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The worst part of any holiday isn’t the packing or the airport queues. It’s that moment on the plane ride home, shoes back on, phone reconnecting to signal, when reality slowly clears its throat and reminds you that e-mails, routines and responsibilities are waiting. The out-of-office is about to switch off. Adulting is back online. And suddenly, the beach feels like a distant dream. If you’ve ever wondered why returning from a break feels heavier than the exhaustion that sent you on holiday in the first place, you’re not imagining it. Post-holiday fatigue, sometimes called post-holiday syndrome, is real, deeply relatable, and increasingly common in our always-on culture. As someone in my thirties who loves travel but also knows the weight of returning home, I’ve learnt this: the problem isn’t…

The latest festive season statistics have once again laid bare the grim reality of South African roads: a landscape of lawlessness where the thin blue line has become dangerously transparent. With a mere 22 000 traffic officers tasked with policing over 14 million vehicles, the Department of Transport is fighting a losing battle of attrition. This staggering ratio imbalance of roughly one officer for every 636 vehicles renders effective enforcement impossible, leaving our highways to descend into high-speed graveyards during peak holiday periods. The department’s plea for motorists to “voluntarily” improve their behavior is, frankly, a pivot born of desperation, and an admission of failure. While personal responsibility is the bedrock of road safety, expecting voluntary compliance in a climate of perceived impunity is naive. This is particularly true in…

While there is a silver lining on the horizon for South Africa’s economy, dark clouds remain, warned economists on the outlook for 2026. They said the country enters 2026 with a fragile but improving economic outlook, buoyed by easing inflation, lower interest rates and improving confidence following key institutional and policy gains. While economists agree that growth will remain modest, most see the year ahead as meaningfully better than 2024 and 2025, provided political stability holds and long-standing structural constraints are addressed. According to economist Ulrich Joubert, early indicators suggest 2026 could mark a turning point. “The indications are that we should have a better year in 2026 than in 2025, and certainly better than in 2024,” he said, pointing to improving macroeconomic fundamentals and supportive global conditions. Most…

The Gauteng North High Court has declared the appointment of French company Idemia as the preferred bidder for South Africa’s new smart driving licence card machines tender unlawful and invalid. The court said the tender, valued at about R898 million, was awarded in a way that did not follow proper procedures and must be cancelled and re-advertised within 30 days. The court also found that the procure- ment process did not comply with required regulations and included irregularities identified by the auditor- general. In a statement, the Department of Transport said the court ruling vindicates the department’s commitment to transparency and clean governance. “The court’s declaratory order is based on the Department’s court application following the findings of the AGSA that pointed out irregularities in the tender process. “Reacting to…

Inside their recording studio on a recent morning, Matteo Salvatori and Emiliano Santoro’s smartphones lit up. Fresh reports were pouring in from their “deputies” – a legion of online followers – of another violent crime against the sanctity of Italian cooking. The Eastern European suspects in question were repeat offenders; their chosen weapons, TikTok and a frying pan. Previous food felonies included a clip in which the two blonde women heated bologna, eggs and yogurt with raw penne and a mountain of salt before declaring the ensuing abomination a “carbonara.” This time, the women had crossed a line as red as ragù. “They’re making …” said Santoro, his face contorting in mounting horror. “They’re making …” said Salvatori, hands gesticulating. The Italians shrieked in unison: “Pizza soup!” Later, Santoro and…

On Christmas mornings at about 7 o’clock, Darren Genson goes to an animal shelter and spends two hours walking dogs. He did the same on New Year’s Day. Since 2018, Genson has been a volunteer with Anne Arundel County Animal Services. He is a full-time insurance agent but volunteers at the shelter every morning before work. “Unless I’m sick or there’s something going on, an obligation I can’t avoid, I’m there pretty much every day,” Genson said, adding that the shelter is about a seven-minute drive from his house. He became acquainted with the shelter when he adopted a dog, Charli, in 2015. He and his wife had visited the shelter to donate food after their pit bull, Rock, died. The couple met Charli, also a pit bull, and decided…

