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There are reports that the Bafana Bafana stopper, Olwethu Makhanya, is aiming to return to the Philadelphia Union following his refusal to release him as wanted by the European teams, when he and the Union had agreed that he would be sold if wanted by a club in this continent.Makhanya (22) who went with Bafana in the recently concluded World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America (USA), is said to be absent from the Philadelphia camp as the Major Soccer League (MLS) games continue.According to reports from media sources in the USA, Makhanya was fired following…
The president of the governing body for football in Africa, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Patrice Motsepe, HAS ADVISED his successor not to distance himself from other organizations.Motsepe (64) took over the position of leading Caf in 2021, and was voted to continue in this position in March last year.He said he is impressed to see how African football has grown and he wishes that will continue even if he is no longer in the seat he is expected to leave in 2029.Africa was represented by 10 countries for the first time at the recently concluded World Cup in…
More serious matches are expected in the Currie Cup this weekend as the teams that started the tournament well last week will face each other.The most watched match will be between Toyota Cheetahs and Hollywoodbets Sharks XV at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, today at 5 pm.Cheetahs topped the log with five points after defeating Fidelity ADT Lions 29-27 in their opening game. The Sharks are in second place as they also returned with full points defeating the Airlink Pumas 26-24 in their first match.Sanlam Boland Kavaliers and DHL Stormer XXIII are in third and fourth place, respectively, since they also won…
Malaysia does not have any diplomatic ties with Israel and has rooted its stance within the Palestinian cause. Published On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026The US Department of State has summoned Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States over his country’s longstanding policy on Israel, state news agency Bernama reported.Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Thursday night that Ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob told the US State Department that Malaysia’s policy on not recognising the state of Israel was not new.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“It has always been Malaysia’s policy. Our immigration policy does not recognise the…
THE GOALKEEPER who is the captain of Magesi FC, Elvis “Ma-Thousand” Chipezeze, feels that it is up to him and his teammates to fight to bring the team back to the Betway Premiership after being relegated last season. Magesi is preparing to host the Motsepe Foundation Championship in the inaugural season of 2026/2027, following its relegation from the Premiership. It was played under the PSL Promotion Play-Offs in June. In the conversation he had withOf this country In June after being axed from his own team, Chipezeze (36) has not yet made a decision about going down to the Motsepe…
DINE, the police officer who attended the scene of the incident, explained the defendant’s statement in the case of the murder of Ms. Ayabonga Mjilo at the Durban High Court. This happened when lawyer Mrs. Judy Reddy was about to question Sergeant Sfiso Ngcobo, who works under the Trio Task Team at the Greenwood Park police station, where the case of the disappearance of the deceased after Christmas 2024 was opened.The accused Mr. Mfanafuthi Kunene, who is said to have been the manager of the deceased in the past at the call center in Mhlanga. The deceased was seen with…
Donald Trump. (Photo: Kenny Holston/AFP) The US announced on Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns. It replaces a global import tariff that pres. Donald Trump introduced earlier this year and now expires. The new tariffs, which come into effect on Friday, range between 10% and 12.5% and affect major economies such as China, India and the European Union (EU). “The US has had a ban on the importation of products produced by forced labor for almost a century, and strictly enforces it; it is long past time that our trading partners…
The MAYOR of Mzinyathi District Municipality, Thembisile Mchunu, has appealed to businessmen to sponsor the Prince Mangosuthu Ultra Marathon because of the economic difficulties of the municipality.Mchunu said this when the 52km race was launched at Phindangene Palace, Lundi, yesterday.This race was established in 2019 by the Mzinyathi District Municipality with the aim of honoring Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.This year there will also be a 10km race. It will be run on August 16 from Princess Magogo Building, Dundee, to Nquthu Sports Field, Nquthu.Due to the issues facing the Mzinyathi Municipality, the awards have returned to 2024 and 2023.Last year, the…
THE two murder charges against King Simphiwe Erick Zuma have taken another step forward as they are being heard at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, they appeared in court for the first time yesterday.The charges against Nkosi are the murder of the former prime minister of the Nxamalala tribe, Mr. Qalokunye Zuma, and the murder of the opponent of the sale of land, Mr. Xolani Ntombela/Ndlovu.Yesterday it was planned to prepare for the start of the trial. The case was adjourned to August 13, when a trial date will be set.The case of the assassination of Zuma (Qalokune) started at…
The Central Government has selected 20 indigenous AI models which will be supported in their development. These include 12 large AI models and 8 small AI models. Sarvam AI and Bharatzen AI models have been selected. The government says its objective is to create new opportunities for the youth.Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav told in Parliament on Wednesday that the government has selected 20 indigenous AI models to provide help under the ‘India-AI Mission’. These include 12 large language models (LLMs) and 8 small language models (SLMs). In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the minister said that the objective…