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The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Gomora edges Midlands to secure promotion to Motsepe Foundation Championship
Gomora United FC took on Midlands Wanderers in a tense ABC Motsepe League national playoff semi-final at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on July 5. Gomora United, representing Gauteng, defeated Midlands, representing KwaZulu-Natal, 1–0, sealing their promotion to the second tier of South African football. Read more: ARMSTA shows support for Gomora United FC On Saturday evening, the stakes were high, with both teams gunning for promotion. The first half ended in a stalemate, with neither team able to break the deadlock despite promising chances. Gomora United nearly took the lead, just under eight minutes after a handball by Midlands' player Philani Khumalo inside the box resulted in a penalty. Captain Thapelo Maleka stepped up to convert, hoping to give Gomora an early lead, but Midlands' goalkeeper, Ngobani Langa, blocked the spot kick, stretching far enough to tip the ball off to the left post. Gomora maintained momentum, while Midlands pressed forward with their own attacking threats. Early in the second half, Midlands conceded another penalty when Siduduzo Dlamini fouled Siyabonga Mashinini inside the box. This gave Maleka the opportunity to redeem himself, after missing the first penalty. Langa was left standing still after Maleka's powerful spot kick to the left, giving Gomora the lead at just under 67 minutes. Midlands searched desperately for an equaliser, but could not find the breakthrough, despite their repeated attempts to score. Although they lost against Gomora, Midlands' hope for promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship are not entirely shattered. They will have another shot at promotion through the third/fourth place playoff. This is because an additional team from the ABC Motsepe League has to be promoted to fill the void left by Royal AM's exit from the professional ranks. Gomora United's win against Midlands, and The Bees victory against Thames FC, guarantees their promotion. The two semi-final victors will go head-to-head in the finals on July 6. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Lawrence Maleka rubs shoulders with Tom Cruise and Avneet Kaur
Lawrence is also set to return as the host of 'Friends of Amstel' Season 2. South African media personality Lawrence Maleka recently shared photos of himself rubbing shoulders with American actor and film producer Tom Cruise, as well as Indian actress Avneet Kaur. Maleka met the Hollywood superstar and lead actor of the Mission: Impossible franchise at the London premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. He also snapped a red carpet photo with Almost Single star Kaur, who was also in attendance. SA TV star Lawrence Maleka with Indian actress Avneet Kaur. Picture: Instagram/@sirlawrencemaleka 'Had to be there for Ethan Hunt's final mission,' Maleka wrote, captioning the pictures on Instagram. The eighth instalment of Mission: Impossible franchise is set to premiere on 23 May in cinemas in the United States. Parts of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning were filmed in Limpopo, Hoedspruit, back in 2022. Cruise has been sharing behind-the-scenes footage of his stunts on social media, including a freefall jump from a helicopter at 3 000 metres (10 000 feet). In one of the clips, he is seen jumping out of a helicopter high above a mountain range with a camera strapped to his torso. ALSO READ: Tom Cruise has world guessing as he unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes Lawrence Maleka returns to host 'Friends of Amstel' Season 2 Meanwhile, Maleka is set to return as the host of Friends of Amstel Season 2. The award-winning TV host said he is thrilled to be back for the new season. 'We've gone bigger on everything this season: the games, the guests, the surprises. It's fun, it's chaotic, and it's got some real magic. I can't wait for viewers to see what's in store,' Maleka said in a press statement. Season 2 promises even more energy and a fire line-up that includes celebrities like Nasty C, Mr JazziQ, DJ Tira, Makhadzi, Mawhoo, and Khuli Chana – just to name a few. NOW READ: 'I've outlived my mother': Bongani Fassie reflects on Brenda Fassie's life ahead of doccie launch
IOL News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Lawrence Maleka rubs shoulders with Tom Cruise in London
Lawrence Maleka hangs out with Tom Cruise at 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' premiere in London Season two of 'Friends Of Amstel: The Challenge' premieres June 14 On Etv with Lawrence Maleka returning as host. Maleka has been making moves back home as well, he has been announced as returning as the host of season two of 'Friends of Amstel: The Challenge'. This season brings even more energy and fire with a lineup of fresh new games, unexpected twists, and must-see personalities. 'It's such a thrill to return as host for Season two. This show has an energy like no other, it's bold, unpredictable, and full of heart,' said Maleka. We've gone bigger on everything this season: the games, the guests, the surprises. It's fun, it's chaotic, and it's got some real magic. I can't wait for viewers to see what's in store'. Some of the country's biggest music stars, including DJ Tira, Makhadzi, Khuli Chana, Nasty C, Mawhoo, and Mr JazziQ to name a few, will be on the season. The show celebrates music while putting friendship to the ultimate test for bragging rights and a five-star Friends of Amstel travel experience! Each week, four friends go head-to-head with a celebrity and their crew in an electrifying clash of wits, bonds, and beats.
IOL News
24-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Underpaid, often exploited: Union urges treasury to establish pension fund for domestic workers
The Progressive Domestic Workers Union of South Africa (Prodwusa) is urging the National Treasury to establish a pension fund The Progressive Domestic Workers Union of South Africa (Prodwusa) has called on the National Treasury to consider establishing a pension fund for domestic workers. In an interview with the SABC, Prodwusa's Secretary-General, Thato Maleka, explained that the union is proposing a new model to ensure domestic workers receive a pension. However, he clarified that the model is still in development and that further consultations with various stakeholders are necessary to determine which of the proposed models will be most effective. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. "Our proposed model is that we mimic something like the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) where the employer will contribute, the worker will contribute and then we have the government coming in to match those contributions," Maleka said. According to the latest report from Statistics South Africa, based on data from the Q3: 2024 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), "approximately 1.1 million South Africans are employed in private households, with 75.7% (or 854,000) working as domestic workers." Despite playing an essential role in many households across the country, domestic workers often lack pension funds, unlike other professions. They remain vulnerable to exploitation and underpayment. In the past, unions have also criticised employers for failing to register domestic workers with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). Maleka also called for stricter enforcement of labour laws and proposed that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) offer incentives to employers who comply with these regulations. "We need stricter implementation of these labour laws and also if we can have SARS to come on board and give incentives or a deduction. I think those or one of them will ensure that the employer is compliant," Maleka said. IOL Business
