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Get ready to kick off your weekends in style. Mzansi Magic is set to transport viewers back to the glossy, aspirational energy of classic 90s, 2000s and early 2010s lifestyle television with the premiere of VIP Lounge. The bold new magazine-style show is a stylish space where luxury, influence and culture meet, hosted by Zulu Mkhathini and Pamela Mtanga and delivered with a distinctly South African flavour. The series celebrates Black South African excellence across television, film, fashion, music, art, culture, lifestyle and current affairs. In a recent statement, the channel said each episode invites audiences into the success stories shaping modern Mzansi while nodding to global trends and proudly spotlighting local achievements. Viewers can expect exclusive access to their favourite celebrities, the hottest events and the conversations dominating the country right now. The show will take audiences behind the scenes of popular telenovelas to reveal how the magic is made and offer more intimate insights into the stars. It will also open doors to sets, homes, and private spaces rarely seen on camera; feature Mzansi’s top fashion designers and latest trends; cover the biggest exclusive events; and get up close with leading musicians. In short, VIP Lounge (produced by Homebrew Films) promises access, insight and a genuine taste of the VIP life, reminiscent of the kind of polished yet approachable magazine show many South Africans grew up watching. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MzansiMagic (@mzansimagic) Zulu Mkhathini shared his excitement about returning to screens, saying: “I’m excited to be part of a show that celebrates Black South African excellence. A lifestyle magazine show is what we need right now. It’s super nostalgic with a twist, and I’m excited to be back on screen. I’m also looking forward to sharing the platform with the super talented Ms Pamela Mtanga.” “I’m really excited to be joining VIP Lounge. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been on TV, so that makes this opportunity all the more special. I’ve always wanted to be part of television that feels current, fun, and connected to what’s happening in Mzansi right now. I’m also excited to share the space with Zulu, we’ve already had so much fun putting it together, and I can’t wait for everyone to finally see it,” added Pamela Mtanga, echoing Mkhathini’s sentiments. @pamela_mtanga But can you style a bomber jacket though? Aight! #PamelaMtanga #FYP ♬ original sound – Pamela Mtanga With its blend of nostalgia, contemporary relevance and unapologetic celebration of local excellence, VIP Lounge looks set to become the weekend appointment viewing for anyone who loves a front-row seat to Mzansi’s most glamorous and inspiring stories. The show premieres Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9 pm on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161).

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu says it’s important for Amakhosi to go into the FIFA international break on the back of a positive result. Ndlovu said this as Amakhosi prepare to take on Golden Arrows at Mbombela Stadium this afternoon. Amakhosi were held to a 1-1 by Polokwane City in the last encounter, and Ndlovu admits that they were disappointed with this result. “Obviously we were disappointed not to get the win against Polokwane, but we have had a week to prepare for this one, and it’s going to be an interesting game because we have played them already and we know it won’t be an easy ride, but it’s very important for us to go into the break on the back of a positive result,” Ndlovu told Chiefs media.Ndlovu is expecting a tough clash against the “tricky” Arrows outfit and is confident that Chiefs are well equipped to meet the challenge and present some threats of their own.“They are a possession-based side that is also dangerous in transition, so they are tricky to play against, but we have our own tactical plan that will nullify their strengths and pose them problems,” continued Ndlovu.Chiefs will be without goalkeeper Brandon Petersen and in-form striker Wandile Duba when they take on City this afternoon. The duo are unavailable after picking up injuries during the week. Ndlovu, however, insists there is sufficient depth within the playing squad to overcome the absence of the duo.“They are two important players in our team, but in football you have to deal with unforeseen circumstances and, as the coaches always tell us, we are a squad and every player has to be ready to step up when needed, so we trust the players who will come in to fulfil the roles they are given,” he said.Amakhosi currently lie fourth on the Betway Premiership log, with 12 points from six games, only a point off second place, but eight behind top spot, so Ndlovu feels they must collect maximum points against Abafana Bes’thende.“If we want to stay in the title race, this game is vital to us continuing our journey, so whether we win in style or by grinding it out, we want those three points on Sunday,” concluded Ndlovu.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) spends R3.7 billion on salaries. On average, the agency’s employees earn R473 703 a year (R39 475 a month). But a handful of employees make more than R2 million a year. SASSA Employee Salaries SASSA employees are some of the richest in the country. According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) data, the agency’s employees earn more than most. If the agency were a municipality, it would perform in the top 5. The agency’s average income is higher than the average income in the City of Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Tshwane. Unskilled workers, typically those with a school-leaving certificate, earn R106 124 a year (R8 843 a month). Workers with matric or a diploma and without much experience earn R358 947 a year (R29 912 a month). Those with matric, diploma, a degree and work experience earn R557 944 a year (R46 495 a month). The average salary for lower management is R1 million a year. However, nine executives, including SASSA’s chief executive officer, earn more than R2 million a year. SASSA Employees Earning R2 Million a Year There are nine employees in the Head Office Executive team. According to the agency’s annual report, these employees have an average income of R2 198 847. Dr Paseka Cornelius Letsatsi (PhD) Letsatsi is SASSA’s Head of Communications. He got his PhD from the Da Vinci Institute in Lethabong. In 2014, Letsatsi was embroiled in a corruption scandal over improperly funded projects, which led the National Prosecuting Authority to seize his property. He has since been reinstated in the role. Mr Tsakeriwa Chauke SASSA’s Chief Financial Officer, Chauke has been in the role since 2016. Before becoming the CFO, he was the agency’s general manager of finance. Chauke is also a pastor. He routinely preaches about wealth creation. Mr Jabulani Makondo Makondo is SASSA’s Acting Chief Information Officer. Before being appointed to executive level, Makondo was a general manager, a position he has held since 2007. Ms Zodwa Mvulane Mvulane holds an LLB from the University of the North West. SASSA appointed Mvulane as executive manager of corporate services in 2025. But she’s held an executive role at SASSA since 2010. Before that, she worked at Invest North West as a trade and investment manager. Mr Brenton Van Vrede Van Vrede is the Executive Manager of Grants Administration. In this role, he has backed the use of technology to verify beneficiary details. He briefly served as the agency’s acting CEO before Themba Matlou got the job. Ms Raphaahle Ramokgopa Ramokgopa has served as SASSA’s Executive Manager of Strategy and Business Development since 2012. For a few months, she stepped away from this role to be the acting CEO of the National Development Agency.

