Kaizer Chiefs settled for a 1–1 draw against Stellenbosch, falling further behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns despite Mduduzi Shabalala cancelling out Sinoxolo Kwayiba’s second-half strike.

Orlando Pirates responded to their MTN8 final defeat by beating TS Galaxy 2-0, with Boitumelo Radiopane and Tshepang Moremi on target.

Orlando Pirates bounced back from their disappointing MTN8 final loss to Mamelodi Sundowns with a dominant 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy in a Betway Premiership at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday evening. It was a third consecutive win for the Buccaneers against the Rockets after pulling a league double over them last season. The result saw Pirates keep up the pace with log leaders Sundowns, whom they trail by one point after the Brazilians beat Richards Bay 4-1 in the other league match played away in Durban on the same night. As for Galaxy, the defeat saw them remain 12th on the log table with six points after eight games. Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou made five changes to the team that suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final last weekend. One of those changes was Bulelani Sigomoshe, who made his debut for Pirates at right back in place of the injured Kamogelo Sebelebele. Oswin Appollis also returned to the starting line-up in place of Tshepang Moremi. Pirates were the better side in the opening exchanges, and they deservedly took the lead in the 18th minute when Boitumelo Radiopane finished off a sleek move that was started by Simphiwe Masilela in the middle of the park. Galaxy almost responded immediately when Tshepo Kakora sent Sedwyn George through on goal in the 21st minute, but Sipho Chaine did well to come out of his area to clear the ball. The Buccaneers continued to look lively on the ball, with Masilela creating all sorts of problems for Galaxy. The Bucs youngster linked well going forward with Appollis before the latter set up Ghampani Lungu, but the forward’s shot was blocked in the 39th minute. Ouaddou made one change at the start of the second half, bringing in Moremi in place of Lungu, and it took less than five minutes for the Bafana Bafana forward to make an impact as he doubled Pirates’ lead, beating Ira Tape with a right-footed low shot from a rebound. George came agonisingly close to pulling one for Galaxy in the 53rd minute, but his shot hit the crossbar with Chaine well-beaten. Galaxy were to be punished for this miss in the 77th minute when Masilela put the final nail in their coffin by putting the ball in between Tape’s legs for the third goal for Pirates. It was the youngster’s first goal for Pirates.

Warning: This article contains graphic details that some readers may find upsetting. A witness has detailed the terrifying moments after gunfire erupted outside a restaurant where rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, were killed, claiming he initially mistook the shots for fireworks. Club promoter Simphiwe Ngidi testified before the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) High Court in Durban on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, as the trial of seven men accused of the murders of Forbes and Motsoane continued. AKA-Tibz murder trial: Witness recounts shooting aftermath Ngidi told the court in his evidence-in-chief that he had collected Forbes and his entourage from King Shaka International Airport before taking them to their hotel and later to the now-defunct Wish restaurant on Florida Road, where the two men were fatally shot on 10 February 2023. According to the witness, the group had finished dinner and moved outside the restaurant to say their goodbyes when the shooting occurred. He testified he initially did not realise the seriousness of what was happening, believing the loud noise and flashes he saw could have been fireworks. “I heard a loud bang. I thought it was fireworks because I remember just seeing sparks and sparks thinking it was fireworks. In my head, I thought it was a prank. “I thought maybe someone was really playing with fireworks and I’m like ‘who the hell would do this’. “As that was happening, I heard someone say ‘they got a gun’ and I pushed into the passage way then we ran inside,” Ngidi said. The witness continued to say that the reality of the shooting became apparent when he saw Forbes and Motsoane after the attack. “I saw Tibz was injured and Kiernan was on the floor. Tibz was crawling inside the passage, trying to move away from the outside area where the incident happened. “There was blood coming out of Kiernan’s body, and I think that’s when we kind of came to a realisation that he might have died or passed on.” The promoter added him, and those at the scene contacted emergency medical services and tried to secure the crime scene despite the shock of witnessing the incident. “[We were] trying to control the situation even though it’s hard because we are not used to this kind of thing.” Seven accused face murder charges Seven men are standing trial in connection with the killings. The group includes Lindokuhle Thabani Mkhwanazi (accused one), Lindani Zenzele Ndimane (accused two), Siyanda Eddie Myeza (accused three), Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni (accused four), Lindokuhle Mhlaliseni Mkhwanazi (accused five), Siyabonga Gezani Ndimande (accused six), and Malusi Dave Ndimande (accused seven). The accused face a range of charges, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder and offences related to illegal firearms and ammunition. The state alleges that the suspects were paid R800 000 for their involvement in the killings. The prosecution has previously presented evidence they say links the accused to the murders, including cellphone records, CCTV footage, bank records and vehicle registration information. Judge eases media restrictions Ngidi’s testimony came after Judge Nomfundo Sipunzi relaxed restrictions on media coverage of the proceedings. The court had initially imposed stringent limitations on reporting the trial. Under the revised ruling, witnesses may be identified and their testimony broadcast unless the court issues a directive prohibiting it. The trial continues in the KZN High Court in Durban.

