News Bulletin of 8 August 2026, 11am

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Orlando Pirates dominate PSL awards
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Orlando pirates emerged as the biggest winners at the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League awards, with star player Relebogile Mofokeng winning the league's biggest honours.

The 21 year old won the coveted PSL footballer of the season award and claimed the Betway Premiership Palyer's Player of the season and the Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season award, completing a historic hatrick ahead of his international transfer to Belgium.

Pirates' Camren Dansin completed the club's dominance after his strike won the Betway Premiership goal of the season award.

The Soweto giants also celebrated success in the knockout competitions.

The PSL Chairman’s Award was posthumously presented to the late Jayden Adams, who passed away on the 11th of July.
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Ekurhuleni's 56 vehicle fleet to boost service delivery
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The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has unveiled 56 new vehicles for various municipal departments at the Primrose Fleet Workshop.

The Mayor encouraged municipal employees to continue working hard and to take pride in transforming the lives of the city’s residents.

The investment forms part of the city’s Fixing the Frontline programme, which aims to strengthen frontline service delivery by equipping operational teams with the tools they need to respond more effectively to residents’ needs.
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Marule Twins celebrate historic rugby milestone
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Uplands College in White River is celebrating a historic achievement after twin brothers Siphesihle and Thubelihle Marule represented the Pumas at this year's FNB Under-18 Craven Week in Gqeberha.

The twins, who joined the school in 2023 through the Kgwale Le Mollo Foundation, became Uplands' first Craven Week representatives in nearly two decades.

Thubelihle scored the Pumas' opening try of the tournament, while Siphesihle's outstanding performances earned him selection to the SA Schools A squad.

The college has congratulated the brothers on their achievements and has thanked the coaches, teachers, mentors, family members and teammates who have supported their development.
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South Africa wins double bronze at NFL Flag Championship
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South Africa has earned two bronze medals at the NFL Flag Africa Continental Championship in Nairobi.

The men's and Under-13 teams both secured third place after competing against Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt, while the women's team made history as South Africa's first national women's flag football side to compete at the continental championship.

The tournament highlighted the rapid growth of flag football across Africa ahead of its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
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