The 2026 Formula One season will usher in a new era for the sport, defined by the most comprehensive regulation overhaul since the turbo-hybrid rules reshaped the grid in 2014. With new power units, radically altered aero- dynamics, an expanded grid of 11 teams and a full 24-race calendar, Formula One enters a period of reset that could reshuffle the competitive order. A break from 2025 formula Compared to the 2025 season, this season’s regulations represent a fundamental shift in philosophy. While the 2025 cars were heavy, aerodynamically complex ground- effect machines powered by V6 turbo-hybrids dominated by internal combustion, the new generation is designed to be lighter, simpler and more electrically driven. The most striking change is to the power units. In 2025, the internal com- bustion engine remains…

Denmark was worried about US intentions towards Greenland even before US President Donald Trump sent his troops and bombers into Venezuela over the weekend, but now the Danes are truly alarmed – and so they should be. Even if its vast island territory isn’t the next item on the US president’s acquisition list (which surely features Colombia), he seems determined to take it before leaving office. The reasons for Denmark’s concern go beyond even Trump’s repeated demands to hand the island over, made all the more real just before Christmas by the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy for making it happen. The message wasn’t subtle. Louisiana gave its name to a vast US purchase of territory from France in 1803, and Landry stated clearly that…

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner teased yesterday the prospect of teaming up for doubles as the world’s top two prepare to open their seasons with a lucrative exhibition match in South Korea, a week before the Australian Open. The pair dominated men’s tennis in 2025 and contested all four Grand Slam finals between them, with Spain’s Alcaraz winning the French and US Opens and Italy’s Sinner triumphing at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Speaking on the eve of their match in Incheon, the friends and rivals floated the idea of pairing up as a formidable team. “I think it would be fun at least one time to share the court in different ways, on the same side,” said Sinner, the world number two behind top-ranked Alcaraz. “Of course the schedule,…

Pretoria Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi says there is a lot to play for in their clash against the Paarl Royals today at SuperSport Park, Centurion, in Pretoria. Ngidi, in an exclusive interview with Independent Media, fresh from a hat-trick in their last clash against Durban’s Super Giants earlier this week, sent a chilling message to the Paarl-based Royals ahead of their match at SuperSport Park today. The Capitals currently sit at fourth place in the standings, with two victories, three losses and one draw in six games, and head into the next encounter away from home with a point to prove. The Pretoria-based unit won away from home against the Super Giants, completing a sparkling 15-run win at Kingsmead Stadium, a victory that was led by Shai Hope’s record…

Liam Rosenior’s first match as Chelsea manager comes laced with giant-killing danger as he takes the Blues to second-tier Charlton in the FA Cup third round. Troubled Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is fighting to avoid the sack, while Manchester United are also in turmoil as caretaker manager Darren Fletcher tries to lift the gloom. Here we look at three coaches in the spotlight as clubs take a break from the Premier League to concentrate on the FA Cup this weekend: Rosenior set for Chelsea debut Liam Rosenior’s last taste of managing in English football came in the sedate surroundings of Plymouth, where his Hull side slumped to a 1-0 defeat to bring a disappointing end to their bid to reach the Championship play-offs in May 2024. When Rosenior was sacked…

Recalled striker Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in Tangiers yesterday in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. Mali hopes were dealt a severe blow in first-half added time when Yves Bissouma was sent off after being shown a second yellow card. The only goal followed a blunder by Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra, who then made a string of superb saves to prevent Senegal increasing their lead. Senegal now face defending champions Ivory Coast or record seven-time winners Egypt, who meet today, in the semi-finals. Malian Lassine Sinayoko appealed for a penalty just three minutes into the first half, alledging he was fouled by Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, who was back after a one-match suspension. However, the South African…

