Home | South Africa Heavy rains that hit the Eastern Cape over the past two days have left pensioners at Thembalethu Old Age Home in Mdantsane in Buffalo City Metro without sleeping mattresses and blankets. The rainfall resulted in flooding and extensive damage to the home. The pensioners say the situation will have a detrimental effect on their health. Thembalethu old age home houses 40 pensioners with different health conditions. The pensioners say the roof of the house is unable to withstand heavy rainfall. Mdantsane’s Thembalethu Old Age Home pleads for assistance Pensioner Nonkululeko Ngcengce says she fears that the current condition of the home places their health at risk. “This affects us badly because it is raining inside here, and we wake up soaking wet in bed. We are forced to sleep on other people’s beds, but that is not acceptable because these beds are small, they are single beds, but what can we do?” Thembalethu Old Age homeowner Nada Gongotha fears that with more rainfall expected this week, the home may experience more damage. “Because it’s such an inconvenience to congest them in one bed, they are going to infect each other, some are sick and very old and when they are congested, they get body pains and some are in diapers. Since the rain is now going to continue, we don’t know.” Corene Conradie, a volunteer with the NGO Gift of the Givers, says they have donated blankets and mattresses as a temporary solution for the home. “This current old age home has been victim of flooding quite often when there are heavy rains they are always affected, in the last few years, gift of the givers worked with Thembalethu old age home, and sadly they are not funded at the moment, they solely depend on the social grants of these elderly. After food purchases are done, whatever change is left, they have to use to try and do maintenance, which is really not a lot.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma) SA News African News World News The Club House Podcasts & Videos More Mduduzi Mdantsane has been as candid as ever in revealing why he accepted to join Richards Bay FC on loan.At some stage last season Mdantsane was touted as a possible replacement for Themba Zwane in the Bafana Bafana squad by head coach Hugo Broos READ | GOOD, BETTER: Chaine shining on to rare feat at Pirates he was involved in a car accident during off-season and even after his return late in 2023/24 did not get any opportunities to feature under Nasreddine Nabi Chiefs eventually announced they had an agreement with The Natal Rich Boyz to have the former Cape Town City star for the remainder of the current season "Not everything will happen the way you wish but the situation they are in there is pressure I want to regain my energy so when I come back I come back with energy," Mdantsane said on Ukhozi FM They (Chiefs) wouldn't risk and put me on under the pressure they are in already it's important that I go to start afresh and uplift my level "I'm grateful that they respected my decision Supporters have their way of seeing things The 30-year-old admitted no one was going to be patient with him at Amakhosi coming from a difficult situation READ | Brave Mbokazi: This is what Riveiro told us... "The team I come from (Chiefs) has too much pressure when you come from a situation where you were disturbed when you come back they expect you to perform now They don't care where you come from with your situation they want things to happen now," he explained Mdantsane has featured only twice for Richards Bay since his loan move He was not in the match-day squad as the KZN outfit beat Amakhosi 2-0 in the Betway Premiership on Sunday +27 40 602 2011 info@ufh.ac.za Fort Hare boxing sensation Asemahle Sotwili is primed for another bumper year in the ring. The 19-year-old LLB student started her second year at UFH as a multiple gold medallist and national representative. She most recently added the University Sports South Africa 52kg division title to her ever-growing list of accolades following a demolition job on her opponents in December. Sotwili hails from Mdantsane, which is widely considered a breeding ground for world champion South African fighters. These include the likes of Vuyani Bungu, Welcome Ncita, Hawk Makepula and Noni “She Bee Stingin” Tenge. It was here that the young Wongalethu High School learner joined a gym and started making an impact with her glovework. Her coach, Vuyani Boqwana, recognised that the diminutive pugilist could go far in the sport with the right guidance. Her first major fight had been against a fellow gym member in 2020, which see recalled as a baptism of fire. “It was tough because she was strong and more experienced,” Sotwili said. Undeterred and inspired by Tenge’s achievements, which saw the latter become South Africa’s premier boxer, she continued to pound the heavy bag in training. She improved rapidly and caught the attention of the Eastern Cape boxing community when she KO’d all her opponents at a tournament in Mthatha. These performances saw her being called up to the junior provincial squad for the nationals, where she continued swinging away at her peers to win selection to the junior SA team for the Region 5 Games in Malawi. In one especially memorable bout in the capital Lilongwe, the then 17-year-old pummelled her Mozambican opponent to such an extent that the fight had to be stopped before the first bell. In 