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Pick n Pay Stores’ share price soared nearly 5% on Tuesday, after it predicted that its headline loss per share (HLPS) would improve by between 55% and 75% for the 52-week trading to February 25, which is indicative of its turnaround strategy starting to take effect. The HLPS for the major grocery store group that struck financial difficulties during the past two years would be between -77.49 cents and -43.05 cents for the period, compared with the HLPS of -172.21 in the same period last year. The share was trading at R27.43 late afternoon Thursday, 4.89% higher than the opening price, but sharply down from R53.85 three years ago, as the share price followed the declining financial performance of the group. Pick n Pay management said in a trading statement…

Tourism association says much of the coverage borders on sensationalism The South African tourism industry has come into defense of the country’s safety and hospitality levels amidst an ongoing narrative about crime in Africa’s most-developed economy. This comes as a group of 49 Afrikaners recently migrated to the United States after taking up the offer of a refugee status as the US government falsely believes there is an ongoing “genocide” against them in South Africa. Recent headlines sparked by a widely publicised exchange between US President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa have reignited international focus on crime in South Africa. During the meeting, Trump repeatedly claimed that genocide against white farmers is taking place in South Africa, an allegation denied by Ramaphosa. “We have many people that feel they’re…

The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has raised concern about the impact on food price following yesterday’s announcement that consumer food price inflation increased to 3.3% in April from 2.2% in March. Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, said this reflected the pass-through of the higher agricultural commodity prices observed at the end of last year and into the start of 2025, particularly with grains. Sihlobo added that in the case of meat, price increases were expected as a response to the slight recovery in consumer demand, which have been highlighting in recent months. “In the case of vegetables, we see the increases as a reflection of disruptions in field work caused by the excessive rains in recent weeks, which should be a temporary blip,” he said. Sihlobo…

In a remarkable year for Spear Reit, the Western Cape property investment group expanded its portfolio significantly while reporting a solid increase in distribution per share (DIPS). With a rise of 3.06% to 81.27 cents for the 2025 financial year, expectations for the forthcoming years remain optimistic, as CEO Quintin Rossi anticipates further DIPS growth of between 4% and 6% for the 2026 financial year. Describing the past year as transformative, Rossi, in an interview on Thursday. highlighted the acquisition of 13 commercial properties from the Emira Property Fund as a key milestone. This expansion, coupled with a R130 million share issue for a fully let 30 000 square metre agriculture and wine logistics facility in Paarl announced this week, signifies a firm commitment to a growth strategy that is…

The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has taken another sensational turn as a series of incendiary claims have emerged during his sex-trafficking and racketeering proceedings at the US District Court in Manhattan. The 55-year-old music mogul is accused of running a sex trafficking ring and abusing multiple women over two decades, including his ex-girlfriend, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. Combs is facing five federal criminal charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking and prostitution. During the trial, his former assistant, David James, testified. He detailed his duties, which had included setting up hotel rooms for Combs, laying out Combs’s clothes and toiletries and procuring “personal items” such as baby oil, lubricant, condoms and snacks. He also described Combs’s medicine bag, which allegedly contained dozens of pill bottles that contained ecstasy and Percocet. During his…

ATTORNEY Kaamilah Paulse is facing mounting scrutiny following fresh allegations of professional misconduct, with a second father coming forward to accuse her of abuse of power during his battle. Zamer Harneker, a businessman and father, says Paulse’s conduct during his Islamic divorce proceedings crossed ethical lines and caused significant emotional harm, particularly in his relationship with his children. Paulse represented Harneker’s ex-wife during what he describes as a “needlessly adversarial” separation process. “I never opposed the 50/50 asset split. I didn’t even fight the separation,” Harneker told The Star. “But somehow, I spent months without s0eeing my kids. My ex wasn’t malicious. I have to wonder who was driving this.” Harneker alleges that Paulse pushed the matter to the High Court unnecessarily, delaying resolution and driving up costs. More…

