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OUADDOU, YOU FAILED TITO — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! YOUR FAVOURITISM CHASED OUR GENIUS TO BAHRAIN
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou watches on as Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi walks off — head down, frustrated, isolated. This is the favouritism Buccaneers complained about. The favourites stayed on for 90 minutes. Tito — even when dancing, even when scoring — was always the first to be subbed By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Let's not sugar-coat it.Abdeslam Ouaddou, you are the reason Tito is gone. Not
Mpho Dube
18 minutes ago
'LEADERSHIP THAT DELIVERS': MAYOR MPE TAKES POLOKWANE TO TOP 3 IN SA AS ROADS HIT 80% COMPLETION
That 80 percent is not just a number. It is proof of an administration that delivers under pressure, led by Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe, the man The Azanian describes as leading by example without trepidation, the real Commander in Chief of the masses. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE — This is what a city that works looks like. Tar on the ground. Clean books. And a ranki
Mpho Dube
2 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: LEBEYA BRINGS MADLANGA COMMISSION TO ITS KNEES — 'I HAVE NO FRIENDS IN THE CRIMINAL UNDERWORLD, I HAVE 40 YEARS OF CLEAN POLICING'
Former Hawks National Head, Advocate Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya — retired, paying from his own pension, without SAPS funding — walked into the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College on Thursday and delivered a masterclass in power, integrity and policing.Calm. Surgical. Unshaken. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact PRETORIA — They denied him a state lawyer. They tried to brand him a protector o
Mpho Dube
3 hours ago
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OUADDOU, YOU FAILED TITO — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! YOUR FAVOURITISM CHASED OUR GENIUS TO BAHRAIN
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou watches on as Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi walks off — head down, frustrated, isolated. This is the favouritism Buccaneers complained about. The favourites stayed on for 90 minutes. Tito — even when dancing, even when scoring — was always the first to be subbed By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Let's not sugar-coat it.Abdeslam Ouaddou, you are the reason Tito is gone. Not
Mpho Dube
18 minutes ago
'LEADERSHIP THAT DELIVERS': MAYOR MPE TAKES POLOKWANE TO TOP 3 IN SA AS ROADS HIT 80% COMPLETION
That 80 percent is not just a number. It is proof of an administration that delivers under pressure, led by Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe, the man The Azanian describes as leading by example without trepidation, the real Commander in Chief of the masses. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE — This is what a city that works looks like. Tar on the ground. Clean books. And a ranki
Mpho Dube
2 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: LEBEYA BRINGS MADLANGA COMMISSION TO ITS KNEES — 'I HAVE NO FRIENDS IN THE CRIMINAL UNDERWORLD, I HAVE 40 YEARS OF CLEAN POLICING'
Former Hawks National Head, Advocate Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya — retired, paying from his own pension, without SAPS funding — walked into the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College on Thursday and delivered a masterclass in power, integrity and policing.Calm. Surgical. Unshaken. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact PRETORIA — They denied him a state lawyer. They tried to brand him a protector o
Mpho Dube
3 hours ago
Politics
OUADDOU, YOU FAILED TITO — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! YOUR FAVOURITISM CHASED OUR GENIUS TO BAHRAIN
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou watches on as Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi walks off — head down, frustrated, isolated. This is the favouritism Buccaneers complained about. The favourites stayed on for 90 minutes. Tito — even when dancing, even when scoring — was always the first to be subbed By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Let's not sugar-coat it.Abdeslam Ouaddou, you are the reason Tito is gone. Not
Mpho Dube
18 minutes ago
'LEADERSHIP THAT DELIVERS': MAYOR MPE TAKES POLOKWANE TO TOP 3 IN SA AS ROADS HIT 80% COMPLETION
That 80 percent is not just a number. It is proof of an administration that delivers under pressure, led by Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe, the man The Azanian describes as leading by example without trepidation, the real Commander in Chief of the masses. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE — This is what a city that works looks like. Tar on the ground. Clean books. And a ranki
Mpho Dube
2 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: LEBEYA BRINGS MADLANGA COMMISSION TO ITS KNEES — 'I HAVE NO FRIENDS IN THE CRIMINAL UNDERWORLD, I HAVE 40 YEARS OF CLEAN POLICING'
