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The South African
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates make decision on 34-year-old star
Orlando Pirates' leadership has been sorted ahead of next season's Betway Premiership and CAF Champions League terms. While the club has released fellow veterans Miguel Timm and Innocent Maela, Deon Hotto, 34, is staying put. According to Kick Off, Hotto is set to put pen to paper on a new deal for next season. 'Deon Hotto is staying with Orlando Pirates. The club has finalised the terms of his contract and is set to meet with the player to sign on the dotted line,' an insider told the publication. 'The Pirates fans love him. Hotto loves being here. It was just a matter of finalising a few issues on his new contract,' he added. 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.
IOL News
4 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
No goals, no glory: Ranga Chivaviro's numbers expose Kaizer Chiefs' recruitment flaws
A failed experiment After a difficult season where he struggled to score goals, striker Ranga Chivaviro has been released by Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix Image: Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix Just what were Kaizer Chiefs hierarchy thinking when they sanctioned a deal to sign Ranga Chivaviro two years ago? On Wednesday, Chiefs confirmed that they had parted ways with the forward after ansuccessful season in front of goal. The Limpopo-born forward joined Amakhosi during the 2022/23 campaign, and much was expected from the man described by former Chiefs midfielder Fees Moloi as having a 'style similar to Erling Haaland', according to KickOff. Moloi, with all due respect, couldn't be more wrong. Haaland is the deadliest striker in world football and has found the back of the net a staggering 276 times in 342 senior club games. In his three years at Manchester City, he has plundered 121 goals in 142 games. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. When Haaland takes to the field, his teammates expect him to deliver every single time. To be mentioned in the same sentence as the Norwegian, a player needs to have similar stats when it comes to goal Chivaviro does not. He doesn't even come close. Chivaviro was brought to Chiefs to score goals. In the season before moving to Naturena, he scored 17 goals in all competitions for Marumo Gallants. That tally was impressive, and Kaizer Chiefs fans were excited when he was signed. They expected goals. Lots of them. Unfortunately, they didn't get that. In his first season, he found the back of the net just four times. And in the season that just ended, he scored five goals. He was brought to Chiefs to score goals, and in two seasons, he found the back of the net just nine times. That's just not good enough, and whoever did his scouting report failed to mention that his 17-goal season for Gallants was a rare anomaly. For a team wanting to return to the glory days, Chivaviro was the wrong man from the start. To win football games, you need strikers who score goals. Chiefs know this. In the past, they had the likes of Fani Madida, Marks Maponyane, Pollen Ndlanya, and Colins Mbesuma. Even sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr knew how to put the ball in the back of the net in his day. If the club want to be back among the big guns of South African football, they need to do better in terms of recruitment. The next player they bring in needs to have a proven pedigree of scoring goals. Otherwise, they'll find themselves with a player who doesn't hit double figures in two full seasons. Kaizer Chiefs can no longer afford to gamble on strikers who might deliver. If the club are serious about reclaiming their status as a South African football powerhouse, they must adopt a ruthless, results-driven approach to recruitment. The next striker signing must arrive not with comparisons to global superstars, but with cold, hard numbers – and a track record to back them up. IOL Sport * The views expressed are not necessarily the views of IOL or Independent Media. ** JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Send us an email with your comments, thoughts or responses to [email protected]. Letters should be a maximum of 500 words, and may be edited for length. Anonymous correspondence will not be published. Submissions should include a contact number and physical address (not for publication).
