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South Africa: New Scholarship Brings Hope to Struggling Soweto Schools

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South Africa: New Scholarship Brings Hope to Struggling Soweto Schools

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The Happy Khumalo Scholarship Fund was launched at Hoërnle Primary in Soweto to honour the 1976 youth and support neglected schools. The Nyatee Foundation aims to raise R250-million in three years to help more than 300 schools with books, uniforms, tech and repairs.See the Story

Kaizer Chiefs' long-time target hijacked by Al-Nasr

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Kaizer Chiefs' long-time target hijacked by Al-Nasr

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Kaizer Chiefs look set to lose out on Kenyan goal machine Michael Olunga, who is on the verge of sealing a move to United Arab Emirates club Al-Nasr. Despite being linked to the Glamour Boys since the previous transfer window, the 31-year-old now appears destined for Middle Eastern football. According to reports from Twaslnews, Olunga is expected to put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Emirati outfit. After parting ways with Qatari side …Read Article

Kaizer Chiefs scout former midfielder tearing up the playoffs

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Kaizer Chiefs scout former midfielder tearing up the playoffs

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Kaizer Chiefs have reignited interest in one of their former midfielders, Lebohang Lesako, who currently plays for Casric Stars in the PSL promotion/relegation playoffs. Sources confirmed that the Soweto giants have closely monitored his recent performances and made enquiries about his availability. The source revealed the club has taken a keen interest in Lesako’s development. “Some Chiefs scouts and recruiters have been following his progress…Read Article

Orlando Pirates close in on Mokwena: One major hurdle remains

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Orlando Pirates are edging closer to a sensational reunion with former coach Rulani Mokwena, with talks reaching an advanced stage ahead of the club’s pre-season tour in Spain. Following Jose Riveiro’s departure, the Soweto giants moved quickly to open negotiations with Mokwena for the vacant head coach position. Pirates new technical team still unresolved Although both parties are eager to conclude the deal, one significant sticking point remai…Orlando Pirates · Soweto See the Story

Kliptown becomes teenage girls' hideout with older men

By Palesa Matlala Kliptown informal settlement has become a hideout for teenage girls living with older men, with some refusing to return home despite their parents’ efforts. Pregnant 17-year-old Sihle wants to go home after a year of abuse from her 29-year-old boyfriend, but is worried her parents will reject her. Kliptown informal settlement in Soweto has become a hiding place for teenage girls who run away from home to live with older men.…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

South Africa: In Soweto, a National Day of Prayer in the Face of the Still Blessing Fractures of the Post-Apartheid · Global Voices

Yesterday Sunday, in Soweto, high places of South African memory, thousands of citizens gathered for the National Day of Prayer, under the explicit theme: "Confronting the past, building a reconciled society." Behind the hymns and supplications, it is a whole country that, once again, was forced to face its deep wounds, inherited from the Apartheid regime. Thirty-one years after the advent of democracy in 1994, South Africa remains deeply marked…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

76 Reframed: From protests to portraits

On 16 June 1976, police shot unarmed students for protesting in Soweto. Read more...Soweto · Soweto Read Article

'These boys lacks ambitions': Pirates legend slams departed stars

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Orlando Pirates legend Moeneb Josephs has criticised the former Bucs duo of Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane. The Buccaneers released the two players a few weeks ago, and both have been linked with Soweto’s rivals, the Kaizer Chiefs. Mako spent six seasons with the Buccaneers, earning over 100 caps and winning six trophies. Speaking to Lebohang Mokoena on Soccer Beat, ex-Pirates goalkeeper felt players these days chase money and lack loyalty. Pir…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

Let’s commemorate, not celebrate and belittle June 16

On June 16, 49 years ago, Black Consciousness-inspired school pupils went out to demonstrate against being forced to learn in Afrikaans. It has to be recalled what the attitude of Africans to the language was at the time. It was the language through which apartheid infliction was communicated and felt by the victims. Its sound was a stark reminder of the jackboot of apartheid on our collective neck. While Black Consciousness had rekindled the r…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

Popular Soweto 1976 schoolteacher Fanyana Mazibuko takes ill

Renowned Struggle teacher Fanyana Mazibuko is ill. He is so indisposed he was unable to mark the 49th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprisings last weekend. He is 83 and suffers from age-related ailments. He survived Covid. However, Mazibuko believes this is not the time for the ANC government to be held responsible for the shortcomings of the country’s education system. Mazibuko was a teacher at Morris Isaacson High School when the riots broke …Soweto · Soweto Read Article

Kaizer Chiefs favourite earns new deal as out-of-favour star exits

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Kaizer Chiefs have rewarded Zitha Kwinika with a contract extension after the defender ended the 2024/2025 season on a high. The club opted to retain the reliable centre-back, who originally returned to Naturena in July 2022 on a three-year deal from Stellenbosch FC. The Chiefs academy graduate worked his way up through the ranks before leaving in 2016. He gained experience across several PSL clubs, including Chippa United, Thanda Royal Zulu, B…Soweto · Soweto Read Article

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