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IOL News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Confirmed at last! Yusuf Maart officially leaves Kaizer Chiefs for Bundesliga
Kaizer Chiefs have officially confirmed the transfer of captain Yusuf Maart to Austrian club SV Ried for R15 million, marking the end of his three-year tenure with the team, while Angolan international Miguel Inacio is set to succeed him as captain. Picture: Backpagepix The move brings to an end a three-year spell with Chiefs for Maart. Angolan international Miguel Inacio is earmarked to take over the captain's armband. Austrian club SV Ried have signed the 29-year-old for a reported fee of R15 million. Though Maart's pending departure was no secret in SA footballing circles, Chiefs took their time to officially confirm the reports. Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Kaizer Chiefs full statement: 'Midfielder, Yusuf Maart has left Amakhosi to join newly-promoted Austrian Football Bundesliga outfit, SV Ried. The 29-year-old joined Chiefs from Sekhukhune United in July 2022, making his debut away to Royal AM the following month, and featured in 95 matches in the Gold & Black in all competitions, scoring seven times, including the winning goal in last season's Nedbank Cup Final. The erstwhile skipper also weighed in with eight assists in his three seasons at Naturena. The Club appreciates Maart's contribution to Kaizer Chiefs and wishes him well in this new chapter in his career.' This comes after news last week that Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung had pulled out of the race to sign Percy Tau. Two weeks ago, Chiefs announced the signing of Orlando Pirates duo Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako, a significant boost to their player stocks. While switching allegiances among derby rivals is often frowned upon, Chiefs will be left grinning as they added the two star players to their defence for the upcoming Betway Premiership season. The 25-year-old Monyane joins Chiefs after his contract ran out with Pirates at the end of June. Meanwhile, the more experienced 31-year-old Mako also had his contract run out at Pirates at the end of last month. @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
The South African
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
R20 million paid into Kaizer Chiefs bank account?
Kaizer Chiefs have lost not just a captain in Yusuf Maart but also the heartbeat of coach Nasreddine Nabi's central midfield and team expression. Since the 29-year-old from Atlantis renewed his deal with the club in May, Kaizer Chiefs have earned a transfer fee that should significantly boost the club's transfer budget, particularly for the marquee target Feisal Salum from Azam FC in Tanzania. As reported on Tuesday, Maart was announced by Ried after passing his medical test at the weekend. Orlando Pirates news: Monnapule Saleng and 11 players Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart warms up at the Athlone Stadium before facing Cape Town City FC in the Betway Premiership. Image: Sowetan Maart, formerly with Cape Umoya, Orlando Pirates, and Sekhukhune United, said goodbye to South African football after 130 top-flight games, including 10 goals and 10 assists. 'Midfielder, Yusuf Maart has left Amakhosi to join newly-promoted Austrian Football Bundesliga outfit, SV Ried,' Kaizer Chiefs said. New Kaizer Chiefs star sends a message to the coach 'The 29-year-old joined Chiefs from Sekhukhune United in July 2022, making his debut away to Royal AM the following month, and featured in 95 matches in the Gold & Black in all competitions, scoring seven times, including the winning goal in last season's Nedbank Cup Final. 'The erstwhile skipper also weighed in with eight assists in his three seasons at Naturena. The Club appreciates Maart's contribution to Kaizer Chiefs and wishes him well in this new chapter in his career,' the club concluded. According to the German football transfers and player value assessors, Transfermarkt, Maart's move from Kaizer Chiefs to SV Ried was worth €1.00m. Converted into Rands, the estimated value in Amakhosi's bank account should be around R20 million. In the meantime, reports say Kaizer Chiefs will turn their attention to signing a new midfielder. The target is none other than the Azam FC maestro Feisal Salum in Tanzania. According to recent reports, Amakhosi previously tabled two rejected offers to sign the 27-year-old midfielder. The Soweto giants are now expected to table a third and definitive offer. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: New striker to be sacrificed?
