AmaZulu FC let a lead slip in their Betway Premiership match against Polokwane City which ended in a 1-1 draw at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday night Therefore, Usuthu remained sixth in the league standings after registering their fourth draw of the season. Arthur Zwane's side will wrap up their season with a match against Orlando Pirates on May 24 in Durban. Rise and Shine, on the other hand, also remained seventh in the standings after fighting back to deny Usuthu a win. Coach Phuti Mohafe will be determined to ensure that his side returns to winning ways against Cape Town City at home on 17 May. It took just seven minutes for Usuthu to break the deadlock through Tebogo Mashigo, who cut inside and unleashed a thunderous shot which beat goalkeeper Brian Okoth to hand AmaZulu a 1-0 lead and it was the 22-year-old's first-ever goal as a professional footballer. Rise and Shine launched several attacks, but they were restricted to long-range attempts. Keeper Richards Ofori pulled off saves to deny Thato Letshedi, Nyakala Raphadu, Bonginkosi Dlamini and Samuel Nana between the 18th and 33rd minutes. The score was 1-0 to AmaZulu at halftime. Polokwane surged forward in numbers after the restart and they were awarded a penalty in the 53rd minute after Thembela Sikhakhane had committed a foul in the box. Lebohang Nkaki stepped up and converted the resultant penalty to make it 1-1, making it two goals in as many matches. Both teams then pushed for a late winning goal in the latter stages of the match and Ramahlwe Mphahlele came close to scoring when his attempt hit the woodwork in stoppage time. Ultimately, the match ended in a 1-1 draw on the night. AmaZulu: Ofori, Sikhakhane, Hanamub, Mphahlele, Mthethwa, Motshwari, Zungu (Mbanjwa 71'), Thabede (Brooks 60'), Ighodaro, Mashigo (Ekstein 71'), Moremi. Polokwane: Okoth, Manthosi, Ndlovu, Nikani, Nkaki, Kambala, Nana (Ramabu 46'), Maphangule, Dlamini, Raphadu, Letshedi View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma) Local International Off The Pitch Podcasts & Videos Premiership Usuthu coach Arthur Zwane handed a start to Richard Ofori in goals Bayanda Thabede and Ramahlwe Mphahlele also returned to the starting line-up Rise and Shine were without the services of Bafana Bafana international Oswin Appollis as Bafana Nana was recalled while Thato Letshedi came in for Mokibelo Ramabu The home side got off to the perfect start when Mashigo broke the deadlock after eight minutes but cutting inside and sending a powerful in off the crossbar Rise and Shine looked to get themselves back on level terms as the first half went on but Ofori provided great resistance by pulling off a couple vital saves to deny Letshedi and Nana at the midway period Phuti Mohafe's charges carried that momentum into the second period and won a penalty ten minutes after the halftime for Thembela Sikhakhane's foul on Bonginkosi Dlamini Lebohang Nkaki stepped up and fired past Ofori for his fourth goal of the season The home side responded with a double change for the final 20 minutes as Bongani Zungu and Mashigo made way for Pule Ekstein and Mlondi Mbanjwa Usuthu dominated possession in the latter stages of the second half with Ekstein and Ethan Brooks dictating play in the opposition half but the Rise and Shine defence did well thwart any attempt into the 18 yard area The hosts nearly bagged the winning goal in second-half stoppage from a corner situation but Mphahlele's glancing header crashed against the crossbar as the two sides settled for a share of the spoils on the night could be out of the top eight if Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs win on Saturday SuperSport United defeated Chippa United for the first time in over five years to move out of the relegation zone after a convincing 2-0 victory in the Betway Premiership at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday Matsatsantsa a Pitori secured their first win in their last seven league games and their first win under interim head coach Andre Arendse SuperSport dominated the opening quarter of an hour and were rewarded with the opening goal in the 17th minute as Lyle Lakay’s cross found Bradley Grobler at the far post who headed the ball in from close range for his fourth goal in just 10 attempts on target this season Chippa had the opportunity to draw level in the 25th minute as Papama Tyongwana’s long ball found Craig Martin whose cross to Siya Ndlovu was too far behind him Christian Saile and Lakay broke forward but could not complete the two-on-three break as Lakay’s cross was deflected and collected easily by Chippa goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali Matsatsantsa took their one-goal lead into halftime with Chippa being caught offside five times in the half and managing only one shot on target SuperSport doubled their lead just three minutes into the second half, as Nyiko Mobbie’s ball forward found Christian Saile, who cut onto his left and curled the ball passed Nwabali into the back of the net for his fourth goal, and Mobbie’s first assist of the season. The Chilli Boys nearly pulled one back in the 59th minute, as Giovanni Philander’s free-kick from a tight angle had to be punched over the crossbar by the backpedaling SuperSport goalkeeper Ricardo Goss. Siphesihle Ndlovu could have added another goal for Matsatsantsa in the 65th minute as Lakay’s cross from a set piece found him open in the box, but he skied his effort over the bar. Grobler nearly bagged his second of the game in the 67th minute as Saile’s cross glanced off the head of Makhele, falling into Grobler’s path, but he too couldn't find the target. Sirgio Kammies added to Chippa’s woes as he received a red card in the 91st minute for a dangerous tackle. The victory sees SuperSport move above Richards Bay on goal difference into 13th spot on the Betway Premiership log. They will hope to carry the momentum into their upcoming clash against Stellenbosch FC at the Danie Craven Stadium on 17 May. The loss for the Chilli Boys sees them drop to ninth place on the log as they are now winless in their last four away games and their last four league fixtures. They will look to bounce back against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday SuperSport: (1) 2 (Grobler 17’, Saile 48’) SuperSport: Goss, Sanoka, Okon, Hlatshwayo, Baliti, Mobbie, Ndlovu, Moralo, Lakay (Mbangossoum 