Former Hawks National Head, Advocate Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya — retired, paying from his own pension, without SAPS funding — walked into the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College on Thursday and delivered a masterclass in power, integrity and policing.Calm. Surgical. Unshaken. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact PRETORIA — They denied him a state lawyer. They tried to brand him a protector o
Mpho Dube
3 hours ago
Motoring
PHALA PHALA HEADS TO CONCOURT AS ANC LOSES 15-13 VOTE
Impeachment committee appeals High Court interdict halting Ramaphosa probe President Cyril Ramaphosa is under the microscope from opposition parties who are gunning for him to relinquish power before his term of office ends. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact The parliamentary committee probing the Phala Phala scandal will now take President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Constitutional Court, after opp
Mpho Dube
Jul 29
BAFANA STUMBLE BEFORE KICK-OFF: VISA CHAOS DERAILS WORLD CUP PREPARATIONS
SAFA President Danny Jordan under the microscope over over Bafana Bafaba debacles... By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact South Africa’s World Cup dream hit turbulence before the first boot touched grass. Bafana Bafana finally departed for North America late on Monday, 1 June 2026 — more than 30 hours behind schedule — after a visa bungle grounded the squad in Johannesburg. What should have bee
Mpho Dube
Jun 2
THE MARATHON PACT: RAMATHUBA AND MPE RUN LIMPOPO ANC INTO A NEW DISCIPLINE
‘Better to die for an idea that will live, than live for an idea that will die’ — Limpopo’s top two turn unity into mileage ahead of November Unity in motion: Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and Executive Mayor John Makoro Mpe at the 2026 Polokwane City Marathon. The former rivals say their pact proves the ANC can solve its own quarrels — and deliver. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact ANC Limpopo P
Mpho Dube
May 2
Sports
OUADDOU, YOU FAILED TITO — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! YOUR FAVOURITISM CHASED OUR GENIUS TO BAHRAIN
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou watches on as Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi walks off — head down, frustrated, isolated. This is the favouritism Buccaneers complained about. The favourites stayed on for 90 minutes. Tito — even when dancing, even when scoring — was always the first to be subbed By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Let's not sugar-coat it.Abdeslam Ouaddou, you are the reason Tito is gone. Not
Mpho Dube
18 minutes ago
BLACK & WHITE TAKEOVER: PIRATES SWEEP PSL AWARDS AS MOFOKENG CROWNED KING
The Azanian Sport Desk By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact JOHANNESBURG– It was a night of black and white at the 2025/2026 PSL Awards on Monday evening, as Orlando Pirates turned the ceremony into their own victory lap after a trophy-laden campaign. With the new 2026/27 Betway Premiership season kicking off this Saturday, 1 August, the league took time to honour the stars of last season — and Pi
Mpho Dube
Jul 28
MAYOR MPE PUTS POLOKWANE ON THE MAP: CITY OFFICIALLY WELCOMES AFRICA'S FINEST JUNIOR TENNIS STARS
The City of Stars just got brighter... MAYOR MPE WELCOMES AFRICA TO POLOKWANE. City officially opens WT Africa Davis Cup & Billie Jean King Cup Junior 2026. “Polokwane is open for sport, youth and greatness.” By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE– Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Makoro John Mpe, this week officially welcomed Africa’s finest young tennis talent to Polokwane
Mpho Dube
Jul 22
Opinions & Comments
OUADDOU, YOU FAILED TITO — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! YOUR FAVOURITISM CHASED OUR GENIUS TO BAHRAIN
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou watches on as Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi walks off — head down, frustrated, isolated. This is the favouritism Buccaneers complained about. The favourites stayed on for 90 minutes. Tito — even when dancing, even when scoring — was always the first to be subbed By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Let's not sugar-coat it.Abdeslam Ouaddou, you are the reason Tito is gone. Not
Mpho Dube
18 minutes ago
WE ARE LOSING OUR GIRLS TO SILENCE AND POVERTY
A child with a baby is still a child. She still has rights. She still has the right to protection, to health, to education, to a childhood. By Tshepho Thedi_ Judicial Officer | LLM Candidate in Multidisciplinary Human Rights, University of Pretoria 27 July 2026 GABORONE – I met her outside a traditional hut in a rural village. A baby was strapped to her back. Another child was growing inside her. She was still 15. At first I thought the baby was a younger sibling. Then I
Tshepho Thedi_ _LLM Multi-Disciplinary Human Rights_ _Senior Magistrate, Botswana Court_
Jul 29
MAYOR JOHN MPE IS THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB
Why Mayor Mpe Must Continue Leading Polokwane... Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe. Administrator, Politician, Builder. Leading Polokwane with discipline and vision. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE– A city is a house. You can repaint it every five years. You can hang new curtains before elections. But if the foundation is cracked, if the roof leaks, if the books are bleeding,
