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Daily News|2024-07-03Young performers to set the stage alight in ‘Dream On: A Poppins Tale of Joseph’One hundred and seventy youngsters, aged between 5 and 19 from more than 50 schools throughout KwaZulu-Natal, will take part in this year’s Young Performers Project (YPP). As part of the initiative, they will feature in the jukebox production, Dream On: A Poppins Tale of Joseph, which will be staged at the Playhouse Theatre this weekend. The YPP, which started in 2001, seeks to create opportunities for young performers to work on stage productions alongside professional artists by presenting an annual musical. Some of the productions they have staged over the years include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2023), Footloose (2017), School of Rock SA (2008) and Grease (2003). Led by talented musical director Des Govender, the production follows a young show director who is beside herself when she…3 min
Daily News|2024-07-03New Cabinet filled with too many old and useless fossilsHere we go again. Same old fossils in the government. Old politicians like Gwede Mantashe, Angie Motshekga, Aaron Motsoaledi and others. There is very little to be excited about when looking at the ANC’s “honourable” ministers when many were named in the Zondo Commission. So we will once again watch them sleeping in Parliament, because these old politicians need their rest after working hard in the fields for the “people”, right?. Wake up, Cyril, and bring in people who can really look after the people of South Africa. | MARCEL Angie Motshekga was a failure as Minister of Basic Education. I am surprised that now she is appointed by President Ramaphosa as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. What does she know about the defence of the country? Does…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03DA reminds Lesufi they voted for his re-election as premier of GautengFormer DA MP Douglas Gibson has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to crack the whip on Premier Panyaza Lesufi as he appears to push ahead with unreasonable portfolio allocations in the Gauteng provincial government. Gibson was responding to a question about whether the Gauteng squabbles over positions impact the national government’s decision on portfolios. “I don’t think it will do that. The national government has set a tone and I am quite sure that if Mr Lesufi is unreasonable the DA won’t agree with him and if he is unreasonable, President Ramaphosa will take out the whip,” he said. The announcement of Lesufi’s provincial cabinet was postponed for a second time on Monday night after provincial leaders were instructed by Luthuli House to postpone the announcement of the provincial cabinet.…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Zikalala ‘demotion’ part of ANC-DA deal – analystPolitical analyst Professor Sipho Seepe said the deployment of Dean MacPherson as the new minister of Public Works and the redeployment of Sihle Zikalala as deputy minister was not a case of demoting the latter, but rather part of the deal struck between the DA and the ANC. This was after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet on Sunday. Seepe emphasised that part of the deal required the ANC to give up some ministerial positions and Zikalala was, unfortunately, a part of that. “The deal also meant that Zikalala had to give up his position so that the ANC could invite other smaller parties like the UDM and PA to work within their quantum of six that they can rightfully lay claim to,” Seepe said. He said a negative perception…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03MEC starts abuse probe into children’s homeThe KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga has ordered an investigation into the allegations of abuse in the Aryan Benevolent Children’s Home in Chatsworth south of Durban. The MEC visited the home yesterday after allegations of child abuse surfaced recently. There have been claims that a group of children living at the home had suffered at the hands of their care workers. Shinga announced a series of measures that the Department of Social Development would implement in response to these allegations. Accompanied by senior officials from the department, including the accounting officer, Nelisiwe Vilakazi, Shinga announced the appointment of a team of investigators to uncover what happened at the home. The team has been given three weeks to complete its investigation and compile a report for her review. Children at…3 min
Daily News|2024-07-03TV actor calls for an end to gender rolesSEASONED TV actor Muzi Mthabela has called for an end to gender roles in society. Mthabela said that as times change, gender roles should not be a stumbling block in building relationships and raising families. Mthabela and other celebrities including Thembinkosi Mthembu, Khuzani Mpungose, and J Something are part of the #QinaNdoda by OMO campaign to address these traditional stereotypes. The actor said the relevance of traditional gender roles should be questioned. He said these days, gender roles were difficult to hold on to in practice when both men and women had to work, which was why it was important to lay a foundation of love and understanding. He said that in a situation in which a man had a job that allowed him to arrive home earlier, rather than…1 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Jozi