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Eliot Mahlase

Eliot is an all-round journalist, having covered a wide variety of stories from hard news, and court reporting to sports. In his nine years as a journalist, Eliot has written stories of national importance such as the Oscar Pistorius trial. He worked as an intern at IOL before moving to Caxton in 2014 where he kicked off his career as an online journalist. As a sports writer, he has interviewed popular sports stars such as Lungi Ngidi, Ab de Villiers and international WWE superstars. Eliot is a Varsity College graduate and a big fan of the Australian electronic duo Empire of the Sun.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro vs Junior Khanye Nedbank Cup

Orlando Pirates coach looking for a flying start to the season

By Eliot Mahlase 02-08-23 22:58

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is says his team is focused on getting results early in the season. The Buccaneers kick-off their DStv Premiership campaign against Stellenbosch FC on Saturday. In his first season, the Spaniard managed to guide the Sea Robbers to two titles and a second-place finish but fans are expecting more […]

Banyana Banyana- Kgatlana

Kgatlana reveals she lost THREE family members recently

By Eliot Mahlase 02-08-23 17:43

Banyana Banyana captain Thembi Kgatlana has revealed that she lost three of her family members over the past few weeks. The 27-year-old scored the crucial winner to see South Africa through to the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Speaking after the game, Kgatlana mentioned that the team has faced criticism during their […]

Saido Mane

Mane joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr

By Eliot Mahlase 02-08-23 16:13

Saido Mane has left Bayern Munich after just one year with the German club. The 31-year-old forward has agreed a move from FC Bayern to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Mane joined the German giants from Liverpool a year ago but struggled to adjust despite a promosing start. MANE NEVER GOT GOING AT BAYERN In […]

Banyana Banyana- Kgatlana

Kgatlana sends Banyana into the last 16 for the first time

By Eliot Mahlase 02-08-23 15:49

Banyana Banyana came from a goal down to beat Italy 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match. A win for South Africa saw them qualify for the round of 16 for the first time. ALSO READ: Desiree Ellis says Banyana have a plan to ‘hurt’ Italy Banyana came into the match knowing that nothing but a win will […]

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Desiree Ellis says Banyana have a plan to ‘hurt’ Italy

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 18:15

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says her team has been working hard ahead of their final group match against Italy on Wednesday. Banyana needs to win to progress to the round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The African Champions suffered a defeat in their opening game […]

Thamsanqa Gabuza

Gabuza speaks for the first time since leaving SuperSport

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 14:18

Former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United striker Thamsanqa Gabuza is eager to start his journey with the new club TS Galaxy. The 36-year-old former Bafana Bafana player has opened up on his move to the club after parting ways with Matsatsantsa last month. ALSO READ: Ntseki reveals why Billiat ‘ignores’ Kaizer Chiefs ALSO READ: Romanian club boss […]

Kaizer Chiefs Siyabonga Ngezana

Romanian club boss running out of patience with ex-Chiefs player

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 13:07

Weeks after getting signed by Romanian giants FC Steau Bucharesti, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siayabonga Ngezana is already under pressure. The 25-year-old left Amakhosi end of May to join the Romanian club. In his debut, Ngezana slipped and allowed the opponent to score an equalising goal in a pre-season match. Since then, the Bafana Bafana […]

Surprise Moriri.

Mamelodi Sundowns finally make a decision on Moriri

By Eliot Mahlase 31-07-23 20:53

Bafana Bafana legend Surprise Moriri has been appointed as the new head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns’ U/19 team. The 40-year-old was the coach of Mamelodi Sundowns Diski team but has since been moved to the U/19 team, the club announced on Monday. ALSO READ: How Sundowns left Pitso’s favourite ‘SON’ in the wilderness “The Youth and Academy structures […]

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Liverpool announces NEW CAPTAIN!

By Eliot Mahlase 31-07-23 20:28

Liverpool have announced Virgil van Dijk as their new club captain, with Trent Alexander-Arnold appointed as vice-captain. The tall centre-back, who also captains the Netherlands will take over the full-time occupancy of the armband following the departure of Jordan Henderson from the Reds. In addition, the club can announce Alexander-Arnold as deputy to the captaincy, […]

Khama Billiat - Kaizer Chiefs

Ntseki reveals why Billiat ‘ignores’ Kaizer Chiefs

By Eliot Mahlase 31-07-23 16:27

Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki has given an update on former striker Khama Billiat. The 32-year-old abandoned contract talks with the Soweto giants towards the end of June and was never seen again by the club. In a statement, Kaizer Chiefs said a new offer was made for Billiat to extend his contract, but the […]

Harry Kane

Kane to Bayern Munich not a DONE DEAL with PSG in the mix

By Eliot Mahlase 28-07-23 17:34

Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane is set to join Bayern Munich this summer according to various reports. The 30-year-old forward has been linked with a move away from London since the beginning of the year and with his contract set to expire next year. Spurs, however, are not willing to let their top man go […]