74’), Saile (Poggenpoel 82’), Grobler (Nurkovic 82’). Chippa: Nwabali, Mandingwane (Bonani 72’), Makhele, Chabalala, Sithole, Martin, Tyongwana (Maarman 72’), Kammies, Modise, Kwayiba, Ndlovu (Eva Nga 33’) SA News African News World News The Club House More Usuthu made two changes from the win over Golden Arrows as Ramahlwe Mphahlele and Bayanda Thabede were recalled, while City welcomed Samuel Nana and Nyakala Raphadu back into the side. It was the perfect start for the host on seven minutes when Tebogo Mashigo cut in to the edge of the box and fired in off the underside of the bar. Arthur Zwane’s men targeted more goals thereafter and went close getting their reward through Thabede and Tshepang Moremi, but neither proved decisive in front of goal. Rise and Shine enjoyed equal penetrations as Raphadu and Bonginkosi Dlamini took aim from around the area, but were unable to beat goalkeeper Richard Ofori. The visitors made a substitution before the start of the second half, with Simon Ramabu coming on for Nana, while Usuthu were unchanged. Rise and Shine were inspired by the change and levelled matters nine minutes into the second half when Lebohang Nkaki netted from the penalty spot following a foul on Dlamini by Thembela Sikhakhane. Zwane’s outfit pushed eagerly to regain the lead a little later as substitute Ethan Brooks latched on a lay-off from Etiosa Ighodaro to get goal-side, but he was unable to find target. The opportunities continued falling for Usuthu, with Moremi notably going narrowly wide of the bottom-corner from the edge of the area following a layoff by Ekstein. Rise and Shine weren’t overawed and enjoyed a strong finish late on, but they also failed to profit their chances as it finished 1-1 on the night. AmaZulu: Ofori, Sikhakhane, Hanamub, Mphahlele, Mthethwa, Motshwari, Zungu, Thabede, Ighodaro, Mashigo, Moremi Subs: Mbanjwa, Dube, Ngobeni, Radebe, M.Mbanjwa, Ekstein, Brooks, Sithole, Mulenga Polokwane City: Okoth, Manthosi, Ndlovu, Nikani, Nkaki, Kambala, Nana, Maphangule, Dlamini, Raphadu, Letshedi Subs: Mathebula, Motsa, Gwangqa, Ngwenya, Batlhabane, Ramushu, Goovadia, Makhubela, Ramabu 10 Freedom Way, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa Bucs plan for next season by targeting Bakgaga youngsters, with two identified as potential signings to strengthen the squad. POLOKWANE – A 68-year-old pastor is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday, May 5, 2025, after being arrested for allegedly providing false information to the police regarding a staged hijacking. According to Limpopo police, the pastor opened a case at Westenburg Police Station on May 2, claiming he was hijacked at gunpoint on April 11, 2025. He alleged that the incident occurred after he had picked up two unknown men while driving towards Polokwane in a Daihatsu Terios. He further claimed the suspects hijacked the vehicle and that he later found it abandoned along the R37 road, stripped of its gearbox. However, a thorough investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) revealed inconsistencies in the pastor’s statement. Police established that on the day of the alleged hijacking, the pastor had actually experienced mechanical issueswith the vehicle and had called a tow truck to transport it to a car repair clinic in Lebowakgomo. He was accompanied by his driver at the time and had made a partial payment for gearbox repairs. The investigation also found that the gearbox was stolen after the vehicle was already in the workshop, and there was no evidence of a hijacking. When confronted with the findings, the pastor reportedly confessed that the hijacking had been fabricated. He was immediately arrested for defeating the ends of justice by providing false information to law enforcement. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the arrest and emphasized the seriousness of reporting false crimes. “Lying to the police wastes valuable resources and delays investigations into actual crimes. This arrest sends a strong message that such actions will not be tolerated,” he said. The case is still under investigation, and more charges could follow depending on the outcome. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has described their penultimate Premiership clash against Polokwane City in Umlazi as the game of their lives Usuthu will host City at King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday night (7.30pm kick-off) eager to bag all three points This will not only be their penultimate game of the season but one that could help them finish in the top eight after blowing hot and cold this campaign AmaZulu have been their worst enemies this season as they dropped points that they were expected to bag should they ensure that they keep all points in Durban on Friday night they’ll all but buy themselves some breathing space from City Speaking to the club’s media unit on Thursday ‘10111’ acknowledged they can’t afford to slip up when they face Rise and Shine this is the most important game of our season It’s like a cup final for us,” Zwane explained We are playing against a team that has got one game in hand We are only leading them by a one-point difference “We know that the only time we can be able to consolidate our position for now is to get maximum “We have to face the fact that we have let ourselves down on a number of occasions this season Zwane is in his second job as the sole head coach of a first team having assumed that role after his then-co-coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi resigned earlier this year Zwane has always been an advocate of players leaving their sweat and blood on the pitch After being demoted by Kaizer Chiefs after a relatively below-par first season at the helm his admirers felt that he wasn’t given enough time to prove himself has continued to demand the very best from his team And that’s why he feels they can’t crash out of the running to qualify for next season’s MTN8 now “We are not putting the players under pressure but those are the demands of this level because we can’t be blowing hot and cold,” Zwane said and a game that will test our character as to whether we are a good enough team to be at this level even though we are in a better position compared to last season Zwane’s vision for Usuthu aligns with that of club president Sandile Zungu who said he wants the team to be a top-four side season in and