Kaizer Chiefs could look to sacrifice striker Tashreeq Morris after just seven months at the club. The 31-year-old forward has struggled to find his feet at Naturena, having signed from SuperSport in January. Morris only scored once for Chiefs in the nine matches he played for the club last season. According to Soccer Laduma , Kaizer Chiefs are set to make changes to the attacking department, with indications that Tashreeq Morris could be sacrificed. 'The technical team wants to have strikers with wingers believed to be playing a part in the attack. In their restructuring of the squad, they are believed to be looking at releasing one or two strikers, with Tashreeq Morris' name being bandied about. We will see after the pre-season for the final decision on which strikers will be sacrificed,' a source revealed to Siya crew. 'As much as the team is believed to be looking at releasing strikers, they are still looking at signing at least one more attacking midfielder. They are talking about a winger or another number 10. I think that could be last signing for this window,' the source added. So far, seven players have left Kaizer Chiefs in the last seven weeks. Club captain Yusuf Maart has left Amakhosi to join newly-promoted Austrian Football Bundesliga outfit, SV Ried. The 29-year-old joined Chiefs from Sekhukhune United in July 2022, making his debut away to Royal AM the following month, and featured in 95 matches in the Gold & Black in all competitions, scoring seven times, including the winning goal in last season's Nedbank Cup Final. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Is eThekwini Municipality's R3. 6 million fan park expenditure justified?
Over 10,000 people gathered at the Durban beachfront fan park to watch the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday. eThekwini Municipality's R3.6 million fan parks draw criticism from ActionSA. The eThekwini Municipality splurged big on the Nedbank Cup Final on May 10 with two free fan parks which cost R3,6 million. Albert Park and the Durban beachfront were chosen as sites, and the municipality said these were chosen due to their proximity to the Moses Mabhida Stadium where the sold-out football match took place. According to the municipality, the procurement process for the company that provided the service involved the Section 36 process. Section 36 deviates from regular procurement techniques by allowing the city to acquire goods or services in an emergency or when competitive procurement rules are unrealistic or impossible to follow. The approach allows it to pick a company without pursuing more bidders.
The Citizen
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
#JustMyView: Postcards from the parallel universe of Ballito
We meet again! It's me, your friendly (I hope) journalist, still trying to settle into suburban life here in Ballito. In my last column, I shared my shock at the absence of washing lines on the streets. Well, good news, my landlord introduced me to the magical invention of a drying rack (also known as a clothes horse). Fancy stuff! Goodbye drycleaning bills. Now, just a quick word to my friends, family and everyone who's quietly moved me onto their 'secret millionaire' list. Yes, I now live in Ballito. But no, I'm not rich. Not even close. If anything, I'm just a broke tourist with permanent residency. To my fellow centimillionaires living off budget rice and hope, sisonke comrades. But seriously, is Ballito still in South Africa? Please don't say yes too confidently. It feels more like a scenic canton in Switzerland or a gated nation with its own rules. The rest of us, hailing from townships and rural corners, arrive like visitors, just long enough to buy groceries, maybe breathe in some ocean air (with terms and conditions), then vanish before sunset like we overstayed a visa. Take the recent Nedbank Cup Final, a Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in Durban. The Amakhosi won and South Africa was on fire with excitement! I was travelling back from Stanger and I could hear the hooting, the celebrations, even uncle vibes from behind the wheel. Then I got to Ballito and… silence. Not a peep. Even the birds seemed disinterested. Every weekend, I embark on a quest to find a local pub showing South African football. Nada. European leagues everywhere. Lots of rugby matches or some cricket. I even think some may prefer National Geographic. But not South African football. NEVER! I get it – it's a wealthy town with cultural differences. But guys we're still in KwaZulu-Natal. Join the vibe, it's harmless. I promise you won't break out in a rash if you catch a Kaizer Chiefs game. Ballito residents only seem to remember they're part of KwaDukuza when it's time to complain about the municipality. Not saying that should stop – those potholes aren't filling themselves – or when there's someone in the townships who needs help with donations. Beautiful stuff, truly inspiring. But beyond that? Ballito feels like its own shiny little bubble and most folks here have no idea what it's like to deal with the real hustle, the daily grind or the social ills that exist just outside the gates. Anyway, maybe it's time I get a TV. Because right now? I'm definitely living in a parallel universe. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