residents to pay through ears with prepaid levySOUTH Africans have spent the past five years suffering through life amid the high cost of living. If it is not rocketing food prices, it is the fuel prices. If it’s not load shedding, it is the increase in electricity tariffs. In Joburg, the situation is about to get worse with an intended recurring R200 monthly fee to be charged against prepaid electricity users. According to the City of Joburg, only customers registered as indigent (earning below R6 000 a month) will be exempt from this new levy, said to help cover the infrastructure component of the service. If this development is true, it will continue to eat into the pockets of struggling and poor South Africans. I am not sure the City of Joburg has consulted its residents to…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03At least 116 crushed to death at gatheringNEW DELHI: At least 116 people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, with several more injured and fears the toll could rise, government medics said yesterday. “We have received 27 bodies so far... bodies are still coming,” Uttar Pradesh state senior medical officer Ram Mohan Tiwari said. Crowds had gathered to celebrate the Hindu deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, about 140km south-east of New Delhi. Umesh Kumar Tripathi, chief medical officer, said the dead were 25 women and two men. Deadly incidents are common in India during religious festivals. | AFP…1 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Rudy Giuliani loses New York law licenceWASHINGTON: Rudy Giuliani lost his New York law licence yesterday, after a state appeals court found he had lied in arguing that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from his client, Republican former US President Donald Trump. The court found that Giuliani, the former New York mayor who served as personal lawyer to Trump, “baselessly attacked and undermined the integrity of this country’s electoral process”. Giuliani was one of the leading proponents of false claims that Trump’s defeat to Democrat Joe Biden in 2020 was the result of widespread voter fraud. | Reuters…1 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Etzebeth, Boks desperate for win against IrelandThe Springbok hourglass is not nearly close to running out for hardman Eben Etzebeth, but the lock is cherishing every Test he plays a little bit more because it’s one closer to eventually calling time. As a more senior statesman now, with 120 caps behind his name, the 32-year-old feels the pressure is also getting a bit heavier because he understands more what it means to play for South Africa, but judging from his workhorse performances week in and out, one wouldn’t say that he feels any pressure. On Saturday, in the first Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld (5.05pm start) Etzebeth will again play a crucial role as the Boks bid for a first win over the Irish since 2016. The Cape Town-born enforcer will also take one step…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Brighton’s new manager ready to ‘challenge establishment’Fabian Hurzeler said yesterday that he wanted to “achieve big things and challenge the establishment” during his first media conference as Brighton manager. The 31-year-old, the youngest full-time manager in Premier League history, has taken over at the south coast club after guiding St Pauli to promotion to Germany’s elite Bundesliga last season. The Texas-born German coach said he had moved to “the best league in the world”. “I’m aware this is a huge job. It’s a big challenge and I think I need a lot of courage and ability so I need to stay humble,” said Hurzeler. “My targets, I want to discuss them with my players, they need to be convinced of that, they need to feel what we can achieve, that’s the main thing for me. I…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Defensive solidity the saving grace for Les BleusFrance have struggled to score goals at Euro 2024 and they owe their qualification for the quarter-finals to a miserly defence that has left all their opponents frustrated. Les Bleus have yet to find the back of the net in open play, having reached the last eight after a Kylian Mbappe penalty and two own goals – the latest by Jan Vertonghen in their 1-0 victory over Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday. Didier Deschamps’ side, however, have conceded only once, a penalty in a 1-1 draw against Poland in the group phase. France have been far from their usual flamboyant selves, a shadow of the team who scored nine goals on their way to the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals and seven in four games in 2018. In…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Sekhukhune’s choice of coach smacks of desperationDESPERATE times do indeed call for desperate measures. That perhaps best describes Sekhukhune United’s choice of coach for the coming season. Babina Noko announced Germany’s Peter Hyballa as the man to lead their team for the 2024/2025 campaign after they parted ways with Lehlohonolo Seema late last season. The choice, however, smacks of desperation after the club’s failure to secure initial targets Morena Ramoreboli and Fernando da Cruz. Sekhukhune had been in advanced negotiations with Ramoreboli only for ‘the Orlando Pirates slayer’ to opt to rather seek the renewal of his contract at Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy, where he won the league title in successive seasons. On the other hand, Da Cruz – the 51-year-old Frenchman – chose to join Kaizer Chiefs as an assistant coach to Nasreddine Nabi, whom Amakhosi…3 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Maths prowess leads KwaZulu-Natal pupils to IndiaSouth Africa’s star maths pupils are all set for an international maths competition in Lucknow, India. The pupils from various schools will participate in the India International Mathematics Competition (InIMC), which starts from July 26 and ends on August 2. The InIMC is hosted by a different country every year. South Africa hosted the competition in Durban in 2019. The Junior International Mathematics Competition Organising Body South Africa (JIMCOBSA) said it was guiding the learners every step of the way. Kitty Phillips, the South African co-ordinator on the IMC international committee, said that JIMCOBSA is a non-profit body responsible for the selection and training of children who will represent South Africa at the IMC. “Right now the children are at a training camp in Bloemfontein preparing for the IMC which…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Which policies will the GNU implement?Foreign doctors steal medical resourcesEskom reaches load shedding milestoneGive GNU brooms a chance to sweep cleanWhich party policies will the GNU government implement? It was inevitable with the army of parties in the GNU, that President Ramaphosa was going to dish out political pork left, right and centre. This is clear in his increasing the number of ministers and the ludicrous deputy minister posts. Which country globally has more deputy ministers than ministers? Whose policy in a GNU such as this is going to prevail? Is this government going to follow ANC policy, as it is just nonsensical that you can have consensual policies – based on so-called 'sufficient consensus’, which is yet another ruse because it means the more powerful in this stew make the decisions – from this army of parties? For example with regard to economic policy is the ANC going to…7 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Ford faces strike over bonusesThe National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has threatened to down tools at Ford South Africa over a dispute concerning bonuses, which could bring production at the vehicle-maker to a halt across the country. Numsa’s national spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola told Business Report yesterday that it was likely that most workers would go on strike from tomorrow given that the union was the only recognised union at Ford South Africa. “We are asking for a bonus. “We are not specifying the amount at this time,” she said. In a statement issued by Numsa’s secretary-general, Irvin Jim, the union yesterday said Ford had “made a fortune” over the past four years globally, and could “definitely afford some kind of bonus”. Citing Macrotrends, Jim said Ford’s gross profit was $25.137 billion…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Eleven KZN pupils to get the chance to study in USCo-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, the Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, committed to sending 11 pupils to study abroad at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Famu) next year. He was speaking yesterday at the EnergyWaterFoodClimate Nexus Summit. The two-day summit, which ends today (Wednesday), is being held at the Coastlands Musgrave Hotel. It is aimed at addressing energy, water, food and climate issues not only locally, but globally. The purpose was to have a collaboration between academic institutions and various government departments. Buthelezi thanked all the speakers, saying that it was a privilege to be present at such a conference. He praised the youth for being present and involved. “I am touched to see so many young people involved as we never had this opportunity to interact with industry…3 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Life for three ‘witchcraft’ killersThree people have been sentenced to life and five years for the murders of a mother and her daughter. The Greytown Regional Court sentenced Philisiwe Zuma, 33, Thubelihle Shezi, 24, and Mazwi Lembethe, 23, for a double murder and arson involving two women victims – a mother, 65, and her daughter, 28 – that occurred at Ematimatolo policing precinct in August 2023. SAPS Umzinyathi District spokesperson Constable Siyabonga Nkwanyana said that in August 2023, Ematimatolo police responded after an arson complaint was reported. On arrival at the scene, police found a house burnt to ashes. They found two burnt bodies inside the house. Nkwanyana said an initial investigation was conducted by Detective Sergeant Siyabonga Manzini of Ematimatolo SAPS, who uncovered what had happened. The suspects were arrested immediately. He said…1 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Forget politics – this is how we can revive economic growthThe formation of a new coalition government marks the start of a new chapter for South Africa. But even as political parties jostle for power, the reality is that no matter who leads us forward, there is only one real solution to re-energising socio-economic growth and development: industrialisation. And this, in turn, hinges on making informed, pragmatic energy decisions, and