2024, she won the gold medal at the Sanabo National Boxing Championships to book a spot in the national team for a tournament in Mozambique, which was postponed to this year. Sotwili said she loved being in the ring and everything else about the sport. “Boxing helps me learn skills and overcome fears. It also improves my fitness and helps me think differently.” Although her path in the sport was largely set out prior to her tertiary studies, she enjoys the fact that Fort Hare’s boxing programme emphasises being fighting fit in the lecture hall, too. And, of course, having an experienced hand like fellow SA representative Vuyolwethu Dila in their ranks has proved invaluable. “She motivates me to do better,” Sotwili admitted. © 2025 University of Fort Hare. All rights reserved. Local International Off The Pitch Kaizer-Chiefs Kaizer Chiefs have provided the details of a move for one of their players for the remainder of the 2024/25 season Having already appeared in the matchday squad for Richards Bay when they played Marumo Gallants on Tuesday it has now been confirmed that Mduduzi Mdantsane is on loan at the KwaZulu-Natal outfit Read: Huge Update In Jordaan Court Matter After Latest Appearance  The move is designed to give Mdantsane valuable game time and experience as he continues his development while playing in the Premier Soccer League The talented attacking midfielder will re-join Amakhosi at the end of the season where Chiefs management hopes he will return refreshed and ready to make an impact at the club Read: Forced Changes Anticipated In Pirates Vs Sundowns Showdown  known for his creative style of play and ability to drive forward in attack has been a notable figure in South African football While his time at Chiefs has been marked by some strong performances the loan move to Richards Bay offers him the opportunity to gain more regular first-team experience Chiefs will be eager to see how he fares in his new environment with the expectation that this stint will help him return to the club with greater confidence and improved skills "We wish 'Mdu' all the best as he embarks on this new chapter in his career His journey at Natal Rich Boyz is sure to be an exciting one and we look forward to his return to the Amakhosi family ready to make a mark in the team," a club statement read For all your exclusive football content and breaking news, join our WhatsApp Channelhere. 10 Freedom Way, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale EAST LONDON - Spar has recalled Top Score instant porridge.  This is after three children, aged between one and four, died in East London, of suspected food poisoning.  Authorities said a fourth child was also admitted to a hospital following Friday’s incident but was later discharged.   Reports suggest the children died after consuming the instant porridge. READ: Derby Looming: Chiefs Focus On Chivaviro's Form And Sekhukhune "There is a possibility of loan as well There is apparently also interest from his former club Cape Town City and of that chance comes they would also consider it But there could be other clubs which would be interested in him and the club would also consider that So something would come up this January transfer window period and it will all depend on the negotiations with the club," the source added.  The 30-year-old joined Chiefs at the start of last season and played 13 games in his debut campaign after suffering an injury in the off-season he has yet to feature this campaign.  The Siya crew reached out to Chiefs for comment but no response was received at the time of publishing.  READ: 5 Areas Chiefs Need To Work On The 30-year-old attacking midfielder had become surplus to requirements at the Glamour Boys under Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page have been chosen to receive full scholarships to study any field of their choice in Romania courtesy of The African Show Coalition Institute (Tasci) and the Romanian embassy The scholarship includes full coverage of their tuition The students will also receive an allowance and medical aid Tasci founder and facilitator of the programme said it was great watching their efforts all finally come together “We were looking for children who had passed matric well in 2023 but were not studying for whatever reason,” Kwaba said “We recruited and interviewed the students and settled on the nine who are traveling now “There were some logistical issues and we had to give the students time to raise funds for their flights “We had a good Samaritan by the name of Sibongile Gobile who after hearing about the initiative and the needs of the students personally paid for six tickets to assist with traveling costs “We are truly appreciative of the kind gesture.” The first year of the programme will include learning about Romania its culture and the language to ensure the students are well-prepared to study in the country The students have to pass the first year to qualify for their chosen courses The selected students matriculated from Philemon Ngcelwane High School in 2023 expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity “I chose economics because I loved it in high school This is amazing for us as young people coming out of Mdantsane to have access to these kind of opportunities,” Solwandle said He said she had always wanted to go overseas and the family came together to make sure her dream came true