Kaizer Chiefs have not enjoyed genuine stability in the goalkeeping department for more than six years. Since the decline and eventual retirement of club legend Itumeleng Khune, Amakhosi have struggled to find a goalkeeper capable of establishing himself as a long-term No.1. Even before Khune officially left the club, his position as first choice had already been lost. Daniel Akpeyi was brought in and given an opportunity, but his time as the club’s No.1 was far from convincing. Brandon Petersen and Bruce Bvuma were subsequently given opportunities, but neither managed to completely convince. Errors and inconsistent performances meant Chiefs continued to rotate their options between the sticks. The arrival of Fiacre Ntwari in 2024 appeared to offer a possible solution. The Rwanda international was seen as a positive signing, but his stay as first choice lasted just seven matches before costly mistakes saw him drop to the bench. Kaizer Chiefs keeps reschuffling keepers Bvuma was then trusted again late in 2024, but Amakhosi still could not find the consistency they needed. His inability to regularly keep clean sheets eventually opened the door for Petersen once more. Petersen appeared to finally be the answer. After an impressive performance in the 2025 Nedbank Cup final, he was handed the captaincy and established himself as Kaizer Chiefs’ first-choice goalkeeper. His 2025/26 campaign strengthened that argument, with Petersen earning a nomination for Goalkeeper of the Season and coming close to making Bafana Bafana’s World Cup squad. Petersen returns to his old ways, Kaizer Chiefs suffer Petersen has looked vulnerable at times and has already made four errors leading directly to goals. An injury has now forced Chiefs into another change, with Renaldo Leaner taking over in goal. And that brings Chiefs back to the same question they have faced repeatedly over the past six years: when will they finally find a goalkeeper they can trust for more than one or two seasons? The problem is not necessarily a lack of talent. Amakhosi have had experienced goalkeepers, promising youngsters and international-calibre options. The bigger issue appears to be the constant changing. The goalkeeper changes have often coincided with changes in the defence in front of them. Just as a goalkeeper begins to establish himself, an error, loss of form or injury can lead to another change. The backline can also be reshuffled, meaning the goalkeeper is constantly having to build new relationships with his defenders. That lack of continuity can be costly. For a club of Kaizer Chiefs’ stature, six years is a long time to still be searching for a long-term No.1. Petersen had appeared to break that cycle. His form last season suggested Amakhosi may finally have found someone capable of holding the position for the long term. This season, however, has raised the same old questions. With Petersen now injured and Leaner stepping in, Kaizer Chiefs face yet another goalkeeping transition. Will Leaner be the answer?

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