Authentic Football Chats

  As we celebrate women’s month and continue to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the Tshwane giants, we decide to hit two birds with one stone by getting in touch with The Iron lady. The woman who contributed a lot in laying the foundation that the South African football powerhouse is standing on and a woman who has achieved it all in the football fraternity and made her mark. Kgothatso “KG” Malepe goes through the conversation with Mrs Anastasia “Natasha” Tsichlas.   Kgothatso- How did you get involved in football? Natasha- I grew up in a football family and got married to a football man. Kgothatso- Back in the day when you took over as Managing director at Mamelodi Sundowns, women did not really have a solidified place in football, especially management. How did you cope with the transition and were you getting your well-deserved respect from your male counterparts? Natasha- Because I come from a football family, I had a very good foundation, Angelo have always be...

 KADIJA MAKHANYA - REIGNING MISS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS DON’T KNOW WHO THE NEWLY CROWNED MISS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS IS? GREAT NEWS BECAUSE WE GOT YOU COVERED. KADIJA MAKHANYA (23), CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENT FROM KWA-ZULU NATAL, WALKED AWAY WITH THE TITLE OF MISS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS 2020/2021 THIS YEAR IN MARCH AT GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE. SHE IS NOT ONLY THE QUEEN OF STRUT HOWEVER SHE IS A WOMEN WITH BEAUTY & BRAINS AND A ROLE MODEL TO MANY YOUNG GIRLS. OFENTSE PITSO FROM THE YELLOW NATION HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERVIEW THIS PHENOMENAL WOMAN.   Q-      Congratulations on being crowned Miss Mamelodi Sundowns 2020/2021, how did you feel when you were selected as the Queen? A - I am truly honoured for being crowned Miss Mamelodi Sundowns. At first I couldn’t believe, however at the moment I feel nothing but gratitude and keeping a steady head forward, making sure that I make it the best reign possible   Q-      What does your name m...

From a small town in Limpopo to owning the fastest growing digital news site, Tiyani Wa Ka Mabasa tells us how he pushed through the midst of uncertainty and overcame the fear of the unknown. The man who is deep rooted in journalism principles goes through the conversation with Kgothatso Malepe.   Kgothatso-- Who is Tiyani Mabasa? Tiyani— I was born in Rotterdam village in Limpopo. I come from a family of four. I am the eldest amongst four brothers. In fact, we were five brothers but, unfortunately, one passed on. I studied Journalism at Technikon Pretoria, before the name change to Tshwane University of Technology when I was doing my final year. Initially, I worked for TUT's Journalism Department in Radio Production, working with first years and then freelanced for Soccer Laduma, before taking up fulltime employment at Laduma in January 2006.   Kgothatso--When you were growing up, who did you look up to? Tiyani— I didn't look up to anyone, but I was inspired by my...