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Orlando Pirates vs Durban City: Date, kickoff time

· The South African

After Sundowns fell to a 3-2 defeat at TS Galaxy on Wednesday, Orlando Pirates can smell their first Betway Premiership title since 2012.

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Orlando Pirates are on the brink

After Sundowns’ 3-2 defeat at TS Galaxy on Wednesday, Pirates need just four points from their two remaining fixtures to mathematically guarantee the title. Even three points could do it, but four would make it a sure thing. Next up is a home clash with Durban City on Saturday, 16 May. Kickoff is at 15:00, and the match will air on DStv channel 202. These are their remaining fixtures:

  • Saturday, 16 May vs Durban City, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
  • Saturday, 23 May vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 15:00

Mofokeng dilemma still looms for Orlando Pirates

Meanwhile, 21-year-old winger-cum playmaker Rele Mofokeng is expected to play a central role for Bafana Bafana at the World Cup in the Americas. Not a day goes by that publications aren’t speculating as to where he might be playing his club football next season. If he shines in the Americas during the 2026 World Cup, there could be some big-name suitors. Mofokeng has 10 goals and eight assists from 25 league appearances this term. Would now be a good time to sell to a wealthy suitor in Europe?

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‘I am most disappointed in my choice of partners’: Letoya Makhene on relationships, motherhood and public scrutiny

· Citizen

Since its premiere on Mzansi Magic in April, The Makhenes has drawn public attention for its portrayal of the personal lives of the Makhene family.

The reality series follows family members as they navigate relationships, mental health, conflict and personal growth.

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Recent episodes featured Letoya Makhene celebrating her partner’s birthday, while other family members opened up about mental health and personal struggles.

Opening up through reality television

Letoya Makhene recently opened up about her decision to participate in the series and why she chose to share her private life on television.

“It was my idea. I approached producers and shared my concept with them, and they then took it to the channel,” she said.

She said the show offered both a professional opportunity and a chance to address public perceptions about her life.

“Beyond it being a good financial opportunity and helping me get back on my feet after the first smear campaign against me shut down my work, it was also a chance to correct the narrative and allow people to decide for themselves, through my story, whether they want to love or hate me,” she said.

Makhene said years in the entertainment industry have shaped how she views trust and public life.

“I’ve had to grow a thicker skin and accept that not everyone can be trusted,” she said.

“We live in a world that can be cruel, where people will sometimes try to destroy you just to get ahead.”

Relationships, motherhood and self-reflection

She also spoke about motherhood and its emotional impact.

“That’s why it hurts so much knowing that some of my choices have affected them negatively,” she said.

“I’ve had to, and still continue to, do the work to forgive myself for where I’ve gone wrong. They are my world.”

On how she deals with public criticism, Makhene said she often turns to faith.

“I tend to retreat into my shell and pray a lot, just to find the strength and courage to face another day,” she said.

When asked about balancing her roles and public scrutiny, she said she is still navigating it.

“This is a difficult question for me to answer right now,” she said.

“I am most disappointed in myself when it comes to my choices in partners, and I have worked too hard to establish balance. I am currently on a journey of self-discovery.”

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Shakira, Madonna and BTS co-headline first-ever World Cup Final halftime show

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The world’s largest sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is just a few weeks away, returning to North America and the United States for the first time since 1994. 

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FIFA announced their first ever halftime show for the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In a post on X, featuring Elmo, Coldplay announced that the halftime show would be curated by lead singer Chris Martin and feature BTS, Madonna and Shakira. Shakira is set to release the official song of the World Cup, "Dai Dai," later Thursday.

The show will also "raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund," dedicated to "improving access to quality education and football for children around the world."

FOX broadcasts the entire tournament, with opening matches kicking off on June 11 in Mexico. El Tri hosts South Africa in Mexico City, while South Korea takes on Croatia in Guadalajara.

Then the next day, the other two hosts play their first group stage matches. Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto in Group B. Then the US Men’s National Team, coming off a rocky past few months of friendlies, plays its first match against Paraguay in Los Angeles. They then head to Seattle to play Australia on June 19, before closing out the group stage against Turkey back in LA on June 25.

Unsurprisingly, given the scale and scope of the tournament, and the stage hosting in the US offers, FIFA is pulling out all the entertainment stops.

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Already, soccer’s governing body has set up an extensive list of entertainment to kick off the tournament in the host countries. An opening ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12 will feature music acts like Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla. 

"This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement. "The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country."

That ceremony will kick off 90 minutes before the start of the US match, and will complement two additional opening ceremonies in Canada and Mexico. The opening match in Toronto will feature performances by Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.

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In Mexico, opening ceremony headliners include Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.

Prior performers at World Cup finals include stars like Carlos Santana and Wycleaf Jean at the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Will Smith was among those who sang at the 2018 finale in Russia, and Davido, Aisha, Ozuna were part of the 2022 closing ceremony in Qatar.

Over 100 matches. 16 cities hosting in three countries. Over a month’s worth of action, culminating in a momentous finale in New Jersey. The World Cup never fails to deliver.

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