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IOL News
2 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Shauwn Mkhize launches 'AM era' at Mbabane Highlanders in honour of son Andile Mpisane
AM era Durban businesswoman and socialite Shauwn Mkhize has been unveiled as the new president of Eswatini club Mbabane Highlanders. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize was confirmed as the new president of Eswatini giants Mbabane Highlanders over the weekend. Immediately after taking charge, Mkhize, who previously owned Royal AM, changed the club's name to feature the letters 'AM', the initials of her son and heir, Andile Mpisane. From now on, the club will be known as Mbabane Highlanders AM FC. 'We are proud to unveil the new official logo of Mbabane Highlanders AM F.C. – a symbol of strength, legacy, unity and ambition,' read a post on the club's Instagram page announcing the rebranding. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading New president Shauwn Mkhize unveils Highlanders' new logo & look AM (Andile Mpisane) has been added to the club's name. Mbabane Highlanders AM are the most successful team in Eswatini, with 13 Swazi Premier League titles & 9 Swazi Cups 🎥𝐄𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐠 — Austin Ditlhobolo (@A_B_Ditlhobolo) July 12, 2025 And speaking at the ceremony on Saturday, Mkhize said: 'Mbabane Highlanders is a symbol of pride, strength and tradition. And today marks a new chapter, not a takeover but a partnership. A merging of histories between Eswatini and South Africa, rooted in shared ambition and excellence. 'To the patrons, my heartfelt thanks for your trust. To the fans, you are the soul of this club. Together, we will raise the standard, grow our talent and bring this club the success it deserves. My promise is simple: I will lead with integrity, vision and heart. We're not here to participate; we're here to elevate." Mbabane Highlanders are the most successful team in Eswatini with 13 league titles to their name. However, they haven't been champions since 2001. It remains to be seen how involved Mpisane will be with the new club. At Royal AM, another club named in his honour, he acted as chairman and player. Due to the transfer ban the club was handed at the beginning of last season, he featured in the first team often. During their game against the mighty Kaizer Chiefs towards the end of last year, Mpisane struggled to make an impact as the Soweto giants ran up a 2–0 lead before half-time. When Mpisane was taken off after the break, Royal AM started to find their groove, and they would eventually earn an encouraging 2-all draw. That game summed up much of Mpisane's stint at Royal AM – controversial, unpredictable, and always under the spotlight. As the 'AM' era begins in Eswatini, all eyes will be on whether the new name brings the kind of results to match its bold ambitions. IOL Sport Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
The South African
4 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Back in business! MaMkhize heads up new soccer club
Shauwn Mkhize – also known as MaMkhize – has officially been named the president of the eSwatini soccer club, Mbabane Highlanders. This comes months after her South African team, Royal AM, was seized by SARS to pay off her R40 million debt. The club was later expelled from the PSL. The millionaire businesswoman has come under fire over her numerous clashes with the law, including tax evasion, fraud, forgery, and bribery. In a press release, Mbabane Highlanders, now named Mbalane Highlanders AM, confirmed that MaMkhize had become the club's president. In a video clip, MaMkhize revealed that she had added a 'touch of gold' and her signature 'AM', and that players of the eSwatini club would now wear black and gold. She said in a special welcome ceremony on Saturday, 12 July, of her new club allegiance: 'Today marks a new chapter, not a takeover but a partnership. A merging of histories between Eswatini and South Africa, rooted in shared ambition and excellence. 'Together, we will raise the standard, grow our talent, and bring this club the success it deserves. 'My promise is simple: I will lead with integrity, vision and heart. We're not here to participate, we're here to elevate'. Although the club has adopted many elements of the her Royal AM club, MaMkhize does not own the Swati counterpart. According to Sunday World, the businesswoman was given a three-year contract to manage the club. MaMkhize's deal with Mabalane Highlighers comes months after the bosses of fellow eSwatini club Moneni Pirates laughed off claims that she was their potential new owner. The reality TV star made headlines when she attended the club's Ingwenyama Cup final against Royal Leopards in Apil. Speaking to FARPost , Moneni Pirates president Thulani Xaba stated that he was unaware of any deal on the table. He said: 'I haven't spoken to or met her. There's nothing that has been spoken from my end to me…. I think it's just more mileage for her socials'. Xaba also shadily responded to MaMkhize's criminal allegations and implied that she was who they would wanted representing the club. 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.
