Daily Dispatch (South Africa)

2 months ago | dispatchlive.co.za | Mahlatse Mphahlele |Ryan Wilkisky

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo. Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has dismissed the widely held perception the club is relying too much on younger players such as Mduduzi Shabalala, Mfundo Vilakazi and Wandile Duba. Shabalala, Vilakazi, Duba and, to a lesser extent Samkelo Zwane, have seen regular action under coach Nasreddine Nabi and a certain section of Amakhosi supporters argue the club relies heavily on them .

2 months ago | dispatchlive.co.za | Maayan Lubell |Nidal al-Mughrabi |Dawoud Abu Alkas

200 Palestinian prisoners expected to be freed in exchange A drone view shows Palestinians, Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants gathering near International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) vehicles on the day of the release of four female Israeli soldiers, yesterday who had been held in Gaza since the October 7 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City.

Jan 24, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Modiegi Mashamaite

The South African short film 'The Last Ranger' has been nominated for an Academy Award. In an exciting milestone for South African cinema, The Last Ranger, a short film directed by Cindy Lee, has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2025 Academy Awards. The film, which tackles the critical issues of rhino poaching and conservation efforts in South Africa, has earned widespread praise for its gripping storytelling and poignant message.

Jan 24, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mahlatse Mphahlele

Orlando Pirates have send Gilberto back to Petro de Luanda on loan for the rest of the season. In a surprise move, Orlando Pirates have reached an agreement for the loan transfer of Angolan international Gilberto to Petro de Luanda for the remainder of the season. Gilberto, who returns to his hometown club pending a successful medical, joined Pirates with much fanfare at the beginning of the season but he has failed to nail down a starting place in the Buccaneers midfield.

Jan 24, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mahlatse Mphahlele

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef at the Nedbank Cup last 32 press conference. As Kaizer Chiefs continue to blow hot and cold, assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef says their Naturena project is taking longer than expected to shape up, largely because of injuries to key players. Youssef is part of the Chiefs technical team led by head coach Nasreddine Nabi, and they face the mammoth task of reviving the sleeping giant that has not won a major trophy in almost a decade.