season out But while that is a far-fetched dream for this season as they won’t surpass the 41-point tally of the fourth-placed Stellenbosch FC Zwane believes a top-eight finish could still serve as a consolation families and everyone that has been cheering us up through thick and thin as they never lost hope or gave up on us,” Zwane said That’s the message that I am going to drive to the players regularly.” YOU ARE HERE > Home > News > Pirates Dig Deep to Outlast Polokwane Orlando Pirates marked their return to Betway Premiership action with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday It’s a result that made it three league wins in as many visits to the venue for the Buccaneers who completed a double over Rise and Shine to reduce the gap at the top to 12 points Following their gruelling midweek cup assignment in Algeria the Buccaneers remained on the road as they resumed their league campaign They were not immediately in control as the home side threatened from the get-go in Polokwane but managed an early attempt at goal in the seventh minute The chance was sparked by Relebohile Mofokeng who worked himself into space on the left before drawing a save from goalkeeper Brian Bwire The hosts hit back with a shot of their own seconds later as Oswin Appollis fancied his hand from a long way out bringing out the best in Sipho Chaine who displayed great agility to keep his effort out Pirates found some rhythm as the game progressed with Mofokeng forcing Bwire into another save when he went direct from a free kick in the 18th minute Their best chance of the first half fell to the same player whose first touch directed the ball wide after doing all the hard work in getting behind the defence to meet a brilliant ball from Mohau Nkota Bwire continued to frustrate the visitors throughout the first period as he kept out another long-range effort Chaine meanwhile had a slightly quieter afternoon with the Bucs putting on a solid shift in dealing with the threat posed by the Limpopo outfit Nothing could separate the two sides at the break and the Buccaneers were the first to come  knocking after the restart They did so through a rather confident attempt from defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi which nearly delivered the breakthrough as he fired just inches wide from almost 50 metres out The visitors continued to probe without much luck as the home side remained resilient at the back It took a 67th minute set piece to breach Bwire’s defences as the Kenyan shot-stopper fumbled Kabelo Dlamini’s ball into the box allowing defender Nkosinathi Sibisi to finish from close range Rise and Shine sprung into life after finding themselves trailing demanding plenty of defensive work from Sibisi and Mbokazi The duo was equal to the task throughout as the likes of Appollis and Bonginkosi Dlamini looked to draw their side level The game could have been put to bed in injury time when Mofokeng released Mabasa It looked as if the Buccaneers would rue the missed opportunity with their opponents unrelenting in their pursuit for the equaliser Those fears were allayed as they eventually saw out the remaining minutes to claim another crucial win on the road © 2017 - 2025 Copyright Orlando Pirates Football Club (Pty) Ltd © 2017 - 2025 CopyrightOrlando Pirates Football Club (Pty) Ltd Designed by Agent Orange Design Usuthu remained sixth in the league standings after registering their fourth draw of the season Arthur Zwane's side will wrap up their season with a match against Orlando Pirates on May 24 in Durban also remained seventh in the standings after fighting back to deny Usuthu a win Coach Phuti Mohafe will be determined to ensure that his side returns to winning ways against Cape Town City at home on 17 May It took just seven minutes for Usuthu to break the deadlock through Tebogo Mashigo who cut inside and unleashed a thunderous shot which beat goalkeeper Brian Okoth to hand AmaZulu a 1-0 lead and it was the 22-year-old's first-ever goal as a professional footballer but they were restricted to long-range attempts Keeper Richards Ofori pulled off saves to deny Thato Letshedi Bonginkosi Dlamini and Samuel Nana between the 18th and 33rd minutes Polokwane surged forward in numbers after the restart and they were awarded a penalty in the 53rd minute after Thembela Sikhakhane had committed a foul in the box Lebohang Nkaki stepped up and converted the resultant penalty to make it 1-1 Both teams then pushed for a late winning goal in the latter stages of the match and Ramahlwe Mphahlele came close to scoring when his attempt hit the woodwork in stoppage time the match ended in a 1-1 draw on the night YOU ARE HERE > Home > News > Betway Premiership Preview: Polokwane City It’s back to league action for Orlando Pirates this weekend as they resume their Betway Premiership campaign with a trip to the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium for a clash against Polokwane City The demands of the business end of the season do not let up for the Soweto Giants who take to the road once more for Saturday’s encounter They renew rivalries with Rise and Shine as they switch focus back to the domestic league after a gruelling outing in continental cup competition The hard-fought 1-0 CAF Champions League quarter-final victory against MC Alger on Tuesday was a welcome result to kick off a new month for Pirates and they could make it a perfect week by claiming three crucial points against their Premiership rivals Their journey to Polokwane comes at a precarious time in their league campaign as they cannot afford many slip-ups in their attempts to plug what remains a significant gap between themselves and the table-topping Mamelodi Sundowns reduced by three from the previous game week thanks to the Buccaneers’ impressive 2-1 win at home in last month’s top-of-the-table clash The deficit could have been five-points closer if not for some indifferent results on the road throughout March when they lost to Marumo Gallants and drew against Stellenbosch Their only away win during this period was against Chippa United in Gqeberha A return to the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium will nonetheless be a welcome one for the Buccaneers after the venue yielded a handy six points from their two previous visits so far this season They now face off against a Polokwane side on a high of their own after a