sustainable infrastructure development. These are the fundamentals that are ultimately needed to stimulate investment, grow businesses and accelerate employment. But instead, by neglecting these pillars, South Africa’s economy has faltered and stagnated for decades, entrenching poverty, inequality, and unemployment. So, as we look ahead to the next five years, we must not allow ourselves to become distracted by politics – these are the three real metrics that should be used…4 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Clashes in Kenya capitalProtesters clashed with police in Kenya’s capital Nairobi yesterday and some were arrested, as calls for peaceful anti-government rallies descended into scattered incidents of violence and looting following last month’s deadly demonstrations. Activists have stepped up their campaign against President William Ruto despite his decision last week to withdraw a controversial finance bill that triggered what he has branded “treasonous” protests by young Gen-Z Kenyans. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) said on Monday that 39 people had been killed and 361 injured during two weeks of demonstrations, with the worst violence occurring last Tuesday, and condemned the use of force against protesters as “excessive and disproportionate”. By yesterday afternoon, Nairobi’s central business district, the focus of previous rallies, saw scattered confrontations between police lobbing tear gas and…3 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Afghan bank moves to stabilise currencyKabul: Afghanistan’s central bank auctioned $15 million (R280m)yesterday to maintain the stability of the national currency, the Afghani. “The bidders, including money-changers and private banks, should deposit the necessary money in cash in the form of Afghani in the central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank,” the central bank said. It said it was requesting all eligible banks, foreign currency exchangers and monetary service providers to participate in the auction. It also auctioned $15m last week. Since assuming power in August 2021, the Afghan caretaker government has taken measures to maintain currency stability. | AFP…1 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Rassie banking on experienceThe Springboks do not harbour any thoughts of revenge or feel they have a score to settle against Ireland on Saturday in Pretoria. Yes, they haven’t beaten the Irish since 2016, but since then the Boks won back-to-back World Cups and that, at the end of the day, is what currently distinguishes the world champions from the second-ranked rugby nation. The enormity of the occasion on Saturday was emphasised by head coach Rassie Erasmus selecting his strongest available team for the first of two Tests at Loftus Versfeld (kick-off 5.05 pm), with 20 of the matchday squad being 2023 World Cup winners, including the entire starting 15. They boast a collective 966 caps between them – the second most experienced Bok 23-man squad named after the one that did duty…3 min
Daily News|2024-07-03SA knocked out of Cosafa CupSouth Africa (1) 1 Sibanyoni 3’ Eswatini 0 Bafana Bafana crashed out of the 2024 Cosafa Cup after finishing as runners-up in group A of the Southern African regional competition. South Africa beat Eswatini 1-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium yesterday but could not avoid being eliminated via goal difference. Mozambique finished as the winners of group E after coming from a goal down to beat 10-men Botswana 3-1 at the Wolfson Stadium at the same time. With both Bafana and The Black Mambas finishing on five points and on the same goal difference, Mozambique qualified by virtue of having scored more goals in the tournament than Bafana. SuperSport United striker Thabang Sibanyoni started his third game of the tournament and finally justified that inclusion by opening the scoring…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Little room for experimentation as the Springboks front up to IrishAlthough there’s a rebuilding phase in the Springbok set-up looking at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the respect the world champions have for Ireland was clear to see with the strong side coach Rassie Erasmus selected for Saturday’s first Test in Pretoria. A Bok side with 20 World Cup winners and 966 Test caps between them will look to get a first win since 2016 over the Irish. Here, Leighton Koopman looks at key things learnt from Erasmus’ team announcement. Experience holds the key While Erasmus knows that blooding the junior players is the key to eventually striking gold at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, the immediate need is to build more winning momentum after the first victory of the year a couple of weeks ago against Wales.…3 min