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Wednesday meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House has drawn criticism for not adequately addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in South Africa, which affects a staggering 65% of young people. Dr Iqbal Survé, Chairman of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings and Independent Media, holds a view that Ramaphosa missed a crucial chance to address the country’s serious problem of youth unemployment. He was delivering a speech at the 2025 Future of Jobs Summit held at the DP World Wanderers in Melrose North, Johannesburg yesterday, where he spoke about how South Africa can create job opportunities for the youth and a thriving economy. “If I was the president of South Africa, I would have sat in the Oval Office room last night (Wednesday) and…

The chairpersons of standing committee on public accounts and appropriations are confident that the 2025/26 Budget will be passed by Parliament by the end of next month. This after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled a revised budget on Wednesday after he withdrew the Revenue and Appropriations Bills last month in order to propose expenditure adjustments amid a court case by the DA and the EFF, as well as negotiations between the ANC and some of the smaller parties. Speaking during a media briefing by chairpersons of finance cluster committees, Scopa chairperson Songezo Zibi said part of the consultation by Godongwana with Government of National Unity leaders was to give a detailed presentation on what was in the Budget. “Unless something changes this morning, subject to the amendment that Parliament…

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has revealed that the province has started to vet all of its HODs, senior executive managers, as well as MECs, to improve transparency among its executives. Lesufi, who is set to jet off to China next month, indicated that the province is working towards the total eradication of corruption, potholes, and other service delivery challenges in the province. Yesterday, Lesufi led a media briefing in which he sought to provide an update on key developments and decisions arising from the recent Executive Council (EXCO) meeting which touched on several priority programmes aimed at improving service delivery, including the province’s flagship job creation initiative, Nas’ispani, and strategic interventions to prevent crime and improve safety in high-risk areas. He pointed out that through their efforts, the province has…

When diplomacy meets drama, perception often becomes policy. On May 21, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa entered the Oval Office with an opportunity to reshape South Africa’s image as a global gateway to Africa. Instead, he left with the narrative dictated by Donald Trump and headlines dominated by unproven claims of a “white genocide”. What should have been a calculated moment of soft power deployment turned into a textbook case of diplomatic inertia in the face of performative politics. In what many expected to be a reconciliatory meeting aimed at re-establishing commercial and geopolitical ties, Ramaphosa was confronted with inflammatory visuals and commentary from President Trump. The US president, known for his theatrical tactics and populist posturing, dimmed the lights and presented a video montage of anti-white chants and cross-covered…

In the unyielding world of African football, few stories resonate as deeply as that of Mamelodi Sundowns, who are on the cusp of securing their second CAF Champions League title. Since their historic triumph in 2016 when they won their only title, Sundowns have weighed in with incessant effort, honed their skills, altered strategies and built a squad brimming with talent and potential. This, seemingly, has laid the foundation for another successful bid for continental supremacy. The final is a two-legged affair, with the Brazilians hosting Egyptian upstarts Pyramids FC in the first leg on Saturday (3pm kick-off) at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The next stop will be the crucial return leg on June 1 in Cairo. We track the features of Sundowns’ Champions League journey ahead of the two…

Ruben Amorim said if Manchester United no longer want him he will quit “without any conversation about compensation” after his team’s painful Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Brennan Johnson scored the only goal of the game shortly before halftime in Bilbao on Wednesday, and toothless United were unable to find a reply. Defeat compounds a disastrous season for the club, who will finish in their lowest league position since they were relegated in 1974. United are 16th in the table with one league game remaining, against Aston Villa on Sunday. An emotional Amorim told reporters after the game that he would stick to his guns despite a terrible run of results since he took over from the sacked Erik ten Hag in November. The former Sporting Lisbon boss, who…

My brother-in-law is obsessed. No more obsessed than I am with my preferred hobby: jamming Assassin’s Creed on my Xbox, or musing about the importance of sport – like which angle to pursue on Mamelodi Sundowns’ upcoming CAF Champions League final against Pyramids, or how critical to be about my local rugby team’s recent performances – but obsessed nonetheless. The other day, he whipped out a newly acquired driver – I forget its name, but I do recall slick black lines and red trim – cradling it like a new-born. With that driver, he assured me, his game would be taken up a notch to the next level, in pursuit of the perfect round or perhaps a lower handicap. I stared blankly at the piece of, admittedly, impressive engineered equipment.…

