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The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs set to hijack marquee Pirates transfer target!
Kaizer Chiefs FC's bosses are working hard to make a massive statement ahead of next season! The Glamour Boys finished outside of the league's top-eight once again last season. And now, reports suggest Kaizer Chiefs are going all in on the transfer market with the hope of building a formidable squad for Nasreddine Nabi! READ MORE • Rulani Mokwena to Orlando Pirates: Major update! READ MORE • Two more Orlando Pirates stars leave the club! According to the latest transfer gossip, Kaizer Chiefs FC are closing in on the signature of Polokwane City star Oswin Appollis. The Amakhosi are reportedly at an 'advanced' stage in their negotiations with the Bafana Bafana star. 'If you were talking about Appollis I could have agreed with you. It's also an open secret that Chiefs are interested in him. The negotiations are believed to also be at an advanced stage as there are a few logistics they are working on but not Elias Mokwana.' an insider told Soccer Laduma regarding Kaizer Chiefs' transfer plans. Rivals Orlando Pirates were reportedly highly interested in signing Appollis. Should Chiefs manage to pull off this deal, it will make a massive statement of intent ahead of next season. READ MORE • Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs to star PSL signing! Where should Appollis move to next season? Or do you believe he should remain at Rise and Shine? Will a move to Kaizer Chiefs bode well for the Bafana star? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs eye PSL star: Not who supporters expected
Kaizer Chiefs have firmly quashed any talk of Elias Mokwana's potential signing, despite mounting speculation linking the former PSL winger with a dramatic return to South African football. The source confirmed that Mokwana is not part of their transfer plans this window. 'Chiefs are not interested in Elias Mokwana. If it was last season maybe it could have been true but not at the moment,' said the source. The club has shifted its focus to more strategic signings as it aims to rebuild ahead of the upcoming season. Rather than revisiting interest in Mokwana, Kaizer Chiefs have turned their attention to another rising Bafana Bafana winger, Polokwane City's Oswin Appollis. The young talent has caught the eye of the club's technical team, with discussions reportedly progressing well. A trusted member of the coaching setup revealed. 'If you were talking about Appollis I could have agreed with you. It's an open secret that Chiefs are interested in him.' Both parties are reportedly finalising the last logistical details as negotiations reach an advanced stage. Appollis, known for his pace and creativity, could be the spark Amakhosi need to reinvigorate their frontline. The source emphasised the club's current recruitment strategy. 'Yes, the team is looking at beefing up the squad but it's obviously not Elias Mokwana. That's not true.' This signals a clear shift in strategy for the club, opting for youth, form, and potential over nostalgic returns. As transfer talk heats up, fans will be watching closely to see whether Chiefs can finally land Appollis and reshape their fortunes ahead of the new campaign. Will Appollis be a good fit at Kaizer Chiefs? 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.
The South African
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates target former Real Madrid opposition analyst
Orlando Pirates are making ambitious changes to their technical team after the announcement that Jose Riveiro will be leaving. 44-year-old Pablo Franco Martin is a serious candidate for the top coaching job at Pirates. The Madrid-born tactician has held several interesting roles. Those include Opposition Analyst for Real Madrid and Head Coaching posts for Tanzanian side Simba SC, AmaZulu, Kuwaiti outfit Qadsia SC and now Al-Faisaly in Saudi Arabia's second tier. Click for the story Pablo Franco Martin while at Usuthu. Image: (@AmaZulu/IG) Oswin Appollis suffered a little from 'second-season' syndrome after a breakout campaign in 2023-2024. This term, the Polokwane livewire only managed two goals and an assist from 25 league outings. Hardly earth-shattering numbers for a player expected to win games for his manager. Polokwane improved on last season's eighth-placed finish with a seventh-placed finish this term, so it's not as if his teammates regressed. Appollis claimed six goals and three assists in the league last time out. Chiefs 'land' Appollis, but is he worth it? Maela says goodbye Would you like to see Martin hired as the new Pirates boss? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
30-05-2025
- IOL News
Joshlin's father speaks out: ‘I want the truth from Kelly's mouth'
Missing Joshlin's father, José Emke, speaks to Independent Media after the mother of his children, Kelly Smith, was sentenced to life imprisonment. Image: Mandilakhe Tshwete As the three people convicted of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin Smith begin serving life sentences, the missing six-year-old's father, Jose Emke, has broken his silence, calling for the truth and expressing deep fears for the safety of his surviving daughter. Joshlin disappeared from her Middelpos, Saldanha Bay home, on February 19, 2024. Her mother, Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, reported her missing that evening, telling police she had left her daughter in the care of her boyfriend, Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis, while she went to work. Within two weeks, Kelly, Appollis, and their friend Steveno 'Steffie' van Rhyn were arrested and later charged with kidnapping and human trafficking. Video Player is loading. