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Omicron origin "simply overlooked": According to a Charité study, omicron precursors existed in Africa well before the first evidence in November 2021 ...
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Omicron origin
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New study: omicron emerged gradually in different countries: Researchers have previously suspected that omicron evolved in immunocompromised humans or originated ...
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New study: omicron emerged gradually in different countries
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Omicron origin study: development was simply overlooked: According to a new study, omicron progenitors were present on the African continent well before the ...
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Omicron origin study: development was simply overlooked
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Omicron origin "simply overlooked": According to a Charité study, omicron precursors existed in Africa well before the first evidence in November 2021 ...
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Omicron origin
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New study: omicron emerged gradually in different countries: Researchers have previously suspected that omicron evolved in immunocompromised humans or originated ...
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New study: omicron emerged gradually in different countries
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Omicron origin study: development was simply overlooked: According to a new study, omicron progenitors were present on the African continent well before the ...
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Omicron origin study: development was simply overlooked
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Dr Esther Mahlangu to get an honorary doctorate from Unisa: In recognition of her mathematical prowess, Unisa will be awarding an honorary doctorate to Dr Esther ...
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Dr Esther Mahlangu to get an honorary doctorate from Unisa
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No silver bullet for stability but finances improving, says new SABC CEO: The SABC will report a net loss of R590m for the financial year which ended in March.
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No silver bullet for stability but finances improving, says new SABC CEO
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Mngqithi in pole position to coach Kaizer Chiefs next season?: Manqoba Mngqithi appears to be in the mix to coach Kaizer Chiefs next season but the team’s ...
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Mngqithi in pole position to coach Kaizer Chiefs next season?
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Zuma apologises for MK Party rally flop in Gqeberha: Former president Jacob Zuma's MK Party found it hard to crack one of the ANC's strongholds ...
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Zuma apologises for MK Party rally flop in Gqeberha
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South African butts rates number 1 in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
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South African butts rates number 1 in the world
Quick Glance: South African Butts Rated Biggest in the World
  • South Africa tops the list of the biggest butts in the world in the latest research.

  • South Africa's successful athletes have won the Rugby World Cup and a mixed martial arts trophy in recent years.

  • The size of the buttocks fluctuates with fashion trends, but genetics play the most significant role.

  • South Africa's butts have long been a symbol of posteriors. Researchers at Gitnux evaluated the top 15 countries with the biggest buttocks, with South Africa leading the list.
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Zuma, MK Party triumph as IEC loses bid to bar former president from election: Former president Jacob Zuma and the MK Party have triumphed over the Electoral ...
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Zuma, MK Party triumph as IEC loses bid to bar former president from ...
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THANGO NTWASA | Gen Z is right — old school TV is cringey to watch: Out with the old and in with the new era of big and small screen fans
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THANGO NTWASA | Gen Z is right — old school TV is cringey to watch
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PSG challenges South Africans to help solve SA’s economic growth woe: PSG Financial Services has launched the inaugural PSG #ThinkBigSA Competition in ...
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PSG challenges South Africans to help solve SA’s economic growth woe
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Electoral court finds Zuma eligible to participate in elections: This will be seen as another blow to the ANC’s prospects of regaining its majority
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Electoral court finds Zuma eligible to participate in elections
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WATCH | Another Shebeshxt public altercation goes viral: Shebeshxt was blocked by a bodyguard in his latest public altercation.
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WATCH | Another Shebeshxt public altercation goes viral
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Hardest Geezer: Who is the man completing run spanning across the entirety of Africa?
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Hardest Geezer: Who is the man completing run spanning across the entirety ...
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‘This time I will speak because it is bad’: Sundowns coach Mokwena on refs: Match officiating in the DStv Premiership came under further scrutiny on Monday night ...
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‘This time I will speak because it is bad’: Sundowns coach Mokwena on refs
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Zuma, a man of (dubious) firsts: Jacob Zuma will be the first presidential candidate to be on the ballot paper and a charge sheet simultaneously
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Zuma, a man of (dubious) firsts
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Zuma once again tests the limits of our laws: The constitution prescribes consequences for breaking the law. A lawbreaker should not be a lawmaker ...
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Zuma once again tests the limits of our laws
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R100 million payday for the CEOs of Standard Bank and Absa... here’s why: The end of March 2023 will be a fruitful time for some of SA’s banking CEOs.
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R100 million payday for the CEOs of Standard Bank and Absa... here’s why
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‘Despite challenges, our democracy is in good health’ — Ramaphosa: President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa's democracy is in good health despite ...
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‘Despite challenges, our democracy is in good health’ — Ramaphosa
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‘Definitely’ a different Kaizer Chiefs coach next season: Kaizer Jnr: Kaizer Motaung Jnr says there will “definitely” be a new Kaizer Chiefs coach next season.
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‘Definitely’ a different Kaizer Chiefs coach next season: Kaizer Jnr
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‘I cannot tell you’: Riveiro on why Pirates suddenly enjoying avalanche of goals: Jose Riveiro was cagey on the reasons why Orlando Pirates have suddenly scored ...
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‘I cannot tell you’: Riveiro on why Pirates suddenly enjoying avalanche of ...
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Wits Business School and Fasset are ensuring women take their place in the boardroom
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Wits Business School and Fasset are ensuring women take their place in the ...
Quick Glance: Empowering Women by Wits Business School and Fasset
  • The WBS Women's Leadership Development Programme aims to accelerate careers of women in the finance and accounting sectors.

