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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.
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 […]

Virgil van Dijk Manchester United

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 […]

Banyana Banyana fans

“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 […]

Orlando Pirates Jose Riveiro - Nedbank Cup

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 […]

Barbie soundtrack

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 […]

Marcus Rashford

Rashford signs long-term contract with Machester United

By Eliot Mahlase 19-07-23 13:07

Marcus Rashford has signed a new contract that will extend his stay with Manchester United until 30 June 2028, the club announced on Tuesday. The 25-year-old United academy graduate has made 359 appearances and scored 123 goals since making his debut in 2016. Last season, Rashford scored 30 goals for United which saw him win the Sir […]

Banyana Banyana vs Sweden: Stats and Kick-Off time

By Eliot Mahlase 19-07-23 12:47

Banyana Banyana takes on Sweden in their opening match of the World Cup on Sunday morning in New Zealand. The match will be played at the Wellington Regional Stadium at 07:00. The South African senior women’s team captain Refiloe Jane said the team was preparing well and getting used to New Zealand conditions. ALSO READ: Banyana Banyana positive […]

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro Soweto Derby - Miguel Timm

Pirates players have “a game of their lives” against Las Palmas

By Eliot Mahlase 18-07-23 14:36

Orlando Pirates play their final friendly match in Spain against La Liga side Las Palmas on Wednesday morning. The Buccaneers have so far won all their matches this pre-season and will look to upset the newly promoted Spanish club. Jose Riveiro’s side defeated Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0 in their first pre-season match last week. On […]

Alcarez

Alcaraz dethrones Djokovic: Social media reacts

By Eliot Mahlase 17-07-23 10:12

Social media was abuzz on Sunday evening after Carlos Alcaraz shocked the world by defeating Novak Djokovic in an epic five-set Wimbledon final. The championship clash was a winner-takes-all showdown, with the champion leaving London with the trophy and World No. 1. ALSO READ: Nadal to miss Madrid Open after hip recovery setback At only 20 years old, […]

Kaizer Chiefs managerial shortlist

Kaizer Jr explains Dube’s departure from Chiefs

By Eliot Mahlase 14-07-23 16:06

Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr has explained the departure of Austin Dube. The 30-year-old defender’s time at Amakhosi came to an end after the club and his representatives agreed to terminate his contract. Dube signed for Amakhosi from Richards Bay in July 2021 on a three-year deal and made his debut as an 84th minute […]

Bafana Bafana head to France

Cosafa semi-final: Bafana v Zambia, kick-off time, predicted 11

By Eliot Mahlase 14-07-23 13:13

Bafana takes on Zambia in the semifinals of Cosafa Cup at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday. Tshegofatso Mabasa’s two goals against Eswatini were enough to see South Africa top Group A and set up a mouthwatering semifinal clash against Chipolopolo. ALSO READ: Pirates set to offload ‘UNPOPULAR’ defender Bafana alongside Zambia Malawi and Lesotho all made the […]

Maritzburg new coach

Maritzburg appoints Ziphozonke Dlangalala as new coach

By Eliot Mahlase 12-07-23 20:43

Maritzburg United have appointment Ziphozonke Dlangalala as their new head coach after the departure of Fadlu Davids. Dlangalala previously coached at Mamelodi Sundowns and Chippa United as an assistant coach and also at AmaTuks as their head coach a few seasons ago. He was recently in charge of South Africa U-16 side that played in the UEFA […]

Daniel Ricciardo

AlphaTauri replace Nyck de Vries with Daniel Ricciardo

By Eliot Mahlase 12-07-23 14:31

AlphaTauri confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo would replace Nyck de Vries at the team ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. AlphaTauri is Red Bull’s sister team and Ricciardo is on loan until the rest of the season. According to reports, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko was not happy with de Vries’s performance after the Dutchman failed […]

Vincent Pule - Orlando Pirates

Pirates fan favourite pens new deal

By Eliot Mahlase 07-07-23 19:09

Orlando Pirates have announce that winger Vincent Pule has signed a new contract extension with the club. The 31-year-old has penned a deal that will see him remain at the club until 2025 (2026 should the club exercise its option). Pule, who has made 135 appearances for the Buccaneers, netting 31 goals and 11 assists. ALSO […]

Manchester United

Manchester United release six players

By Eliot Mahlase 07-07-23 13:09

Man United have confirmed that six players will leave the club after their contracts expired this summer. Erik ten Hag has brought in Mason Mount as he looks to beef his squad ahead of next season. ALSO READ: Mngqithi might leave Sundowns before the season ends The most high-profile name on the list is that of […]

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