fell in love with accounting in high school and knew she wanted to study it as soon as the opportunity availed itself I believe the opportunity will open doors for us and bring more opportunities “We can show others what you can achieve even if you come from the township,” Neti said said Neti deserved the opportunity because she was a well-mannered person who listened and worked hard Khonaye Ngxande has chosen to study international relations so that he can learn more about the world and return home with his skills This is the most exciting thing to ever happen to me “I want to learn about different cultures and see how other people live I know I am going to enjoy this experience,” Ngxande said said she was nervous about him traveling across the world by himself but she would trust and pray that he would be safe will also be studying international relations and website in this browser for the next time I comment Recaptcha Change Image Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Mduduzi Mdantsane remains waiting on the queue as he approaches nine months since he last played competitive football.Mdantsane is now at Richards Bay FC on loan from Kaizer Chiefs after failing to convince Nasreddine Nabi to give him minutes this season READ: Khune sinks into semi-retirement With his loan move to the coastal club who are seeking to negotiate their way from relegation who have all been given a run just days after joining priority is earning minutes for the 30-year-old as he seeks to revive a career that has stagnated Richards Bay have 14 matches remaining to play this season from which Mdantsane will be hoping to get a fair share he was named in the match-day squad but finished the game as an unused substitute he will feel encouraged to have sat on the bench for the first time this season which is a signal of a step closer to getting a run He joined during the January transfer window.  Mdantsane last played 90 minutes against his former employers Cape Town City in August 2023 when Molefi Ntseki was still in charge at Chiefs READ | Sundowns' new Latino chapter! Then, throughout the 2024 calendar year, none of his five appearances went beyond 65 minutes as he battled to break into the team due to injury. It is now almost nine months since Mdantsane played with his last appearance having come in May last year. Kaizer Chiefs have made their stance clear regarding the future of midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane with the Soweto giants reportedly unwilling to entertain offers for the player despite growing interest from other PSL clubs.AmaZulu are among the clubs that are reportedly keen to secure the services of the talented playmaker Read: Sesane Blow For Pirates, Mbatha Injury Update  where Mdantsane is currently on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season Mdantsane joined Amakhosi from Cape Town City in July 2023 on a three-year deal Although his progress has been hampered by injury setbacks the 30-year-old remains highly regarded as one of the top midfielders in the PSL for his position His ability to control the tempo of the game and create scoring opportunities has made him a valuable asset for any team Chiefs recently confirmed his loan move to Richards Bay releasing a statement last week that emphasised their expectation of his return to the club at the end of the season The club expressed their confidence in his continued development and underlined his importance to their long-term plans any potential suitors – including AmaZulu and Richards Bay – will face an uphill battle in their pursuit of the talented midfielder.  Unless there is a significant shift in the club's plans Mdantsane looks set to continue his journey with Amakhosi beyond the current season Read: Chiefs Join Pirates In Goal Poacher Khanyi Race  He (Nabi) is the one who decided that the player should go on loan and he is the one who will decide if he wants to have him back in the team next season But what I know is that Mdantsane is a player that has been on the radar of a few clubs in the PSL While Richards Bay are keen to hold on to him AmaZulu are also interested and have been monitoring his situation closely," said the source Chippa United and SuperSport United are among clubs believed to have been keeping a close eye on Mdantsane's situation For all your exclusive football content and breaking news, join our WhatsApp Channel here. EAST LONDON- Residents of Mdantsane are on a campaign to shut down spaza shops in some Eastern Cape townships.  WATCH | Mdantsane children die of suspected food poisoning This after suspected drugs were found in a packet of chips that a child bought last night the Buffalo City metro's general manager for Municipal Health Services spoke to eNCA Residents of Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the decision by the Hawks to investigate allegations of fraud and corruption in the refurbishment of the Mdantsane swimming pool. To date, more than R32 million has been spent on refurbishing the facility, yet it remains in a deplorable state. Last month the Hawks conducted a search and seizure operation at the Supply Chain offices of the Buffalo City Metro. The Metro’s spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya says they are conducting their own investigation into the matter. “Clearly, there has been some wrongdoing from the side of us as officials and also from the