Angelique Gerber has shared a cryptic post alluding to her ex, Jacques Potgieter. This comes after the actress and the former Springbok fuelled rumours that they had reconciled following a four-year separation. During that time, Jacques dated another woman, whom he split from in June. Jacques and Angelique married in 2016 and have three children together: son Jacques Jnr and twin daughters Annabella and Olivia.  ANGELIQUE GERBER THROWS SHADE AT EX, JACQUES POTGIETER? On her Instagram Stories, Angelique posted several cryptic quotes about “exes”. One read: “Your ex is running someone else’s life. You are safe”. Another stated: “If you ever feel stupid….just remember a woman saw a man betray his whole family and still thought, ‘that’s my soulmate” Angelique Gerber’s IG Stories. The former 7de Laan actress appeared to be shading her ex, Jacqus Potgieter, and implying that he had moved on to another relationship. It comes as Jacques has deleted pictures of himself and Angelique, which followers believed alluded to their short-lived reconciliation. In several since-deleted posts, the former couple are seen embracing each other. In one pic, Jacques carried Angelique in the air, whilst in a third, she sat on his lap. “I hit the bullseye”, he captioned the post. Referring to his ex, he posted in another: “You make my heart beat fast again”. Jacques Potgieter deleted pictures of him with his ex.Images via IG WHAT WENT WRONG? Jacques Potgieter and Angelique Gerber wed a decade ago on a wine farm in the Western Cape. The couple began dating in 2014, when Angelique played the popular character “Clara” on the now-defunct SABC soapie 7de Laan. In mid 2022, Jacques allegedly admitted to being unfaithful to his Springbok wife, Angelique Gerber in a series of Instagram Stories.  At the same time, Angeliqe posted a cryptic post on her IG Stories that read: “The truth always comes out”. Jacques later claimed his account was “hacked” and assured the public the accusations about his marriage and alleged affairs were false. Angelique then posted an apology on her account, implying the same. By Christmas, it was clear the couple had officially split after removing all romantic posts featuring each other. To further fuel the fire, Jacques began posting pictures with his new girlfriend, Lizane Wagner. Fast forward to 2023, and Angelique put Jacques Potgieter on blast for failing to financially support their three children. In June, the retired rugby player – now a head coach for Centurion Rugby Club – split from Lizane.  This followed a four-year relationship with the woman many have accused of being behind his marriage breakdown. Speaking to an Afrikaans publication, Lizane confirmed their break-up, adding that she was not the “other woman” in her ex’s marriage.

A Mpumalanga pensioner says his biggest concern is not his own survival but his children’s future. The Older Person’s Grant recipient, who asked to remain anonymous, shared his story in The South African’s SASSA grant survey. He has received the grant for three years. Five people depend on that single grant at home, and he says it simply does not stretch far enough. Children’s future weighs on the pensioner When asked about his biggest financial concern, the pensioner pointed to his children’s future. That worry is rooted in a hard reality. Someone in his household has gone without food in the past month. He regularly struggles to make ends meet and runs out of money before the month ends. He spends his grant on a mix of essentials, from food to everyday household costs. With several people relying on one income, every rand is already accounted for long before the next payment arrives. Owning his home gives the family a roof over their heads, but it does not guarantee food on the table. Still searching for work The pensioner is unemployed and actively looking for work. He has experience in construction and general labour and says he is willing to relocate for the right opportunity. He believes a job would give his family the security the grant alone cannot provide. Long queues and waiting times at SASSA offices remain his biggest challenge with the grant system, although he says his payments have been straightforward. He rates SASSA’s communication with recipients as poor and has never applied for additional government support because he did not know what else was available. His call for a bigger grant The pensioner acknowledges that the grant helps his household. “The grants does help a little bit,” he said. However, he wants to see the amount rise. “If it can be increased it will be better,” he added. He suggested R5 000 a month would make a real difference for families like his. If he could change one thing about SASSA, he would increase the grant amount. For now, he continues to stretch one grant across an entire household while hoping for a better future for his children. Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant survey If you receive a SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you. Take part in our survey and stand a chance to win R2 000. Your responses help us tell the stories that matter.

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