The South African
5 days ago
- Business
- The South African
10 Mamelodi Sundowns players tipped to be axed by Cardoso
No less than 10 Mamelodi Sundowns players have been linked with permanent exits from the club. This comes after head coach Miguel Cardoso decided he wants to work with a 'trimmed' first team squad next season. Cardoso has been vocal about his demands, and reports suggest the club are ready to act on his instructions! Today we take a look at 10 players who face the dreaded chopping block at Mamelodi Sundowns. READ MORE • Orlando Pirates sign Soweto-born star as Timm replacement! READ MORE • PSL side working on signing Kaizer Chiefs fan-favourite! Defender Rivaldo Coetzee and midfielder Sipho Mbule are set to be the first casualties at Chloorkop. In fact, their agent Mike Makaab has already 'confirmed' their departures! Furthermore, goalkeeper Riyaad Reyaad Pieterse has also been linked with an exit from Mamelodi Sundowns, as per KickOff . Lebohang Maboe's place at the club is also under scrutiny. According to Soccer Laduma , Maboe, along with Luvuyo Phewa, Etiosa Ighodaro, Sifiso Ngobeni and Thembinkosi Lorch are also all on their way out! Finally, Argentine midfielder Matias Esquivel looks set for a permanent exit while Lucas Suarez' future at Mamelodi Sundowns remains uncertain. READ MORE • Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs to star PSL signing! Which other players do you think are surplus to requirements at Mamelodi Sundowns. Additionally which players do you think deserve another chance to shine at the Brazilians? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Edinburgh children supported by Amazon Dunfermline
The team at Amazon in Dunfermline has donated £3,000 worth of ride-along push cars to Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity supports children facing potentially life-changing visits to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP). The charity provides reassurance, distraction and fun for children during their hospital visits. One way the charity provides distraction is through the ride along push cars for children's travel around the hospital, including to operations and appointments. To support the initiative, Amazon in Dunfermline has donated 50 push cars worth £3,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kate Dixon, from Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity, said: Since 2023, Amazon has provided support to Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. 'We are grateful to welcome the donation of push cars from our friends at Amazon in Dunfermline. We know that the environment around us can have a profound effect on wellbeing and mood and that's why we create a welcoming space with fun activities for families and children visiting the hospital.' 'Donations like this allow our team to reimagine the hospital environment, making it fit for even the most active imaginations. Thank you to the team at Amazon in Dunfermline for bringing such positivity to what can be a stressful and scary experience.' The donation of push cars is part of Amazon's ongoing support for Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. Since 2023, Amazon has provided support to Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity by taking part in the charity's 'Kick Off' football fundraising event, and with employees volunteering their time at the hospital. Last year, the team from Amazon in Dunfermline also donated kits which included toys and crafts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jamie Strain, General Manager at Amazon in Dunfermline added:'We have a longstanding relationship with the team at Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity and we're pleased to once again support the team and bring joy to patients with the donation of push cars.' Amazon in Dunfermline has donated 50 push cars worth £3,000. Community donations and employee volunteering are just two of the ways Amazon supports the communities where it operates. Amazon co-founded The Big House Multibank in Fife with former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to support to families in need. The Multibank network has now donated more than 3 million surplus goods to over 400,000 families across Scotland, Wales, Greater Manchester, and London. Amazon has supported more than 700,000 students across the UK with free STEM education programmes through Amazon Future Engineer and helps community organisations transport meals and other essentials to families in need through its pro bono logistics programme, Amazon Local Good. Amazon partners with Comic Relief and is the official home of the charity's iconic Red Nose. Together with its employees, customers, and partners, Amazon has raised over £4.8 million to fund projects that support people across the UK, and around the world.
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Edinburgh children supported by Amazon Dunfermline
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The team at Amazon in Dunfermline has donated £3,000 worth of ride-along push cars to Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity supports children facing potentially life-changing visits to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP). The charity provides reassurance, distraction and fun for children during their hospital visits. One way the charity provides distraction is through the ride along push cars for children's travel around the hospital, including to operations and appointments. To support the initiative, Amazon in Dunfermline has donated 50 push cars worth £3,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kate Dixon, from Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity, said: Amazon in Dunfermline has donated 50 push cars worth £3,000. 'We are grateful to welcome the donation of push cars from our friends at Amazon in Dunfermline. We know that the environment around us can have a profound effect on wellbeing and mood and that's why we create a welcoming space with fun activities for families and children visiting the hospital.' 'Donations like this allow our team to reimagine the hospital environment, making it fit for even the most active imaginations. Thank you to the team at Amazon in Dunfermline for bringing such positivity to what can be a stressful and scary experience.' The donation of push cars is part of Amazon's ongoing support for Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. Since 2023, Amazon has provided support to Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity by taking part in the charity's 'Kick Off' football fundraising event, and with employees volunteering their time at the hospital. Last year, the team from Amazon in Dunfermline also donated kits which included toys and crafts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jamie Strain, General Manager at Amazon in Dunfermline added: Amazon has supported Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity owned 'We have a longstanding relationship with the team at Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity and we're pleased to once again support the team and bring joy to patients with the donation of push cars.' Community donations and employee volunteering are just two of the ways Amazon supports the communities where it operates. Amazon co-founded The Big House Multibank in Fife with former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to support to families in need. The Multibank network has now donated more than 3 million surplus goods to over 400,000 families across Scotland, Wales, Greater Manchester, and London. Amazon has supported more than 700,000 students across the UK with free STEM education programmes through Amazon Future Engineer and helps community organisations transport meals and other essentials to families in need through its pro bono logistics programme, Amazon Local Good. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