project manager in terms of service providers. Anyone who has been found to have been on the wrong side of the law should be taken into account. From our side, we are working around the clock with the new report that has been tabled to Council while on the other side, the investigations are continuing.” Insiders close to the club have indicated that Sekhukhune United are the team believed to have made enquiries about the 30-year-old as Amakhosi prepare for a squad overhaul READ: Pirates Sign 'The New Mofokeng' The Siya sources added Sekhukhune’s coach Eric Tinkler is keen on reuniting with Mdantsane having worked with the midfielder during his productive spell at Cape Town City "Coach Eric Tinkler knows him better and he played part of his best football under him at Cape Town City and it's believed that now he wants him at Sekhukhune United The club has shown interest in him and things could happen at the start of next season but the interest from Sekhukhune United is there A second insider hinted that Chiefs are likely to release or loan out Mdantsane at the end of the season which could open the door for Sekhukhune United to swoop in "Sekhukhune United could have the advantage of signing Mdu (Mdantsane) because Chiefs are looking at either loaning him out or to release him permanently with his contract remaining with one year on it and this could give Sekhukhune United the chance to sign him They may wait for Chiefs to make the decision and move in or they could start talks even before the end of the season," the second source stated READ: What Next For New Royal AM Boss? Mdantsane, who joined Amakhosi in 2023 on a three-year deal, featured in many games last season but had struggled for game time in this campaign at both Chiefs and Richards Bay. His current contract is set to expire in June 2026, according to Siya sources. Soccer Laduma reached out to Sekhukhune for comment on their reported interest in Mdantsane, but no response was received at the time of publishing. Siyagobhoza Cape Town City chairman John Comitis has denied rumours that the club is set to sign Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane insiders close to both clubs have indicated that negotiations could be underway for Mdantsane's potential return to Cape Town City READ: Nabi's First 10 Games: The Positives Negatives the former Baroka FC midfielder is considering the move to gain more playing time and revitalise his career It's not a done deal yet but there could be a deal in January whereby Mdu (Mdantsane) goes to Cape Town City It's all about game time for the player and as for City it's about strengthening their squad as they want to fight for a better position in the league mainly in the second round and they feel the experience of Mdantsane can help them," the Siya source stated A second insider noted the primary consideration: whether Mdantsane could join City on a short-term loan or permanently?  READ: Revenge: Mofokeng Stunner Fires Bucs Past Magesi "Those are the few issues that they are supposed to look at. You know he still has a contract until June 2026 so that's what they also have to look at whether they will just need him for this second half of the season or if they would want to keep him further after this season and that means buying him permanently from Chiefs. They have to finalise those details soon," the second source stated. Comitis, however, firmly stated, "That's not true," in response to whether City will sign the Amakhosi player. Chiefs did not respond to inquiries at the time of preparing this story. Despite Comitis's denial, whether as a short-term solution or a permanent addition, the resolution of any future discussions could provide a strategic advantage for City while offering Mdantsane the opportunity to reignite his playing career. In his first season with Chiefs, Mdantsane played a fair amount of Premiership games. However, this season he has not featured due to injury recovery and his exclusion from coach Nasreddine Nabi's plans, leading to speculation about a loan or permanent move. Comitis' denial could also mean that Mdantsane's name was a possibility but now with Eric Tinkler having parted ways at the Cape Town club, things could have changed. Muhsin Ertugral was named CT City's interim coach on Thursday, and he is expected to move into the technical director position at the end of this campaign. It remains to be seen whether Mdantsane could be a target for Ertugral. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The Siya crew has been led to believe that Kaizer Chiefs have tabled a three-year deal for Cape Town City midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane The Naturena-based side tried to secure the services of the ex-Baroka FC captain during the January transfer window Soccer Laduma then reported that they would make another attempt to sign the 28-year-old attacking midfielder and it now appears a deal is in place for Mdantsane to make his dream move back to the Soweto giants having come through the club's development structures before turning professional.  Read: Chiefs Deal On The Cards For City Midfielder It's understood that there is an agreement in place for Mdantsane to make a move to Naturena next season and will be an Amakhosi player for three seasons from July 1 Information reaching the Siya crew is that the 28-year-old has already met with Amakhosi sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jnr and it's only a matter of a few months before he dons the famous Gold and Black jersey The Glamour Boys are planning for next season to ensure they have a strong squad to compete for honours having struggled to bring smiles back to the faces of their supporters.  