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The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs star Ashley Du Preez suffers heart breaking loss
Kaizer Chiefs have extended their heartfelt condolences to striker Ashley Du Preez following the passing of his father, Abraham Jansen. The Glamour Boys took to social media platform X to announce the sad news, drawing an overwhelming wave of sympathy from fans across the country. In a statement that resonated deeply within the local football community, the club posted: 'We are saddened by the passing of Abraham Jansen, the father of our player Ashley Du Preez. We extend our deepest condolences to Ashley and his family. May his father's soul rest in peace,' as quoted by iDiski Times . Ashley Du Preez joined Kaizer Chiefs from Stellenbosch FC in 2022, with a reported transfer fee of R10 million. After some initial struggles to find consistent form, Du Preez has begun to deliver on the club's investment, emerging as a pivotal figure in their recent success. The forward played a crucial role in Amakhosi's Nedbank Cup victory this past season. He netted the decisive goal against Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-final and followed it up with a vital assist in the final against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates, helping secure the trophy for Chiefs. Despite the joy of recent on-field triumphs, Du Preez now faces a personal tragedy off the pitch. The football fraternity has united in support, with fans, teammates, and the broader community sending messages of strength and comfort. At The South African , we also extend our deepest sympathies to Ashley Du Preez, the Du Preez family, and the Jansen family during this profoundly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers remain with them. Send through your heartfelt messages to the Kaizer Chiefs striker Ashley Du Preez. 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.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists find millions of 'golden eggs' near underwater volcano in Canada. What are they?
Scientists are speaking out about a remarkable discovery: millions of living eggs near an underwater volcano off the west coast of Canada. "The whole thing is wild," lead researcher Cherisse Du Preez of Fisheries and Oceans Canada told USA TODAY in an email May 20. "It challenges what we consider possible for life on this planet." The discovery dates back to 2023 but has received rounds of media attention since then. More detailed research findings are set to be published in a Canadian government science report soon, Du Preez said. The eggs, which come from the Pacific white skate, were found in waters once thought too cold to support life. The Pacific white skate is a "bone-white, bug-eyed relative of sharks that can live almost two miles underwater," according to National Geographic. "Ours were the first dives on the volcano. No one knew the ancient underwater volcano was active, let alone emitting heat," Du Preez said. "And this geothermally heated hot spot was covered in giant eggs. We think the main nursery is home to 2.6 million golden eggs that take up to 10 years to incubate." She said the skates choose to lay their eggs on the vents to help with incubation: "The deep sea is cold, and heat helps. To grow big, strong animals, some warmth helps." The hot, mineral-rich fluid keeps the surrounding waters toasty, providing ideal conditions for some marine creatures to survive in the deep sea, Live Science said. "As a first, we filmed the female laying eggs. It's out of this world, but at the same time >90% of the livable space on our planet is the deep sea," Du Preez concluded in the email. Du Preez posted video of the discovery, including a robotic arm lifting one of the eggs, which appeared a vibrant gold color. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Millions of white skate eggs found near underwater volcano in Canada
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists find '2.6 million golden eggs' near an underwater volcano
Scientists are speaking out about a remarkable discovery: Millions of living eggs near an underwater volcano off the west coast of Canada. "The whole thing is wild," lead researcher Cherisse Du Preez of Fisheries and Oceans Canada told USA TODAY in a May 20 email. "It challenges what we consider possible for life on this planet." The discovery dates back to 2023, but has received rounds of media attention since then. More detailed research findings are due to be published in a Canadian government science report soon, Du Preez said. The eggs, which come from the Pacific white skate, were found in waters once thought too cold to support life. The Pacific white skate is a "bone-white, bug-eyed relative of sharks that can live almost two miles underwater," according to National Geographic. "Ours were the first dives on the volcano. No one knew the ancient underwater volcano was active, let alone emitting heat," said Du Preez. "And this geothermally heated hotspot was covered in giant eggs. We think the main nursery is home to 2.6 million golden eggs that take up to 10 years to incubate." She said the skates choose to lay their eggs on the vents to help with incubation: "The deep sea is cold, and heat helps! To grow big, strong animals, some warmth helps." The hot, mineral-rich fluid keeps the surrounding waters toasty, providing ideal conditions for some marine creatures to survive in the deep sea, Live Science said. "As a first, we filmed the female laying eggs. It's out of this world, but at the same time >90% of the livable space on our planet is the deep sea," Du Preez concluded. Du Preez posted video of the discovery, including a robotic arm lifting one of the eggs, which appeared a vibrant gold color. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: '2.6 million golden eggs' found near an underwater volcano
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Science
- USA Today
Scientists find '2.6 million golden eggs' near an underwater volcano
Scientists find '2.6 million golden eggs' near an underwater volcano The eggs come from the Pacific white skate and were found in waters once thought too cold to support life. They can take up to 10 years to incubate. Scientists are speaking out about a remarkable discovery: Millions of living eggs near an underwater volcano off the west coast of Canada. "The whole thing is wild," lead researcher Cherisse Du Preez of Fisheries and Oceans Canada told USA TODAY in a May 20 email. "It challenges what we consider possible for life on this planet." The discovery dates back to 2023, but has received rounds of media attention since then. More detailed research findings are due to be published in a Canadian government science report soon, Du Preez said. The eggs, which come from the Pacific white skate, were found in waters once thought too cold to support life. The Pacific white skate is a "bone-white, bug-eyed relative of sharks that can live almost two miles underwater," according to National Geographic. "Ours were the first dives on the volcano. No one knew the ancient underwater volcano was active, let alone emitting heat," said Du Preez. "And this geothermally heated hotspot was covered in giant eggs. We think the main nursery is home to 2.6 million golden eggs that take up to 10 years to incubate." She said the skates choose to lay their eggs on the vents to help with incubation: "The deep sea is cold, and heat helps! To grow big, strong animals, some warmth helps." The hot, mineral-rich fluid keeps the surrounding waters toasty, providing ideal conditions for some marine creatures to survive in the deep sea, Live Science said. "As a first, we filmed the female laying eggs. It's out of this world, but at the same time >90% of the livable space on our planet is the deep sea," Du Preez concluded. Du Preez posted video of the discovery, including a robotic arm lifting one of the eggs, which appeared a vibrant gold color.