Africa’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, is convinced that South African courts have no jurisdiction to hear a matter involving alleged corruption in Iran, and that the issue should be dealt with in the Middle Eastern country. This follows a landmark judgement earlier this month in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) that made it possible for mobile rival and accuser Turkcell to present evidence that it believes shows that MTN committed acts of bribery and corruption to overturn the award of an Iranian GSM licence to Turkcell. The SCA ruling set a precedent in that it was the first time a South African court had been asked to determine whether allegations of misconduct that apparently took place in another country could be heard locally. MTN has now taken the…

The Automotive industry has expressed mixed reactions to the 16 cents per litre increase in the fuel levy announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in Budget Speech. The Automobile Association (AA) on Thursday responded to the announcement with apprehension, acknowledging the government's fiscal constraints while highlighting the immediate repercussions this levy increase will have on consumers and the broader economy. The AA added that this levy adjustment came at a time when South Africans were already contending with high food prices, elevated interest rates, increased electricity tariffs, and persistently high unemployment. “Fuel is a critical input cost across all sectors of the economy; any increase inevitably drives up transport and operational costs, further intensifying inflation. Lower-income households, which spend a greater share of their income on transport, will be disproportionately…

Life Healthcare Group lifted its interim dividend by 10.5% to 21 cents a share in the six months to March 31, and it intends to continue growing its underlying asset base significantly in Southern Africa during the second half. The group, which operates 64 healthcare facilities across South Africa and Botswana, plans to add 58 acute hospital beds and 24 acute rehabilitation beds, and it will start building the new 140-bed Life Paarl Valley Hospital in the Western Cape. A new cath-lab and a new vascular lab will also be added to the acute business, as stated by CEO Peter Wharton-Hood in the results statement. The group will continue to grow its diagnostics business, with further transactions expected to be completed in the second half, as well as the addition…

It is that time of the week where we get into what your favourite celebrities have been up to in the world of entertainment! From global music tours to gripping courtroom drama, these are the entertainment stories making headlines. 1 Chris Brown granted bail ahead of world tour After reapplying for bail, American R&B singer Chris Brown has finally been granted bail in connection with an assault case in the UK. The Under The Influence singer was released after agreeing to pay a guarantee of R120 million to a UK court. As part of his bail conditions, Brown is allowed to continue with his international tour, which starts on June 8 in Amsterdam. He is required to return to the UK for performances starting June 15. If he fails to…

A father who was errant in paying his court-ordered maintenance amounts was ordered to serve jail time if he did not cough up his arrears amount owed to the mother of his two minor children. The mother and father, who are divorced under Sharia Law while their civil marriage still subsists, both turned to the Western Cape High Court (the father in a counter-application) but the court found in favour of the mother as the primary caregiver of the children. The father – a repeat contempt of court offender – was sentenced to 240 hours of periodical imprisonment over weekends from 6pm on a Friday until 6am on a Monday until such time as the stipulated number of hours had been reached. The sentence would have been suspended if he…

The leadership crisis at the Independent Development Trust (IDT) deepened this week as newly reappointed board chairperson Zimbini Hill found herself at the centre of a swirling controversy over allegations that she is lobbying to become CEO. While Hill has emphatically denied these claims, a leaked email purportedly written by her to Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has reignited suspicions about her intentions. The email, which has gone viral on social media, appears to show Hill expressing interest in taking over as the IDT’s chief executive. It references the Government of National Unity (GNU), calls for “non-partisan service,” and outlines a strategic vision for the IDT under Hill’s leadership. The letter is signed “Zimbini” and praises the GNU for promoting service-based leadership, stating: “The CEO role presents an…

The University of Pretoria (UP) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Associate Professor Makhosazana Xaba, an award-winning poet, short story writer, essayist and editor, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to literature, feminist thought and cultural activism in South Africa. The honorary degree was conferred during the Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony this month, as part of UP’s autumn graduation season, during which more than 12 000 students will graduate. Xaba’s literary career spans poetry, fiction, biography, and editing, with her writing known for its profound exploration of gender, memory, healing and transformation. Her poetry and short stories are widely celebrated for amplifying the voices and experiences of women in South Africa. Professor Kevin Thomas, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at UP, described Xaba as an exceptional literary scholar.…