Read: Tinkler's Key Role In Mdantsane's Chiefs Link  There is a possibility that they could qualify for continental football, which means they will need some more experience and depth in the squad to compete on all fronts. Mdantsane has made 27 appearances for the Citizens this season, contributing with just one goal and an assist. This includes continental club competition matches. Chiefs are expected to make an announcement on their new players after the end of the season.  What are you thoughts on Mdantsane's potential move to Naturena? Let us know in the comments below!  Mduduzi Mdantsane recently expressed his gratitude to the doctor who performed surgery on his jaw following a car accident.Check it out Read: Rangers Fans Get Excited Over Mofokeng Mduduzi Mdantsane has been out of action since undergoing surgery on a broken jaw which he suffered from a car accident in July Nearly three months have passed since Mdantsane's accident didn't provide an update on the player's recovery in his latest injury report it appears that Mdantsane is recovering well from his accident The former Cape Town City and Baroka baller shared a snap on IG of him handing the doctor who operated on him It looks like Mdantsane gave his doc a signed match jersey from last season where he made just 16 appearances in all competitions a troublesome campaign that saw him being suspended after allegedly being caught drinking on duty Read | Timm: I Want To Guide The Youngsters Take a look at Mdantsane gifting his surgeon with his own Chiefs Away jersey from the 2023/24 season: Scroll through the gallery to see Mdantsane in Chiefs colours: who joined Chiefs from Cape Town City at the start of last season has yet to feature for the Soweto side this season The Natal Rich Boyz of Richards Bay will offer Mdantsane the needed game-time until June when he will return to Chiefs to fight for place in Nasreddine Nabi’s squad "Kaizer Chiefs have agreed to a loan deal that sees midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane join KwaZulu-Natal side for the remainder of the 2024/25 season," read a statement on the club's website "We wish ‘Mdu’ all the best as he embarks on this new chapter in his career ready to make a mark in the team." The 30-year-old had started the campaign with an injury but recovered towards the end of 2024 he was unable to work his way into the club’s plans under coach Nasreddine Nabi who sit in 14th place five points above the relegation zone after 16 matches will see Mdantsane's arrival as a timely boost as coach Ronnie Gabriel looks to avoid the drop after taking over the team from Brandon Truter in November Kaizer-Chiefs Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane will spend the rest of the season out on loan with Richards Bay FC.In a club statement released on Friday Chiefs confirmed that Mdantsane has headed to the Natal Rich Boyz after his game-time struggles at the club.  READ | Mdantsane moves closer after Chiefs exit… the Soweto giants have also insisted that the 30-year-old would return to Naturena at the end of his loan shutting down any suggestions of a permanent exit for the former Cape Town City man "Kaizer Chiefs have agreed to a loan deal that sees midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane join KwaZulu-Natal side for the remainder of the 2024/25 season," a club statement on the club's website reads."Mdantsane a talented and experienced attacking midfielder will rejoin Amakhosi at the end of the season."We wish 'Mdu' all the best as he embarks on this new chapter in his career READ | Cardoso: What I told Ribeiro when I arrived... Mdantsane had joined at the start of the 23/24 season but has struggled to nail down a starting position - in part The club is aiming to revive the 30-year-old whose initial contract expires at the end of June 2026 Mdantsane is the third player that the Naturena-based outfit have sent out on loan this term Donay Jansen was sent to SuperSport United at the start of the season while Sabelo Radebe also went to Richards Bay South Africa (26 June 2024) — Mdantsane Township Learners in the Eastern Cape blew their provinces’ socks off when it came to their matric results Their achievements in Maths and Science were so impressive that they were recognised and awarded at an East London award ceremony The celebration not only commended their exceptional results but also the challenges that were overcome to get to those results The Mdantsane Township learners not only had to strive for excellence against the backdrop of challenges that impact South Africa’s second-largest township but also years of pandemic disruption that reshaped an education system facing its own myriad of challenges the determined learners still put their heads down and and made the most of the resources available to them one of which (an after-school tutoring programme Promaths at Buffalo City’s Kutlwanong Centre for Maths Science and Technology) proved to be a powerhouse; helping catapult some of them into the class of achievers who earned grades nail-bitingly close to 100% Topping the list was Ulwazi