Mpho Dube
Jul 28
Travel
SPAIN CROWN THEMSELVES WORLD CHAMPIONS: TORRES EXTRA-TIME STRIKE BREAKS 10-MAN ARGENTINA IN TENSE 2026 FINAL
Despite attempts to help Argentina retain, Spain emerged victorious... By The Azanian Sport Desk New York/New Jersey Stadium NEW JERSEY – Spain are world champions. Despite controversial refereeing decisions and desperate attempts to help Argentina retain their World Cup, La Roja emerged victorious with a 1-0 extra-time win over the holders in a tense 2026 final. Ferran Torres broke Argentine hearts in extra-time to make history on Sunday night, as Spain became the first nati
MM JJ Msomi
Jul 21
PHATENG KGOMO AND THE ATHLETES: BUILDING THE FUTURE OF LIMPOPO ATHLETICS TOGETHER
Mr. Phateng Kgomo, Chairperson: LIMA Athletes Commission. ‘The role of athletes is to shape the future of Limpopo Athletics.#LIMAIndaba2026 #EmpoweringAthletes When athletes speak, Limpopo listens. And when Mr. Phateng Kgomo, Chairperson of the Limpopo Athletics Athletes Commission, speaks, it’s with the voice of 100+ runners, jumpers, throwers, and coaches who are shaping what comes next. The 2nd Annual LIMA Athletes’ Indaba 2026 is the stage. Date: Saturday, 04 July 2026
The Azanian
Jul 3
DON LUTA IS BACK: THE WITS GRAD RAPPER TURNING PAIN INTO POWER ON 'THE SOPHOMORE STORY EP'
Meet MC Aluta "Don Luta" Manale.Not chasing clout. Building legacy. Pretoria’s Don Luta returns with The Sophomore Story EP. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact Pretoria– At just 22, Aluta 'Don Luta' Manale is doing what most artists twice his age struggle with: telling the truth and winning. Two years after dropping The Freshmen Story EP, the Pretoria-born rapper, photographer, and WITS graduat
Mpho Dube
Jun 18
Entertainment
BLACK & WHITE TAKEOVER: PIRATES SWEEP PSL AWARDS AS MOFOKENG CROWNED KING
The Azanian Sport Desk By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact JOHANNESBURG– It was a night of black and white at the 2025/2026 PSL Awards on Monday evening, as Orlando Pirates turned the ceremony into their own victory lap after a trophy-laden campaign. With the new 2026/27 Betway Premiership season kicking off this Saturday, 1 August, the league took time to honour the stars of last season — and Pi
Mpho Dube
Jul 28
SPAIN CROWN THEMSELVES WORLD CHAMPIONS: TORRES EXTRA-TIME STRIKE BREAKS 10-MAN ARGENTINA IN TENSE 2026 FINAL
Despite attempts to help Argentina retain, Spain emerged victorious... By The Azanian Sport Desk New York/New Jersey Stadium NEW JERSEY – Spain are world champions. Despite controversial refereeing decisions and desperate attempts to help Argentina retain their World Cup, La Roja emerged victorious with a 1-0 extra-time win over the holders in a tense 2026 final. Ferran Torres broke Argentine hearts in extra-time to make history on Sunday night, as Spain became the first nati
MM JJ Msomi
Jul 21
PHATENG KGOMO AND THE ATHLETES: BUILDING THE FUTURE OF LIMPOPO ATHLETICS TOGETHER
Mr. Phateng Kgomo, Chairperson: LIMA Athletes Commission. ‘The role of athletes is to shape the future of Limpopo Athletics.#LIMAIndaba2026 #EmpoweringAthletes When athletes speak, Limpopo listens. And when Mr. Phateng Kgomo, Chairperson of the Limpopo Athletics Athletes Commission, speaks, it’s with the voice of 100+ runners, jumpers, throwers, and coaches who are shaping what comes next. The 2nd Annual LIMA Athletes’ Indaba 2026 is the stage. Date: Saturday, 04 July 2026
The Azanian
Jul 3
Lifestyle
BLACK & WHITE TAKEOVER: PIRATES SWEEP PSL AWARDS AS MOFOKENG CROWNED KING
The Azanian Sport Desk By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact JOHANNESBURG– It was a night of black and white at the 2025/2026 PSL Awards on Monday evening, as Orlando Pirates turned the ceremony into their own victory lap after a trophy-laden campaign. With the new 2026/27 Betway Premiership season kicking off this Saturday, 1 August, the league took time to honour the stars of last season — and Pi
Mpho Dube
Jul 28
SPAIN CROWN THEMSELVES WORLD CHAMPIONS: TORRES EXTRA-TIME STRIKE BREAKS 10-MAN ARGENTINA IN TENSE 2026 FINAL
Despite attempts to help Argentina retain, Spain emerged victorious... By The Azanian Sport Desk New York/New Jersey Stadium NEW JERSEY – Spain are world champions. Despite controversial refereeing decisions and desperate attempts to help Argentina retain their World Cup, La Roja emerged victorious with a 1-0 extra-time win over the holders in a tense 2026 final. Ferran Torres broke Argentine hearts in extra-time to make history on Sunday night, as Spain became the first nati
MM JJ Msomi
Jul 21
PHATENG KGOMO AND THE ATHLETES: BUILDING THE FUTURE OF LIMPOPO ATHLETICS TOGETHER
Mr. Phateng Kgomo, Chairperson: LIMA Athletes Commission. ‘The role of athletes is to shape the future of Limpopo Athletics.#LIMAIndaba2026 #EmpoweringAthletes When athletes speak, Limpopo listens. And when Mr. Phateng Kgomo, Chairperson of the Limpopo Athletics Athletes Commission, speaks, it’s with the voice of 100+ runners, jumpers, throwers, and coaches who are shaping what comes next. The 2nd Annual LIMA Athletes’ Indaba 2026 is the stage. Date: Saturday, 04 July 2026
The Azanian
Jul 3
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