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TimesLIVE
17 hours ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Amajita star Tylon Smith joining Queens Park Rangers: reports
Amajita star Tylon Smith is joining Queens Park Rangers from Stellenbosch FC, with reports indicating the gifted centreback has completed his medical and agreed terms with the London Championship side. The website Transfermarkt reported the clubs 'have agreed to the transfer of one of the brightest prospects in the Stellies side'. Neither Stellenbosch or QPR have announced any deal yet. 🇿🇦 TYLON SMITH 🇿🇦 Dominating from start to finish, he claims Man of the Competition! @Football2gether | #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 19, 2025 Smith attracted global attention winning player of the tournament as coach Raymond Mdaka's Amajita won South Africa's first U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title with a 1-0 victory over Morocco in the final in Cairo, Egypt, on May 18. He scored the winner in South Africa's 1-0 win against Nigeria in the semifinal. All it took was one goal. ⚽️ All it needed was Tylon Smith, the moment that sent Amajitas to the final. 🇿🇦🤩 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 15, 2025 Smith's pace, positioning, superb strength in the challenge, excellent distribution skills and forays out of defence were crucial in Amajita's tournament victory. He shouldered the central defensive responsibilities after the withdrawal from the tournament of Orlando Pirates' Mbekezeli Mbokazi. Smith has not broken into the first team at Stellenbosch, being kept out by coach Steve Barker's ultra-dependable, experienced centreback duo of Thabo Moloisane and Ismaël Touré. But he was an important player in the Stellies U-23 team that ended second to Kaizer Chiefs in the 2024-2025 DStv Diski Challenge. Smith will be the second South African to turn out for QPR in recent years. Bafana Bafana 2010 World Cup midfield star Kagiso Dikgacoi played for the London club from 2011 to 2014.
The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Confirmed: Kaizer Chiefs kicking off the season in Cape Town
Under the guidance of head coach Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer Chiefs have another opportunity to reclaim the glory days after a frustrating and inconsistent previous season. Early momentum will be crucial for a team under pressure to deliver. The first five fixtures offer a mixture of tough away days and key home opportunities. How well Kaizer Chiefs handle this opening stretch could set the tone for the rest of their campaign. Here's a closer look at Kaizer Chiefs' first five fixtures of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season… PSL club ready to sell goalkeeper to Kaizer Chiefs New Kaizer Chiefs signings for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season: Flavio Silva, Ethan Chislett, and Nkanyiso Shinga. Images: kcofficial/Instagram 10 August: Stellenbosch (Away) Amakhosi begin their season on the road against Stellenbosch at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. Stellies have developed into a competitive side, especially at home, and Steve Barker's side will ask big questions of Kaizer Chiefs. Kaizer Chiefs news: R20 million in the bank and 10 strikers 13 August: Polokwane City (Home) Just three days later, AmaKhosi will play their first home game against Polokwane City. It's an important fixture to gain confidence in front of the home fans, and one where maximum points will be expected. 19 August: Richards Bay (Home) Ronnie Gabriel, who recently replaced Brandon Truter as head coach of Richards Bay, will offer a fresh tactical approach to the Natal Rich Boyz. Kazer Chiefs will look to take advantage of any transitional struggles from the visitors, especially with home advantage. 27 August: Mamelodi Sundowns (Away) Arguably the biggest test of the month. Kaizer Chiefs will head to Loftus Versfeld to take on the champions Sundowns. These blockbuster encounters are more than just three points—they're a measure of title credentials. A strong performance here could send a message to the rest of the league. 30 August: Golden Arrows (Away) Kaizer Chiefs will close out August with another road trip, this time to Durban to face Golden Arrows. Always tricky on home soil, Arrows have a reputation for upsetting the traditional giants. Amakhosi will need to show mental and physical resilience to end the month on a high. 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.
The Herald
3 days ago
- The Herald
Cavalli Estate's luxury focus echoed in the journey of its wine cellar
Leisure Premium By Sam Venter - 20 July 2025 Where much of the Western Cape's wine tourism offering is centred on centuries of history and heritage, Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch is a pure 21st century creation designed to showcase excellence in contemporary SA wine, art, design, and cutting-edge sustainable architecture. Within the Stellenbosch golden triangle of superior wine terroir, in the foothills of the Helderberg, Cavalli set out from the start in 2008 to create a world-class lifestyle destination — incorporating newly-planted vineyards and a state-of-the-art cellar, an equally state-of-the-art equestrian training centre, restaurant, art gallery, luxury boutique and venue for weddings and functions...
News24
5 days ago
- Health
- News24
Stefani Du Toit is fighting HIV/Aids stigma
Stefani du Toit is a doer. The 33-year-old has dedicated her adult years to working in the public healthcare sector. 'My work strongly stems from trying to make a positive impact [on] those in a more vulnerable situation,' she told News24. Du Toit is a researcher at the Institute for Life Course Health Research and holds a PhD from Stellenbosch University. Her primary research focuses on substance use and chronic conditions, with a specific focus on HIV and treatment adherence. The 33-year-old's work specialises in adolescent mental health with research spanning seven African countries. She has contributed to developing World Health Organisation guidelines on mental health promotion and preventive interventions for adolescents. Most recently, she received funding from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Early Career Research Fund for work on refugee populations.
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Confirmed: Kaizer Chiefs' first five Betway Premiership fixtures
Under the guidance of head coach Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer Chiefs have another opportunity to reclaim the glory days after a frustrating and inconsistent previous season. Early momentum will be crucial for a team under pressure to deliver. The first five fixtures offer a mixture of tough away days and key home opportunities. How well Kaizer Chiefs handle this opening stretch could set the tone for the rest of their campaign. Here's a closer look at Kaizer Chiefs' first five fixtures of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season… PSL club ready to sell goalkeeper to Kaizer Chiefs New Kaizer Chiefs signings for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season: Flavio Silva, Ethan Chislett, and Nkanyiso Shinga. Images: kcofficial/Instagram 10 August: Stellenbosch (Away) Amakhosi begin their season on the road against Stellenbosch at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. Stellies have developed into a competitive side, especially at home, and Steve Barker's side will ask big questions of Kaizer Chiefs. Kaizer Chiefs news: R20 million in the bank and 10 strikers 13 August: Polokwane City (Home) Just three days later, AmaKhosi will play their first home game against Polokwane City. It's an important fixture to gain confidence in front of the home fans, and one where maximum points will be expected. 19 August: Richards Bay (Home) Ronnie Gabriel, who recently replaced Brandon Truter as head coach of Richards Bay, will offer a fresh tactical approach to the Natal Rich Boyz. Kazer Chiefs will look to take advantage of any transitional struggles from the visitors, especially with home advantage. 27 August: Mamelodi Sundowns (Away) Arguably the biggest test of the month. Kaizer Chiefs will head to Loftus Versfeld to take on the champions Sundowns. These blockbuster encounters are more than just three points—they're a measure of title credentials. A strong performance here could send a message to the rest of the league. 30 August: Golden Arrows (Away) Kaizer Chiefs will close out August with another road trip, this time to Durban to face Golden Arrows. Always tricky on home soil, Arrows have a reputation for upsetting the traditional giants. Amakhosi will need to show mental and physical resilience to end the month on a high. 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.
