Fans worry as FA cup nears climax
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 90 Views |
Action time: Orange FA cup returns this weekend PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The competition has historically dished good memories, including moments where big teams choked in sight of glory whilst the lower league teams claimed the giant slayer status. The round of 32 will bring some bit of thrill, as the elite league sides make their bow in this season’s edition. This round will serve some exciting ties.
The question now is, will the giants get slayed or will they stamp their authority over the minnows? It all begins this evening at the Serowe Sports Complex where Premier League side, Sua Flamingoes, visit second-tier team Tsabotlhe in their backyard. The pair have met a couple of times in the First Division with the visitors coming into the evening tie with a better record over their opponents, something Tsabotlhe would look to change.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...