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The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) on Monday remained silent as further reports emerged that Daybreak Farms is in deep financial trouble, leading to its CEO, Richard Manzini - who was tasked with turning around the state-owned poultry enterprise - quitting. Daybreak's financial viability as a going concern is in question with the prices of chicken on supermarket shelves potentially at stake. Daybreak is one of South Africa's largest independent, integrated poultry producers. The exit comes as the PIC allegedly rejected a request for an additional R250 million loan to aid the financially stressed company, according to a TimesLIVE report over the weekend. The PIC, the largest asset manager on the continent, oversees assets on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and the Compensation…

US foreign policy expert, Prof. Michael Walsh, has warned that South Africa should expect that the Trump Administration will demand that the government completely abandon bilateral trade and investment cooperation with Iran. This comes as the US has threatened to collapse Iran’s economy by shutting down its oil industry. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week said that the US was deploying sanctions against Iran aggressively for “immediate maximum impact” with the aim to slash Iran’s oil exports of 1.5 million barrels per day to a trickle. Iran is one of the world’s major Brent crude oil exporters and a member of the BRICS+ bloc of nations. Walsh on Monday said no one should doubt whether the Trump Administration was committed to putting maximum pressure on the government of Iran,…

Building sentiment improved slightly in the first quarter from the last three months of 2024, but most builders remain dissatisfied with business conditions and municipal delays are hindering growth in the sector, according to the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index on Monday. The index reading shows almost 60% of index respondents are dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions. Activity among non-residential builders continues to outperform that of residential builders, although both worsened somewhat. “The industrial and warehousing sub-sector has held up well over the past few years, supporting at least some non-residential building work. Now, we are seeing signs that demand for retail space – and to a lesser extent, office and banking space – is picking up too, which further supports the non-residential outperformance,” said FNB senior economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi. The…

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) presents for the South African economy. In his State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa will be able to unlock enormous potential by building industries of the future, such as green manufacturing, renewable energy, electric vehicles and the digital economy. AI offers unparalleled opportunities for economic expansion, job creation, and service delivery. If South Africa is to compete in the global economy, the government must create an environment where AI innovation can thrive. If not, we risk falling behind as territories like…

The slide in AVI’s share price was among the biggest declines on the market on Monday, even though interim headline earnings per share increased by 8.9%, and the dividend was raised by the same percentage to 220 cents per share. The share price was trading 4.1% lower at R91.13 on Monday afternoon, barely changed from R91 a year ago. The price decline outstripped the -1.89% and -3.16% declines in the JSE Foods and JSE Personal Goods indexes, respectively, at the same time. The tough consumer environment in South Africa was reflected in revenue for the diversified fast-moving consumer goods group, which only grew by 1.1% for the six months ending December 31. Operating profit increased by 4.6%. Revenue growth in Entyce, the coffee, creamer, and tea products division, was underpinned…

Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has taken a significant step in his musical evolution with the release of his seventh studio album, New Love. This album marks a key moment in Alberts’ artistic trajectory, offering listeners an engaging collection that delves into themes of personal growth, the joy of second chances and the allure of simplicity amidst life’s relentless chaos. Recorded during the 2023 Rewind World Tour and finalised in the serene Northern Rivers region of Australia, the album serves as a spiritual sequel to his celebrated work, Laps Around the Sun, fusing acoustic folk warmth with an invigorating rock and country spirit. Building momentum from pre-released singles such as I’m With You, Outlaw, Where Does The Love Go?, Singing for Country, and the title track New Love, Alberts has…

Denise Zimba’s battle with her ex-husband, Jakob Schlichtig, has taken a painful turn. Earlier this year, the former Generations actress and TV presenter publicly revealed some of the betrayals that led to their divorce, including allegations that Schlichtig had an affair with her childhood friend, Mpumi Mdluli. While Zimba made it clear that she had no regrets about leaving him, the situation regarding custody of their children has become even more distressing. According to reports, the Johannesburg High Court has ruled in favour of Schlichtig, granting him the right to take their two daughters – aged five years and 19 months – back with him to Germany. Women For Change, a South African organisation advocating for women’s rights and the fight against gender-based violence, has expressed its support for Zimba…

THE Pietermaritzburg High Court is likely to save the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) health department millions of rands after a judge earlier awarded the mother of a child more than R28.8 million in damages, but three judges on appeal found this amount to be overly generous. The KZN health department turned to court to appeal the amount of damages it was ordered to pay after the child—who was nine when the application started—was left with cerebral palsy due to the negligence of the doctors at the State hospital where she was born. The mother sued the health department for damages and the latter accepted liability. The mother’s claim followed her accusations that the doctors were negligent in treating her during the final phase of her labour and during the birthing process. The…