High School’s Angesisa Sithole who achieved 98% in mathematics and 93% in physical sciences giving her a 96% average in these subjects Her overall NSC finals recorded a whopping seven distinctions Hot on her heels in second place was Othandwayo Ngumbela who scored a 92% average and Iviwe Sontlaba (91%) For the programme’s top Grade 11 learners Khuseleka Nanto earned a 92% aggregate for maths and science the general baseline pass rate for maths among matric classes has grown from 62% (Grade 10) in 2021 to 100% in 2023 while the physical science pass rate moved from 63% to 100% in the same amount of time Ashleigh Nefdt is a writer for Good Things Guy Ashleigh's favourite stories have always seen the hidden hero (without the cape) come to the rescue her labour of love is finding those everyday heroes and spotlighting their spark - especially those empowering women sustainability shakers and creatives with hearts of gold she's dedicated to her canvas or appreciating Mother Nature Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a446e5fcab5e4bc378757714d22bd9f5" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" Would you like to receive truly phenomenal inspirational and good thing stories right to your inbox Then subscribe to our weekly GoodThingsGuy newsletter today I accept GTG’s Privacy Policy GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good and those are the things that really matter We believe that there is good news all around us and over 1 million readers a month agree with us GoodThingsGuy was officially launched on the 1 August 2015 in order to only promote good news inspirational stories and promote only positive multi-platform media company that distills unique content across multiple media platforms We consider individual and corporate contributions through the website or mail us directly here. Your GPS did not respond. Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again. Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be looking at their midfield department in terms of how they can make space for improvements the Siya crew has been informed.As Soccer Laduma already reported Amakhosi are tracking Stellenbosch FC midfielder Sihle Nduli and free agent Bongani Zungu they need to let go of some of their current players READ: Does Khune's Betting Partnership Jeopardize His Football Future? Siya sources have indicated that Chiefs could offer a player in addition to the money that Stellenbosch would ask for Nduli's services Insiders at the club stated Amakhosi may offer midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane plus cash and will work around the clock to make it possible "Chiefs are serious about Sihle (Nduli) and that's why they want to involve Mduduzi (Mdantsane) in their negotiations with Stellenbosch FC for Nduli That's their proposal and it's not like it's a guarantee that Stellenbosch will agree because they also have their own demands and also price tags So although Chiefs are willing to add Mdantsane to the deal it will all depend on what Stellenbosch want and how they want it," the Siya source stated A second insider stated that to create more space in midfield Sibongiseni "Ox" Mthethwa on the transfer list Chiefs were trying to attract a loan move for Mthethwa but nothing had come out of that intention so far hence the need to put him on the transfer list now READ: Latest On Riveiro's Pirates Future Amid League Title Ambitions "You know there were some teams interested in him in the last transfer window period but nothing came out of that and since the technical team has made it clear there he is not in their plans and they will be here for some time then it's believed that's it better they put him on the transfer market If both Mdantsane and Mthethwa leave that would open space for the club to sign either Nduli or Zungu or even both of them if need be," the second source stated Both Mdantsane and Mthethwa have not featured in any games this season though Chiefs have already played five league matches and two fixtures in the Carling Knockout so far Soccer Laduma contacted Chiefs for comment but there was no response by the time this report was published Head coach Nasreddine Nabi has provided an update on the recovery of the Kaizer Chiefs trio of Mduduzi Mdantsane George Matlou and Tebogo Potsane from their respective injuries.Chiefs are hard at work preparing for what promises to be a thrilling Carling Knockout quarterfinals encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns in front of a sold-out FNB Stadium READ | 'Paper 2' ready for Round 2 v Downs? have several players who may not get a chance to feature owing to injury.  