Alright, Bridgerton fans, this one’s for the people who swore they’d “watch later” but still dropped everything the moment the season 4 trailer landed. Because whether you’re here for the romance, the mess, or the drama of it all, the ton has a way of pulling us back in. Just when you think you’ve emotionally recovered, Netflix decides it’s time to feel things again. Let’s rewind for a second. Season 3 flipped the script in the best way possible. Penelope Featherington stopped playing wallflower and finally owned both her voice and her power Whistledown and all. Colin Bridgerton, meanwhile, went from clueless wanderer to man very aware that the love of his life had been right in front of him this whole time. Their slow-burn friends-to-lovers story gave fans yearning,…

Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, has taken over as acting leader in the wake of a US raid that deposed President Nicolás Maduro at the weekend. Rodríguez, 56, is a veteran politician, lawyer and diplomat who had served as Maduro’s vice president since 2018. She has deep family ties to leftist politics in Venezuela, although she was generally viewed as more pragmatic than other members of Maduro’s government. Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered Rodríguez late on Saturday to assume the presidency in Maduro’s absence, a position she would hold on an interim basis. On Sunday, Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López also recognised her as acting president. Previously, US President Trump suggested that Rodríguez was willing to work with the US, which he said would “run” Venezuela. But on Sunday, he threatened…

At 7pm, a familiar ritual unfolds in living rooms across the world. Homework is half-done, supper simmers and children curl up in front of the television wide-eyed, absorbent, impressionable. For years, that hour has been punctuated by glossy promises of happiness wrapped in sugar, salt and saturated fat. But since Monday, the UK pressed pause on that soundtrack. In a decisive move to confront childhood obesity, the UK government has banned television advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) before 9pm, alongside a blanket ban on such advertising online. Soft drinks, chocolates, sweets, pizzas and ice creams are among the products affected. The policy applies nationwide and its implications ripple far beyond Britain’s borders. The foods children are exposed to and encouraged to crave shape their relationship…

South Africa’s violent crime crisis is being fuelled by a hidden market in illegal firearms. This is a trade driven not by foreign smuggling but by guns lost, stolen or diverted from within the country’s own legal stockpiles. At the end of last year, a Parliamen- tary reply unearthed that, over the past five years, more than 3 400 police service firearms have been lost or stolen, with only 559 recovered. The rest have vanished into criminal networks, where they fuel murder, armed robbery, gang violence and cash-in-transit heists. The Democratic Alliance (DA) said in a statement that only 559 have been recovered, meaning the vast majority remain in criminal hands. For ordinary South Africans, this means the weapons killing them often originate from police armouries, licensed civilian owners, and…

THEY pierce, they inject, they carve your skin. And in South Africa, it’s perfectly legal. Experts warn that body piercings can ruin your sex life and tattoos can spread disease. Yet, the industry is largely unregulated and anyone can open a shop. Bradley Wilson, who started the Council for Piercing and Tattoo Professionals in 2010, says that with the unstoppable global craze for body art, regulation is urgently needed. “You’re not drawing on the skin, you’re carving it,” he told the Independent on Saturday this week. “Think before you ink, some mistakes can’t be erased.” Wilson says years ago, he pushed for stricter controls but got nowhere. “Over many years, I wrote a policy or a white paper which just ended up in file 13, I would believe, with the…

With three months to the DA’s national federal congress, party leader John Steenhuisen appears to again be the front-runner to lead but the names of Geordin Hill-Lewis, Solly Malatsi and Alan Winde have also been touted to challenge for the position. The conference has been confirmed to take place in April and already the race has started to heat up with several names emerging to contest Steenhuisen who has indicated his availability for re-election for a third term. Chris Pappas, the popular mayor of the uMngeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has also been touted to be in the running to lead the DA but, on Thursday, he said he was not available for the Federal Leadership position. “No it is not the position I wish to contest,” said Pappas. Among…

Thai Ginger Where: Suncoast Casino, Battery Beach Road, North Beach. Open: Daily noon to 9pm Call: 073 515 0265 The Poet found Thai Ginger, a newish restaurant in Sun Coast occupying an unlikely sliver of space between Havana Grill and the Ocean Basket. It’s a simple restaurant and our waitress greets us warmly. We soon have Jamesons in hand and she is taking us through the menu. It’s quite extensive with a number of different saucing options. When we’re not sure what we want she gladly brings us little bowls of the different sauces to try, to help us make up our mind. We started with some lovely crispy chicken wings (R85) in a sticky but fiery sauce, rather than sweet chilli. The crispy salt and pepper calamari (R85) topped…