much-needed 3-1 win at home to Richards Bay over the weekend The result helped them cling on to sixth place in the standings also ending a seven-match winless streak that included defeats in their two previous home outings Having halted a free slide that threatened to derail their hopes for a place in CAF interclub competition next season Rise and Shine will look to ensure that their most recent triumph turns out to be a watershed moment in their campaign They still remain among the most productive teams on home soil despite their recent struggles standing behind only Sundowns and Pirates in terms of points collected in their own backyard this season Three points on Saturday could propel them as high as third place in the standings while significantly altering the shape of the ongoing race for Premiership supremacy Injury has been a factor in both camps over the past few weeks with a few key names still unavailable for Saturday’s fixture The home side’s walking wounded include defender Thabang Matuludi He is joined on the sidelines by forward duo Hlayisi Chauke and Douglas Mapfumo with both players yet to make an appearance in 2025 there have been a couple of recent additions to the injury list Patrick Maswanganyi continues his recovery from a quad strain while Olisa Ndah also remains out due to a stress fracture Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates): The 28-year-old continues to cement his spot amongst the best shot-stoppers in the country and his abilities were on full display in Algeria earlier in the week Chaine has often been the difference in tight games and will again be key in a tricky away fixture Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City): The Bafana winger’s all-action style makes him a testing prospect for any defence and he will be determined to deliver a top performance against the Buccaneers Appollis is a threat in open play through his pace and directness while also on hand to punish the opposition come set piece time the Buccaneers’ boast one of their longest unbeaten runs in the league with only one active Premiership team going longer without beating the Soweto Giants The men from Limpopo last celebrated a win in this fixture in the second half of the 2013/14 season when a lone strike from Sipho Jembula handed them three points at home It has since been one-way traffic in the 15 matches since then with Pirates collecting eight victories while netting 28 goals and conceding 10 The last of these wins was in the reverse fixture at Orlando Stadium when Monnapule Saleng scored the opener in the 58th minute before replacement striker Evidence Makgopa sealed a 3-0 victory with a quickfire brace in the dying moments This means that the visitors have a chance to complete a league double over their hosts a feat that has only eluded them once in their last three attempts The match kicks off at 15:00 and will be televised live on SuperSport PSL You can also follow the action by keeping an eye on live updates posted across Orlando Pirates social media platforms As Limpopo stands at the brink of one of the busiest weekends of the year but also resolute in its commitment to provide safety and hospitality to all who grace the city this Easter Mpe said they wholeheartedly welcome all visitors and pilgrims to the heart of Limpopo “We are aware of the historic uniqueness of this year’s Easter weekend Both the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) and the St Engenas Zion Christian Church – two of the largest congregations on the continent – will converge here in Moria “After years of absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic And we extend our warmest greetings to both churches and their millions of congregants We wish them peaceful and blessed pilgrimages,” says Mpe Speaking during the official launch of a joint Tourism Safety Roadside Awareness Programme in partnership with the Department of Transport and Community Safety and LEDET and Limpopo Tourism Agency in support of their tourism sector Mpe said they are confidently ready to receive these massive numbers “This is our proactive commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all travellers entering Polokwane via the N1 traffic personnel are responsibly stopping selected vehicles They are allowing our tourism officials to welcome travellers and distribute informative tourism material It is to promote tourism and highlight the experiences that Polokwane offers And it also empowers our visitors with information that enhances their stay while stimulating our local economy,” he added Mpe said they feel honoured to be joined by Bushbuckridge Municipality who are sharing their experience and guidance “As this is the first time we are hosting such an initiative This campaign is not only a show of hospitality It is also a strategic move to position Polokwane as a tourism-friendly destination of choice in partnership with provincial and national law enforcement bodies has put in place a comprehensive traffic operational plan during this Easter weekend “This includes the strategic deployment of traffic officials along major routes R71 and R81 and the establishment of roadblocks and checkpoints Also the mobilisation of emergency response services to ensure swift action where needed “Our traffic infrastructure is being supported with additional signage barrier placements and real-time traffic monitoring They are practical steps aimed at ensuring the safety of both residents and visitors throughout the Easter period.” Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content  Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy Home | South Africa The Polokwane International Airport in Limpopo has announced the cancellation of six flights due to technical issues with the air navigation system. The airport’s CEO, Mokgadi Matli says the problems stem from a recent software update by Air Traffic Control and Management Solution. The software challenge has directly impacted the airport’s ability to provide clear landing visuals in cloudy weather conditions. Matli says the suspension of flights has had a significant impact on both the airport’s business operations and passenger travel plans. “Effective from the 1st of April, the procedures are suspended again. What that means is that on cloudy days, in bad weather and in the evenings, we are not able to land the aircraft the way we are used to and it means some of the flights will be canceled or delayed. Since the 1st of April, we have had challenges due to weather. So, we have missed about six flights since then,” says Matli. Travelers have expressed frustration over the delay and cancellation of flights. One of the affected passengers, Masale Selamatsela says the cancellation has affected his business. “It is impacting negatively on me in terms of the business that I run because you will find that I have business with other people that might have flown from overseas and it becomes difficult, because these people respect the time. And if you are not there on time they simply leave. That is why I am saying it is negatively impacting on me and sometimes I spent money and that money is not budgeted for,” says Selamatsela. Six flights grounded due to technical glitch in Polokwane ActionSA will request the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate potential links between the funders of the Makoro Foundation and companies allegedly benefiting from tender contracts within Polokwane Municipality. Our request seeks to determine whether the foundation’s activities are connected to any wrongdoing in the awarding of municipal contracts. ActionSA’s request focuses on identifying all funders and determining whether they are directly or indirectly linked to businesses awarded tenders by Polokwane Municipality, as well as any connections between the Makoro Foundation and Polokwane Mayor John Mpe. Importantly, we seek to establish whether due process was followed in the procurement process, particularly in cases involving funders of the Makoro Foundation. Our request will further seek an investigation into Iceberg Trading Company, reportedly one of the major sponsors of the Makoro Foundation. This company has secured contracts worth millions for electrical work, road construction, and civil works, raising concerns about: – Iceberg Trading Company’s adherence to proper bidding processes for municipal tenders. – Whether there were any untoward circumstances or undue advantage in the granting of these contracts. – The level of participation of Iceberg Trading Company in projects funded by the Polokwane Municipality. ActionSA’s request is part of a broader commitment to increased transparency, accountability, and ethical governance in Limpopo. We believe that trust within the community is undermined, resources are misappropriated, and development is impeded due to corruption. ActionSA has a zero-tolerance commitment to fighting the pervasive corruption that has particularly crippled local government. Our request to the SIU is aimed at ensuring a thorough investigation, with prosecution and punishment for those found guilty of wrongdoing. The Polokwane municipality continues to receive both praise and criticism following its grade 6 status achievement, which is the highest level of grading of municipalities in the country. While the ANC in the Peter Mokaba region has labelled the development as a significant step towards achieving the goal of becoming a metropolitan municipality, the EFF in Limpopo has stated its intention to oppose the move. Chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters in Limpopo, Lawrence Mapoulo says there are no visible factors to support the new grading, citing the poor state of roads in the municipality, shortage of water and alleged fraudulent billing system. ANC regional spokesperson Adolf Rapetsoa says even though challenges of water remain, the municipality has been able to turn around its audit outcomes amongst other things. Copyright © 2022Capricorn FM.All rights reserved. KickOff has learned that Betway Premiership club Polokwane City has discovered a promising player in the Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League.According to a source the amateur side The Bees has agreed to transfer their top player to Rise and Shine at the end of the current campaign The Limpopo outfit eliminated The Bees in the last 32 stage of the Nedbank Cup where the striker caught the eye of the PSL club READ | Appollis gets stamp at Polokwane after transfer 'stillbirth' "Ngcobo is originally from KwaMashu and is currently 32 years old. He is a striker who has played in the ABC Motsepe League throughout his career," the source told KickOff.  "He impressed a lot in The Bees' match against Polokwane City, and after the match, an arrangement was made for him to move to Polokwane.  "Polokwane City appreciated his strength and energy. He has pace, can easily bulldoze defenders, and is a powerful header of the ball.  "Out of 16 games, he scored 12 goals. In their league game yesterday, he scored two goals with his head. His body structure and style of play are very similar to that of Tshegofatso Mabasa from Orlando Pirates.  "He is an aggressive type of player whose only mission is to score goals." The Humphrey Mlwane-coached side is currently in second place in the Motsepe League, with only a point separating them from leaders Middelburg United. Premiership Matsatsantsa interim coach Andre Arendse made two changes from the draw with Marumo Gallants as Lyle Lakay made way for Neo Rapoo at left-back while Vincent Pule came in for Siviwe Magidigidi only had a single alteration as Nyakala Raphadu joined the attack following the loss to Sekhukhune United last weekend The visitors got off the mark in the 20th minute when Christian Saile bagged his third league goal of the campaign with a lovely header from close-range Polokwane were afforded a lifeline in the 38th minute after being awarded a penalty for Nyiko Mobbie's foul on Bonginkosi Dlamini which allowed Lebohang Nkaki to step up and calmly slot home the equaliser from 12 yards out The hosts were dealt a big blow seven minutes after the break as star man Oswin Appollis was forced off with an injury and replaced by Marema in the attack The visitors looked to get themselves back in front after the break with Bradley Grobler heading wide of the mark after the hour mark while Saile was denied by a superb save by Polokwane goalkeeper Brian Bwire Neither side were able to find a winning goal in the closing stages which was not good enough for SuperSport who remain in 15th spot despite Cape Town City not playing this weekend Illegal land invaders have been warned by the Polokwane municipality in Limpopo that they will be subjected to the full force of the law have seen