Star的2025-05-13目录

JSE-listed Boxer Retail added nearly 3 000 new jobs in the 53 weeks to March 2 after it opened more than 40 new stores and met the financial forecasts it had made to its investors on the JSE months ago. The soft discount retailer added 48 net new stores during the period, bringing its store network across South Africa and Eswatini to 525. The plan is to open another 60 stores—25 superstores and 35 liquor stores—in the new financial year. Additionally, there are plans to expand the distribution centre capacity for the stores, particularly in northern KwaZulu-Natal, CEO Marek Masojada said in an interview with BR. The additional employees brought its full staff complement to close to 32 000 and demonstrated the retailer’s growth, and its efforts to uplift the…

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) said on Monday that it was considering various options to bring stability to the embattled State-funded poultry producer, Daybreak Foods. This comes as the PIC is engaged in ongoing talks with the Daybreak board of directors in the aftermath of a split that has seen the board chairperson leave reportedly after securing a R625 000 sitting allowance package. This is as the PIC over the weekend allocated a requested further R74 million to Daybreak, initially earmarked for capital expenditure, in a bid to address the company’s immediate liquidity needs, which includes outstanding salaries for employees for the month of April 2025, feed supplies and specific essential operational expenses. The PIC charged that the board and management of Daybreak Foods remained responsible and accountable for the…

South32, which operates in South Africa, Mozambique and Australia, has picked Anglo American technical and operations director Matt Daley as new CEO with effect from next year when incumbent Graham Kerr steps down. In South Africa, South32 operates the Hillside Aluminium project although in January it temporarily shut down the Wessels manganese mine in the Northern Cape before re-opening it. In March this year, Hillside was the subject of a claim by an Australian company that charged that the South32 subsidiary had improperly used intellectual property related to metal transportation at the South African operation. Daley will initially join South32 as deputy CEO starting February next year before assuming the CEO role later in the year when Kerr steps down. “(Daley) is a highly accomplished executive with extensive operational and…

As Japanese investment in Africa quietly doubles from 520 companies in 2010 to 972 by 2022, profound questions emerge about which African innovations successfully transcend borders and why others, equally promising, remain stubbornly local. The answers point not to technological superiority or funding rounds, but to something far more fundamental. Meet Alesimo Mwanga From private sector to ecosystem builder and researcher, Johannesburg-based Tanzanian-Nigerian Alesimo Mwanga's trajectory through Africa's development landscape reflects a deep commitment to bridging innovation with tangible economic impact. During our deep, in-trench collaboration on ecosystem engagement strategy and execution at 54 Collective, I witnessed firsthand her singular ability to distil complex innovation dynamics into actionable insight and delivery. Fittingly, this column arrives on PAWA Africa's fifth anniversary - a milestone worth celebrating. Those familiar with her previous…

Kim Heller, author of No White Lies and a well-known social justice activist, has weighed in on the recent departure of 49 South African Afrikaner refugees to the United States, saying that the group refused to be led by a black government. The group, citing fears of targeted violence and claims of victimisation, has accepted an offer from the US to resettle as part of the Trump administration, which has offered refuge to white South Africans seeking refuge abroad. President Donald Trump has accused the government of seizing land from White Afrikaners and offered to resettle them as refugees in the US. However, the government has not seized any land since the end of apartheid in 1994. South African crime statistics show that the highest number of people being murdered…

After nine years of government inaction, ActionSA has delivered a firm ultimatum to Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe: “Retrieve the bodies of the three Lily Mine workers buried since 2016 within 60 days – or the party will take on the mission themselves.” ActionSA Chief Whip Athol Trollip has written to Mantashe, renewing the party’s years-long call for the retrieval of the bodies of Solomon Nyirenda, Pretty Mkambule, and Yvonne Mnisi, in line with the minister’s latest undertakings. In a letter dated May 8, Trollip voiced his frustration over continued delays, reminding the minister that he had recently assured both him and party president Herman Mashaba during a meeting at the Inanda Club that the retrieval of the miners’ remains was “imminent”. Trollip questioned this promise, asking what…