With over 20 000 vehicle hijackings taking place in South Africa each year, – approximately 60 a day – remaining vigilant is a survival strategy. About half of all hijackings take place in Gauteng, with a higher percentage reported on Fridays between 4pm and 8pm, according to Tracker. Paying attention to your surround- ings and avoiding behaviours that make you a target can be instrumental in reducing your risk of being hijacked, according to experts. It’s also important to know what to do in the unfortunate event that you are approached by hijackers. 70% of hijackings take place in driveways Be vigilant while returning home, looking out for any cars that appear to be following you. If you do suspect this, drive around the block again to see if they…

South Africa is often described as a country that sits on the fence. When it refuses automatic alignment with powerful states, the criticism is familiar – indecision, moral ambiguity, quiet hostility. That accusation sharpened after South Africa condemned US action in Venezuela and called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council. In Washington, this was widely interpreted as an unfriendly act. What is often described as neutrality is, in reality, constitutional non-alignment. Yet South Africa has failed to explain this clearly, consistently and persuasively. South Africa’s Constitution does not permit foreign policy to operate outside law. External relations are expected to reflect the same values that govern domestic power – dignity, accountability and restraint. This was a deliberate post-apartheid choice, grounded in the recognition that unchecked power…

JP Pietersen has laughed off the war of words between the owners of the Sharks and Sale Sharks as "amusing banter", but insists that on the pitch, the war will be real. Sharks boss Marco Masotti took a dig at Sale on social media, suggesting they rebrand themselves as "Sale Tuna", prompting his Sale counterpart to thank him in the media for motivating his team. “It is just banter from both sides, hyping up the game,” Pietersen smiled. “We are worried about playing the game, not what is said off the field. If you look at the way Sale play, they thrive on physicality, while we South Africans have physicality in our blood. We are here to win the game.” The freezing temperatures in Manchester today might not be enough…

India under-19 captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a player who is getting a lot of cricket supporters excited right now. Suryavanshi, who only turns 15 in March, had everyone captivated on Wednesday when he smashed 127 off just 74 balls in a Youth ODI against South Africa’s Under-19s in Benoni. As the youngest captain ever in Youth ODI history, Suryavanshi notched up his hundred in just 63 deliveries. In the previous match, he demolished the South African bowling attack, hitting 10 sixes on his way to scoring 68 off just 24 balls. This is a young man who clearly has the cricket world at his feet. He first came to the world’s attention towards the back end of 2024 when he was picked up by Rajasthan Royals at 13, becoming the…

Following his fiery return to action in Cape Town earlier this week, Joburg Super Kings fast bowler Nandre Burger looks a major threat to MI Cape Town ahead of their clash at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg today. Burger has sat out four of the six games the Joburg Super Kings have played so far this season, as the left-arm quick monitored a hamstring injury picked up during South Africa’s second ODI against India last month. The fast bowler returned to play in Cape Town earlier this week and showed no signs of rustiness, bowling at high pace as if he had never been sidelined with a serious injury just weeks prior. The paceman took the wickets of opening batter Rassie van der Dussen and number three Nicholas Pooran, helping…

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jabu Mahlangu has come out strongly in defence of national team head coach Hugo Broos following criticism that surfaced after South Africa’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The debate was sparked during analysis on iDiski TV, where Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi and Junior Khanye questioned Bafana Bafana’s performances under Broos. Despite finishing second in their group behind Egypt, South Africa were unconvincing for large parts of the tournament and failed to progress beyond the Round of 16. Bafana were eliminated by Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions, who secured a 2–1 victory to advance, bringing South Africa’s AFCON campaign to an abrupt end. Vilakazi and Khanye argued that Broos appeared out of ideas and suggested the Belgian coach should be replaced, with a new…