As the countdown begins to the highly anticipated BET Awards 2025, BET Africa is gearing up to spotlight South African excellence with a series of exclusive parties in honour of this year’s nominees. Partnering with Durban Tourism, BET Africa is set to celebrate the talents representing Mzansi on the global stage before they depart for the prestigious event in Los Angeles on June 9. International superstars Tyla and DJ Uncle Waffles, both previous nominees, have earned nominations in the Best International Act category. Emerging talents Maglera Doe Boy, TxC and Dlala Thukzin are also making waves with their nominations in the Best New International Act category, showcasing the rich musical landscape of South Africa. The festivities will commence in Durban with an electrifying party at LIV Durban on Thursday, May…

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) on Wednesday wrote to ten employment equity consulting firms across South Africa to ask for clarity on a core issue of liberty and law: will they advise their clients to dismiss employees who refuse to racially classify themselves under the Employment Equity Amendment Act? This direct engagement follows the implementation of coercive sectoral race quotas in April, now enforced by more than 50 newly deployed equity inspectors. These officials have been tasked with upholding a system built on mandatory racial categorisation. This policy undermines merit-based hiring, punishes success, and promotes job-killing regulations at the expense of economic growth and personal dignity. Says IRR Strategic Engagements Manager Makone Maja: “Not only do the regulations undermine the rule of law, with evidence of the state’s unwillingness…

Mamelodi Sundowns man Tashreeq Matthews believes the risk of giving up European football for a homecoming in South Africa could soon yield the ultimate reward – continental glory. The Brazilians winger was a marquee signing when he joined the reigning Premiership champions in January last year. A hefty R30 million fee was enough to pry him away from Swedish side IK Sirius, and while there was interest from other European clubs, Matthews chose Chloorkop over staying abroad. Now, 18 months later, he stands on the brink of becoming a CAF Champions League winner. “Yeah, I mean coming back was a difficult decision. But at the end of the day, coming back to the best team in South Africa and winning trophies, and just now that we are in the CAF…

MAMELODI Sundowns beware! The team standing on the way to your adding a second star above the club’s crest might be rookies on the ultimate stage of continental club football competition. But they are a useful outfit with the potential to pull the rug from underneath your feet. Pyramids FC are in the final of the CAF Champions League for the first time this year, and will provide opposition to a Sundowns side seeking a second title in a third final appearance. That the Egyptian side are only playing in Africa’s premier knockout cup for the second season has got many punting the South African champions as ‘overwhelming’ favourites to win. The fact that Sundowns got the better of Pyramids in the group phase last year has given further impetus…

Defending four-time champion Max Verstappen heads ‘home’ this weekend with renewed confidence in his car and team, but aware of the pitfalls ahead at this Sunday’s 71st Monaco Grand Prix. Boosted by the updates package that brought him his 65th victory for Red Bull, at Imola last Sunday, Verstappen confirmed he is a contender for a fifth title this year despite McLaren’s early-season domination. He won with ease at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari to move within 22 points of championship leader Oscar Piastri and just nine away from Lando Norris in the other McLaren. He will now be hoping for more of the same at F1’s most fabled and glamorous event. But the two-time winner of the Mediterranean principality’s often-processional harbour-side street race knows that rule changes and…

Mamelodi Sundowns host Pyramids FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 3pm) for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. Both clubs are determined to seize the early advantage in the race for continental glory. Obakeng Meletse highlights five crucial match-ups that could define the outcome of this decisive tie. Grant Kekana vs Fiston Mayele Mayele is an old-fashioned box poacher with a natural instinct for sniffing out goals. His sharp positioning and hunger in front of goal make him a constant threat. The Congolese striker has shown clinical finishing when opportunities arise. Kekana, by contrast, has been one of Sundowns’ most consistent defenders. Set to marshal the backline at the heart of defence, the ever-reliable centre-back will need to remain alert throughout, especially against a team…

