Orlando Pirates says it is launching an investigation into allegations of domestic abuse levelled against midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch. The 27-year-old was arrested on Monday morning after his girlfriend Nokhupiwa Mathithibala opened a case of assault, claiming he had slapped and strangled her on Sunday. Orlando Pirates investigates domestic abuse claims The player was released on […]
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English Championship outfit Reading have announced former South Africa international Quinton Fortune as first-team coach. The ex-Man United player has been serving as Under-23s coach at his old side, alongside fellow ex-Red Devil Neil Wood. Quinton Fortune joins Reading He leaves his role at his former side to take up a senior coaching role at […]
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It has been a lengthy time without cricket for Proteas spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who will likely take to the field for the first time since February when the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks at the UAE in mid-September. The 25-year-old returns to the T20 spectacle in the colours of the Delhi Capitals, who are searching […]
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Following the decision by the Swiss Federal Tribunal to uphold the 2019 ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that ordered Olympic champion Caster Semenya to take medication to reduce her testosterone levels in order to compete, South Africa’s political parties are gearing up to give the star athlete their support. Semenya appeal […]
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Sonke Gender Justice is calling on Orlando Pirates Football Club to take stronger action against Thembinkosi Lorch’s alleged assault. Police arrested Pirates midfielder Lorch for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Nokhupiwa Mathithibala on Sunday evening 6 September. The soccer club issued a statement condemning gender-based violence (GBV) against women and children and launched its own investigation […]
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Kaizer Chiefs, on Wednesday 9 September, said it decided to part ways with Coach Ernst Middendorp with immediate effect. This comes after reviews were conducted by Kaizer Chiefs Chairman Kaizer Motaung and the club’s management. Amakhosi released a statement saying it considered many aspects before coming to the decision. “We deliberated and considered many aspects […]
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South Africans have banded together to contribute funds to Siphamandla Wiseman Ndabezitha (38), a petrol attendant who works at the BP Quarry Service Station in Pietermaritzburg. Siphamandla Wiseman Ndabezitha. Picture: @bisah_q/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – What was a prank meant to humiliate became a blessing in disguise for a petrol attendant from KwaZulu-Natal. South Africans have banded […]
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Semenya’s lawyer says they’ll explore options to challenge recent court outcome Semenya has been fighting last year’s ruling by the Court of Arbitration, which said she should take the drugs before she can compete in events between 400 meters and a mile. South African 800 metres Olympic champion Caster Semenya (C) and her lawyer Gregory […]
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Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu launched six of the guides during a webinar on Wednesday. FILE: Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu. Picture: GCIS CAPE TOWN – The Office of the Auditor-General (AG) has published new guides on preventative controls aimed at strengthening the country’s public finances. Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu launched six of the guides during a webinar on Wednesday. […]
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The City of Cape Town said more than 800 people have been affected after over 200 shacks were completely destroyed in the blaze on Sunday. Imizamo Yethu residents are continuing to rebuild their homes after a devastating fire. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN CAPE TOWN – Residents of Imizamo Yethu continued to rebuild their homes after a […]
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