While the lawyers who represented more than 200 claimants of the 2017/18 listeriosis outbreak have welcomed the recent commitment made by Tiger Brands in settling claims brought by the victims, some victims have slammed the company for excluding them from the settlement offer placed on the table. Tiger Brands through the company’s lead reinsurer, QBE Insurance Group, presented a conditional settlement offer to the plaintiffs’ legal team with the offer said to apply to certain victims of the deadly 2017/2018 listeriosis outbreak. The settlement specifically caters to victims who were affected by the ST6 strain of Listeria monocytogenes which is the same strain that was ultimately traced back to the Enterprise Foods factory in Polokwane. In 2017/2018, South Africa recorded the largest listeriosis outbreak in history, claiming the lives of…

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) have raised concerns about job losses amid a decline in the country’s manufacturing sector. This was after Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released data showing that manufacturing production decreased by 0,8% in March compared to the same period last year. This marked the fifth consecutive month of decline in industrial activity. The largest negative contributors were petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products and electrical machinery. On a quarterly basis, production fell by 2,3% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. It also decreased by 2,2% on a monthly basis – March 2025 compared to February 2025. Saftu attributed the decline to neoliberal policies, insufficient investment and an…

In an electric return to the Opera Theatre stage, Sophiatown – a South African musical-drama classic – has entered its fifth season with thunderous applause and renewed urgency. The play, first penned by the Junction Avenue Theatre Company and Malcolm Purkey, and now powerfully directed by the award-winning Aubrey Sekhabi, opened this week to full houses, standing ovations, and a resounding message: memory is not just nostalgia – it is resistance. Running from May 5 to 21, at the South African State Theatre, the production continues to attract school learners, theatre lovers, and first-time attendees alike, drawing them into a world where jazz, struggle, and community memory collide with haunting familiarity. Set in the 1950s in a Johannesburg neighbourhood teeming with creativity and cultural fusion, Sophiatown tells the story of…

The City of Johannesburg’s recently released draft budget for 2025/26 claims to bring stability and relief for electricity users. But the numbers and narratives don’t add up beneath the surface, and residents have every right to be sceptical. At the centre of the confusion is the controversial prepaid surcharge. Officially introduced last year amid public outcry, it deducted around R230 from residents’ monthly recharges before they even saw a single unit of electricity. Many were blindsided. This year, the city says it won’t increase this charge, but is that really good news? The draft budget proposes “unchanged” service charges: R70 for residential prepaid (High) users and a R200 network capacity charge. But here’s the catch: the current network capacity charge is R130, not R200. This glaring discrepancy would mean a…

Eighty years ago, the world witnessed the devastating conclusion of World War II with the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The atomic age was born in tragedy, etched permanently into the conscience of humanity. Today, we face a chilling reality: for the first time since those horrific events, the threat of nuclear war is no longer theoretical. It is real, it is present, and it is dangerously close. The visuals of mushroom clouds rising over Japanese cities remain one of the most harrowing symbols of human destruction. Those bombs ended a war but launched a new era of fear, a world living under the shadow of annihilation. Yet, here we are again, closer than ever to that precipice. In Across the River and Into the Trees, Ernest Hemingway wrote…

South African sprint sensation Akani Simbine has set himself up as the early man to beat at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this year, after powering TeamSA to gold at the Athletics World Relays in Guangzhou, China, in the 4X100m relay at the weekend. The 31-year-old sprinter is enjoying a purple patch at a time when most sprinters are ready to hang up their spikes. The jet-heeled runner has rapidly shed his tag as the ‘nearly man’ of global athletics. In an exclusive interview with Independent media on Monday, Simbine’s coach, Werner Prinsloo, was asked what the sprinter is doing differently this season. “I think it’s a combination of things; an accumulation of things over the past few years. Mentally he is in a good space, he has…

It could have all been so different for the Gunners this season, had they invested in a world-class striker in the January transfer window, or so the story goes. But Mikel Arteta stuck to his guns, and trusted in the players at his disposal. It is a decision that seems to have backfired in spectacular fashion. Puns aside, Arsenal’s perceived failings in front of goal raise questions about the general striker situation in England. Striking out They are not alone in the search for a target man to finish the plethora of chances the Gunners create, and to potentially take them from also-rans to champions. Even champions Liverpool could do with a finisher, while Ruben Amorim’s struggling Manchester United side could surely do with an upgrade in quality. Anyone mentioning…

