Velile Mnyandu

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Role:Senior Journalist

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Bio:Involved in sports reporting since 1997, covering football, boxing, and Olympic sporting codes, with a passion for in-depth reporting. ‘Veza’ started out at CKI FM (Tru-FM) and previously worked within the SABC News Sports Division as well as SAFM. South African Sports Journalist of the Year in 2012 and 2018 Journalists’ Journalist of the Year, he has been to three FIFA World Cup final tournaments, five Africa Cup of Nations finals, and two Olympic Games. Currently Chairperson of the South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA), he is also an authority on African football.

Bio:Involved in sports reporting since 1997, covering football, boxing, and Olympic sporting codes, with a passion for in-depth reporting. ‘Veza’ started out at CKI FM (Tru-FM) and previously worked within the SABC News Sports Division as well as SAFM. South African Sports Journalist of the Year in 2012 and 2018 Journalists’ Journalist of the Year, he has been to three FIFA World Cup final tournaments, five Africa Cup of Nations finals, and two Olympic Games. Currently Chairperson of the South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA), he is also an authority on African football.

Articles By Velile Mnyandu

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Phuti Mohafe: Oswin Appollis’ departure left a huge void

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe admits losing Bafana Bafana international Oswin Appollis has left a massive gap in his team.
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Nkosinathi Sibisi talks up potential Oswin Appollis, Sipho Mbule debuts

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says today’s MTN8 quarter-final clash against Polokwane City carries special significance for new signing Oswin Appollis.
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Tlou Nkwe eyes rare shock against Orlando Pirates

Polokwane City left-back Tlou Nkwe is bracing himself for a bruising battle against his former teammate Oswin Appolliss when they come up against Orlando Pirates in tomorrow’s MTN8 quarter-final at Orlando Stadium.
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Nkosinathi Sibisi fulfilling childhood dream with Orlando Pirates armband

Orlando Pirates’ newly-appointed captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has expressed his immense pride and gratitude after being handed the armband on a permanent basis.
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Keagan Dolly discusses challenges for over-30s in SA football

Bafana Bafana attacker Keagan Dolly has voiced his frustration over the way South African footballers are treated once they reach the age of 30.
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Neo Maema shelves future plans, eyes CHAN glory with Bafana Bafana

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema is not entertaining discussions around his future yet, preferring to focus on the African Nations Championship (CHAN) preparations with Bafana Bafana for now.
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Molefi Ntseki lauds unattached talents impact in CHAN squad

Molefi Ntseki has assembled a Bafana Bafana squad dominated by 15 unattached players as they gear up for the CAF African Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament next month.
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AmaZulu wary of lack of depth as season draws near

After releasing 17 players at the end of last season, AmaZulu assistant coach Siboniso Vilakazi has admitted they are still short on quality and experience.
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Gavin Hunt explains Daine Klate appointment at Durban City

Durban City head coach Gavin Hunt has confirmed the arrival of Daine Klate as reserve team head coach and explained the idea is to have someone who will make an immediate impact with the youth team.

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