  • The program provides opportunities for developing leadership skills for women in African organizations, emphasizing the need for diversity at the executive level.
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‘I want to be like prophet Bushiri’: ex-Sundowns star Tiyani Mabunda: Former Mamelodi Sundowns player Tiyani Mabunda has taken on the role of ensuring Shepherd ...
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‘I want to be like prophet Bushiri’: ex-Sundowns star Tiyani Mabunda
Quick Glance: The Inspiring Connection Between Tiyani Mabunda and Shepherd Bushiri
  • Following his retirement from football in 2021, former Mamelodi Sundowns player Tiyani Mabunda has chosen to support the restoration of Shepherd Bushiri's church in the Pretoria region.

  • This Easter weekend, Mabunda, a former Bafana Bafana midfielder, was highlighted as he led a service in Pretoria, demonstrating his ongoing support for Bushiri.

  • Since stepping away from football in 2021, Mabunda has been dedicated to revitalizing the church. In February 2023, he took on the role as a pastor in Pretoria.

  • Mabunda emphasized the significant role Bushiri plays as a medium through which God communicates faith messages to him.
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Welcome R10bn bonus as Sars takes in net revenue of R1.74-trillion: The South African Revenue Service (Sars) on Tuesday said it had exceeded its provisional ...
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Welcome R10bn bonus as Sars takes in net revenue of R1.74-trillion
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Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
  • A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.

  • Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.

  • As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.

  • The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
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Youth League attacks Zuma: 'He may be captured by foreign intelligence': The ANC Youth League launched an attack on former party president Jacob Zuma who ...
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Youth League attacks Zuma: 'He may be captured by foreign ...
Quick Glance: Youth League Attacks Zuma: Allegations of Foreign Influence
  • The ANC Youth League launched an attack on former president Jacob Zuma, who departed from the ANC to lead the splinter group MK Party.

  • League's secretary-general Ngudle expressed suspicions of Zuma being 'captured' by foreign intelligence to drive regime change in South Africa.

  • Criticism towards Zuma's actions and leadership decisions were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of building and maintaining critical democratic institutions in the country.