an increase in unlawful land occupations in recent days Sunday World has learnt that some of the land being distributed by the illegal agents is privately owned which includes the extensions outside of Polokwane and the area along Matlala Road The municipality has issued a warning to land grabpers to stop occupying the property emphasising that violators risk jail time and the demolition of their buildings claimed that they are in dire need of land and that being put on these acres of land is their only choice Long lines formed over the weekend in Juju Valley’s shack settlement where the questionable stand distribution process was conducted Agents in ANC and EFF uniforms assigned stands to dozens of landless residents But ever since the bloody clashes that occurred during the general elections in 2024 which left many seriously hurt and property destroyed the parties have not improved their relationship Juju Valley settlement on private property began when EFF members responded to party leader Julius Malema’s call to occupy land affirmed that the properties are privately owned “Any claims that the municipality has granted permission to occupy land are false and misleading The rightful landowners have been informed and are taking action,” said Selala “Should illegal occupation extend onto municipal land she braved the scorching sun on Saturday and waited for her land allocation for several hours The mother of three was arrested and held in the holding cells at the Seshego police station for the weekend two years ago after the municipality called the police “To be landless is frustrating because even if you have plans to build a house of your dreams for you and your family your plans will never materialise,” said Mamadi “After I was allocated the stand on Sunday but since I learnt through social media that the municipality is threatening to call the police Percy Ramusi declared that he would proceed with building a shack “I have been looking for a stand for the past five years,” he said you find people claiming to be representing the chief and they send you from pillar to post demanding huge bribes “I decided to be part of this land invasion because it is the only way to go.” Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Fundudzi Media (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy. The Gateway Airport Authority Limited says Polokwane International Airport has been experiencing delays and cancelation of flights due to suspension of instrument flight procedures. This after Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) notified GAAL and other airport authorities nationwide of the temporary suspension of the landing procedures at various airports. GAAL CEO, Mokgadi Matli says there’s been delays in terms of ATNS getting landing procedures approved and as such those procedures have been suspended for Polokwane International Airport and other five airports in other provinces. She says this means the aircrafts that are supposed to land are then disturbed during misty, cloudy and rainy weather conditions and in the evening. Matli says GAAL has vowed to do its best to maintain normal schedule, but warns it is possible that some of the flights may be delayed or in the worst-case scenario be cancelled. The youngster is now in Limpopo trying to make his professional football career blossom after leaving the Soweto giants. Mpe says the majority of the roads have been resurfaced and upgraded including the R101 between Nirvana and Meropa, which is currently at 50% completion.The mayor says their campaign against potholes continues with visible results on the ground and sometimes involves complete road rehabilitation where necessary.He says they are actively cutting long grass in some of the key areas and continue to work tirelessly to ensure availability of water across the municipality. Polokwane City's travels through the month of February have come with demands which have evidently taken their toll on the Limpopo club.City started the month with victory at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on February 1 READ | JUST IN: Ticket fraud at big games countered it was the road trip to Mbombela from Polokwane They held on for a goalless draw in that match played on February 5 after which they embarked on the return trip back home on the same day After doing their regeneration sessions the next day they had to get on the bus for a four-and-a-half-hour trip to Johannesburg 24 hours later they took a flight to Durban to play Richards Bay FC and lost 2-0 they were on the road again to Johannesburg then proceeded to Stellenbosch for a Nedbank Cup match they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Magesi FC before doing a 1450km return road trip to Bloemfontein READ: Downs sitting on cautions time bomb On Friday, they must be at Danie Craven Stadium to play Stellenbosch FC and by the time they get back home to Polokwane will have their mileage closer to 11 000km for the month all distances travelled. Worse for Phuti Mohafe is that his team has had injuries to Thabang Matuludi, Tlou Nkwe, Raymond Daniels, and Cole Alexander leaving him with a thin squad. Siyagobhoza Currently playing for ABC Motsepe League side Sinenkani FC in the Eastern Cape the 27-year-old has caught the attention of the PSL side."At the moment it's just the interest from Polokwane City It's believed that their scouts and recruiters have watched him play and he has been scoring goals for his team in the ABC Motsepe League in the Eastern Cape and they think he can help them next season They are looking at strengthening their striking department with an experienced striker and Thando (Khwela) fits the bill," the insider told the Siya crew.  READ: Agent: The 'Deep Issues' On Why Vilakazi Left AmaZulu A second source stated that Black Leopards, another team from Limpopo competing in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, are also believed to have shown interest in Khwela. "I think both teams have seen what he can do and they believe he can help them. Yes it's not only Polokwane City but also Black Leopards though it seems City are in the forefront on this one," the second source revealed.  It remains to be seen how Polokwane's potential preparations for Khwela would affect the future of Bafana Bafana star Oswin Appollis in their team.  