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The South African
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
What Kaizer Chiefs boss said about Appollis
Long before Orlando Pirates beat Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs to sign Oswin Appollis, the 23-year-old winger was known to be Amakhosi's primary target. While the gold and black nation anticipated the deal this winter, the Buccaneers announced devastating news: Oswin Appollis officially became an Orlando Pirates player on Wednesday. Deflated Kaizer Chiefs followers have responded with impatient questions. Did the club actually make any attempts to sign Appollis? Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Another striker Kaizer Chiefs Motaung Jr and his father Kaizer Motaung. Images: @kaizerchiefs/X Back in September 2024, 947's Robert Mawara asked the club's sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr., if Kaizer Chiefs had any interest in the talented winger from Bishop Lavis, Cape Town. 'Oswin is a top talent, what we can say about him… I mean, I don't know any club in the country who would not want to sign Oswin,' Motaung said. Orlando Pirates news: Lee Miles and Sipho Mbule's words 'What we are trying to do is the best that we can. It is to fulfil not only what the supporters want, but we know we need to get the best talent in order to achieve our goals. So we want to bring top players. 'So what I can say is, he is a top player. We are working tirelessly so we can bring top players to the team. We would love to have him,' the Kaizer Chiefs leader continued. 'We have said it before. We would love to have him. We had talks with the chairman of Polokwane City, not just only about Oswin… other players also. 'It is a process that is ongoing,' Motaung concluded. Glody Lilepo Mfundo Vilakazi Tebogo Potsane Pule Mmodi. Gaston Sirino, Wandile Duba and Ashley Du Preez are primarily central attackers with occasional appearances on the flanks. 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.
Khaleej Times
22-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Strangers offer meals, shelter as fire-hit Barsha building remains sealed off
After a fire broke out on Tuesday night at the Al Zarooni building in Al Barsha, many of the residents have been left without homes and are relying on the generosity of friends and strangers. The fire, which was reportedly caused by a gas leak in a restaurant on the ground floor, forced hundreds of tenants to evacuate. While some are still uncertain about when they can return, they are getting by with help from friends and kind strangers. Robin, a 29-year-old Filipino sales executive who lives on the 12th floor, had to rush out of his apartment in the middle of the night with nothing but his phone. 'I didn't even have shoes on,' he said. 'Since then, we have been staying at the mall or in parking areas nearby. It's not perfect, but at least we are safe, and people have been kind, offering us food and help.' 'I don't have my wallet, nor do I have the cards saved on my phone. We were offered breakfast by a kind stranger and the lunch was offered by a restaurant where my cousin brother work,' said Robin. Oswin, an Indian expat, was on his way to work when the fire started. 'I was just buying juice when I heard a loud explosion,' said he. 'I rushed out and saw the building on fire. It was chaotic. I didn't know what was happening to my apartment or my roommates.' 'Thankfully, they are all safe and have taken shelter at a friends place,' he added. "I currently don't have a place to stay, but I am sure God has arranged something for me. My employer has given him a few days off to sort this out.' Karen, a Cameroonian expat who works at a beauty store, said she felt it was an earthquake when she heard the explosion. 'It was scary. I rushed out with everyone else, and now I am just staying outside, waiting to hear when we can go back,' she said. 'I am thankful my employer gave me time off, but it's hard not knowing what's next. Hopefully we are allowed to access our belongings soon so that we can at least freshen up at our friends place,' said Karen. Raj, who lives on the 10th floor, wasn't home when the fire started. 'I saw the news and realised the building was on fire. I rushed back, but I couldn't get into my apartment. I had to buy new clothes and borrow a laptop for work,' he said. 'But I am just grateful that I am okay and that there are friends helping me with my work as well as clothes. I have meeting scheduled in Doha and Muscat in coming days and my only worry is getting hold of my passport from my drawer. Hopefully I will get it in two days before my departure,' he added. While many are still waiting for updates from the building management, the residents remain hopeful. 'For now, I have to rely on friends,' said Oswin. 'We don't know when we can go back, but we will manage.' As the investigation into the fire continues, residents are staying positive, knowing they will be able to return home soon. For now, they are relying on the help of strangers and friends, holding on to the hope that things will get better.
