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Rollers show the way

Appearing down for the count, Township Rollers continue to punch back impressively, culminating in their well-attended friendly match against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

At the end of May, doomsayers were within their rights to predict a bleak future for Popa outside their ‘Mr Moneybag’, Jagdish Shah.

But the club has shown sheer will and determination to succeed amid a difficult operating environment for most football sides. Supporters are scattered all over the country but the biggest challenge has been to pull them to the stadia.

Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

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