentor Gaston Sirino. Following Kaizer Chiefs' official announcement on Monday confirming the 35-year-old Uruguayan’s departure, the 19-year-old academy graduate took to Instagram to lay bare his heartbreak. For Vilakazi, Sirino was far more...
Kaizer Chiefs Clearout: Five Key Departures as Amakhosi Rebuild Under Da Cruz
NATURENA — The winds of change are blowing hard through Kaizer Chiefs. As the Soweto giants embark on their European pre-season camp, the club has officially sanctioned five high-profile departures. Under the watchful eye of new French tactician Fernando Da Cruz, the Amakhosi are actively streamlining their squad to usher in a new era of competitiveness for the 2026/27 Betway...
“A Huge Loss to South African Football” — Danny Jordaan Leads SAFA Delegation to Pay Respects to Jayden Adams’ Family
A heavy cloud of grief continues to hang over the South African football fraternity. On Monday, a high-ranking South African Football Association (SAFA) delegation, led by President Danny Jordaan, traveled to Idas Valley in Stellenbosch to visit the family home of the late Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Jayden Adams. The exceptionally gifted 25-year-old playmaker tragically passed away just...
Playing the Long Game: Why Rassie Erasmus is Wrapping Siya Kolisi in Cotton Wool
For passionate Springbok fans, seeing Siya Kolisi missing from the team sheet for all three July Tests has naturally sparked some anxiety. The beloved national captain was a late, heartbreaking withdrawal right on the eve of the Test season opener against England due to a niggling hamstring injury. Initially, it was thought Kolisi would only sit out a match or...
Boost Your Personal Brand: Stellenbosch University Partners with LinkedIn HQ for Exclusive “Rock Your Profile” Masterclass
In today's highly competitive graduate job market, a polished LinkedIn presence is no longer just optional—it is your most powerful digital handshake. To help local and international students stand out directly to top-tier global recruiters, the Stellenbosch University (SU) Unit for Graduand Career Services has partnered with LinkedIn’s International Headquarters to host an exclusive career development webinar: Rock Your Profile. Whether...
“My Love for Storytelling Started Here” — Minnie Dlamini Shares the Emotional History Behind Her 6-Year-Old Childhood Photo
South African media powerhouse, TV presenter, and executive producer Minnie Dlamini has completely melted the hearts of her followers after sharing a nostalgic, rare look into her upbringing. Fresh off celebrating her milestone 36th birthday this July, the star dropped a beautiful 30-year-old throwback photo of herself at just six years old, opening up about the unique maternal influences...
“Faith Requires You to Be Seen” — Connie Chiume’s Daughter, Nothando, Launches Crowdfunder for Los Angeles Dream
The daughter of the late, legendary South African cinematic icon Connie Chiume is stepping completely out of the shadows of grief and expectations to boldly claim her own global destiny. Actress Nothando Mabuza-Chiume has officially launched a public BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign titled “Road to Los Angeles,” appealing to South Africans to help back her journey to the United States...
Surviving vs. Thriving: The Crucial Pieces Missing from South Africa’s Student Mental Health Strategy
When we talk about student mental health at South African universities, the conversation almost always defaults to a crisis narrative: crushing academic pressure, severe financial stress, food insecurity, and the desperate need for expanded campus counseling services. While these systemic and material struggles are undeniably urgent, a groundbreaking new study reveals we are missing half the picture. By analyzing 1,366 students...
SA Rugby Hits Back at “Greed” Claims Amid Massive Springbok Ticket Price Backlash
Following a wave of public outrage regarding skyrocketing matchday ticket prices for the inaugural Nations Championship, SA Rugby has officially broken its silence. On Monday, SA Rugby Union (SARU) President Mark Alexander vehemently rejected accusations of corporate greed, pointing out that the governing body actually recorded a financial loss in 2025. However, acknowledging the intense pressure from the public, Alexander...
“A Powerful Legacy” — Nandi Madida Joins South Africa in Mourning Tragic Passing of 20-Year-Old Rugby Prodigy Lugobo ‘Bibo’ Makwedini
A dark cloud has settled over the South African rugby community following the devastating and sudden passing of elite youth international prop Lugobo “Bibo” Makwedini at the tender age of 20. Among the thousands of heartbroken citizens mourning the loss is beloved media personality and singer Nandi Madida, who took to social media to pen a deeply emotional public tribute...
