BREAKING NEWS: Kaizer Chiefs announce another exit
By Aric Jabari 17-06-25 17:40
President Donald Trump's early G7 exit amid the Israel-Iran crisis sparks criticism, disrupts talks, and prompts EU calls for de-escalation. By Joshua Hendricks 17-06-25 17:33
Chiefs midfielder Castillo may be heading for a shock exit as doubts over his role under Nabi prompt his camp to explore off-season options. By Siseko Gwegwe 17-06-25 17:17
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye is on Amakhosi's case again. He says the Betway Premiership giants shouldn't have signed Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane. By Joshua Hendricks 17-06-25 17:11
Chiefs have reignited their pursuit of Mashego, but Sundowns' contract extension could force Amakhosi into a transfer battle. By Garrin Lambley 17-06-25 17:10
The four African qualifiers for the revamped FIFA Club World Cup currently ongoing in the United States are set to become much richer. By Phumlani S Langa 17-06-25 16:58
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The South African
2 hours ago
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs clean-up: Full list of departed players
Kaizer Chiefs have released four players this past week as part of their efforts to revamp the team for next season. The players released are Edmilson Dove, Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom, and Ranga Chivaviro. On Tuesday, Amakhosi announced that the Mozambican defender, Edmilson Dove, is no longer contracted to the team after three years with the club. 'Kaizer Chiefs and defender Edmilson Dove will part ways when his contract expires at the end of June. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Edmilson for his contributions to the Club and wish him all the best in his future endeavours,' Chiefs said in a statement. Last Wednesday, the club parted ways with Radebe, Blom, and Chivaviro. Some fans were surprised by Chivaviro's departure, especially considering how effective he was after Nasreddine Nabi took charge in July. 'Kaizer Chiefs will not be extending striker Ranga Chivaviro's contract when it expires at the end of the month,' the statement read. 'The Limpopo-born attacker joined Amakhosi from Marumo Gallants for the 2023/24 season on a two-year deal. He scored nine goals and provided one assist in 45 official matches while wearing the Chiefs colours over two seasons.' Kaizer Chiefs signed a total of 10 players last season but failed to improve as they finished ninth in the Betway Premiership last season. The team is set to jet off to Europe in the coming weeks for their pre-season training. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
2 hours ago
- Eyewitness News
Oil prices swing with stocks as traders keep tabs on Israel-Iran crisis
HONG KONG - Oil prices and equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors weighed Donald Trump called for Tehran residents to evacuate and hopes that the conflict between Israel and Iran does not descend into all-out war. While the crisis in the Middle East continues to instil uncertainty on trading floors as the two foes exchange deadly missiles strikes, talk that the Islamic republic wanted to make a nuclear deal was providing some optimism. After Friday's surge sparked by Israel's attacks on its regional foe, crude ticked more than one% lower Monday as traders bet that the conflict would not spread throughout the Middle East and key oil sites were mostly left untouched. Prices edged back up after Trump took to social media calling for the evacuation of the Iranian capital, which is home to nearly 10 million people. "Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign," he said, referring to nuclear talks that were taking place. "What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump later poured cold water on remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that he was leaving the G7 summit in Canada to discuss a possible ceasefire. Oil prices spiked around two% Tuesday before reversing the gains, with Schroders senior economist George Brown saying it was unlikely Iran would strangle flows of the commodity through a key supply route. "The likelihood of Iran taking any action in the Strait of Hormuz, the often-touted disaster scenario for oil markets, appears very remote," he wrote in a note. "Such action would impact flows for the other Middle East nations who are aiming to mediate the situation, while inflicting little harm on Israel." Traders are keeping a wary eye on developments in the crisis, with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz leaving Southeast Asia on Monday after cancelling a Vietnam visit as the Pentagon announced it was sending "additional capabilities" to the Middle East. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Israel's campaign was "changing the face of the Middle East". Trump has maintained that Washington has "nothing to do" with its ally's campaign, but Iran's foreign minister said Monday the US leader could halt the attacks with "one phone call". Tehran has said it would hit US sites if Washington got involved. Meanwhile, top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany called on Iran to quickly return to the negotiating table over its nuclear programme, a French diplomatic source said. The US president had earlier said Iran wanted to make a deal, adding "as soon as I leave here, we're going to be doing something". He later left the gathering in the Rockies, telling reporters: "I have to be back as soon as I can. I wish I could stay for tomorrow, but they understand, this is big stuff." Tehran had signalled a desire to de-escalate and resume nuclear talks with Washington as long as the United States did not join conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal. Equities were mixed in Asian trade, with Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Taipei all advancing, while Hong Kong, Sydney, Wellington and Mumbai struggled along with London, Paris and Frankfurt. Shanghai was flat. The region struggled to follow a positive lead from Wall Street, with dealers also keeping tabs on the G7 summit, where world leaders pushed back against Trump's trade war, arguing it posed a risk to global economic stability. Leaders from Britain, Canada, Italy, Japan, Germany and France called on the president to reverse course on his plans to impose even steeper tariffs on countries across the globe next month. On currency markets the yen was slightly down against the dollar after the Bank of Japan stood pat on interest rates and said it would slow the tapering of its bond purchases. Carol Kong, an analyst at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, told AFP: "Slowing the bond taper will help keep interest rates lower than otherwise, providing support to the economy amid heightened trade uncertainty." KEY FIGURES AT AROUND 0715 GMT West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 0.4% at $71.48 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 0.4% at $72.97 per barrel Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.6% at 38,536.74 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.5% at 23,940.90 Shanghai - Composite: FLAT at 3,387.40 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.5% at 8,833.19 Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.1560 from $1.1562 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.3561 from $1.3579 Dollar/yen: UP at 144.88 yen from 144.79 yen Euro/pound: UP at 85.26 pence from 85.12 pence New York - Dow: UP 0.8% at 42,515.09 (close)
The South African
3 hours ago
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs close in on defender: Verbal agreement reached
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with right-back Mhleli Mabuza, signalling a significant step in their pursuit of defensive reinforcements ahead of the 2025/2026 season. Mabuza, currently plying his trade at Louletano Desportos Clube in Portugal, sparked intense speculation after he joined Chiefs for training at the close of the 2024/2025 campaign. His arrival coincided with the club's broader plans to overhaul their defensive structure. Chiefs' coaching team closely assessed Mabuza during his trial, and while the club initially hesitated to make a formal offer, their stance has now evolved. Since 27 May 2025, talks between both parties have progressed. A reliable source confirmed the shift. 'Chiefs were weighing up their options. There was no formal offer for Mabuza initially,' the source said. 'He trained with the team, and the technical staff have had a chance to look at him, but now they have a verbal agreement.' Mabuza's representatives remain confident that Chiefs will convert their verbal commitment into a concrete deal. The 24-year-old defender reportedly impressed during his stint at Naturena, and his camp believes he fits perfectly into the club's long-term strategy. They said the club is fine-tuning its squad plans. And that Mabuza stands a strong chance of becoming a key addition to the defensive line. With pre-season preparations looming, Kaizer Chiefs look set to wrap up this deal swiftly. Which would ensure the player integrates early and contributes meaningfully in the upcoming term. Will Mhleli Mabuza be a good addition to Kaizer Chiefs next season? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