Mdantsane and Potsane have returned to full training Nabi has indicated that he would not take the risk to feature them as they re-integrate into the team "It's true that those players have been injured for quite some time But we need to be careful how we integrate them," said the Tunisian-Belgian speaking to journalists via translator and assistant coach Cedric Kaze at the pre-match press conference on Thursday get fitness up and get time to play friendly games bring back their preparedness and get connected with teammates again before incorporating them in official matches again." ALSO READ | Mngqithi: I told him I don't want to use him... Matlou had undergone surgery on his knee and was expected to be back in action around October, while Potsane, on the other hand, had twisted his ankle and was also expected to be back in action in November. Mdantsane underwent surgery on his jaw after a motor vehicle accident. The trio has not featured for Amakhosi in the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless, having made light work of their Last 16 opponents SuperSport United with a 4-0 hammering, they will be hoping for more of the same against Sundowns. The Brazilians walked away with a narrow 2-1 win the last time the two teams met, in a league encounter. and now enjoying a new lease on life in KwaZulu-Natal midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane has opened up on his ordeal on the sidelines.Mdantsane was one of the long-term injury casualties at Chiefs from the beginning of the season READ: 'My Chiefs teammate was a dressing room thief' Even though the 30-year-old recovered from his injury he could not get a chance under head coach Nasreddine Nabi That was until the former Cape Town City man requested for a move elsewhere with Amakhosi concluding a deal in February with Richards Bay Mdantsane says it's a pain he still struggles with that I was born for," Mdantsane said on Ukhozi FM "It's hard watching other players doing good The Bafana Bafana international was yet to feature for Chiefs this season before his loan move to the Natal Rich Boyz His future at the Soweto giants is under threat though the left-footer has a contract running until June 2026 READ: Chiefs keeper survives the axe The club could be on one of their off-season overhauls, with players not on the coach's plans going forward in danger of having their contracts terminated. Mdantsane featured in 16 matches for Chiefs in all competitions in 2023/24, before his accident during off-season.  Kaizer Chiefs have found an immediate solution in reshuffling their squad after the confirmation of the signings of Thabo Cele and Tashreeq Morris.Chiefs have paved the way for Mduduzi Mdantsane to move out after struggling to make to effectively establish himself since arriving from Cape Town City at the beginning last season READ: Bafana's AFCON group history... Mdantsane hasn't played this season due to injury and after enquiries from Magesi FC and Richards Bay FC The 30-year-old will move on loan to Richards Bay for the rest of the season The hope is that he gets minutes having last played official football eight months ago He is expected to fill the void left by Siyethemba Sithebe who terminated his contract at the end of December There are hopes that Mdantsane's move could be used as part of Chiefs' interest in Lwandile Mabuya READ: Why Palacios is so emotional about this Soweto Derby The Soweto giants have identified Mabuya as the prime target at right-back. Chiefs will also have Christian Saile Basomboli making way to open foreign space, with the Congolese having out to SuperSport United. Basomboli makes way for Lilepo after also struggling to make an impact at Chiefs. In other transfer-related news, Baraka Majogoro has gone separate ways with Chippa United, while Golden Arrows have moved out Wisdom Libamba to Zambian club ZANACO FC. An official offer could be made in this transfer window for a Kaizer Chiefs midfielder whose future with the club has become increasingly in doubt.   As he is yet to make the squads in an official match under coach Nasreddine Nabi this season after he was also delayed on his progress by injury Mduduzi Mdantsane has been linked with an exit from Amakhosi.  Read: Vilakazi Rescues Victory For Chiefs In Durban  The 30-year-old was last seen on the field when he made an appearance for Chiefs during the Home of Legends Cup in Gqeberha in November but is understood to have been working hard in training to regain his fitness after the long injury layoff a few clubs in the Betway Premiership have been keeping an eye on what is happening with the attacking midfielder at Chiefs and showing interest in his services with AmaZulu FC believed to be one of those Read: Pirates In Unlikely Pursuit Of KZN Striker?  "There is interest in Mduduzi Mdantsane and Chiefs could be willing to allow him to move Mdu remains one of the top attacking midfielders in the League and it's just that he has been unfortunate with injuries Maybe a change of environment is what he needs right now We will see what's going to happen in the coming weeks regarding the player's future," said the source another Chiefs player in defender Zitha Kwinika has also been linked with AmaZulu.    For all your exclusive football content and breaking news, join our WhatsApp Channelhere. The Siya crew has been led to believe that Kaizer Chiefs are expected to go ahead with their plans to loan out a player though there is a bit of a challenge.Indications are that midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane is not part of the technical team's plans going into the new season and there is a chance of him being sent out on loan at some point this season though an injury could have an effect on whether or not a move happens in the current window or in January READ: Chiefs' Challenge With Sirino Mdantsane did not travel to Turkey with Amakhosi for their pre-season tour recently due to injury The former Cape Town City and Baroka FC player is expected to possibly make a return in September just in time for the start of the new Premiership campaign The transfer window is expected to close in