Farming associations on Monday expressed concern about the impact of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak on the red meat export industry. This comes as the People’s Republic of China has already suspended imports of cloven hoofed animals and related products following Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng. The Department of Agriculture on Saturday confirmed an outbreak of FMD in the province of Mpumalanga and new cases in KwaZulu-Natal. Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), on Monday said that the livestock and poultry industries accounted for nearly half of South Africa’s agricultural economy. “Because of this large size, we worry about the sector when these industries encounter challenges. One of the persistent challenges of the South African livestock industry…

Calgro M3’s robust development pipeline is helping to address South Africa’s serious housing shortage, but more needs to be done to lower the barriers to entry in the affordable housing sector, said the group CEO Ben Pierre Malherbe. He was interviewed at the release on Monday of the integrated development and memorial park group's annual results for the year to February 28, which showed it had maintained profit margin growth, continued to expand in both business segments, and all in spite of revenue pressures and a decision to temporarily slow production in the first half. The group had 36 000 residential opportunities secured at the end of the financial year, he said. The pipeline includes the newly acquired Bankenveld District City Development near Sandton, which will add in excess of…

Redefine Properties lifted its interim dividend per share 0.7% to 20.42 cents a share in the six months to February 28, even though its core operating segments delivered solid growth. Profitability for the JSE-listed REIT that owns retail, office, industrial, and specialised properties continued to improve across all regions, driven by better occupancy and tight cost management. The net operating profit margin rose to 76.9%, up from 76.5% in the comparable period, with South Africa at 79.1% and the EPP core portfolio in Poland, at 77.2%. EPP core occupancy reached a near-full 99.2%, while local occupancy also improved steadily, signaling resilience in the leasing market, despite rental pressures – particularly in the local office sector. Reflecting on the past five years for the group that owns Centurion Mall, Blue Route…

Last week, the 1 million subscribers for the SABC Plus app was celebrated in Parliament, I could not help but wonder if it was a milestone worth celebrating. There are reasons to celebrate an existence of a streaming platform that allows anyone with a smartphone to view national broadcaster content. There are enough reasons to celebrate a technological leap for a an organisation that has been part of the former technology. I’m not sure however if in a country of 60 million people we should only have one adoption of a technology that should be accessible to many. In the past I’ve suggested that SABC should create a premium version of the platform to generate revenue. If there’s only a million subscribers to a free one can only wonder what…

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) discounted a convicted rapist’s life sentence to ten years imprisonment for the rape of an eight-year-old girl at a tavern toilet during 2010 or 2011. Charles Phogole, who entered into a plea agreement at trial, was convicted and sentenced by the Regional Court Johannesburg, held in Alexandra (the trial court) during February 2015. The new sentence was antedated to 2015. According to Phogole’s counsel, who appealed against conviction and sentence, also argued that the mother of the minor girl “influenced the complainant to falsely implicate him”. The SCA found sufficient cause to interfere with the sentence imposed by the trial court due to the fact that Phogole had not been informed that the minimum sentence of life imprisonment was applicable prior to entering…

Municipal workers’ labour unions have expressed disappointment over a May 9 Labour Court ruling that exempted the City of Tshwane from implementing a 5,4% wage increase for the 2023/2024 financial year. The court also ruled that the City’s exemption application regarding the 3,5% wage increase for the 2021/2022 financial year should be reconsidered by a different exemption panellist, to be appointed by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC). The City approached the court two years ago after its application for exemption from a wage agreement with the unions was rejected by the bargaining council. The City argued in one of its applications that implementing the wage agreement, without an exemption, would require it to spend R489 million on increases, violating the Municipal Finance Management Act. Reacting to the…

