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The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Vilakazi comments on the next Sundowns lineup
Mamelodi Sundowns are 90 minutes away from winning the club's second-ever CAF Champions League trophy, which no other South African club has ever done. Last Saturday was the first-leg final. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, but it felt like a defeat for the home side in Tshwane. Lucas Ribeiro's goal was cancelled out by Walid El Karti in 90 minutes of stoppage time. Looking ahead to the second leg in Egypt, the former Orlando Pirates forward Bennedict Vilakazi is expecting changes in the Sundowns set-up. 'Sundowns is still in the game it's up to the coach,' Vilakazi said as quoted by iDiski Times . 'If the coach wants to win the CAF final, it's easier for him, very, very easy. Just take out [Arthur] Sales for the next game. 'Take out Sales and then you put in Mshishi [Themba Zwane], put in [Lucas] Ribeiro, and then say [Iqraam] Rayners, stay there. Themba Zwane in action for Mamelodi Sundowns against Cape Town Spurs. Image: IOL 'Put Mshishi and Ribeiro just behind Rayners and then have three midfielders so that we can play because if you don't have Ribeiro and Mshishi playing in those pockets then Sundowns are going to lose,' Vilakazi concluded. The match is scheduled to start at 19:00 on Sunday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. 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
Current group of Mamelodi Sundowns players will be special if they surpass Class of 2016
Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi. Photo: Itumeleng English Independent Media Image: Itumeleng English Independent Media Mamelodi Sundowns legend Sibusiso Vilakazi says he cannot compare the club's current squad with the class of 2016, as both have achieved honours in their own right. Sundowns are set to contest the CAF Champions League final for the first time since Vilakazi's generation lifted the trophy in 2016. That historic triumph marked the club's first continental crown. Coach Miguel Cardoso's side faces an uphill battle heading into the second leg of the final against Pyramids FC in Cairo on Sunday, following a 1-1 draw in Pretoria. But with the return leg taking place at the 30 June Stadium, hopes remain high that Sundowns can turn the tie around and secure a second star above their crest. 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 ✕ Victory would also see them qualify for the expanded Fifa Club World Cup in the US next month, representing Africa as continental champions. Should they not only win the Champions League but also progress beyond the group stage in North America — surpassing the achievements of the 2016 squad — the question naturally arises: could they be the greatest Sundowns generation ever? Vilakazi, speaking on the sidelines of the Carling Black Label partnership event with Sundowns on Tuesday, preferred not to indulge in such comparisons. 'I am one person that likes to just appreciate eras,' Vilakazi said. 'If the era is doing well, there's no comparison for me. It's different eras. I don't want to expand.' However, he acknowledged that the current team benefits from the international exposure and experience of several of its players, which could give them an edge in both the final and on the global stage.
The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
'Kaizer Chiefs should have been awarded a late penalty'
Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani says Kaizer Chiefs were incorrectly denied a penalty following their 0-0 draw with Polokwane City this past weekend. Amakhosi needed a win to secure Top 8 finish in their last match against Rise and Shine but failed to score. In the dying minute of the match, Chiefs' Mfundo Vilakazi fell inside the box and called for a penalty but the referee waved play on. Speaking on Soccerzone, Hlungwani said Kaizer Chiefs should have been awarded a late penalty. 'We see Vilakazi getting into the box and [Surprise] Manthosi is behind,' he said. 'He's behind and there's contact there on the line. There's a second contact there on the bum with a push with the leg with the knee, so that made Vilakazi to fall.' Speaking to Andile Ncube on Soccerzone, 'The Principal' said a foul on Vilakazi was committed inside the penalty area and a penalty should have been awarded. 'An offence has been committed in the penalty area for which a penalty should've been awarded. So, here incorrect decision! A penalty should've been awarded for Mfundo Vilakazi.' If the penalty was awarded, maybe Kaizer Chiefs should have finished inside the Top 8. In the Nedbank Cup semi-final, Amakhosi found a late winner against Mamelodi Sundowns however, it was shown later that Ashley Du Preez was in an offside position and the goal should have been ruled out. 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
14-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Ithala CEO explains ongoing operations amidst court cases