Netflix’s Members Only: Palm Beach might be one of the most unintentionally bleak reality shows to land on screens in recent years. From the first episode, it feels less like a modern series and more like a time capsule dug up from a dusty country club locker room. The clothes, the hair, the make-up, the attitudes, all of it screams validation hunger wrapped in designer labels. At one point, I genuinely checked the release date because surely this couldn’t be made in a time where women are supposedly evolving. The cast, Rosalyn Yellin, Hilary Musser, Ro-mina Ustayev, Maria Cozamanis and Taja Abitbol are presented as women “living the dream” in Palm Beach. If this is the dream, someone forgot to wake them up. The entire show revolves around rigid social…

The “hustle” is out and harmony is in. In 2026, we’re trading screen time for analogue rituals and “no pain, no gain” for somatic movement. Whether it's prioritising cognitive fitness, designing a “joy-first” home, or escaping the heat on a “cool-cation”, the trends of 2026 are all about reclaiming our attention and our health. 1. From brain health to “brain wealth” The reckoning of 2026 is the realisation that modern life is “toxic” to the brain. With attention spans shrinking to record lows, “brain wealth” is the ultimate luxury. It’s the difference between being a passive consumer of the digital age and an active, high-functioning architect of your own life. Your ability to focus, create and remain emotionally resilient is your most valuable currency this year. 2. “Somatic” wellness and…

The immediate political void left in Venezuela by Nicolás Maduro’s abrupt removal from power has been filled by the former vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in as interim president on January 5. But the situation is far from stable. Rodríguez represents just one of multiple and competing interests within a Venezuela elite composed of a precarious civil-military alliance officially committed to a leftist populist ideology called Chavismo. Delcy and her brother Jorge Rodríguez, the long-time right-hand man of Maduro, are the leading faces of the civilian factions. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López represent its military interests. Even this rough civilian-military split represents just the institutional dimensions of power in Venezuela. There are also numerous armed groups and organisations with distinct interests that will…

From subtle breadcrumbs to a full-blown romance reveal - the digital investigation is finally over. After months of fan theories and eagle-eyed sleuthing into Siya Kolisi’s private life, the mystery of his Victoria Falls getaway has been solved. A viral video has officially confirmed what everyone suspected: the Springbok captain is indeed ringing in the new year with Rachel John by his side. Thanks to @alexandra.mazuru, Kolisi and John were recorded boarding a yacht together. In the video, the user can be heard saying: “Siya Kolisi! I’m sorry Mr Kolisi can you turn around? Thank you! ... And the pretty lady! The pretty, pretty lady!” Shortly after that, the Boks captain and the Dutch model greet the social media user with the same excitement as well. Earlier this week, Kolisi…

EXCLUSIVE school uniform supply contracts remain under scrutiny, five years after the Competition Commission introduced national guidelines aimed at opening the market and easing the financial burden on parents. The Commission confirmed this week that it continues to receive complaints from parents and suppliers about schools that restrict uniform and learning material procurement to selected suppliers, often through long-term exclusive agreements. Complaints to the Commission have been flooding in since 2010 about schools that entered into exclusive supply arrangements without transparent or competitive bidding processes. These agreements, it found, substantially reduced competition in the market and resulted in higher prices for essential school items. In 2017, the Commission launched a national investigation into schools and uniform manufacturers and suppliers, focusing on potential abuse of dominance and restrictive vertical practices. That…

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has hit back at ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe linking youth unemployment to a lack of effort in applying for jobs, saying such views reflected a troubling disconnect from the daily realities faced by South Africans. “With the high level of unemployment in South Africa, you find leaders of the ANC saying that people are unemployed because they are too lazy to apply for jobs… Those are people who are detached from reality,” said Malatji. Mantashe sparked controversy in an interview with the SABC when he suggested that many South Africans expected the state to deliver everything for them. “The ANC has given you a fishing rod, must it now catch fish for you?” Speaking at a ANC Women’s League prayer service in…