Marumo Gallants and Polokwane City were unable to return to the winning column in the Betway Premiership this weekend following a tense 0-0 draw at the Dr Molemela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.   Polokwane City were the more progressive side during the first 10 minutes of the match and actively searched for an opener early on. The likes of Oswin Appollis and Thato Letshedi were the creators-in-chief for their side as Gallants took a back step in defending their quarters. At the other end of the pitch, Monde Mphambaniso and Daniel Msendami took the direct approach in an attempt to get their side into the game, and saw their shots from range gone begging. While Gallants saw more of the ball midway through the first-half, Polokwane City were left to deal with a number of nervy moments. The chances kept coming for Gallants as the half came to a close, however, the home side were unable to make the most of their opportunities in the final third.  As for Rise and Shine, Mokibelo Ramabu came close to opening the scoring in the 42nd minute after his right-footed effort struck the woodwork. While Gallants ended the first-half on a high, Polokwane City made their intentions known after the restart. Lebohang Nkaki and Sibusiso Tshabalala created two notable scoring chances shortly before the hour-mark, however, Gallants sat tight in warding off Rise and Shine’s pressure. Marumo played under the cosh for much of the second period and battled to progress the ball up field as a result of Polokwane City’s mounting pressure. Polokwane City continued to pile on the pressure as the clock ran down at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, however, the travelling side struggled to make their chances stick at the attacking end of the pitch. In what was a case of missed attempts for both sides throughout the 90 minutes, the scoreline remained at 0-0 at the end of the match. Marumo Gallants: Arubi, Khumalo, Rikhotso, Sikhosana, Mabotja (Chabatsane 84’) , Msendami (Prins 74’), Manaka, Mphambaniso, Mokobodi (Nhlapo 74’), Zindoga, Junior Dion (Mhango 61’) Polokwane City: Sapunga, Ndlovu, Nkaki, Nikani, Makhubela, Kambala, Maphangule, Appollis, Letshedi, Ramabu (Goovadia 87’), Tshabalala (Dlamini 79’) Polokwane City may soon face a difficult decision regarding the future of Oswin Appollis the talented 23-year-old forward who has become one of the standout players in the Betway Premiership.The club took a risk when they signed the winger from Pretoria Callies two seasons ago Appollis has impressed with his scintillating performances contributing 13 goals (8 goals and 5 assists) in 45 appearances His impact on the field has not only solidified his place in the national team under coach Hugo Broos but also earned him the attention of top-tier clubs both locally and on the continent.  Read: McCarthy Emotional About Missing Chiefs Pirates Jobs though Polokwane City reportedly turned down the offer both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have entered the fray with the latter reportedly submitting a substantial offer for his services The question now is: how long can Polokwane City hold onto their prodigious talent as the pressure mounts from two of South Africa's biggest clubs Appollis is contracted to Polokwane City until June 2026 with the club also having the option to extend for another year the growing interest in the 23-year-old could soon force the club into a corner they risk having a player whose head could be turned by the lure of Gauteng's bright lights and the appeal of playing for a club with a larger profile and bigger ambitions With Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates vying for his services Polokwane City may soon find themselves in a position where they must either cash in on the player and demand the highest possible price or face the possibility of losing him for much less if he sees out his contract The next few months could prove to be pivotal in determining whether Polokwane can hold onto their star player or whether they will be forced to part ways with him amid increasing pressure from bigger clubs.   Read: Mokwena On Guardiola Matchup: 'You Cannot Lose' The illegal occupation of a piece of land in the Juju Valley in the Polokwane Local Municipality appears to be a direct consequence of the Expropriation Act’s enactment the illegal occupants claim that the law allows them to occupy the land because it is vacant Such illegal occupations will become a frequent phenomenon if swift and stringent action is not taken against the illegal occupants While the law does not explicitly encourage illegal land occupation per se its implementation could create serious problems The law will – as is already evident in this land occupation – have unforeseen consequences which could be exploited for political gain and lead to conflict The ANC’s supposed instrument for transformation in the public interest will cost South Africa dearly The illegal land occupation confirms the FF Plus’s stance on the Act and the party will fight tooth and nail to stop any expropriation without market-related compensation The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Pretoria High Court’s ruling that the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act into law may The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands that the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) take immediate action after a second high-voltage transmission tower collapsed in The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) submitted an urgent motion to the Municipal Manager of the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality (Bethal ❗️Corné Mulder: GNU must unite or fail — as Trump-era US eyes ANC’s foreign blunders @alechogg @MulderCorn VF Plus dien griefskrif in teen Mangaung-watertariefverhoging | Freedom Front Plus Die VF Plus het ʼn griefskrif teen die Mangaung-metro se voorgestelde watertariefverhoging van 11% oorhandig aan die .. The Freedom Front Plus is committed to group rights against affirmative action and towards a better SA for all After a good outing in continental assignment the Soweto giants hope for more or the same in domestic duties this weekend Orlando Pirates get back in the Premier Soccer League action on Saturday with a crucial game against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium With the second leg of the Caf Champions League game against MC Alger scheduled for