I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Athol Fugard. He was an icon of the South African theatre fraternity who was a gifted playwright, actor and director. As a committed anti-apartheid activist, he used the platform of the theatre to bring attention to the atrocities of apart heid. Athol captured global attention in 1961 with his stage play ‘Blood Knot’ which was followed by the acclaimed classics ‘Boesman and Lena’, ‘Sizwe Banzi is Dead’, ‘Master Harold and the Boys’, ‘The Island’, ‘Tsotsi’ and ‘The Road to Mecca’. Several of his plays were adapted into films including ‘Boesman and Lena’, ‘Master Harold and the Boys’, ‘Tsotsi’ and ‘The Road to Mecca’. Athol also gave an incredible performance in the role of General Jan Smuts in Richard Attenborough’s film,…

THERE is no specific rule or regulation in South Africa guiding or regulating the maximum time a woman can act as a surrogate, nor are there regulations that place a limit on the number of Cesarean sections a woman may undergo, a court said in giving its blessing to a surrogacy agreement. This is according to a recent judgment issued by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, in which a married couple who wanted to use the services of a surrogate mother to carry their second child, and asked the court for the greenlight. The issue which raised some concern was that this would be the sixth pregnancy of the surrogate mother. All five babies during her earlier pregnancies were delivered via Cesarean sections. Judge Brenda Neurkircher had to determine whether…

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso believes his team can pull off an "epic" comeback against Bayern Munich in the Uefa Champions League despite trailing 3-0 from the first leg and losing Florian Wirtz to injury. Wirtz has been Leverkusen's midfield creative spark this season but was ruled out for "several weeks" with an ankle tendon injury sustained over the weekend ahead of Tuesday's return leg in the last-16 tie. A poor performance last week in Munich left Alonso's men up against it, but the Spaniard said his side had "nothing to lose" against the German giants. "Sometimes from a big, difficult situation, something epic is created. (Tuesday), it could be an epic game for us. We know it's not easy, but we must believe," Alonso said on Monday. "Only Bayern…

The 2025 Formula One season has all the makings of a white-knuckle 24-race celebration to mark 75 years since the inaugural seven-race championship back in 1950. Red Bull's Max Verstappen appears to have his work cut out to seal a fifth straight title with Lando Norris poised to knock the Dutchman off his perch. Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari is just one of numerous intriguing subplots in a season that gets underway in Australia next Sunday with six rookies gracing the grid. Here, we look at five talking points before lights go out in Melbourne. Seventy-five years after Giuseppe Farina claimed the first F1 world championship at the wheel of an Alfa Romeo, Verstappen embarks on the 2025 season in pursuit of a fifth successive title, a feat…

Marumo Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has issued a bold challenge to Orlando Pirates after the two sides were drawn together in the Nedbank Cup semifinals. The stakes are high, and Ouaddou is hungry to stop the Soweto giants from completing their three-peat bid. Gallants secured their spot in the semifinals after a nerve-wracking 4-1 penalty shootout win over second-tier Durban City FC on Sunday. The match had ended goalless after 120 minutes at Chatsworth Stadium, leaving the outcome to be decided from the spot. With the win, Gallants joined Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, and the winners of the delayed Mamelodi Sundowns vs Sekhukhune United fixture in the final four. Pirates are aiming for a third consecutive Nedbank Cup title after dominating the competition in the past two years. But Ouaddou, who…

Government urged to explore more efficient channels for savings before resorting to a tax increase Chairpersons of various Parliamentary economic committees have advised the government to explore more efficient channels for savings before resorting to a controversial increase in value-added tax (VAT). This comes as finance minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday will table the 2025 Budget Review in Parliament after it was posptponed on 19 February as the political parties rejected the 2 percentage points increase from 15% to 17%. During a pre-budget breakfast media meeting on Monday, leaders from the Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCoA), Select Committee on Appropriations, Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), and Standing Committee on Finance (SCoF) voiced their collective concern regarding the nation’s fiscal health. Sonzezo Zibi, Scopa chairperson, said the government property portfolio…

The United States Treasury Department has announced the immediate suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act, which took effect on January 1, 2024, under the Joe Biden administration. This key piece of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation required business owners to disclose corporate reports with information about Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO). The Trump administration has positioned this move as a step to reduce red tape for American taxpayers and businesses. It may be rooted in the misplaced perception that smaller entities are less likely to be used to move illicit funds. Many observers will be concerned that it is a setback for efforts to increase transparency and combat illicit financial flows. Less UBO transparency will make it easier for corporate structures, networks, and advantageous stakeholders involved in moving funds to evade…

Monde Ntoyanto is a young entrepreneur behind Culo’s Kitchen, an African cuisine cloud kitchen, in Kayamandi township (Stellenbosch). Serving African cooked meals is nothing new, but the process of ordering online and picking up later is a new business model in a township economy environment. The business gets orders via Facebook and WhatsApp. Clients are able to pay via EFT. To deliver goods to local restaurants, they also make use of Uber package service. This level of technology integration is unheard of for a township business. This is just one of the few businesses that is enabled by the digitisation process of townships in South Africa. In recent years, we’ve seen a proliferation of fibre businesses digging holes to install fibre across South African townships. In Kayamandi, where Monde operates,…

