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TimesLIVE
2 hours ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Banyana on strike ahead of Wafcon in Morocco over unpaid wages
Banyana Banyana have gone on a strike from training in Morocco in their build-up to their kickoff to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on July 7 over alleged unpaid wages from the South African Football Association (Safa). This was confirmed to TimeLIVE by a source close to the team who did not want to be named on Saturday. In a shocking development for the defending champions, who lifted the trophy in the last tournament, also in Morocco, in 2022, coach Desiree Ellis' team has apparently not trained since Thursday after arriving in the North African country on Wednesday. This is yet another disastrous build-up to a major tournament for the women's national team, who play their first match of this year's Wafcon against Ghana at Honor Stadium in Oujda in nine days' time.
The Hindu
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Here's why Gen Z finds comfort in podcasts
If you have been keeping tabs on what Gen Z is up to, beyond their current obsession with matcha lattes and Labubu dolls, one trend that does not seem to be going anywhere is their love for podcasts. Unlike the fleeting social media fads, podcasting seems to have entrenched itself into Gen Z's daily routine. It is no longer just a flex to listen to podcasts, but a tool shaping their personality altogether! These days, India's top celebrities and even politicians are hopping onto the podcast train, sitting across content creators and chatting about everything, from their nostalgic childhood memories to fintech and beyond. And for Gen Zers, it is definitely not background noise while doomscrolling. 'Podcasting gives you a whole personality, it gives you conversation points among your peers,' says 24-year-old Darshit S., practising law in Chennai. 'Most importantly, what makes it special is how it breaks the wall between the listener and the speaker. It is not like an interview, but more laidback and real,' adds Darshit. The younger crowd is tuning in to podcasts on entertainment, lifestyle, global affairs, and crime, among other topics. What once started as a niche interest has turned into an everyday ritual among the listeners. And it is not just about listening anymore, Gen Zers from Chennai are making their own podcasts — especially college students looking for an outlet. Safa Salsabeel Z., a 22-year-old English literature student from Chennai, has already produced seven podcasts, covering everything from procrastination to how AI is reshaping literature, and even quirky historical topics like the origin of fans in pre-electricity times. For Safa, podcasting isn't just a post-lecture hobby but calls it the loudest form of creative expression. So, what makes podcasts the 'thing' for this generation, you ask. The podcaster breaks it down: 'As Gen Z, we usually gravitate towards podcasts that feel real, relatable, and authentic. We don't always look for perfectly polished interviews, professionally edited shows. What we love are conversations that sound like we are part of them,' says Safa. She further adds topics on mental health, productivity hacks, relationships, identity, personal growth, and even random 'shower thoughts' are what really clicks with her generation. Platforms such as Spotify and YouTube are the go-tos for most Gen Z podcast listeners, including Darshit. 'Honestly, it is not about the video, nothing much usually happens visually. It is all about what they are talking about. Podcasts let you get to know someone, especially celebrities, in a more authentic way. In a podcast, you end up listening your favourite cricketer speak about things you would never get from a well scripted interview in the 90s or 2000s,' he says. Another big draw is that you can learn about any new topic from a well-researched podcast in just a couple of hours. But for many Gen Zers from the city, it is about the comfort of hearing personal stories they can relate to, anecdotes that are a little more human, and banter that makes them feel seen and heard!