  • Ngudle questioned Zuma's accomplishments as president and warned against being misled by counterrevolutionary elements, urging the people to consider the impact of Zuma's leadership on South Africa's heritage.
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More than any team in the PSL, Chiefs need a coach: Chiefs fans live in the hope that one day, some day, club management will hire a coach that will restore ...
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More than any team in the PSL, Chiefs need a coach
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‘Pastor cut off my hands despite my plea for mercy’: "I begged him to at least leave me with one hand, but he said my friends must see what happens to people ...
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‘Pastor cut off my hands despite my plea for mercy’
Quick Glance: Pastor amputated my hands despite my plea for mercy
  • Dumisani Mahlangu, 29, had his hands chopped off with a panga after being accused of stealing from a church.

  • The man who had both his hands cut off in Mpumalanga two weeks ago expressed that he had requested to at least leave him with one hand.

  • Mahlangu was accused and attacked by a local pastor in Vosman, Emalahleni, despite admitting to being a thief.

  • The pastor and his 20-year-old son were charged with attempted murder and kidnapping and brought before court.
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‘I am happy with the performances,’ says Safa referees boss Ebrahim: South African Football Association (Safa) head of referees Abdul Ebrahim has defended recent ...
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‘I am happy with the performances,’ says Safa referees boss Ebrahim
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Football world rocked by death of Chiefs player Luke Fleurs in hijacking: Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs has died after being shot in a hijacking incident on ...
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Football world rocked by death of Chiefs player Luke Fleurs in hijacking
Quick Glance: Football Community Honors Luke Fleurs Following Tragic Passing at Chiefs
  • Coach Gavin Hunt from SuperSport United, TV hosts Carol Tshabalala and Thomas Mlambo, soccer icon Lucas Radebe, and various Premier Soccer League clubs paid tribute to the late player Luke Fleurs from Kaizer Chiefs.

  • It was revealed on Wednesday night that Fleurs had tragically passed away earlier in the day after an armed robbery in Johannesburg. The incident reportedly occurred in Honeydew.

  • The confirmation of Fleurs' tragic death was provided by the Chiefs on Thursday morning, expressing their condolences. Additionally, other football figures expressed their sorrow over the loss of Fleurs.

  • Joining the Chiefs in October, the 24-year-old defender and junior national team member departed SuperSport in September after participating in 70 matches.
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Zimbabwe unveils brand new currency, and more from around the world: Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking ... This is a selection of images from ...
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Zimbabwe unveils brand new currency, and more from around the world
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More ANC bigwigs face the chop as party cleans up list for parliament: Zizi Kodwa, Malusi Gigaba, David Mahlobo and Cedric Frolick face removal from election ...
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More ANC bigwigs face the chop as party cleans up list for parliament
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‘Toxic’ Oscar Pistorius sweeping the church floors since his release on parole: Convicted killer Oscar Pistorius is carrying out janitorial work at a local ...
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‘Toxic’ Oscar Pistorius sweeping the church floors since his release on ...
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We ignore nature at our peril — how Centurion Lake became a man-made disaster: At Centurion Lake, the air is pungent with the smell of decaying faecal matter ...
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We ignore nature at our peril — how Centurion Lake became a man-made ...
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‘We’re competing with a points machine’: Pirates coach Riveiro on Sundowns: Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has again effectively admitted there is nothing ...
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‘We’re competing with a points machine’: Pirates coach Riveiro on Sundowns
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45 people killed in bus crash in South Africa – child, 8, the sole survivor: A bus crash in South Africa has killed 45 people.
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Quick Glance: Child (8) Sole Survivor in South Africa Bus Crash Tragedy
  • A bus crash in South Africa resulted in the death of 45 people after the vehicle plunged off a bridge and caught fire upon impact with the ground.

  • An eight-year-old child, the only survivor, is currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital.

  • The tragic incident occurred near Mamatlakala in the Limpopo province, where the driver lost control, crashed into barriers on the bridge, and caused the bus to go over the edge and ignite.