Daily News|2024-07-03SA draw big lessons from Test defeatThe limited time spent playing red-ball cricket and the irregularity of Test- match cricket was the difference between South Africa pushing India all the way and falling short, as they did on the final day of the one-off Test match, losing by 10 wickets at the weekend. The Proteas Women are battered and bruised after the defeat in India, having put up a brave fight against a strong Indian side in testing conditions. Their lack of experience cost them the small margins, but they gained valuable lessons. There has been enough in the past few results to suggest that with more game time the Proteas Women could become a force in the red-ball format, the heavy defeat against Australia earlier in the year notwithstanding. The draw against England in 2022,…3 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Pogacar leaves Vingegaard in his wake on first mountain stageTadej Pogacar made an early statement in the Tour de France as he dropped defending champion Jonas Vingegaard to claim victory in the first mountain stage and take the overall leader’s yellow jersey yesterday. The Slovenian attacked 800m from the top of the Col du Galibier, when the slope was at its steepest, and only Vingegaard followed but the Dane had to watch his rival fade in the distance. Pogacar pushed harder on the pedals, briefly looking back, before hitting the descent to Valloire at breakneck speed and gradually increase his lead over Vingegaard, who was then caught by other top contenders, including three-time Vuelta champion Primoz Roglic and Belgian prodigy Remco Evenepoel. Capping off an impressive show of strength by his UAE Emirates team, Pogacar finished the 139.6km fourth…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03NFP leader lays charge against a party memberTensions are simmering in the National Freedom Party (NFP) after the party’s secretary-general, Nhlanhla “Teddy” Thwala, opened a case of crimen injuria and intimidation against a prominent party member. The NFP member, who works at the Dannhauser Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, cannot be named as he has yet to appear in court. Thwala told the Daily News that he had received a flurry of intimidating messages from the suspect on social media platforms, including WhatsApp. Fed up, Thwala went to the Alexandra police station in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, and opened a case against his fellow party man. “The content of the messages was degrading to my person coupled with intimidation and a flurry of insults,” said Thwala. “I’m beginning to feel very concerned and worried about my safety.” Thwala alleged that…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03EFF calls for end to virtual parliamentary sittingsThe EFF has called for an end to virtual parliamentary sittings and a return to physical sittings of Parliament and committee meetings. In a statement yesterday, the party said virtual sittings undermined the work of Parliament, adding that the failure by the Parliament administration to make necessary arrangements was cause for concern. “The EFF demands an end to virtual parliamentary participation and calls for the immediate resumption of physical sittings for all sessions and committee meetings. “The introduction of virtual platforms for the business of Parliament during the Covid-19 pandemic was sensible and practical as the physical meetings were prohibited. Despite many limitations and interruptions, we participated in the sittings through virtual platforms due to the unfavourable circ*mstances of the pandemic. “However, Parliament has continued with a hybrid model of…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Scant youth numbers in Cabinet concernThe University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Political Studies and International Relations lecturer Zakhele Ndlovu has expressed his disappointment that there were only seven ministers under the age of 45 in the recently announced cabinet. He said the ANC has done a poor job of grooming young leaders because people like Angie Motshekga should be retired by now and she has already served in the Cabinet for a very long time. “We need to be producing younger leaders who will take the country forward,” said Ndlovu. However, he was impressed by the appointment of the 40-year-old Ronald Lamola as Minister of International Relations. Ndlovu said that many countries around the world were appointing more and more young people as foreign ministers, adding that for him, the portfolio of International Relations does require someone…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03KZN Hawks add $180 000 to state coffersCrime-fighting in KwaZulu-Natal received a major financial boost following the forfeiture of $180 000 (R3.3 million) to the state. This was after the court granted a final order in favour of the state in its case against a Pakistani national, Idris Abdul Aziz, 68, who was found with a stash of dollars on his body at King Shaka International Airport last year. In a statement issued by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) yesterday, the unit said the court had granted the state an order to deposit the money into its account. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Hawks spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant-Colonel Simphiwe Mhlongo said the money would be used by the state to fight crime. Aziz was charged with contravention of the Currency and Exchanges Act…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-032 friends who had been robbed withdraw caseThe efforts of the police, who traced four suspected armed robbers within hours of the alleged crime, were in vain because the charges were dropped. Free State police spokesperson Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring said the Harrismith police leapt into action after two friends from Mthatha, who were on their way to Durban, were allegedly robbed in town. “They were robbed of three cellphones, a car key and cash. The cellphones and car key were recovered,” Mophiring said. He said on Sunday, the two friends had decided to park their Audi in town and have a nap before hitting the road again. A few minutes after they parked, they were allegedly surprised by armed men who robbed them. The suspects were driving a white Polo VW without registration plates. Mophiring said…1 min