The South African
2 days ago
- Politics
- The South African
Danny Jordaan must leave, says former Chiefs and Bafana captain
Former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe said Danny Jordaan should not consider serving another term as South African Football Association (Safa) president. Jordaan has served three terms since he was first elected as president of Safa in 2013. Although the 73-year-old stated that he was serving his last term, he recently admitted that he would not refuse the opportunity to serve a fourth term. Meanwhile, Radebe is working diligently behind the scenes to prepare himself for his long-time dream of becoming Safa president. The former Bafana skipper believes that Jordaan should not consider running for another term. 'He shouldn't even be there at this stage, it's long overdue that he leaves,' the former Leeds United captain told the Sowetan . 'He should give others a chance. I followed the conversation [in parliament] and it seems they [Safa] want to reason [that] they don't see anyone who can succeed him. It's all politics.' The Bafana Bafana legend has been very vocal on getting Jordaan out and allowing young candidates to lead the association. In 2024, Radebe revealed that he was eyeing the presidential seat at Safa. 'Absolutely, I am equipping myself and there are a lot of people that I'm talking to that are helping me with the right and relevant information. That will assist me to be ready one day,' Radebe said. 'I don't have that attitude of telling myself that I know what to do or know better because I'm Lucas and all of that. 'Yes, some of the issues [happening at Safa] I think that they are personal. But to be honest, we should be going there. We should be working towards bringing people closer together. 'Because for me, the most important thing is leaving a legacy more than anything else, and bringing progress to our football,' Radebe said. 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.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Lucas Radebe says Danny Jordaan must leave Safa
The SA Football Association (Safa) will report a R5m deficit when it conducts its long-awaited ordinary congress this weekend, painting a picture of an organisation in dire financial straits. The constant reports of alleged financial and administrative disarray at Safa prompted legendary Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe to say Danny Jordaan should step down as the association's president. According to the latest financial report, prepared by Safa financial committee chair Mxolisi Sibam, the main reasons for the challenging financial position are high bonuses paid to national teams and spiralling staff costs due to enormous salaries. As a result, Safa's 'liquidity remains tight' and this could lead to 'potential solvency risks'. 'The largest expenditure item was the R150m (or 40% of revenue) paid in performance bonuses to players and technical staff,' reads Sibam's report for the financial year ending June 2024. . However, Safa received R160m from the Confederation of African Football (Caf) and Fifa as participation fees for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana in last year's Africa Cup of Nations and the 2023 Women's World Cup, respectively, taking its turnover to R386m, which was an increase from R239m in 2023. Sibam's report further states Safa pays high salaries to its staff but curiously remains silent on the bloated national executive committee, which Fifa recommended more than a decade ago it must be trimmed 'It is also important to note that salaries and remuneration within the association remain relatively high when benchmarked against other comparable national football associations. The finance committee has identified this as an area requiring review to ensure sustainability and efficiency,' reads the report. Safa will report a 17% increase in assets to R193m, but Sibam states that liabilities remain a problem. 'Total liabilities rose to R207m from R172m in 2023, while current liabilities increased to R197m.' [WATCH] Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture's Liam Jacobs questions SAFA president Danny Jordan on whether he... Posted by Newzroom Afrika on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Saturday's congress comes two weeks after Safa's leadership was grilled in parliament over allegations of misgovernance. At the weekend, Bafana legend Radebe said Jordaan, who has been in office since 2013, should not consider serving another term as the association's president. 'He shouldn't even be there at this stage, it's long overdue that he leaves,' the former Leeds United captain told Sowetan. 'He should give others a chance. I followed the conversation [when Safa reported to the sports portfolio committee in parliament this month] and it seems they [Safa] want to reason that they don't see anyone who can succeed him. It's all politics.' Radebe said that while South Africa was seeing great performances from national teams, such as the Under-20s, who recently lifted the junior African Cup of Nations for the first time, that energy was not matched by delivery in Safa's administration under Jordaan's leadership. 'We are performing on the field but are lacking in the office. We know exactly where change is needed,' he said.
Saba Yemen
4 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Palestinian Prisoner Organizations: Israeli enemy issues 600 administrative detention orders in two weeks
Ramallah – Saba: The Palestinian Prisoner's Society and the Prisoner's Club reported on Tuesday that Israeli enemy intelligence has issued at least 600 administrative detention orders in the past two weeks. These add to the thousands of orders issued since the start of the genocidal war on the Gaza Strip. In a joint statement, the organizations noted an unprecedented surge in the number of administrative detainees, including women and children, since the beginning of the genocide. As of June, the number of administrative detainees has reached 3,562, including at least 95 children under the age of 18. They emphasized that the number of administrative detainees since the start of the genocide is the highest in history and now exceeds the number of sentenced and detained prisoners, according to the Palestinian news agency "Safa." The organizations stated that the crime of administrative detention is one of the most prominent systematic policies historically employed by the Israeli enemy authorities against Palestinian citizens. This policy is a continuous attempt to suppress any rising resistance and to target activists across all spheres—social, political, and cultural. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
