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The South African
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Players who left Naturena without kicking a ball
Kaizer Chiefs have had players who left their base in Naturena without kicking a ball in competitive matches over the years. And it is slowly becoming a norm in recent years for Amakhosi to perhaps regret their transfer decisions. On Thursday, Chiefs announced the departure of former Orlando Pirates left-back Bongani Sam. Sam had joined Chiefs at the start of last season in what shocked many following his short stint with Moroka Swallows. He was expected to revive his career at Naturena but things just did not go his way as he was plagued by injuries. The South African takes a look at some of the players who left Chiefs without making their official debuts for the club in recent years. Perhaps the exception would be that of late defender Luke Fleurs who was sadly gunned down a few months after joining Chiefs. Bongani Sam on media duty for Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Sowetan Tshidiso Letsholonyane – 2011 Levy Mokgothu – 2016 Innocent Mkhabela – 2017 Itumeleng Shopane – 2021 Thabo Mokoena – 2024 Luke Fleurs – passed away in 2024 Bongani Sam – 2025 Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
WATCH FULL MATCH: Kaizer Chiefs v NEC Nijmegen
Kaizer Chiefs are live-streaming their pre-season clash with NEC Nijmegen on Saturday. The live-stream can be found below. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Media Kaizer Chiefs are streaming their pre-season clash with NEC Nijmegen on Saturday. The live-stream can be found below. On Friday, Chiefs crashed to a 4-0 defeat in their pre-season friendly to Dutch outfit FC Utrecht, in the Netherlands. Following their loss a couple of days earlier to Vitesse, the match was played behind closed doors, meaning there were no spectators. Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi played the first hour with the lineup of Brandon Petersen, Thabiso Monyane, Given Thibedi Miguel, Luke Fleurs, Aden McCarthy, Siphesihle Shinga, Makabi Lilepo, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Siyethemba Cele, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Mduduzi Shabalala and González Da Silva. At 3-0 down, Nabi threw on a completely new team of Bruce Bvuma, Dillan Solomons, Zitha Kwinika, Luke Fleurs, McCarthy, Reeve Frosler, Gaston Sirino, Nkosingiphile Zwane, Siyethemba Matlou, Pule Chislett, Ashley Mmodi and Aphiwe Hlongwane.
IOL News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Kaizer Chiefs thumped by FC Utrecht in pre-season friendly
Kaizer Chiefs suffered a 4-0 defeat to FC Utrecht in a pre-season friendly, highlighting defensive challenges as they prepare for the new season. Picture: Itumeleng English/Indpendent Media At 3-0 down, Nabi threw on a completely new team of Bruce Bvuma, Dillan Solomons, Zitha Kwinika, Luke Fleurs, McCarthy, Reeve Frosler, Gaston Sirino, Nkosingiphile Zwane, Siyethemba Matlou, Pule Chislett, Ashley Mmodi and Aphiwe Hlongwane. Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi played the first hour with the lineup of Brandon Petersen, Thabiso Monyane, Given Thibedi Miguel, Luke Fleurs, Aden McCarthy, Siphesihle Shinga, Makabi Lilepo, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Siyethemba Cele, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Mduduzi Shabalala and González Da Silva. Following their loss a couple of days earlier to Vitesse, the match was played behind closed doors, meaning there were no spectators. Kaizer Chiefs crashed to a 4-0 defeat in their pre-season friendly to Dutch outfit FC Utrecht , in the Netherlands, on Friday evening. Soweto Giants' Defensive Improvement and Aden McCarthy's Insights The fresh combination was something of an improvement, as the Soweto Giants only conceded one more goal in the final 30 minutes. New centre-back Aden McCarthy said it was a difficult challenge against the Dutch team. 'It was a really tough encounter,' said McCarthy. 'It was interesting to see how they processed this match and how they approached it, especially when they pressurised us. We understand each other very well. We often don't even need to communicate with one another to know what needs to be done.' Though Chiefs did win their first piece of silverware in a decade when they beat Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final in May, it did not hide the fact that the AmaKhosi finished outside the top eight for a second season in a row. The expectations, therefore, will be much higher in the new season. @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
UPI
17-05-2025
- UPI
Manhunt underway after mass shooting kills 8 in South Africa
South African police are searching for an unknown number of gunmen who shot and killed eight inside a Durban tavern on Friday night. Photo by Kim Ludbrook/EPA-EFE May 17 (UPI) -- A manhunt is underway after an unknown number of shooters entered a tavern in Durban, South Africa, and killed eight people Friday night. The mass shooting occurred in the Zama information settlement at U Section, Umlazi, the South African Police Service in KwaZulu-Natal, said Saturday in a news release. "The victims were inside the dwelling when an unknown number of suspects entered and opened fire, killing them at the scene," the news release says. "Investigations into the possible motive of the killings are underway, and police have launched a manhunt for the suspects." Local police found six men and two women between ages 22 and 40 with multiple gunshot wounds lying dead in a pool of blood after receiving multiple calls about murders. Durban is South Africa's main cargo port and is located on the northeastern coast of South Africa. About 4.2 million people live in the greater Durban area. South Africa averages 75 murders every day and reported 6,953 murders from October to December in 2024. Gangs often commit the murders, which sometimes target entire families or prominent people. Gunmen killed a family of seven, including three children, in September and last month abducted a U.S. missionary while he was delivering a sermon at his church. Police rescued the missionary after killing three of his kidnappers in a shootout. Soccer star Luke Fleurs in April 2024 was shot and killed while topping off his car's fuel tank at a gas station in South Africa. Police arrested six suspects in Fleurs' killing.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
8 shooting victims found "lying in a pool of blood" in South Africa bar
Police in South Africa launched a manhunt on Saturday for gunmen who killed eight customers at a tavern in the southeastern city of Durban. The attack late on Friday evening was the latest mass shooting in the crime-weary African nation that has one of the world's highest murder rates. The incident unfolded when an unknown number of gunmen entered the bar in Umlazi township and opened fire, police said. First responders found the eight dead people "lying in a pool of blood with multiple gunshot wounds", police said in a statement, adding that two of them were women. The victims were aged between 22 and 40 years old, police said. "Investigations into the possible motive of the killings are underway," they said. Shootings are common in South Africa, often fueled by gang violence and alcohol. Many people own licensed firearms for personal protection, yet there are many more illegal guns in circulation. There are around 75 murders a day in South Africa, according to police data. According to the most recent government crime statistics, 6,953 people were murdered in the country from October 2024 to December 2024. Sometimes entire families are targeted. Last September, gunmen shot dead seven members of the same family, including three children, in an execution-style killing in their home in a rural part of the country. In 2013, 10 members of the same family — including a 13-year-old — were killed in a mass shooting at their house in South Africa. Sometimes, more high-profile people are targeted. Last month, gunmen in South Africa abducted a U.S. missionary from his church as he was delivering a sermon. Pastor Josh Sullivan was later rescued during a shootout between police and his captors that left three suspects dead. In April 2024, soccer star Luke Fleurs was gunned down as he refilled his car at a gas station in South Africa. Six suspects were arrested. Surprising facts about Mark Twain that biographer Ron Chernow learned while writing new book Family's goodbye to beloved dog becomes a lesson in letting go Saturday Sessions: Jensen McRae performs "I Don't Do Drugs"
