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The Citizen
2 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
34km left for charity walk
THE seven Pongola youngsters walking a 378km journey to Durban to raise funds for families in need, have reached the eThekwini Municipality. This means they're now left with only 34 kilometres to go before completing their 'Journey to the Promised Land'. ALSO READ: Cycling success: Ingwavuma youth rides to Africa's elite ranks The youth started their walk last Monday, calling for sponsorship so they can rebuild two local family homes destroyed by fire last year. They are expected to arrive at the SABC's Durban offices by tomorrow at noon. To support this initiative, contact Nqobizitha Thabede on 076 9730537. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Ellis wary of fatigue ahead of Banyana semifinal clash against Nigeria
Having played 120 minutes against Senegal before winning their quarterfinal 4-1 on penalties on Saturday, Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is concerned about fatigue. South Africa meet Nigeria in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations of Nations semifinals on Tuesday (6pm, SA time) at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. Banyana struggled to overcome the tough Lionesses of Terenga until penalties came to the rescue with goalkeeper Andile Dlamini saving two of them. The tough south-vs-west battle in Oujda had ended in a goalless draw after extra time. Nigeria thumped Zambia 5-0 in their quarterfinal on Friday. 🏆 𝕎𝔸𝔽ℂ𝕆ℕ 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜 🏆 ⚽️ 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐓: Bambanani Mbane converts and send Banyana Banyana to the semi-finals! 🇿🇦 ✅✅✅✅ 🇸🇳 ✅ ❌❌ 🚨 LIVE 📺 SABC 3 📱 #SABCSportFootball #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 — SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) July 19, 2025 The semifinal between the two powerhouses of African women's football will be hugely anticipated after South Africa beat record 11-time winners Nigeria in the group stage of the 2022 Wafcon, also in Morocco, on the way to Banyana's first title. The 2-1 loss was the Super Falcons' first in the group stages in 20 years. Ellis is concerned her team night not have had enough time to recover for the matchup on Tuesday. 'We are not thinking about Nigeria right now, we will think about the next match tomorrow [on Sunday]. Let's celebrate what we have done,' Ellis said after Saturday's match. 🏆 𝕎𝔸𝔽ℂ𝕆ℕ 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜 🏆 ⚽️ 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐓: Andile Dlamini once again denies Senegal! 🇿🇦 ✅✅✅ 🇸🇳 ✅ ❌❌ 🚨 LIVE 📺 SABC 3 📱 #SABCSportFootball #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 — SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) July 19, 2025 'We won't overthink anything because we want to celebrate what we have done. As a technical team, we are already standing on one side talking about how we are going to plan and how we are going to prepare because 120 minutes with a day less to prepare and a day to travel takes a lot [out of everyone].' Ellis praised Banyana's resilience against Senegal and hopes to see the same against Nigeria. 'We have been practising penalties and we knew who our kickers were going to be and that's why we made the changes we made. We always knew Andile could save one or two; she had done [that] before. 'This was our first penalty shoot-out victory in the Wafcon. We lost it in the 2006 and 2018 finals. I don't have enough words to describe this team — the resilience, the courage, the never-say-die attitude and the willingness to fight for each other. 'No matter what they threw at us, we were able to withstand it.'
News24
3 days ago
- Business
- News24
SABC mulls big VAT move to collect R100 million
The SABC has repeatedly called for changes to its outdated and unsustainable funding model, which makes the public broadcaster rely heavily on commercial revenue to fund its public mandate. Gallo Images/ Veli Nhlapo Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once. Start your FREE trial now Show Comments ()
TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Defiant Mchunu declares innocence, says he's ready to face inquiry
Police minister Senzo Mchunu says he is innocent of the allegations KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made against him and is ready to give his side of the story. Mchunu was speaking on Friday for the first time publicly on the allegations after President Cyril Ramaphosa placed him on leave of absence. Ramaphosa said this was in response to Mkhwanazi's allegations that Mchunu interfered with sensitive police investigations and colluded with business people, including a murder accused, to disband the political killings task team based in KZN. According to Mchunu, everything has its own time. 'I am ready to explain my side and bring clarity,' said Mchunu. 'I am innocent of those allegations and I deny them, but let's wait for the commission. I've got lawyers, I've engaged lawyers on this matter.' Mchunu, who was speaking to the SABC during the Nelson Mandela Day celebrations in KZN, said the allegations were not only directed at him but also implicated government departments and elements of the justice system.