Residents of Soshanguve township are frustrated after taps ran dry over the weekend, with no clear timeline for when water will be restored. The City has attributed the ongoing water outage to planned maintenance at the Hartebeesthoek Reservoir, which started on May 9 and is expected to last until May 23. Affected areas include parts of Soshanguve East, specifically Blocks VV, XX, UU, WW, and L. Municipal spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said: “The areas you are enquiring about are on the list of reservoirs that are likely to experience low to no water pressure. This alert was also posted on our social media platforms.” According to the alert, the City received notice from Rand Water about planned maintenance at the reservoir. Mashigo said: “During the 14-day period, the water utility will…

The South African State Theatre’s Opera stage is once again alive with the energy of Sophiatown, the beloved musical-drama now in its fifth season. Directed by award-winning Artistic Director Aubrey Sekhabi, the production – created by the Junction Avenue Theatre Company and Malcolm Purkey – has opened to full houses, roaring applause, and deep emotional resonance. Set in 1950s Johannesburg, Sophiatown tells the poignant story of a group of black South Africans who, in an act of defiance against apartheid, welcome a white Jewish woman, Ruth Golden, into their home. Through music, humour, and heartbreak, the production explores themes of displacement, identity, and community resistance. Sekhabi’s vision remains faithful to the original text, with added musical dynamism and visual richness. Standout performances include Sandi Dlangalala as Jakes, Gaby Georgeson…

A study by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) has painted a grim picture, revealing that more than half of South African employees are struggling with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and burnout due to work stress and insecurity. Based on responses from over 960 participants, the survey found that six in ten workers wished they could afford to quit their jobs, and nearly half reported feeling unhappy at the start of the workweek. “Work emerged as a consistent stressor for many survey respondents, regardless of their employment sector, which included education, health, NPOs, finance, government, retail and media”, the study noted. The survey also found that 52% of respondents have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, with 32% experiencing depression, 25% clinical stress, 18% anxiety…

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen admitted that costly errors from them allowed Scarlets to dictate the tempo of the United Rugby Championship game that they lost 32-19 at home on Sunday afternoon. “I just think they were more accurate than us. When we started, we threw some nice punches early but we didn’t get the reward early,” coach “Cash” said in his post-match media briefing at Ellis Park. “We let them slip in an easy try. We fought back. Again, there were too many errors. Again, an easy try for them, so I don’t think it’s a matter of desperation or not caring. It’s definitely not that. To me there were too many individual errors. “They probably won the breakdown battle, which allowed them to either get a penalty or…

Love him, or loathe him, Virat Kohli was undeniably one of cricket’s brightest entertainers. Yesterday, the cricketing world celebrated a player who not only excelled at the highest levels but transformed the very fabric of Test cricket, as he announced his retirement from the format. With an impressive tally of 9,230 runs across 123 Tests and a commendable average of 46.85, Kohli ranks amongst India’s cricketing elite, sitting below legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar. However, Kohli’s contributions go beyond just numbers. In an era where the faster-paced T20 cricket reigns supreme, threatening to overshadow the traditional format, Kohli emerged as a beacon of hope for Test cricket. He instilled a sense of pride and relevance in the timeless art of batting, ensuring that the next generation…

More than 1 000 people fell ill due to the listeriosis outbreak that killed around 200 others Tiger Brands, which is expecting stronger headline earnings per share for half year to March 2025, will make settlement offers to claimants affected by an outbreak of listeriosis that emanated from a subsisdiary of the company in Polokwane between 2017 and 2018. The company has been scrambling for a way to settle the issue. It said on Monday that the settlement offer it was undertaking “is a significant step towards resolution of the listeriosis” class action. It confirmed that attorneys representing the company’s lead reinsurer, QBE Insurance Group, had presented the settlement offer to the claimants’ attorneys as part of a road-map to a possible overall resolution of the listeriosis class action. More…

Balwin Properties, a prominent developer known for its environmentally efficient and affordable apartment estates, has announced a remarkable rebound in property sales during the latter half of its financial year. Following the commencement of a new interest rate cutting cycle, which has seen rates reduced by a total of 75 basis points since September 2024, the company reported substantial improvements in trading conditions. In the six-month period leading up to February 28, the company recognised revenue from the sale of 1 109 apartments, a significant increase of 73% compared to just 640 units sold in the first half. Additionally, pre-sales surged, with 814 apartments being contracted for future financial periods, up from 520 the previous year. Group CEO Steve Brookes attributed this increase to heightened buyer interest driven by the…

