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Kaizer Chiefs transfer update: Soweto Giants confirm three new signings ahead of new season

Soccer · Soweto

Kaizer Chiefs transfer update: Soweto Giants confirm three new signings ahead of new season

Coverage: 2 sources

Kaizer Chiefs have announced three new signings as they look to strengthen their squad for the new season. The Soweto giants signed Ethan Chislett, Flavio Silva and Nkanyiso Shinga during the current transfer window, which opened on 1 July 2025. On Tuesday, the club revealed that more signatures should be expected in the coming weeks. Amakhosi will fly to the Netherlands in a few days’ time for their pre-season training, where they will play sev…See the Story

Orlando Pirates Signal Strong Intent Ahead of 2025/26 Season with Aggressive Transfer Moves

Orlando Pirates · Soweto

Orlando Pirates Signal Strong Intent Ahead of 2025/26 Season with Aggressive Transfer Moves

Coverage: 2 sources

Orlando Pirates have announced seven new signings of Thursday morning. The club also announced that they have started their 2025/2026 pre-season training with players set to undergo the first day of pre-season screenings. The club have confirmed the signings of Yanela Mbuthuma (from Richards Bay), Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants), Tshepang Moremi (Amazulu), Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United), Tshepo Mashiloane (…See the Story

Orlando Pirates eye Mali international, while new player arrives

Orlando Pirates · Soweto

Orlando Pirates eye Mali international, while new player arrives

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

According to reports, Orlando Pirates are monitoring Mali international Sadio Kanoute. “According to Africafoot, the Soweto giants are considering tabling an offer in the region of €500,000 (approximately R10 million) to lure Kanoute, who previously turned out for Simba SC in Tanzania,” a SoccerLaduma report revealed. In other news, the Buccaneers have just announced the signing of Polokwane City attacker Oswin Appollis after nearly a year of…Read Article

History of House | Celebrating SA's Musical Heritage

History of House | Celebrating SA's musical heritage Estelle.Bronkhorst Fri, 07/04/2025 - 09:05 JOHANNESBURG - The Soweto Gospel Choir is collaborating with Grammy-nominated producer and South African DJ MÖRDA to showcase the ‘History of House’.This collaboration is a celebration of South Africa’s musical tradition and creativity.It blends heartfelt gospel with house rhythms.History of House is scheduled for 18 July at the Lyric Theatre.History · Soweto See the Story

Consumers and businesses battle as inflation rises

The rising cost of living has changed the way South Africans shop and for many township residents, survival means buying just what they need for the day – five spoons of sugar, two tea bags, or a single cup of flour. While this trend hasn’t yet hit every corner of the township economy, Soweto spaza shop owner Edwin Mokoena said “customers are no longer buying big”. “They come with R20 or R30 and want to stretch it, maybe just a small packet of m…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

South African Lady to Be Buried July 12 After U.S. Death - Gambakwe Media

The family of Thobile Tshabalala, the 27-year-old South African woman who passed away in the United States earlier this month, has confirmed that her funeral will be held on July 12 in Soweto. Thobile, originally from Zondi, died on June 8 in Columbus, Ohio, after a period of illness. Her death shocked her family and sparked a public appeal for help to repatriate her remains back to South Africa. Following her mother’s emotional plea and widespr…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

South Africans impressed as DJ Maphorisa dances with ama2000: "They can never make me hate you"

DJ Maphorisa was recently captured at the Soweto's Finest dance studios showing off his dance moves with a group of kids, and Mzansi was impressed.Soweto · Soweto See the Story

'Kaizer Chiefs are gambling with this player' – ex-PSL star warns

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Former SuperSport United and Free State Stars striker Noah Chivuta has cautioned Kaizer Chiefs against signing players from lesser-known leagues. His warning comes in light of reports suggesting that the Soweto giants have acquired Portuguese striker Flavio Silva, who is currently playing for Persebaya Surabaya in Indonesia. Chivuta, who left the Premier Soccer League (PSL) a decade ago and subsequently enjoyed a successful stint in Thailand, em…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs striker explains why forwards struggle at the Soweto giants

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Tshepo Bulu has shared his thoughts on why many forwards find it difficult to score regularly at the club, despite thriving elsewhere.Soweto · Soweto Read Article

Why Kaizer Chiefs will be a different team next season

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Mokete Tsotetsi feels his former club will be a different team next season. Amakhosi have finished outside the top 8 in back-to-back seasons for the first time in PSL history. Under Nasredine Nabi, the club has not shown much improvement; however, they ended their 10-year trophyless run when they won the Nedbank Cup. “Chiefs went to Turkey last season and they did well in the early stages of the league. Remember the…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

Electricity outages spark protests in SowetoProtests flare across Soweto as residents complain of repeated electricity outages

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Multiple Soweto communities have complained of lengthy electricity cuts.Soweto · Soweto Read Article

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