Daily News|2024-07-03A reflection on promotion of multilingualismThe South African democratic dispensation was meant to usher in constitutionalism that would entrench participatory governance whereby citizens were guaranteed rights and freedoms. The Constitution promises that all citizens are equally entitled to the rights and freedoms, privileges and benefits of citizenship. In the founding provisions of the Constitution, 11 languages were recognised as official languages, with South African Sign Languages recognised on July 19, 2023. The recognition of 12 languages is to move away from apartheid’s bilingualism in which Afrikaans and English were the only official languages except in the Bantustans, where indigenous African languages were regionally recognised as the languages of each TBVC state. In reflection of the integration and celebration of linguistic diversity, as guaranteed by sections 29, 30 and 31 of the Constitution, can we guarantee…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Six in hospital after plane turbulenceMontevideo: Six passengers among dozens injured in severe turbulence on a flight from Madrid remain hospitalised in Brazil, where their plane had to make an emergency landing, Air Europa said yesterday. Of the rest, 303 have made it safely to their destination of Montevideo more than a day after the rattling experience Monday. The Uruguay-bound plane, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 325 passengers on board, was diverted to the airport of Natal in northeast Brazil after experiencing “severe turbulence,” according to the airline. Forty passengers were taken to hospitals in Natal for treatment. Air Europa said most of the injuries were “bruises and contusions.” | AFP…1 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Sudan refugees flee to Libya, UgandaGENEVA: The UN refugee agency said yesterday it was expanding its Sudan aid plan to Libya and Uganda, after a surge in arrivals in those countries of people fleeing the 14-month-old Sudanese civil war. Sudan is already the world’s worst displacement crisis with some 12 million forced to flee their homes and more than 2 million displaced across borders. This brings to seven the number of African countries taking in large numbers of Sudanese refugees. The arrivals in Libya raise the prospect that the refugees may continue their journey to Europe across the Mediterranean. | Reuters…1 min
Daily News|2024-07-03The coming of a Naturena NabiThanks to local football’s grapevine, the Amakhosi faithful heard some time ago that Nasreddine Nabi would be the next Kaizer Chiefs coach. It is Chiefs’ habit to be as quiet as a church mouse when there are developments, and their PR functions cease except to trot out the line, “wait for the official announcement”. Hence, it came as a breath of fresh air for hordes of Chiefs fans to read that the 58-year-old Tunisian-Belgian mentor told the Tunisian media that he had accepted the head coach post at Chiefs. Nabi was speaking after his AS FAR Rabat side lost 2-1 to Raja Casablanca in the Moroccan Throne Cup final on Monday night. Raja Casablanca are coached by former Orlando Pirates head honcho Josef Zinnbauer, who has former PSL coach Fadlu…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Citizens snap up Carlinhos, Davids on Simba radarCape Town City’s recruiting efforts keep going at full throttle after they signed well-travelled Angolan midfielder Carlinhos, their seventh new addition to their squad ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. The 29-year-old Carlos do Carmo, commonly known as Carlinhos, arrived as a free agent having left Petro Atletico in his homeland following a second spell with the club. He has also played for InterClube and Sagrada Esperança in Angola, as well as top Tanzanian side Young Africans. He offers a wealth of continental experience after playing for Petro in the CAF Champions League and African Football League this past season, making seven appearances combined. City have already unveiled Hasheem Domingo from Raja Casablanca in Morocco; Kayden Francis from Chippa United, Fortune Makaringe from Orlando Pirates, Namibian international Prince Tjiueza,…2 min
Daily News|2024-07-03Shock defeat for champ VondrousovaMarketa Vondrousova became the first defending women’s Wimbledon champion to lose in the first round for 30 years yesterday as Andy Murray ran out of time in his fitness race. Czech sixth seed Vondrousova went down 6-4 6-2 to Spain’s unheralded Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in 66 minutes. Vondrousova is only the second defending champion to lose in the first round at the All England Club in the Open Era. The only other time it has happened was 30 years ago, when Lori McNeil defeated three-time defending champion Steffi Graf in the 1994 opening round. World No 83 Bouzas Maneiro, playing in only the third Grand Slam main draw of her career, broke her opponent five times in the match under the roof on Centre Court. Until yesterday she had never…2 min