US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China has put the global economy into a tailspin but amid the instability and uncertainties, there are windows of opportunity for countries like India and South Africa, especially in the semiconductor, IT, and AI sectors. The trade war is significantly affecting the tech and the semiconductor industry in particular, by disrupting global supply chains and increasing production costs leading to possible shifts in manufacturing hubs. India’s semiconductor industry has been growing rapidly with strong support from the government, and New Delhi has ambitions to compete with countries like Taiwan, China, South Korea, the US, and Japan, the dominant players in the semiconductor space. With a projected 15% CAGR leading to a $108 billion semiconductor industry by 2030, the sector in India is poised…

South African hip hop heavyweight Kwesta has officially dropped his much-anticipated album, The Big Bro Theory. The offering, which Kwesta has proclaimed be his homecoming album, consists of 12 tracks and features an array of collaborations with notable local artists, including the exciting track Ghost with Blxckie, Out of Love with Amanda Black, and Joy with Nkosazana Daughter, which was released a month ago. Other contributors include Blaq Diamond, Kid X, Ndabezinhle Mtungwa, Makwa and Thabsie, each bringing their unique flair to the album. The album not only marks a new chapter in his illustrious career but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to his lasting legacy and influence within the hip hop landscape of South Africa. Having carved his name in the industry for over 15 years, Kwesta embraces…

South African music icon Louise Carver has made a notable return to the pop scene with her latest single, Crush On You. Accompanied by a vibrant and nostalgic music video, the track beautifully captures its playful energy, promising a fresh dose of feel-good pop for fans and new listeners alike. This release marks a significant moment for Carver following her recent achievements, including her first-ever South African Music Award (Sama) win in 2023 for Best Adult Contemporary Album with her acclaimed work, Dark Secrets. With Crush On You, Carver re- establishes her mark in the spotlight, combining the retro shimmer of late-70s synth pop with her unmistakable vocals and emotive storytelling. The track is produced by longtime friend and collaborator Simz Kulla, of The Muffinz fame, who has helped breathe…

IN an emotional turn of events for one of South Africa’s most storied football clubs, Orlando Pirates have announced their Spanish coach, Jose Riveiro, will be on the bench for the final time on this evening when the team hosts Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium. To make the occasion special, the club has appealed to ‘The Ghost’’, as its followers are famously known, to turn out in their numbers to bid farewell to their beloved coach Riveiro, whom they dubbed the ‘‘Spanish Guitar’’, a metaphor for his ability to create beautiful football. He coached the team to play a brand of football that balances flair with resilience, a testament to his deep understanding of the game and his ability to adapt to opponents’ tactics. The club granted Riveiro an early…

Terror gripped Hoveni village as armed criminals stormed homes in a brutal overnight crime spree, prompting Limpopo police to launch a manhunt for two suspects behind a series of house robberies and sexual assaults between Friday night, May 9, and the early hours of Saturday, May 10. According to provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the suspects launched a ruthless crime spree between 11:30 pm on Friday and 2:00 am on Saturday, targeting seven homes in Hoveni village in what appears to have been a well-coordinated and calculated series of attacks. Ledwaba revealed chilling details of the rampage, saying the suspects brutally raped three young girls aged just 14 and 15, leaving families shattered. A man was shot multiple times in an attempted murder and now clings to life in…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for a Working Visit at the invitation of President Alassane Ouattara. The visit coincides with the opening of the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which started yesterday and ends today. The visit highlights South Africa’s efforts to deepen economic partnerships across the continent and reinforce ties with one of its key strategic allies in West Africa. The Presidency says the visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing South Africa’s economic interests on the continent. “The President’s Working Visit will consolidate existing bilateral relations between the two countries,” said Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. Ramaphosa is accompanied on the visit by Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe and Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. This year’s…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning a meeting with United States President Donald Trump regarding the refugee status granted to a group of Afrikaners. The critical meeting comes in the wake of a recent chartered flight that transported 49 Afrikaners to the US, leading to questions about their eligibility for refugee status. amaphosa addressed the issue on yesterday at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where he made it clear that the beleaguered migrants did not conform to the established criteria for individuals deserving of refugee protection. Ramaphosa said he spoke to Trump yesterday afternoon and told him that he had been provided with false information. “I told him I would like to come and meet him so that we can discuss this matter further,” said Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa said…

