By CHRIS TOTOBELA A Makana LFA First Division match between Vukani Anchors and Eagles was called off after a Vukani Anchors player attacked the referee less than 15 minutes into the game. Both teams waited patiently for football officials to intervene, but there was no sign of them. Eagles players stand around hoping for the game to resume. Photo: Chris Totobela Due to the poor officiating of the games, the attack was bound to happen. However, it is a condemned act to attack referees. Makana LFA’s Akhona Heshu admitted a crisis in the referees’ department and said it was a…
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By CHRIS TOTOBELA Makana LFA’s First Division is set for a grand finish on and off the field. The recent outcry about cheating has sent tongues wagging among football fans. Stream A log leaders Black Stars were docked three points, forcing them to surrender the top position to Sophia Young Stars. It happened after Sophia Young Stars launched a complaint about a Black Stars player who previously played for them and did not get any clearance certificate from them. Makana LFA, therefore, awarded the three points to Sophia. Black Stars chairperson Andile Mpulani was not pleased with the decision. “I’m…
By CHRIS TOTOBELA Makana LFA’s First Division is reaching its conclusion, with the title contenders showing their intentions. Stream A log leaders Black Stars cemented their position as they defeated Sophia Stars and Young Stars 2-0 and 3-0, respectively. Young Stars thrashed Maru Academy by five unanswered goals while African Spears defeated Young Ones 3-1. Black Stars (in white) against Sophia Stars (in sky blue). Photo: Chris Totobela It was a good weekend for Santos FC, who had a rocky start to the season as they collected all points against Jacaranda Academy and Young Ones by 4-0 and 4-1, respectively.…
By CHRIS TOTOBELA As part of the Mandela month celebrations, the Sarah Baartman Region Community Safety Department (SBCSD) handed playing kits to local clubs. Extension 9-based Golden Eagles, Joza-based Leicester City, and Rising Stars football clubs received playing kits as part of this initiative. SBCDS manager Mncedisi Boma said his department “saw it fit to donate these kits to these clubs as our task is to try and eradicate crime in the community as part of our Sport Against Crime programme”. “I decided to rope in Ward 2 councillor Ramie Xonxa as he better understands what is happening on the…
By CHRIS TOTOBELA Makana LFA’s first division teams braved last weekend’s freezing temperatures and honoured their fixtures with exciting results. African Spears and Maru Academy drew two all. In another battle, Jacaranda Academy returned to winning ways following their 3-2 victory over Young Ones. Golden Eagles still lead Stream B and cemented their position with seven unanswered goals against Rising Stars. Leicester City got the better of Seven Stars by 4-2. Golden Brothers shocked Eagles with a 4-2 win, and Rieby United thrashed Vukani Anchors by 7-1. Makana LFA competitions officer, Akona Heshu, warned the teams about cheating and said…
By LIKHAPHA THAATHAA Most people do not carry cash anymore. That is why Food4Futures (Ithemba Le Kamva) has made it easy for people to tip car guards or anyone who needs money or food with its Parking4Parcels (P4P), easy-to-access, mini-parcel tickets. Ithemba Le Kamva started the project in November 2021 by producing tickets in quantities of R5, R10, R15, and R20. In exchange, ticket holders can receive food parcels at Food4Futures’s office at 2 Dundas Street. Initially, Food4Futures’ offices sold the tickets solely at their offices. Now, people can also purchase them from the following places: Rat and Parrot –…
By LIKHAPHA THAATHAA Zibangele Mcuba turns old tyres into comfortable chairs and dog kennels, a business idea inspired by the soapie, Generations: The Legacy, which features a pub with chairs made from tyres. Zibangele Mcuba retires on one of the chairs he made out of tyres. Photo: Likhapha Thaathaa He said business is not doing well currently because he doesn’t have adequate exposure as he works solely from his Joza Street home. Mcuba, who is also a Ward 2 committee member, uses old car and bicycle tyres, recycled fridges, and wood. Before starting his business, he worked as a general…
By CHRIS TOTOBELA Pick n Pay family store staff visited Little Flower Pre-School as part of the Mandela Day initiative this week. They spent 67 minutes with the children and donated groceries to them. Jon Campbell of Pick n Pay was happy that his business took time off to think about the less fortunate and made a difference in the community. Speaking on behalf of Little Flower Pre-School, Nomalungelo Mthwalo thanked Pick n Pay for everything they have done for the school and believed it would make a big difference.
By CHRIS TOTOBELA The Pick n Pay family store in Peppergrove Mall donated tracksuits to Sophia Young Stars ahead of the new season, which kicks off in August. John Campbell of Pick and Pay was pleased to support this up-and-coming young team. Sophia Young Stars chairperson Lindisipho Swaartbooi could not hide his excitement. “Our boys needed this boost ahead of the new season and would like to thank Pick and Pay for our long-standing relationship.”
By CHRIS TOTOBELA All roads led to Joza Indoor Sports Centre for local boxing fans last Saturday. Boxers from all the municipalities under the Sarah Baartman region were on show. A district team of cadets and juniors was selected to take part in the provincial championships in Queenstown from 5-7 August. The day’s first bout set the tone for what would follow later. The standard was high, and all the boxers looked ready and sharp. Some exciting bouts got the audience shouting and bursting into song at one stage. Some controversial bouts got the people talking. In one of the…