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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans were both left in the dark this weekend, as their respective Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches were not televised. Chiefs’ CAF blackout Chiefs’ CAF Confederation Cup clash with Red Arrows in Ndola, Zambia was not shown because there was simply no deal in place to show the match. With CAF having no TV rights deal of their own in place until the group stages, it is incumbent on the host team or host country to secure television rights during the qualifying rounds. There was such a deal in place for Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League battle against African Stars in Botswana. The South African Broadcasting Corporation and SuperSport were supposed to show the match. But the feed from Botswana went out after about five minutes, leaving Buccaneers supporters also without access to their team. It is easy to blame the national broadcaster or SuperSport in this instance, but it is actually not their fault. They are entirely reliant on the broadcast feed from the local rights holder at this stage of the competition. CAF will say it is out of their hands too, as they only have the TV rights deal in place for the group stages. They own 100 percent of the broadcasting rights for their own inter-club competitions from the group stages to the final. So even if a local broadcaster is having technical issues, CAF can step in to assist. This has only added to the professionalisation of both the Champions League and the Confederation Cup. CAF has also helped these competitions by introducing Video Assistant Referee technology from the group stages onwards. Qualifying rounds need TV and VAR But surely, if you are aiming to make a competition more professional, you have to do it right from the beginning of the competition to the end. And this includes the qualifying rounds. A lack of VAR in the preliminary rounds can affect teams just as much as it might in the group stages. And similarly the lack of a television broadcast unfairly denies fans the right to watch their teams play. Yes, it would be an expensive exercise to get these deals in place all the way through the tournament. But surely it needs to be done.

Undies have come a long way since granny panties and long johns were the staple in the closet. These days, putting these teeny garments together has become as much of a science as sexy. This, said Jockey marketing manager Nombuso Ncapai, is because undies now need to stretch, breathe, support and stay in place. Importantly too, she said, is that people need to forget that they are wearing it; that’s how comfy it should be. And after 150 years of sewing, 75 of them making garments in Mzansi, she said, the most elusive eureka moment in underwear remains the absolute perfect fit, because humans are so diverse. “The fundamental need hasn’t changed: people still want underwear that is comfortable, supportive and reliable. What has changed dramatically is what consumers expect comfort to mean,” she said. Longs and a sports bra for lounging around. Picture: Supplied Undies in the 1950s were primarily about practicality. But that was 75 years ago. Today, there’s everything from seamless panties and shapewear to garments designed for exercise, lounging and different levels of support. And a lot more goes into making them than simply stitching a few pieces of fabric together. “It looks simple because good underwear is supposed to feel effortless, but there is actually a huge amount of engineering behind it,” Ncapai said. “Even something as simple as where you position a seam can completely change how a garment feels after eight or ten hours of wear.” Even a simple seam makes a difference There are waistbands that roll, straps that dig in and panties that seem determined to travel north throughout the day. All of these are problems that underwear designers have to solve, along with finding the right balance between softness, stretch and support. “For us, the ultimate compliment is almost that the consumer forgets about the product once they put it on. The things they don’t notice are often the things we’ve worked hardest to get right,” she said. Seamless. Picture Supplied Underwear may look the same, but it’s not. Picture Supplied Vest and full undies make a comeback. Picture Hein Kaiser More to your knickers than you think. Picture Supplied. Pair a sports bra with a pair of jeans. Picture Hein Kaiser Doubling as workout clobber. Picture Hein Kaiser Madonna first started the notion of underwear as outerwear. Her 1984 album Like A Virgin did the job that etched the value into popular culture forever. Later, again Madonna, the Jean-Paul Gaultier corset with gold pointed nipples helped embed the idea more. The late 90s saw the whale-tail, probably the most fashion-unconscious trend, rear its head beneath low-slung pants and skirts. Fashion has also had a san always-on influence on underwear design. These days fitted clothing has increased demand for seamless garments, while sheer fabrics, high-waisted trousers and athleisure have introduced different requirements. Undies are also becoming part of the outfit, though more subtly so than Madonna’s shock treatment in the eighties. Visible bras and lingerie-inspired clothing are now everyday fashion. “When silhouettes become more fitted, seamless underwear becomes more important. When sheer dressing trends, consumers think differently about what they wear underneath,” Ncapai said. “At the same time, movements such as going braless or commando are interesting because they force underwear brands to ask a very important question: what value are we adding?” she said. “You can’t assume people have to wear your product. The industry’s challenge is moving closer to underwear that adapts to the individual rather than asking the individual to adapt to the underwear,” she said.

