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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.
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 […]

Chelsea v Man City

Chelsea clearance continues, 13 more players released

By Eliot Mahlase 06-07-23 17:23

Chelsea new manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to release 13 players this summer as he looks to rebuild for next season. The London club had a poor 2022/23 season finishing only 12th in the English Premier League. Here are some of the players set to leave Chelsea this summer. ALSO READ: Nkunku joins Chelsea Christian Pulisic The American […]

Olisa Ndah Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates defender might be on his way out

By Eliot Mahlase 06-07-23 15:16

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah might be his way out of the club before the end of the month. Earlier this year, the Nigerian defender was reported to be a target for clubs in Greece, Serie A and Major League Soccer Ndah has spent two seasons with the Buccaneers, but since scoring an own goal […]

Hijacker crashes ICU ambulance, then gets arrested

By Eliot Mahlase 05-07-23 19:29

A man was arrested after hijacking an ICU ambulance along the N3 Lions River, KwZulu Natal on Monday. Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Robertson told IOL that Midlands EMS crews were dispatched to the N3 Lions River following a motor vehicle collision. On arrival to the scene, the medics found two occupants who had been involved in a […]

COSAFA: Bafana Bafana vs Nambia, kick-off time and predicted 11

By Eliot Mahlase 05-07-23 13:19

Bafana Bafana kick-off their Cosafa Cup campaign on Wednesday when they face off against Namibia in Durban. As the team search for their title, Bafana coach Morena Ramoreboli said he was satisfied with the team’s preparations which began end of last month. Ramoreboli won the 2021 Cosafa Cup edition, and will be assisted by Raymond Mdaka of […]

Mdu Shabalala

Ntseki needs to be given TWO seasons at Chiefs and here’s why

By Eliot Mahlase 04-07-23 18:14

Last week, Kaizer Chiefs announced that Molefi Ntseki was replacing Arthur Zwane on the hot seat ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership. Fans have already made it clear on how they feel about the former Bafana Bafana coach being at the helm. Chiefs supporters were expecting Amakhosi to announce Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi, who was linked with the […]

Preliminary Bafana Bafana Squad for 2023 Afcon Qualifiers

Bafana settled and ready for their first COSAFA Cup match

By Eliot Mahlase 04-07-23 17:50

Bafana Bafana have settled in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the COSAFA Cup which is being held in Durban from 5-16 July 2023. The team spearheaded by coach Morena Ramoreboli reported for camp on 27 June 2023 and will play their opening match against Namibia on Wednesday, 5 July. Ramoreboli told safa.net he was satisfied with the preparations so […]

Springboks

Vermeulen to lead Boks ahead of injured Kolisi

By Eliot Mahlase 04-07-23 15:40

Veteran Loose forward Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. This will be the third time that the 37-year-old has led his country. Vermeulen leads a team featuring a core of Rugby World Cup winners and talented newcomers – who have excelled […]

Banyana Banyana

Why Banyana likely to bow out in the group stages

By Eliot Mahlase 04-07-23 12:29

African women champions Banyana Banyana have made headlines for the wrong reasons this past weekend. The South African national women’s team boycotted their warm-up against Botswana on Sunday afternoon ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup which kick-off later this month. One of the reasons why the team did not want to play was venue choice. The players […]

Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs sign SIX new players

By Eliot Mahlase 03-07-23 15:38

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of six new players ahead of the 2023/24 season. The club announced during the January window period last season that it had secured the services of Botswana international defender Thatayaone Ditlhokwe on a pre-contract from SuperSport United. Ditlhokwe was with his national team during the recent FIFA international break and has […]

Manqoba Mngqithi

Mngqithi might leave Sundowns before the season ends

By Eliot Mahlase 03-07-23 14:06

After Steve Komphela announced he was joining Swallows FC as head coach, many fans have called for Mamelodi Sundowns Senior Coach Manqoba Mngqithi to do the same. The 53-year-old has been at Sundowns for 10 years and in his seven years, he was an assistant coach to Pitso Mosimane, where Downs won the CAF Champions […]

Preliminary Bafana Bafana Squad for 2023 Afcon Qualifiers

FIFA Ranking suggests Bafana Bafana are NOT improving

By Eliot Mahlase 30-06-23 14:38

Although Bafana Bafana have climbed four spots in the latest FIFA ranking, they are still in a familiar spot they found themselves 10 years ago. The team has never been ranked in the top 50 since 2011 but came close during the Shakes Mashaba era when they went unbeaten during the 2015 African Cup Of Nations […]

Springboks

Springboks welcome back three players from injury

By Eliot Mahlase 29-06-23 21:53

The Springboks have welcomed three players from injury on Tuesday. Flyhalf Damian Willemse was declared fit for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, while lock Eben Etzebeth and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse were on track to return to action during the competition as they continue their recovery from shoulder injuries. Handre Pollard is set to miss the southern […]

Former Titans wicketkeeper retires from cricket at 33

By Eliot Mahlase 28-06-23 16:36

Former Multiply Momentum Titans and Imperial Lions wicketkeeper Mangaliso Mosehle has reitred from professional cricket. The 33-year-old Duduza-born big hitter, announced the news on his social media accounts on Wednesday morning. Mosehle was part of the Multiply Titans team that dominated domestic cricket for four seasons between 2012 and 2016. In one of his last […]

Maritzburg retrench staff members following relegation

By Eliot Mahlase 28-06-23 15:14

Pietermaritzburg soccer giants.Maritzburg United have reportedly retrenched their current staff members after getting relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Following their relegation from the DStv Premiership earlier this month, the Team of Choice has seen the  departures of eight players. MARITZBURG CHAIRMAN SAID THE CLUB HAS TO RETRENCH According to iDiski Times’ Robin-Duke Madlala, United Chairman Farook Kadodia […]

Zwane leaving

Chiefs legend criticise club over Zwane’s uncertainty

By Eliot Mahlase 28-06-23 14:52

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Shane McGregor has slammed the club for the situation regarding head coach Arthur Zwane. The 49-year-old’s future at the club hangs in the balance following a disastrous campaign last season. It is believed that Chiefs are in talks with former Yanga SC coach Nasreddine Nabi, who is set to replace Zwane. […]

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