September so a move has not been ruled out as yet for the player The Siya crew understands that the challenge Amakhosi are facing at the moment is that there are no clubs making an effort to have the player on board READ: 'Khune Still Has It' who made 16 appearances in all competitions for the Soweto giants is in the second year of the three-year contract he signed with Amakhosi It's believed Chiefs would also be open to a permanent sale but there are no offers on the table as yet Learners from Mdantsane township in East London have overcome enormous odds to excel in maths and physical sciences thanks to the Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science and Technology`s Promaths after-school tuition programme. In many respects, the matric’s of 2021 endured even greater challenges over the previous year`s cohort, given that they were the first to contend with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic for two consecutive years. Yet in a remarkable outcome, Mdantsane matric learners enrolled in the Promaths programme achieved a 100% pass rates for mathematics and physical sciences – the two “gateway” subjects deemed most critical for South Africa`s future growth. Even more significantly, 92% of the 60 Mdantsane pupils participating in the programme scored higher than 50% for mathematics and 90% of learners above 50% for physical sciences. Overcoming incredible lockdown challenges whereby the Mdantsane learners lost 70% of contact sessions during their grade 11 year, random school closures and phased-in teaching. To put this performance into context, the national general pass average for mathematics was 57.6% while the physical science average was 69% at the end of 2021. Tumelo Mabitsela, CEO for Kutlwanong, explains that more than 30,000 learners have passed successfully through the Promaths programme since its inception 16 years ago. The programme`s success is highly dependent on private sector partnerships with funders such as the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation, who have supported the programme for 10 years. Maya Makanjee, Chairperson of the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation, says investing in organisations like Kutlwanong that are working directly at addressing the STEM needs in South Africa is paramount. While the entire ’21 Mdantsane compliment put in exceptional performances, Ulwazi High School`s William Somta stood out for scoring a perfect 100% for mathematics and 99% for physical sciences. Another Ulwazi High matric, Olwami Mazomba, also shone with 97% for mathematics, while Vulamazibuko High School`s Inathi Melento achieved 91% for maths and 90% for physical sciences. The effectiveness of the Promaths programme, designed to speed up top-level results among grades 10-12 learners in previously disadvantaged areas across South Africa, and the impact it is having on the young people of Mdantsane is remarkable. The programme content is aligned with the National Department of Education`s CAPS curriculum, therefor learners are able to practise in a highly relevant, appropriate manner. Since arriving at Amakhosi, the 31-year-old has been struggling to recreate the form that saw him a prolific scorer while at Marumo Gallants. Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has issued an update on the club's previously injured players who include the somewhat forgotten Mduduzi Mdantsane and former Orlando Pirates man Bongani Sam amongst others.Amakhosi returned from the international break on the front foot with a 2-1 triumph over Richards Bay FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday READ | Nkota: Riveiro spoke to me and said... The match saw the first appearance of the season from midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa while Pule Mmodi also got some rare competitive action the likes of Mdantsane and Same still did not make the travelling squad to Polokwane despite having featured in the recent Home of Legends Cup in the Eastern Cape Nabi has provided clarity that these players while having recovered from their respective injuries are still not ready for competitive action "It's true that some players that were injured for quite some time came back for the Home of Legends games," Nabi said via assistant coach and translator Cedric Kaze "We have also tried to make [organise] some other friendly matches to give them more playing time but we will keep working and we feel that they can help in some minutes," he added READ | Nabi diagnoses Chiefs' missed chances The Soweto giants are also without attacking midfielders Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and George Matlou who are still nursing injuries and were not involved in the team's full training during the week Sam and Edmilson Dove also took no part in full training as they recover from injuries Chiefs take on Royal AM at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday Enyobeni tavern owners Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu appeared in court on Friday MDANTSANE - The inquest into the Enyobeni tavern tragedy continues in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape Over ten witnesses have already testified since it began a few months ago WATCH: Enyobeni tavern tragedy | Family pleads to halt destruction of outlet It's looking into who should be held criminally liable for the deaths of 21 youngsters in June 2022.