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Five things to look out for
Can Chiefs keep a clean sheet? Will Pirates find their attacking mojo? Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates go head-to-head at FNB Stadium on Saturday in the Betway Premiership. ALSO READ: Chiefs and Pirates stars set to miss derby It is the first of two Soweto derbies in the space of a week with Chiefs and Pirates also set to meet in the Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on May 10. The Premiership match has plenty riding on it for both teams, for quite different reasons. Pirates are still, just about, chasing the title and Chiefs are after a top eight spot. Phakaaathi takes a look at five things to look out for when these two Soweto giants meet. Who will lead the line for Chiefs? Chiefs' attackers have generally failed to fire this season. Wandile Duba leads the Amakhosi scoring charts with six goals in all competitions, but he is suspended for Saturday's derby. Ashley Du Preez and Ranga Chivaviro are next best with five goals each. But Chivaviro has fallen down the pecking order, so it looks likely that it will be either Du Preez or January signing Tashreeq Morris up front for Chiefs against Pirates. Du Preez has been more effective coming off the bench, so if fit, it could well be Nabi opts for the power of Morris. Will Mbokazi get his Pirates derby debut? Mbekezeli Mbokazi. Picture: Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix Mbekezeli Mbokazi is the latest Pirates youngster to burst onto the scene. Mbokazi made his top flight debut in March and has now made 11 appearances in all competitions. The 19 year-old defender is even more likely to make his derby debut on Saturday, with Nkosinathi Sibisi out suspended after his red card against Sekhukhune in midweek. Mbokazi has stepped in brilliantly since Thabiso Sesane ruptured his Achilles at the end of January and he will surely not be awed at all by the intense atmosphere of a game against Chiefs. Pirates must find their attacking fire Orlando Pirates are having a fantastic season. The Buccaneers have won the MTN8 and are in the Nedbank Cup final. They have also pushed Sundowns more than in a long time in the race for the Betway Premiership and they were within minutes of reaching the Caf Champions League final. The Buccaneers, however, come into this game after a bad week saw them exit the Champions League and then lose ground in the title race with a loss at home to Sekhukhune. Jose Riveiro's side have scored just seven times in their last nine matches in all competitions. There were those wonderful strikes from Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota against Pyramids. But then came another blank at home to Babina Noko. Pirates' forwards need to fire up again, even if it's via another Patrick Maswanganyi 'Panenka'. Chiefs need to defend for their lives Bruce Bvuma. Picture: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix If Chiefs' attack has misfired this season, their defending has arguably been even worse. Amakhosi have kept just six clean sheets in 25 matches in the Premiership this season. The central defensive partnership of Inacio Miguel and Rushwin Dortley started well, but Miguel then suffered disciplinary issues, while Dortley is out injured for the rest of the season. Then there is the goalkeeping department, where Bruce Bvuma has replace Fiacre Ntwari and Brandon Peterson as Chiefs' first choice. Bvuma has done a respectable job, but he was blamed by fans for the winning goal in the recent loss to Marumo Gallants and any more slip ups are unlikely to go down well on Saturday. Riveiro can end up the most successful Soweto derby coach If Jose Riveiro can lead Pirates to victory over Chiefs on Saturday and against next weekend in the Nedbank Cup final, he will statistically have won more derbies than any other coach in the Premier Soccer League era. ALSO READ: Pirates' Maela refuses to throw in title race towel Riviero has won four of his five derbies so far at the Pirates helm, putting him one behind former Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter. He is leaving Pirates at the end of this season, but still has the chance to go out with a bang. Riveiro played down the feat this week, typically focusing on the team more than himself. But win both derbies and he will have written his way into the record books.
