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Orlando Pirates have confirmed that assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi will be leaving the club to take up the head coach position at a team in the Premier Soccer League.The unmentioned club is believed to be Golden Arrows. In a statement, Pirates stated that Ncikazi requested to e released from his contract in order to pursue the opportunity to lead a team again. “The move follows discussions with management this morning in which Mr Ncikazi expressed his wish to pursue the opportunity to lead a team again. The Club has given him its blessing to do so,” read a statement from Pirates on Thursday. Club chairman Irvin Khoza thanked Ncikazi and acknowledged his ambition to return to head coaching. “Mandla leaves with our gratitude and our blessing. His contribution to Orlando Pirates has been evident throughout his time with us. We respect his wish to pursue this new opportunity and wish him success as he takes on a new responsibility,” said Khoza.Ncikazi departs with nine trophies earned as part of the Pirates technical team, where he served predominantly as Assistant Coach, including a brief spell as co-coach in 2025. Ouaddou denies rift between him and Ncikazi Pirates’ announcement about Ncikazi’s exit comes just hours after head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou denied media reports of an alleged rift with his assistant, Mandla Ncikazi. This comes after reports suggested Ouaddou and Ncikazi are not seeing eye to eye, and that the Moroccan gave the club an ultimatum: release his assistant, or he would submit his resignation. The rumours gained momentum when further reports emerged linking Ncikazi with a return to his former club Golden Arrows. However, speaking to the media at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Thursday ahead of the second leg of the CAF Champions League second qualifier, Ouaddou dismissed those rumours, saying Ncikazi is recovering at home after undergoing surgery. “I think the club has stated that. He had surgery, and now he is recovering. I wish him all the best, and that’s it. It’s what I can say,” said Ncikazi. “We read many things about that. I’m sorry about that. Everything is okay in the club, the environment is okay, so people must not start to create any problems. There is surgery, and I wish him the best, not to create problems. I read many things.” For Ncikazi, the departure is also an opportunity to acknowledge the people with whom he shared his time at Pirates

The City of Tshwane warned on Thursday, 22 October, that water restrictions still need to be adhered to in several areas as the water crisis continues. According to the city, the rules would stay until officials confirmed that the water was safe to use. “During this period, tap water must be used only for flushing toilets,” the city stated. The notice also listed the daily tasks residents had to avoid. “Residents are urged not to use tap water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, bathing, washing clothes or washing fruit and vegetables,” the city warned. Water tankers being disinfected The City of Tshwane said water restrictions remained in Bronkhorstspruit Town, Zithobeni, Ekangala, Rethabiseng, Ekandustria, Riamapark, Bester and Cultura, Masada Dark City and Sokhulumi. “Water tanker disinfection is currently underway to ensure safe water for Bronkhorstspruit residents,” the city said. It explained that the work is part of an effort to rebuild public trust in the tanker service. “The City of Tshwane is committed to transparency and will continue to share information and visuals of the disinfection process with the community.” According to the city, photographs of tankers being disinfected would be posted on social media so residents could see that proper procedures were being followed. Rand Water helps to stabilise supply “Extensive work is underway with Rand Water to improve the treatment process, address water quality issues, and stabilise supply at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works,” the city confirmed. The city said the goal was a reliable and safe water supply for the town and surrounding areas. “The city will continue to take the necessary steps to protect public health and ensure that tanker water meets safety standards,” it pledged. Residents were encouraged to follow the city’s official social media channels for updates on the disinfection process and water quality improvements.