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Phumza 'Maka Lima' Sigaqa, who was co-accused, was later released after charges against her were withdrawn. Another woman, Lourentia 'Renz' Lombaard, turned State witness and testified that she had been involved in a plot to sell Joshlin to a sangoma for R20,000. On May 2, Kelly, Appollis, and Van Rhyn were found guilty in the Western Cape High Court. On Thursday, they were sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking and 10 years for kidnapping, with the sentences to run concurrently. Presiding officer Judge Nathan Erasmus said the trio, including Lombaard, failed Joshlin and their actions tore the Saldanha Bay community apart. 'Mr Appollis said he fed Joshlin, he cared for her, and looked her in the eye. You sat there and did nothing; betraying the trust she must have had in you, Mr Appollis, as her parent – and you, Ms Smith, as the one who gave birth to her – and Mr Van Rhyn being that good friend, a father of a small child. 'We've heard the victim impact statements. She was a child in the community. We heard how she would go to some of the houses and sit at their tables. 'Ms Lombaard also looked Joshlin in the eye and gave her something to eat, and did nothing to protect her. 'The society and community of Saldanha were torn apart. We heard about the extensive searches that took place.' He added that the trio showed no remorse during the trial. 'Ms Smith and Mr Van Rhyn, you found it amusing. You were celebrating. You didn't take this seriously.' Speaking after the sentencing, Joshlin's father Jose Emke said the day had brought a mix of emotions. 'The sentencing was bittersweet. I am happy, but also heartbroken. I would like to know where in the world my child is,' Emke said. He criticised Kelly for withholding the truth about Joshlin's whereabouts. 'It hurt me, but I can't say I'm unhappy. What she chose to do – she asked for it. She will now spend life in prison. But she still didn't say where my child is.' Emke, who shares another daughter with Kelly, said he now felt the need to protect his youngest even more. 'I haven't spoken to her about her sister's case. She's too young and too small to understand. But she asks every day: 'Where is my sister?' What must I tell my child? That I don't know where her sister is, or who she's with? That's what hurts.' He added: 'I still feel very uncomfortable. I don't know where in the world my child is, or who she is living with. But I still feel my child is alive. She is very young. She must still grow up, stand up for herself, and take care of herself one day. Not knowing where she is – it doesn't let me rest.' Emke also questioned the timing of Kelly's actions. 'I want to know the truth – why, and for what reason, did she do this? I am Joshlin's father. I didn't abandon my child. I was just in the Northern Cape for a month or two. My biggest question is: why did she wait until I turned my back to do what she did?' He said he longed to hear the truth directly from Kelly. 'My message to Kelly is: I just want to hear the truth from her mouth.' Emke described a conversation with Joshlin's godmother, Natasha Andrews, who called him on Friday, May 23. 'Tasha asked me if Kelly could speak to Rachelle (his younger daughter) the next day, on Saturday. I said no. I won't allow that until I know the truth, until this pain in me is gone. Until I get to see my child in front of me or just hear her voice, I won't allow Kelly near Rachelle.' He concluded: 'Kelly will be a big problem and a danger to my child. She's manipulative, and I believe she planned this to get Joshlin trafficked.' Western Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile, said authorities would not rest until Joshlin is found. 'We will not rest until we find out what happened to Joshlin. We are continuing day and night looking for her, and we're still appealing to everybody – let's work together to find the missing child, and all other missing children out there who haven't had the opportunity to have a case brought forward like Joshlin's. We must stand together as a country. 'We've been outside the country. We are working with Interpol and other policing agencies around the world, and we hope that one day we will find exactly what happened to Joshlin.' Women and Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA) welcomed the sentencing. 'The Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial painted a grim picture of the harsh reality children in the country face and brought home the terrifying knowledge that children in South Africa can vanish into thin air, sold like cattle, and no one seems to know where they end up. 'Joshlin was six years old when she was exchanged for R20,000 and collected. 'WMACA is very satisfied with the sentences handed down, but still contends that there were other parties involved in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who have seemingly gotten away with it. The three accused conspired to sell a child for reasons we don't know. There was a middleman and a client on the other side who wanted something from this child, and we have no idea who those people are. 'But there are other people who were around, who heard or saw things. So there are a lot of loose ends. 'The most distressing part about this case is the mother's involvement: how does a mother even start a conversation about selling her child and then set off a whole chain of events where there is a buyer, for the whole child, or body parts? It's absolutely diabolical. 'WMACA recognises Judge Erasmus for sending a strong message with the sentencing and giving justice to Joshlin. We wish a little girl didn't have to meet such a gruesome fate to begin with.'
The Herald
29-05-2025
- General
- The Herald
Kelly Smith sentenced to life in prison for trafficking her daughter Joshlin
The three were sentenced to 10 years on the kidnapping charge, to run concurrently with the life sentences, and their names will be entered into the n ational child protection register. Addressing the three directly, the judge said Appollis had fed Joshlin, sold her and 'you sit there and you say nothing, b etraying the trust she must have placed in you, Mr Appollis, as her parents, and you Miss Smith as the one that gave birth to her. And you Mr Van Rhyn, being that good friend and the father of a small child'. TimesLIVE