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and Ithala SOC Limited CEO Dr Thulani Vilakazi during a media briefing in Durban. Image: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent Newspapers As Ithala SOC Limited continues its operations following a recent court ruling, CEO Dr Thulani Vilakazi has emphasised the bank's commitment to client engagement and transparency. Vilakazi was speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday hosted by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, alongside Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Edtea) MEC Reverend Musa Zondi. This is a few days after the Pietermaritzburg High court allowed Ithala to continue operations. Vilakazi said they were still being briefed by their legal advisers on the significance of the court decision. 'So for the better part of the weekend, that's what we dealt with.' Vilakazi said they are holding ongoing client and staff engagements. 'We have a number of ways of communicating with our customers. We have a call centre that is in vernacular, that is fully manned. We have also issued notices in both isiZulu and English. We continue to communicate with our clients and clarify for them,' Vilakazi explained. 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 ✕ He said their operations have been greatly affected. 'We also put up a plan for people to be able to pay. We also have a plan where we allow our customers to now pay into an account at a particular bank to receive these obligations on a monthly basis,' Vilakazi said. 'At the moment, you can come to our branch, you can get insurance advice, but you can't do OTC (over-the-counter services), we don't take deposits.' Vilakazi clarified that all deposits they had were legally collected up to December 15, 2023. Around the insolvency issue, Vilakazi said: 'I won't get into this because that's before the courts and the provisional liquidation case is not going to be held.' He said an institution is said to be insolvent when its current liabilities exceed its current assets. 'That's not our case, but I can't get into it because that matter is still going to be heard.' Ntuli shared experiences of some affected Ithala clients: A young KwaDukuza farmer Mhlengi Ngcobo's hydroponic farm faces closure due to a frozen Ithala account, preventing the purchase of essential agrochemicals and fertilisers. Crop spoilage forced him to dismantle ten tunnels and lay off five employees. Mrs Hlabisa in KwaNongoma received lobolo payments in her Ithala account for her daughter's wedding, which was planned for April 20. However, she has been unable to access these funds, causing distress during what should be a happy time. Mr Ntuli from uMlazi lost his job and had been using his Ithala savings to survive. Now, his funds are frozen, leaving him unable to provide food and meet his family's basic needs.
The Citizen
13-05-2025
- The Citizen
Winterveldt community confronts police over 'neglected missing person's case'
The Winterveldt community peacefully marched to Loate Police Station on Monday, 12 May, to demand answers over the case of missing 18-year-old Thato Papone. Papone was last seen on February 12 in the company of a man believed to be of Nigerian origin. A missing person's case was opened on February 24. According to the DA councillor for ward 9, Thabisile Vilakazi, who led the march, the march was planned after the family raised concerns with how the police handled the case. 'We were approached by the family after they were informed that the case had been dropped not long after it was opened,' she said. Vilakazi said the family did not understand why the case was dropped, as they had no idea what led police to take such a major decision. 'I believe that before closing the case, police should have informed the family that several interventions had been attempted but were unsuccessful, rather than closing the case without proper communication,' said Vilakazi. She said that as she kept on visiting the family for updates, she realised the mother was not coping. 'This situation has affected the parents to such an extent that the father had to leave his job due to emotional distress. 'I then had to organise a social worker to provide them with counselling,' Vilakazi explained. She called for a stronger relationship between law enforcement and the community. 'I believe much can be achieved through working together' The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) and South African Police Service (SAPS) monitored the demonstration. Mosima Papone, the mother of the missing teen, was overwhelmed with emotion as she spoke about him. 'This thing has really affected me because I can't even sleep at night; I have to rely on sleeping pills. I feel pain, and sometimes I feel like I can sleep and never wake up because this matter has really taken a lot from me as a mother,' she said. Papone explained she believes if police can take her child's friends for questioning, they would uncover a strong lead, as they are the ones who were with him before he disappeared. 'They even came to our home to tell me that my son had been taken by a Nigerian,' she said. She said she was happy with the march as it gives her strength and hope that there will be a way forward. Community member Sesi Linah Siwahla expressed her frustrations during the demonstration. 'On behalf of the community, I would like to ask the police to take our concerns seriously. I am not happy with what has happened to my friend because I can feel the pain she is going through as a mother. I do not understand why police are not taking this case seriously,' she said. Siwahla said police negligence will make it difficult for the community to report crime to police. The memorandum demanded: – A comprehensive update on all investigative steps taken to date in the case. – Assignment of additional resources to this case, including specialised units if necessary. – Regular weekly updates to the family and community representatives. – A community meeting with senior SAPS officials to address the broader concerns regarding police response – A written plan detailing how Loate SAPS will improve response times and case management. – An internal investigation into why this and other cases have not received appropriate attention. The memorandum was received and signed for by Loate station commander Alfred Matantshane. When asked about why the case was dropped, Matantshane had no clear answer. He requested patience from the residents to investigate why the case was closed. 'We and the management are going to discuss the memorandum and respond accordingly,' said Matantshane. The police were given 14 days to respond to the demands. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
