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The South African
6 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs man:Bobby ignored me on Fiston Mayele in 2022
Kaizer Chiefs are on a mission to sign a top striker for coach Nasreddine Nabi ahead of the 2025/26 season. Chiefs coach Nabi is rumoured to have gone on a trip to Egypt to convince Fiston Mayele to join him at Amakhosi. This comes after Nabi had reportedly done the same with another top target in Feisal Salum of Azam FC. The Chiefs mentor previously worked with both players at Yanga and now wants a reunion with them at the Glamour Boys. A former Amakhosi striker, who has been there and seen it all before previously tried to tip the club off on Mayele . Kanga Nzenza who turned out for Chiefs in the 1990's says he tried contacting Bobby Motaung numerous times. The first time being after seeing what Mayele was doing for Yanga under Nabi while in Tanzania. He says he was ignored by the 'ever-busy' Amakhosi club official. 'I once advised Chiefs to acquire Mayele. Just look at what he is doing now. I was clear that Chiefs needed to sign him because he has the ability to do well here. He can blend well with the Chiefs players and has been performing well, even though he may not be in top form at the moment. I even mentioned to that I was struggling to reach Bobby Motaung about Mayele because he is always busy. My plea was that Chiefs must sign him. They received my message, but they didn't act on it.' Said Nzenza, to Nzenza, who is also from the DRC says that Mayele has a big reputation in a star studded national team. Something that Chiefs need in their current set up. 'At the time, he was playing for Yanga in Tanzania, but then a club from Egypt (Pyramids) signed him (Instead of Chiefs). He's an exceptional player. Whenever he comes to play for the national team, they refer to him as a super sub. Whenever he comes on, he changes the game. Look at how (Mamelodi) Sundowns lost the (CAF) Champions League because of him.' Said Nzenza on Mayele. Chiefs fans, do you believe your club management will finally pull off the signing of Mayele? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Wedding bells and big buzz: Idols SA winner's pics go viral
Idols SA winner Yanga Sobetwa left fans in awe with his wedding pictures on Instagram. Yanga performed at the top in 2018 when she performed 'Not Yet Uhuru' on Idols SA. Soon after winning the prestigious competition, Yanga immediately became a national celebrity. Since then, she has been making trends whenever she produces her music. However, her recent engagement brought her back into the headlines. Indeed, she did not take much time before she tied the knot and did it in style. Yanga Sobetwa and her husband. Image via Instagram @yanga_sobetwa The talented lady did not share much about her wedding besides the two pictures on Instagram. Yanga's husband is Ntsako Khoza, and they tied the knot at the Makiti wedding venue in Krugersdorp. She also shared a video with her father as they prepared to walk down the aisle. 'A proud father. Aaah man, what an emotional moment when he handed his daughter,' said Jayteesass before Yanga reshared the story. Overall, it looked like a great time, and fans showed them some love. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yanga Khoza (@yanga_sobetwa) After Idols SA winner Yanga Sobetwa shared her wedding pictures on Instagram, fans congratulated her. @Pula Mthembu 'So soon after engagement, congratulations, Mrs. Khoza.' @Ziyanda Qwane Tshangana 'The glow that comes with ubanendoda ethi wena shem is unmatched🤧🤧🤧😘😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️semhle baby and congratulations once more' @Colour Me Simphiwe 'Ohhh my sissy, you looked so beautiful. Congratulations again, love, may God continue to bless you and your union ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️' 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 South African
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
She's grown: Idols SA winner Yanga Sobetwa's age revealed on her birthday
Idols SA season 14 winner Yanga Sobetwa revealed her age when celebrating her birthday. 2018 Yanga made many headlines with her top performances on Idols SA. She gave Mzansi a voice to remember singing 'Not Yet Uhuru' and won the competition in style. Since then, she has been pushing her music behind the scenes but not making much headlines. Indeed, she looked young back then, but she has grown since her Idols-winning performance over five years ago. Yanga Sobetwa. image via Instagram @yanga_sobetwa Born on 25 April 2001, Yanga celebrated her 24th birthday this year. Celebrating her special day, she took it to Instagram, sharing the good news with her fans. 'It's my 👑 CROWN BIRTHDAY!' she started joyfully. 'Today I celebrate 24 years !' she continued, revealing her age. 'Thank you, Jesus 🥹' she finished, thanking Jesus for another year. As she celebrated her big day, some of her fans also wished her well in the comments. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yanga Khoza (@yanga_sobetwa) After Yanga Sobetwa revealed her age and celebrated her birthday, some top celebs and fans wished her well. @Ntokozo Mbambo 'Happy Birthday, baby girl 🎉🎂💃🏽❤️😍 May this new year bring you great joy, great favour, great grace & great peace. I love you 😘' @Nosipho Nonkwelo 'I know it's challenging to use the right hand once luthier 💍 😜🫣 🤣 Have a Blessed birthday ke MRS 🥰' @Sinomtha Nduna 'Happy Birthday Yanga♥️❤️May God continue blessing you abundantly🙏🏾' Let us know 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.