Kaizer Chiefs will be desperate to keep their continental campaign alive when they face Zambia’s Red Arrows in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie in Durban on Friday, 23 October. Kick-off at the Moses Mabhida Stadium is 18:00. Amakhosi head into the encounter trailing 1-0 on aggregate after suffering a narrow defeat in the first leg in Ndola, Zambia. The stakes are clear: Kaizer Chiefs must win by at least two goals to secure automatic qualification for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Kaizer Chiefs need a strong response The first leg was decided in the 76th minute when Alassane Diarra headed home from a corner, handing Red Arrows a crucial advantage ahead of the return fixture. Kaizer Chiefs will now have home support behind them as they attempt to overturn the deficit and progress in the competition for a second consecutive season. A two-goal victory, such as 2-0 or 3-1, would see Amakhosi advance on aggregate. A 1-0 win would take the tie to a penalty shoot-out, with no extra-time played in two-legged CAF knockout matches. However, if Kaizer Chiefs win by a single goal while conceding, Red Arrows will progress under the away-goals rule. A draw or defeat would also eliminate the Soweto giants. Home record offers hope Kaizer Chiefs can draw confidence from their recent record in African club competitions. Amakhosi are unbeaten in their last 11 home matches in continental competition, having recorded seven victories and four draws across the 2020/21 CAF Champions League and last season’s CAF Confederation Cup campaigns. Their overall home record in the CAF Confederation Cup stands at six wins, one draw and two defeats in nine matches. Kaizer Chiefs have scored in all nine of those games. Their record against Zambian opposition is less encouraging, however. In seven previous matches against Zambian clubs in African competitions, Kaizer Chiefs have managed two wins, one draw and four defeats. Their only home victory against a Zambian opponent in three matches came against Zesco at Moses Mabhida Stadium during last season’s CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Can Amakhosi repeat last season’s comeback? Kaizer Chiefs have previously lost the first leg of a continental tie eight times, progressing only once. That successful comeback came last season against Kabuscorp in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. After losing the first leg 1-0 away from home, Kaizer Chiefs won the return match 1-0 before advancing on penalties. It remains the club’s only continental tie decided by a penalty shoot-out. Kaizer Chiefs will hope to draw on that experience as they look to overcome Red Arrows, avoid an early exit and secure another opportunity to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Tickets are available through Computicket and at Shoprite and Checkers outlets nationwide for R80, while hospitality tickets are available at R1 699 and R2 899. Suite tickets can be purchased through the Moses Mabhida Stadium hospitality team by emailing MMS.Hospitality@durban.gov.za or calling 031 322 3115. Will Kaizer Chiefs do enough to progress to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage? Let us know by clicking on the comments banner below …

Home buyers comparing property prices in Southern Africa may find significant differences between the markets in South Africa and Botswana, particularly when looking at advertised prices in their largest cities. A comparison of property listings in Johannesburg and Gaborone offers an indication of how much buyers could expect to pay, although prices vary according to location, property size and condition. South Africa house prices In Johannesburg, the median asking price for a house stood at R1.48 million in October 2026, according to property platform ImmoAfrica. The platform’s data covered more than 4 100 active listings, with half of the advertised properties priced between R970 000 and R2.25 million. Three-bedroom houses had a median asking price of R1.399 million, while four-bedroom properties had a median of R2.1 million. These figures indicate the range of options available to buyers in Johannesburg, although the final price depends on the suburb and features of the property. The advertised prices are not necessarily the amounts buyers ultimately pay when a sale is concluded. Botswana house prices In Botswana, Gaborone had a median asking price of P1.65 million across 29 houses in an October 2026 property market snapshot published by Sam Associates Botswana. Using the Bank of Botswana’s exchange rate of P1.2287 to R1 on 21 October 2026, this translates to approximately R2.03 million. The difference between the two cities’ median asking prices is therefore about R548 000, with Gaborone recording the higher figure. However, the comparison covers houses of different sizes and types rather than identical properties, so it should be treated as an indication of advertised prices rather than a definitive measure of affordability. Where can buyers find cheaper houses? The figures suggest that Johannesburg has the lower median asking price for houses compared with Gaborone. However, Botswana’s property market also varies considerably by location. Sam Associates reported a median asking price of P875 000 for houses outside Gaborone, equivalent to approximately R1.07 million at the same exchange rate. This suggests buyers willing to look beyond Botswana’s capital may find lower-priced properties. Ultimately, buyers should consider more than the advertised price. Property condition, location, financing costs, legal fees and other purchase expenses all affect the total cost of buying a home. The comparison is based on October 2026 asking-price data and does not establish which country is cheaper across the entire housing market.

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