The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival is back and bigger, better and bubblier than before. This year’s event takes place on the weekend of May 24 & 25 at the Inanda Polo Club, Sandton, with tastings running from 11h00 to 14h30 and sales and live music taking over from 14h30 until doors close at 16h00. Some of the confirmed producers in attendance include Amari Lush, Anthonij Rupert Wyne (L'Ormarins), Black Elephant Vintners, Boschendal, Carrol Boyes Wines, Graham Beck, Haute Cabrière (home of Pierre Jourdan), House of Azari, J.C. Le Roux, Khulu Fine Wine, Laborie Cap Classique, Nanola Wines, Quoin Rock, Siwela Wines, Steenburg Vineyards, The House of BNG, Villiera Wines and WCellar. Some of the food stalls include Taco Burger, King Arabic, DimSumFest, Icon Sushi, Sumting Fresh,…

The beautiful game and the often-cutthroat world of corporate leadership may seem worlds apart, but recent events at Orlando Pirates FC offer a stark lesson in reputation management that any corporate company would do well to heed. The premature announcement of coach Jose Riveiro’s departure, after three seasons at the helm, has seemingly triggered a catastrophic collapse in team morale and performance, a scenario strikingly similar to the uncertainty that can plague a company following the mishandled exit of a CEO. Riveiro’s tenure saw the Buccaneers transformed into a formidable force, clinching a record-breaking third consecutive MTN8 title in October 2024 and adding two Nedbank Cups to the trophy cabinet. However, the announcement of his departure has been followed by a string of devastating results: the loss of their undefeated…

Forty-nine Afrikaners departed South Africa for the United States on Sunday. US president Donald Trump repeatedly said that this group was fleeing racial persecution in the country and would welcome them into the US with open arms. This unprecedented process, however, has seen some South Africans in disbelief over Trump’s ‘folly’. Activist Pieter Kriel told IOL that the 49 people who left the country are escaping equality not violence. “You are not refugees; you are just a case study of white flight dressed up as martyrdom,” he said. “South Africa didn’t send you away, you ran ...Violence affects all communities, not just white farmers.” Kriel attributed the nation’s violence to a breakdown in safety and rubbished claims of white genocide. “You are part of a 7% minority but somehow…

José Riveiro will leave Orlando Pirates with the sting of their recent Nedbank Cup final defeat still fresh, after the club confirmed his early release from coaching duties. His premature departure will only add to the hurt for ‘The Ghost’, who have come to adore the Spanish tactician, but are still coming to terms with their defeat to rivals Kaizer Chiefs this past Saturday. Riveiro's final match in charge of the Sea Robbers will be against Golden Arrows on Tuesday in a Betway Premiership tie. Pirates' fans are expected to be an emotional bunch on the night (kick-off 7.30pm), almost as visibly emotional as their coach was after Saturday’s defeat. Then, Riveiro offered a brutally honest account of how much every loss affects the club: “Each and every game that…

Buffalo City Stadium in East London is set to come alive this Wednesday as the venue gears up to host Mamelodi Sundowns in a Betway Premiership match against the local side, Chippa United. Stadium officials have created a buzz around the event, with posters amplifying the excitement through the slogan: ‘The sky is the limit – don’t miss this one.’ On Sunday, Sundowns effectively placed one hand on the prestigious Betway Premiership trophy following a resounding 3-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium. This commanding win has brought the defending champions within a point of securing their eighth consecutive Premier Soccer League (PSL) title. Barring a monumental upset, Sundowns need only a win or draw against Chippa to secure the championship. However, the anticipated celebrations will…