Arsenal legend slams Banyana Banyana’s game management

By Eliot Mahlase 28-07-23 16:55

Former Arsenal forward Ian Wright has slammed Banyana Banyana’s game management following their 2-2 draw against Argentina on Friday morning. The South African women’s national team opened the scoring in the 30th minute through Linda Motlhalo before Thembi Kgatlana doubled the lead in the second half. Just as it looked like Banyana will get their first World […]

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“Banyana just like Bafana, always dependent on calculators” – fans

By Eliot Mahlase 28-07-23 08:35

Mzansi football fans have slammed Desiree Ellis and Banyana Banyana following their disappointing 2-2 draw against Argentina in Dunedin, New Zealand on Friday. Banyana opened the scoring in the 30th minute through Linda Motlhalo before Thembi Kgatlana doubled the lead in the second half. Just as it looked that South Africa will get their first […]

Banyana Banyana fans

Banyana Banyana World Cup: Time to dust off your calculators

By Eliot Mahlase 27-07-23 14:10

Banyana Banyana now shift focus to Argentina following their opening World Cup match defeat to Sweden on Sunday. As things stand, Desiree Ellis’ troops still have a chance to make it to the round of 16; all they need to do is to win their remaining two matches by big margins. Should Italy beat Sweden, […]

Sandilands move to AmaZulu mean Pirates keep Mpontshane

By Eliot Mahlase 26-07-23 19:38

Orlando Pirates veteran goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane is set to stay with the Soweto giants after he was linked with a move away. The 37-year-old keeper was rumoured to move to AmaZulu this coming season. The kwa-Zulu Natal outfit was reportedly looking for an experienced keeper to provide competition for Veli Mothwa, who is their main choice […]

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Orlando Pirates beats Chiefs to sign Congolese midfielder

By Eliot Mahlase 26-07-23 18:50

Orlando Pirates have reached an agreement with Maritzburg United for the services of midfielder Karim Kimvuidi. The Congolese midfielder was sensational for Maritzburg last season where he provided four assists in 29 matches for the Team of Choice. Since the club got relegated, the 21-year-old has been linked to Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates in recent […]

Gavin Hunt vs Kaizer Chiefs

How Gavin Hunt could line-up SuperSport United this season

By Eliot Mahlase 26-07-23 12:21

SuperSport United have completed a week-long pre-season training camp in Durban and have their eyes set on the new season. Matsatsantsa finished third in the DStv Premiership last season which guaranteed them a spot in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup. ALSO READ: Hunt ‘laughs’ at Chiefs for appointing Ntseki as coach The team managed to reinforce […]

Banyana v Argentina: Do or Die for Desiree Ellis’ charges

By Eliot Mahlase 25-07-23 19:02

Banyana Banyana face-off against Argentina in a must-win in match on Friday. The South African women’s national team narrowly lost to Sweden 2-1 in their opening game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Sunday. The defeat means that Desiree Ellis and her charges need to beat Argentina to stay in the tournament of Friday. ALSO READ: Hai […]

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The hype is real: ‘Barbie’ movie smashes box office records

By Eliot Mahlase 25-07-23 11:04

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” crushed the Oppenheimer at last weekend’s box office to top the box office spot with a massive $162 million in ticket sales from American theaters. The film has captured the imagination of millions of Barbie-lovers around the world and has lived up to the hype. ALSO READ: Jason Momoa steals the show in […]

Thulani Serero

How much will Chiefs and Sundowns pay for Serero?

By Eliot Mahlase 24-07-23 20:01

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Thulani Serero has been linked with Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns since he became a free agent. The 33-year-old parted ways with his UAE club Al Jazira after four years at the club. Serero finds himself without a club during pre-season but a player of his caliber has many options. ALSO READ: Hunt ‘laughs’ […]

Kaizer Chiefs player Sibongiseni Mthethwa

Chiefs-linked player is ready to elevate his career

By Eliot Mahlase 21-07-23 16:20

Kaizer Chiefs linked midfield Sibongiseni Mthethwa is ready to lift his career to the next level following a strong performance for the national team in the Cosafa Cup. The 28-year-old Stellenbosch player was part of the Bafana squad that finished third in the recently concluded regional tournament that was held in Durban. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Billiat […]

Wayne Rooney

Rooney says Maguire should leave Man United

By Eliot Mahlase 20-07-23 09:54

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire should leave the club this summer. This comes after the 30-year-old was stripped of Man United’s captaincy by coach Erik ten Hag this week. ALSO READ: Maguire stripped of Man Utd captaincy BUT remains at the club Maguire had a frustrating season this past season only managing to […]

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