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Leanne Manas: A South African TV legend
Manas' story is tied to some of South Africa's most important moments in recent history. Leanne Manas has been part of South Africa's mornings for more than two decades, and to many of us, she is as familiar as the smell of AM coffee, an Ouma rusk, and the school run. For millions of people, that's where their relationship with the breakfast anchor started. Morning Live has always been where families gathered at the TV before school or work to catch up on the latest news and actuality. She's one of the most recognised faces in the country, and after so many years, people don't approach her for selfies in public anymore. They share memories. 'They tell me about their parents or grandparents having watched Morning Live before school or work. It's nostalgic for them. It takes them back to a different time in their lives. It's an honour to be part of their story in that way,' she said. Manas' story is tied to some of South Africa's most important moments in recent history. She has anchored the nation through its biggest triumphs and deepest crises, while keeping the country company through everyday mornings. The death of Nelson Mandela remains the most significant moment of her career. 'It wasn't just a national story; it was global. I was one of the first to walk past his body as he lay in state. Mandla Mandela was standing there alone. I hugged him, and it hit me that I was about to tell this story to the entire world. It was emotional beyond words.' That same year brought personal heartbreak when her co-anchor and friend, Vuyo Mbuli, passed away suddenly. 'It was incredibly difficult to keep the show going while mourning a friend. Viewers had loved us as a team, and it was hard to hold the programme together through that loss.' Some of SA's biggest moments Valentine's Day in 2018 brought another tense broadcast. 'We were waiting to see if Zuma would step aside. Nobody knew what was coming. I sat next to Peter Ndoro that night, and you could feel the country holding its breath.' She also remembered the uncertainty during Thabo Mbeki's resignation, when her team was on an outside broadcast and had to scramble to find a signal to follow the unfolding story. And then there was the night last year when the ANC lost its majority for the first time. 'Everyone expected a dip, but not those numbers. The mood in the studio was electric. You could feel the country shifting in real time.' Also Read: Two South Africans, one laptop and a billion-rand travel company It was really challenging to be in the news during the Zuma years. The SABC was not exactly free from the tentacles of state capture. 'I refused to do those so-called captured breakfasts,' she said. 'At the time, I knew something wasn't right. I stayed because I believed in fighting for the integrity of the show rather than walking away.' Manas said she has seen over the years how the news itself has changed. It's become a flood of reportage across multiple platforms every second of the day. Social media, multiple channels, it's mayhem. 'I go to bed scrolling through headlines and wake up checking what's happened overnight. It's constant. There's no pause button,' she said. 'Years ago, you were told what the government wanted you to hear, and that was it,' she said. 'There were no alternatives. Now there's an explosion of information, and people are far more informed, but sometimes in the wrong way. Fake news has become one of the biggest challenges. The fight now is for truth,' she said. The fight now is for truth Social media and citizen journalism have blurred the lines. 'Anonymous accounts push narratives, and suddenly there's a whirlwind of speculation and hatred. People pile in without checking facts. You can't rely on one source anymore. You need to read widely, dig deeper and always look for the other side of the story. There's always another side.' Getting away from work, because it's news, it's not easy. She finds balance in her family. 'My kids are my light. Even on their bad days, they make me happy and take my mind off things.' Manas is also an avid padel player and got into the sport before it was a trend. 'We discovered it during Covid. It was just the four of us in our family playing together when there was no socialising allowed. It was just fun. I introduced it to everyone I knew, and now it's everywhere. I still love it.' At home, cooking is more practical than a passion. 'I come from a family of incredible cooks, so I can cook well, but it's not something I rush to do. When I have time, I enjoy making Lebanese food because it connects me to my heritage. But most nights, it's about getting dinner on the table for the kids.' In between, she still finds time to read and recently enrolled at the University of Cambridge for a course called Communicating for Influence and Impact. 'I communicate for a living, but I want to learn how to do it better. In a time when people are bombarded with negativity and there's so little leadership, I want to use my voice to inspire and uplift.' Now Read: A slice of bush heaven that delivers more than just wildlife