Mamelodi Sundowns have officially announced the signing of Amajita captain Lazola Maku. Maku joins the Brazilians on a free transfer as he was not attached to any team following his release from Siwelele FC at the end of last season. Just last week, reports of Maku heading to Chloorkop made headlines in the media, and they have finally proved to be true. The 19-year-old utility player had trials in Austria upon his release in an attempt to find a home for the current campaign. However, he was unsuccessful, but he received a career lifeline when Raymond Mdaka included him in the Amajita squad for the U20 COSAFA tournament which South Africa recently won. Having impressed during the tournament, the Sundowns scouting department recommended that he gets signed. And Maku has now officially signed on a dotted line in what is believed to be a long-term contract with the African champions. SUNDOWNS UNVEIL LAZOLA MAKU IN STYLE 𝐋𝐀𝐙𝐎𝐋𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐔 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 💛New colours, new chapter, same ambition. Welcome to Bafana Ba Style, Lazola! 🔥#Sundowns #WelcomeLazola pic.twitter.com/LuzG9vb6u3— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) October 20, 2026

Former Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United striker Kingston Nkhatha has reportedly tied the knot, bringing the Zimbabwean footballer into the spotlight for a milestone away from the football pitch. Nkhatha, who spent two-and-a-half seasons with the Soweto giants, is best remembered by South African football supporters for his time in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), where he also represented SuperSport United. The wedding confirmation Zimbabwean sports broadcaster Yvonne Tendai Mangunda confirmed the wedding in a social media post, revealing that she was among the guests at the ceremony. “Today I am at Kwekwe United CEO Bridgette Mudhosi and former Zimbabwe, Kaizer Chiefs and Supersport forward Kingston Nkhatha’s wedding. A lovely all black affair,” Mangunda wrote. She also revealed that she had missed Mudhosi’s bridal shower the previous weekend while visiting Claire, but made sure to attend the wedding. The Herald also described Kingston Nkhatha and Bridget Mudhosi as a “football couple” in a social media post confirming their marriage. “Football couple……Former Kaizer Chiefs and Dynamos player Kingston Nkhatha tied the knot with Central Region Soccer League side Kwekwe United president Bridget Mudhosi over the weekend,” the publication posted. The description reflects the couple’s links to Zimbabwean football, with Nkhatha having played for clubs including Kaizer Chiefs, SperSport United and Dynamos, while Mudhosi serves as president of Kwekwe United. Nkhatha’s Kaizer Chiefs journey Nkhatha joined Kaizer Chiefs from Black Leopards in July 2012 after the two clubs reached an agreement over his transfer. According to an announcement published on the club’s official website, the Zimbabwean forward signed a three-year deal with Amakhosi. His arrival marked an important step in a career that had seen him play for several clubs in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Before joining Chiefs, Nkhatha had featured for Free State Stars, Carara Kicks and Black Leopards in South Africa. The striker made his league debut for Chiefs in August 2012, scoring in a 6-0 victory over AmaZulu, according to his career record. Why Nkhatha left Amakhosi In January 2015, Chiefs confirmed that Nkhatha had been released early after agreeing to join SuperSport United. The club’s football manager, Bobby Motaung, thanked the striker for his contribution and wished him well for the future. Nkhatha had initially been expected to leave when his contract expired later that year, but an agreement between the two clubs allowed him to make the move during the January transfer window. His departure ended a spell of approximately two-and-a-half years with the Soweto outfit. He subsequently continued his career with SuperSport United before returning to Zimbabwean football.

A researcher says the agents worked from start to finish without any human supervision at all.

A previously committed amount of R3.8-billion for modernisation and for creditors still owed money was never released.