South Africa’s mining sector remains engulfed in investor uncertainty despite the recent gazetting of the Draft Minerals Resources Development Bill of 2025. The government aims to enhance mineral exploration and bolster international investment through this initiative, but experts have voiced concerns about the existing complexity and lack of clarity that may hinder progress. South Africa, a major mining hub in the region, has identified platinum, manganese, iron ore, coal, and chrome ore as “high-critical minerals” under the new Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy. It has also classified commodities such as gold, vanadium, palladium, rhodium, and rare earth elements as minerals with moderate to high criticality while copper, cobalt, lithium, graphite, nickel, titanium, phosphate, fluorspar, zirconium, uranium, and aluminium were identified as minerals with moderate criticality. While the Minerals Council on…

This would not be the first time in history that a world-leading nation suffers from a severe cultural and social backlash at home and abdicates its leadership role in global commerce. Superficially viewed, Donald Trump’s attacks on the global economic and strategic order appear as attacks on the rest of the world. However, the root cause of his attacks is entirely domestic in origin. A large share of the American people is not benefiting from the United States’ extraordinary riches and feels marginalized in a society dominated by cosmopolitan and socially progressive elites. Abdicating generations of U.S. leadership This is astonishing insofar as the contemporary trade and economic order of the world has been shaped by at least three generations of U.S. government and business leaders. Their concerted actions have…

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet, effective immediately, in a bid to bolster the State-owned freight and logistics group. This financial backing, which was granted with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, aims to support Transnet’s vital capital investment programme and assist the entity in meeting its debt obligations amidst ongoing reforms. Transnet's significance cannot be understated; it serves as a cornerstone of the South African economy, playing a critical role in facilitating the government’s goal of inclusive growth. Currently, Transnet is undergoing a comprehensive reform programme designed to enhance its operational performance as it strives to address longstanding financial, operational, and governance challenges that have impeded its ability to deliver on its strategic mandate. As part of its trajectory towards…

l The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival The two-day event will see attendees indulging in several tastings. They will also get the chance to purchase some of their favourite bottles of bubbly. Where: The Inanda Polo Club in Sandton. When: Tomorrow and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. l University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra’s (UMSO) national tour Classical music lovers are in for a treat this weekend as some of the best soloists will take to the stage at this prestigious event. Those will be joining the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra’s (UMSO) national tour include bass-baritone Daniel A. Washington, Grammy Award-winner soprano Karen Slack and South Africa’s very own Goitsemang Lehobye. Meanwhile, under the baton of music director and conductor Kenneth Kiesler, the uniquely American repertoire has been…

Hypertension, widely referred to as high blood pressure, is a grave health issue affecting millions in South Africa. Often termed the “silent killer” this insidious condition frequently goes unnoticed, wreaking havoc on the body without any apparent symptoms. The repercussions include cardiovascular events such as strokes, heart attacks, and even kidney failure – often before the person realises they are at risk. According to Lizeth Kruger, clinic executive at Dis-Chem Pharmacies, the misconception that high blood pressure predominantly affects older adults is a dangerous myth that needs urgent correction. “Hypertension is increasingly being diagnosed in young adults, pregnant women, and even teenagers,” she explains. Contributing factors to this unsettling trend include unhealthy lifestyles, chronic stress, poor eating habits, and a lack of physical activity. This condition does not act alone;…

Former president Thabo Mbeki and former Justice minister Brigitte Mabandla must wait for the commission of inquiry into the failure to prosecute cases referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to set the record straight. This is the response by the families of victims and survivors of apartheid-era crimes to Mbeki and Mabandla’s application to intervene in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, is an application challenging the government’s conduct in unlawfully refraining and/or obstructing the investigation and/or prosecution of apartheid-era cases referred by the TRC to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Additionally, the families and survivors of apartheid-era gross human rights violations also want the high court to declare that the conduct amounting to unlawfully abandoning or undermining these cases violated their rights to equality, dignity, and the right…