Wednesday followed by the Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns it is important for the technical team to balance the squad GOAL predicts how best coach Jose Riveiro can pick his starting line up that could give him maximum points against Rise and Shine 21 March 2025 – Bafana Bafana once again demonstrated their unyielding fighting spirit when they beat Lesotho 2-0 in a pulsating FIFA World Cup qualifier at a packed Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane A masterclass second half performance saw Relebohile Mofokeng open the scoring in the 60th minute following some fine work from Elias Mokwana who glided past several Lesotho defenders like a nimble-footed ice skater before delivering the final pass to the prodigious Mofokeng The fans had barely caught their breath when Jayden Adams increased the lead three minutes later to put the game beyond the visitors’ reach Lesotho had bravely kept the home side at bay until the three minutes that changed the match The final score could have been a lot more worse for the neighbouring country had the South African senior men’s national team converted all the chances they created Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos said the team will now shift focus to their next assignment Tuesday’s second FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin in a match that he believes will be just as tough “We have to prepare ourselves now for next Tuesday against Benin and it will be as difficult as it was today so if we are well prepared and we are able to produce the same performance we produced today Lesotho coach Leslie Notsi identified the moment his charges lost the match that is when we lost composure and we conceded we conceded again and I think that is where we lost the game,” he said Bafana Bafana will travel to West Africa for their next assignment on Sunday Human Resources: hr@safa.net Legal Department: legal@safa.net Competitions Department: competitions@safa.net Coaching Education: coaching.education@safa.net Membership: regions@safa.net Referees Department: referees@safa.net SAFA Media: media@safa.net     76 Nasrec Road SAFA House, Nasrec Johannesburg, 2000 SAFA’s Women’s Football Strategy You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/ 24 February 2025 – Tickets to Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane next month have gone on sale Coach Hugo Broos’ charges host their COSAFA neighbours in the Limpopo province on Human Rights Day and then fly to Benin by charter to face the West Africans in the second qualifier a few days later The South African Football Association (SAFA) can confirm that kick off to the match is at 18h00 “This is an important year for Bafana Bafana as we have the resumption of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next month and we are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at the end of the year Bafana Bafana have not played in Limpopo in a very long time and it will special to kick off the year in Polokwane We want Peter Mokaba Stadium to be buzzing on the day so we urge the fans to get their tickets and ensure a superb atmosphere inside the stadium,” SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan said Tickets are on sale at TicketPro and they cost R70.00 for adults and R40.00 for children under the age of 12 Access to the corporate/business 22-Seater Suite can be arranged with tsholot@polokwane.gov.za while SAFA Southern Sun and Limpopo Tourism will release weekend accommodation packages this week The Polokwane municipality in Limpopo says the current water shortage in some areas is due to the ongoing load shedding. The municipality’s spokesperson, Thipa Selala says water levels are low at Ebenezer scheme, Seshego dam, Olifantsproot water plant and others. Selala says they have deployed water tankers to most affected areas to provide temporary relief. “We acknowledge the severe impact of power outages on our major water sources leading to critical shortages in several areas. We have deployed water tankers to affected communities, and we urge residents who are receiving supply to use water sparingly while we work with the relevant stakeholders such as Eskom and Lephella northern water to restore normal supply.” Starting-XI-Previews Orlando Pirates will be aiming to remain in the Betway Premiership title race when they take on Polokwane City.Betway Premiership  Teams: Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates  The Buccaneers were involved in CAF Champions League on Tuesday as they claimed an important 1-0 win over MC Alger in Algeria Pirates were also rocked by the news that head coach Jose Riveiro will be leaving the club at the end of the season FOLLOW THE ACTION LIVE the Soweto giants sit 15 points behind league Mamelodi Sundowns but they have played four games less Pirates will come up against a Polokwane outfit who returned to winning ways last weekend with a 3-1 victory over Richards Bay Phuti Mohafe's charges sit in sixth spot but a win can take the side up to third spot Pirates are unbeaten in their last 15 league encounters against Rise and Shine which includes a 3-0 win in the early season fixture Some residents in the Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo want the city to fast-track service delivery and infrastructure development before they can officially obtain Metropolitan status Residents in Seshego, Mankweng and Thoka want the city to resolve their water shortage challenge and errors in municipal rates Polokwane has obtained a Grade Six level which is a requirement for a municipality to get the Metro status “What criteria did they use to declare the municipality a metro We are facing water shortages—you’ve seen the situation yourself The potholes on our roads still need to be fixed allowing them to steal money and expand the payroll for comrades we have been suffering without water.” Executive Mayor John Mpe says they are investing in several water projects to ensure residents have adequate water supply “The issue of declaring a metropolitan is a demarcation process Now the revenue in terms of grading was crucial we have been able to move from 1.7 billion to 2.5 There is construction going on in Polokwane so this works well for us to achieve the metropolitan status we have short-term and medium-term projects some of which have already started We are addressing the problem of water.”