The South African
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Salum, Mayele, Duba
Kaizer Chiefs suffered a damning defeat at the hands of Gallants, stretching their gap from MTN 8 qualification. Nedbank Cup final berth is the silver lining in their season of suffering, a feeling AmaKhosi fans are getting accustomed to after last campaign's tenth-placed finish. Wandile Duba will be pivotal to ending their ten-year trophy drought when they face Orlando Pirates on May 10. The Soweto giants are experiencing further mishaps in the boardrooms as long-term priority targets Fiston Mayele and Feisal Salum appear set to reject Kaizer Chiefs' offers. The former, who guided Pyramids FC to the Champions League finals with an emphatic brace over Orlando Pirates, has been offered a two-year deal by his current team. And with the former they're in, simultaneously topping the Egyptian Premier League, you get the feeling he may stay. 'They [Pyramids FC] are doing everything to keep him. They know there is interest not just from Kaizer Chiefs but other clubs as well and they want to make sure they keep him,' said Soccer Laduma. ' So they have offered him a new two-year contract which increases his value as well.' Regarding Salum, Kaizer Chiefs now face competition against his former club Young Africans. 'Tanzanian midfielder Feisal Salum's potential return to Young Africans is intensifying amidst growing interest from several other clubs,' a source revealed. 'Salum has emerged as a prime target for Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi, who previously worked with the midfielder at Yanga. With clear indications pointing towards a move for Aziz Ki at the end of the season, Yanga are reportedly keen to welcome back Salum.' 'The midfielder has only a year left on his contract with Azam FC and is reportedly eager for a move. A return to Yanga would be an appealing prospect for the Zanzibar-born midfielder.' 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 South African
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
OH-NO: Kaizer Chiefs to face rejection from two priority targets?
Kaizer Chiefs could be forced to walk away from priority targets Fiston Mayele and Feisal Salum. The former netted an emphatic brace against Orlando Pirates to send Pyramids FC to the Champion's League finals, where they face South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns. AmaKhosi have longed for Mayele's services, but there's a plausible argument that the Egyptian giants success – who currently top the Egyptian Premier League and are within reaching distance of their first African title – coupled with Kaizer Chiefs' season-long anguish, could dissuade the Congolese international from flocking to the Soweto. Moreover, in a bid to keep their in-form striker, Pyramids have offered a two-year extension, slimming Kaizer Chiefs' chances of landing the 30-year-old. 'They [Pyramids FC] are doing everything to keep him. They know there is interest not just from Kaizer Chiefs but other clubs as well and they want to make sure they keep him. So they have offered him a new two-year contract which increases his value as well,' Soccer Laduma reported. AmaKhosi are facing other barriers with Azam FC midfielder Feisal Salum, who appears close to inking a new deal with his former club Young Africans. 'Tanzanian midfielder Feisal Salum's potential return to Young Africans is intensifying amidst growing interest from several other clubs,' a source revealed. 'Salum has emerged as a prime target for Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi, who previously worked with the midfielder at Yanga. With clear indications pointing towards a move for Aziz Ki at the end of the season, Yanga are reportedly keen to welcome back Salum.' 'The midfielder has only a year left on his contract with Azam FC and is reportedly eager for a move. A return to Yanga would be an appealing prospect for the Zanzibar-born midfielder.' 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.