The Correctional Services Department has moved the seven men charged with killing rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane from Westville Prison to Ebongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in Kokstad. This was revealed during the third appearance of the two Ndimande brothers, Siyabonga Gezani and Malusi Dave, at the Durban Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The brothers were were extradited to South Africa from Eswatini on November 25, 2025. Their five co-accused – Lindokuhle Thabani Mkhwanazi, Lindani Zenzele Ndimande, Siyanda Eddie Myeza, Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni, and Lindokuhle Lindo Ndimande – have already been indicted to the Durban High Court. All seven men are charged with the murders of Forbes and Motsoane, who were killed on February 10, 2023, on Florida Road in Durban. Advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa, representing the brothers,…

At just 14 years old, Arona Yster from Krugersdorp has already shown the world that talent and passion know no age limits. Recently crowned the winner of the second season of The Taste Master Junior, Arona impressed judges and viewers alike with her creativity, skill, and fearless approach to the kitchen. After weeks of intense culinary battles and creative challenges, the young chef’s dedication and flair shone brightly. In a high-stakes grand finale, the top three contestants were tasked with preparing a full festive feast, a challenge that tested not only their technical abilities but also their creativity under pressure. Her winning combination of traditional warmth, innovative flavours, and precise execution ultimately won over the judges, securing her the coveted title of champion. “When my name was announced as the…

It may come as a surprise to most that Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit doesn’t actually need to be funded by the South African government to host an F1 event. In fact, any suitable venue in South Africa could potentially host an F1 event, but Kyalami has already been given approval from the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) to upgrade the track to an FIA Grade One circuit. These upgrades will cost between $5 million (R83 million) and $10m (R167m). This move has even been backed by F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, and more recently, Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has made it his mission to see the sport return to the country during his tenure. Challenges and considerations However, Sudhir Matai, motorsport expert, automotive consultant, and managing editor of DoubleApex.co.za, explains…

Former Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) winner Shaun Bartlett is more than ready to see Kaizer Chiefs deliver a season to remember, ahead of the resumption of the Betway Premiership on January 19. The league paused ahead of the festive period and extended the break for Afcon, which is currently underway in Morocco. Chiefs went into the league hiatus well-placed in fourth spot, just four behind the table-topping Orlando Pirates and two behind the reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns. It means the second half of the season is poised to be a more exciting affair than in recent times, with Sundowns winning the last eight titles in a row. “Yeah, you know when I think about Kaizer Chiefs, it’s only one word that comes to mind. “Every time I speak about…

Following England’s 4-1 Ashes series defeat against Australia, Kevin Pietersen has called for changes in the national coaching setup and backed former head coach Andy Flower as a potential successor to Brendon McCullum. The 41-year-old England star made a post on X to support his ex-coach. Pietersen said that his wild thought was bringing Flower back into the fold, adding that the Zimbabwe legend has evolved, understands the modern-day player, and gets Test cricket. “This is a WILD thought. I reckon one of my wildest. Can England bring back Andy Flower now that he’s changed and in line with the modern-day player? He gets Test cricket. I’ve been told by many players that he’s changed his ways since our drama. He’s winning leagues so really does get the modern-day player.…

Manchester City added to their attacking arsenal yesterday with the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million (R1.4 billion). The 26-year-old, who has scored 10 Premier League goals this season, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal. Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham were amongst the other clubs interested in the London-born Ghana international, who had a buyout clause that would reportedly expire today. “I am so proud to have joined Manchester City,” said Semenyo. “I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League as well as achieving amazing things in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. “They have set the highest of standards and it’s a club with world-class players, world-class facilities and…

Oh, the pleasure of being a crowd favourite! Such is the nature of football that when a player is loved by most he just cannot do any wrong, can he? Take Relebohile Mofokeng for example. The Orlando Pirates youngster has come on to the local football scene like a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stuffy environment. Such has been his impact on the domestic game that he is loved even by the fans of rival teams, Pirates’ arch-enemies Kaizer Chiefs included. And with good reason, too; for not in a very long time has someone so young captivated us as the youngster from the Vaal has. Understandable then that there was a huge clamour for his inclusion in the country’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana. When coach Hugo…