The City of Tshwane’s recent crackdown on non-compliant spaza shops and businesses has yielded disturbing results, with some establishments selling contaminated food and illicit products. This was revealed during an inspection conducted by Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, accompanied by municipal inspectors and Tshwane metro police, in Mamelodi township this week. The inspection followed closely after a similar discovery in Pretoria North, where a business was found selling illicit cigarettes. The operation, led by MMC for Spatial Planning and Economic Development Sarah Mabotsa, resulted in the seizure of illicit goods. During the operation in Mamelodi, Moya and metro police raided an Ethiopian-run Cash and Carry store, which had reopened two weeks ago despite being shut down for operating an illegal structure on a servitude. The owners were found to have forged…

Spare a thought for the millions of “our people” who have never had a chance at employment. When you find employment, you stand a chance for the very first time to start building your pension fund, in preparation for retirement, which, according to the laws of this country, takes place at age 65. Most of us who are retired today started work in our early twenties, and when we retired at 65, we had been in employment for over forty years, giving us a reasonably good pension amount, which means the fewer years you work, the less your pension will be. So, all those school leavers who have struggled for years to find work are destined for a very limited amount of pension funds if they eventually do…

The DA has written to the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, to confirm whether his Department has been informed of the possible disappearance of Me-Kayle Timmie and Mikyle Mentoor – two convicted offenders who, according to a High Court order, should be detained at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre until at least October. It has now been almost a week since a DA oversight visit to Pollsmoor revealed that officials could not account for either individual. Despite this, no confirmation has been issued by the Minister of Correctional Services, nor has any response been received to the DA’s formal letter sent to him on 14 May. The Minister’s silence is troubling, particularly because Xolani Du Preez, a third offender who was subject to the same court order, was only re-admitted to Pollsmoor…

Kaizer Chiefs’ turbulent 2024/25 Premiership campaign will conclude when they take on Polokwane City at FNB Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off). It’s been a season filled with setbacks for the Soweto giants, but despite their struggles, a place in the top eight is still within reach going into the weekend’s decisive clash. Chiefs’ MTN8 and league triumphs in the 2014/15 season ironically marked the beginning of their decline, opening the floodgates to what has become one of the club’s most challenging eras. Last season, they missed out on a top-eight finish, and failed to qualify for the MTN8 – and they’ll be desperate to avoid a repeat this time around. The league has been just as difficult this season. The last time Amakhosi lifted the PSL title was under Stuart…

Tottenham ended a run of 17 years without a trophy by winning the Europa League, and it could spark further success at the club, whether coach Ange Postecoglou stays in his job or not. The Australian led Spurs to their first European trophy since 1984, but could be sacked, with the team 17th in the Premier League and in their worst domestic campaign since they were promoted back to the top-flight in 1978. Their 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao earned Tottenham Champions League football next season and potentially £100 million as a result. It is money which could be used to bolster a squad that lacks quality in some areas, but was also hampered by injuries. However, the biggest step forward for Spurs could be on a psychological…

Orlando Pirates return to the Moses Mabhida Stadium this weekend — a venue that still haunts them after their heartbreaking Nedbank Cup final loss at the hands of Kaizer Chiefs earlier this month. This time, AmaZulu are the hosts, and while there is no silverware at stake, there is just as much to play for. The Buccaneers have already secured a second-place finish in the Betway Premiership and sealed their return to the CAF Champions League next season. But with the sudden and permanent departure of coach José Riveiro, the clash in Durban marks the beginning of an uncertain but potentially transformative new chapter. There is another fixture still to come — Pirates host Magesi four days later — but Saturday’s showdown offers a clear opportunity for players to make…

In a commendable gesture recognising the remarkable achievements of Mamelodi Sundowns, the PSL have announced the postponement of this season’s awards ceremony, traditionally held in June. This is an unprecedented move, and the PSL’s decision comes ahead of Sundowns’ critical participation in the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup and the CAF Champions League final. These events underscore the club’s elevated status on the continental stage. The PSL emphasised their desire to support the Brazilians as they embark on these high-profile campaigns. Member clubs and stakeholders in professional football are likely to rally behind Sundowns’ ventures on the international stage. Head coach Miguel Cardoso has been vocal about Sundowns’ dominance and the honour it brings to South African football. He expressed hope that the forthcoming PSL awards would reflect the club’s…