  • Rescue operations persisted into late hours, with some victims burned beyond recognition and others trapped in debris or scattered at the scene.
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Tributes pour in for Kagiso 'The Pope' Ramoshai: "Wake me up and tell me it's not true," wrote King Monada.
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Tributes pour in for Kagiso 'The Pope' Ramoshai
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Sundowns product Thabo Moloisane reveals secrets of Stellenbosch FC’s success: Stellenbosch’s young players fight for each other, are on the same wavelength ...
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Sundowns product Thabo Moloisane reveals secrets of Stellenbosch FC’s ...
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After the Bell: Who wants to be a billionaire? The true value of the super-rich: Just to refresh your disgust, the super-rich are richer than ever and their ...
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After the Bell: Who wants to be a billionaire? The true value of the ...
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As Kaizer Chiefs drop to eighth, Johnson still has hope for Caf ambitions: Difficulty in scoring and not having a talisman have affected their ability to win ...
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As Kaizer Chiefs drop to eighth, Johnson still has hope for Caf ambitions
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'You choose: ANC, EFF and MK, or multi-party charter': Steenhuisen: DA leader John Steenhuisen warned of a “doomsday coalition” of the ANC ...
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'You choose: ANC, EFF and MK, or multi-party charter': Steenhuisen
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South Africa Files WTO Complaint Against EU Over Barriers to Citrus Exports: South Africa has taken a preliminary step toward filing a complaint with the World ...
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South Africa Files WTO Complaint Against EU Over Barriers to Citrus ...
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Suspect killed, bystander injured after ATM bombing in Free State: A suspect was killed and a bystander injured after an ATM bombing in Tumahole in Parys in the ...
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Suspect killed, bystander injured after ATM bombing in Free State
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He did it! 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook finishes gruelling challenge to run length of Africa
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Quick Glance: He Succeeded! 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook Completes Grueling Challenge of Running Length of Africa
  • British Russ Cook, self-proclaimed 'Hardest Geezer,' has completed a nearly year-long grueling challenge of running the length of Africa. Starting from the most southern point in South Africa, Cape Agulhas, he finished at Ras Angela, Tunisia, the most northern point of the continent.

  • During his journey through 16 countries, Cook faced extreme heat, physical exhaustion, and dangerous situations including armed robbery in Angola and separation from his supporters in the jungle of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Utilizing social media, he secured a visa to cross the border from Mauritania into Algeria.

  • Cook has raised over £600,000 for two charities and plans a celebration with a performance by the band Soft Play to mark his accomplishments. The funds collected will benefit The Running Charity and Sandblast. Despite Africa being his most significant challenge, it wasn't his first, having previously run from Asia to England.

  • The 27-year-old invited his supporters to run the final marathon with him and arranged a finish line party featuring a live performance by Soft Play in Tunisia. Through this challenge, known as Project Africa, Cook not only pushed physical boundaries but also raised substantial funds for charitable causes supporting the mental health of young individuals and educating about Sahrawi culture.
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Benylin Paediatric cough syrup recalled in six countries due to toxic compound: Diethylene glycol (DEG) is toxic to humans when consumed and can be fatal ...
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Benylin Paediatric cough syrup recalled in six countries due to toxic ...
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Home affairs to open on Saturdays in April and May: Home affairs offices will open on Saturdays for five hours from April 6 to May 25 for ID collection services ...
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Home affairs to open on Saturdays in April and May
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Chiefs stunned by Chippa in East London: Inter-continental football looks increasingly unlikely once again for Kaizer Chiefs next season as their poor form in ...
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Chiefs stunned by Chippa in East London
Quick Glance: Chiefs Defeated by Chippa in East London
  • In their DStv Premiership match at Buffalo City Stadium, Kaizer Chiefs faced a 0-2 defeat against Chippa United, marking their second consecutive league loss.

  • Chippa United's goals by strikers Eva Nga and Sinoxolo Kwayiba in the first half highlighted vulnerabilities in the Amakhosi defense.

  • The Chiefs lacked conviction or determination, while Chippa United's back-to-back wins bring them closer to securing a spot in the top league next season.

  • The outlook for Chiefs to qualify for international competitions is dim, given their nine-year trophy drought.