Mpact, the largest paper and plastics packaging business and recycler in southern Africa plans to benefit from numerous capital investments coming on stream this year even as its trading environment remains in line with the subdued economy. In the 12 months to December 31, the group experienced the positive sentiment emerging from the May 2024 election, but the trading environment had otherwise proved challenging, underpinned by high interest rates, cost inflation, loadshedding, and other service delivery failures, which negatively affected business and consumer confidence. Nevertheless, said CEO Bruce Strong, despite a decline in profit - headline earnings a share fell 29.9% to 323.6 cents a share - the group produced strong cash flow from operations of R1.9 billion, near its highest recorded number, and net asset value increased 6% to…

The President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo has moved to strengthen business ties with South Africa during a high-level dinner meeting with some of the top JSE-listed companies. Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has been on a significant visit to South Africa to strengthen ties between the two countries. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa hosting him earlier this month to bolster political relations. One of the highlights of the visit was a dinner meeting hosted by the South African Chamber of Business in Mozambique (SACBM), bringing together President Chapo, Minister of Economy Basílio Muhate, Minister of Transport and Logistics João Matlombe, Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Manuela Lucas, and 11 South African CEOs from various industries, including logistics, agriculture, energy, financial services, security, telecom, and hospitality, a statement said Monday. Logistics group…

Come Dine With Me has become an absolute favourite worldwide, giving us a front-row seat to dinner party drama, questionable cooking and some of the most brutally honest (and hilarious) critiques on TV. The show first aired in the UK in 2005 and its format quickly won over audiences. The concept is simple: four strangers take turns hosting a dinner party, competing for a cash prize. But let’s be honest – it’s less about the food and more about the personalities, the unfiltered commentary and those unforgettable moments when the polite veneer cracks. When the South African version hit our screens in 2011, we were hooked. The local spin brought in all the sass, drama and awkward silences we never knew we needed. Now, Mzansi can once again sit…

In a breakthrough under the banner Operation Shanela, police in Tshwane arrested 327 individuals and seized a stolen vehicle. The success of the operation was driven by a coordinated effort from a multidisciplinary law enforcement team across various departments, resulting in the arrest of numerous suspects on a range of offences. The operation also prioritised visible police patrols and enforced liquor license compliance, further strengthening law and order in the region. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, confirmed that detectives apprehended 254 suspects for a range of offences, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV), assault, murder, rape, armed robbery, and attempted murder. “Tshwane Detectives apprehended 254 suspects for various offences, including 84 for gender-based violence, 29 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, two for murder,…

An R11 million access road upgrade and maintenance in the deep rural village of Ga-Komane, Burgersfort, Limpopo, has not yet been completed. Disgruntled residents accuse the Fetakgomo Tubatse local municipality of spending R11 million on a road that does not exist. According to records of the integrated development plan budget, the municipality allocated R11 million to the villagers of Ga-Komane village during the 2017/2018 financial period to upgrade a road in the village. Angry residents complain about an 11-kilometre stretch of road that is in poor condition. Concerned resident Ronald Maepa said: "Our daily commuting becomes impossible during rainy seasons. We end up using donkeys as a mode of transport. This is not how Ga-Komane villagers envisioned life after three decades of democracy. Kgoshi Phillemon Komane said, "We can't believe…

South African writer and theatre director Athol Fugard was acclaimed at home and abroad for plays that exposed the injustices of the apartheid system and challenged its racist taboos, including by putting black and white actors on stage together. Fugard, who died on Saturday at the age of 92, wrote more than 30 plays over seven decades, his most important in the darkest days of apartheid, touching on the raw themes of the cruel and dehumanising regime that ended in 1994. “His work helped expose the inhumanity, injustice and blind stupidity of the system to audiences around the world,” a British newspaper wrote in 2012 of the “fearless, flinty, obdurate Afrikaner”. Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis called him a true patriot whose legacy will continue to inspire generations. “Beyond his…

IT'S become common to see children, some in school uniforms, vaping. The World Health Organization cites enticing flavours and targeted marketing as key reasons for this trend. In the US, e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school students aged 12 and older, with 5.9% reporting use. In the UK, surveys indicate that 20.5% of children aged 11–17 have tried vaping, with 7.6% currently vaping. Similar usage rates of 3.3% to 11.8% have been found in South-East Asia, while evidence on vape use among adolescents in Africa is scarce. A recent study published in The Lancet’s eClinical Medicine found that vaping among South African pupils is alarmingly high. The research surveyed over 25 000 high school students across 52 schools in eight of South Africa’s…

Former Orlando Pirates league-winning coach and renowned agent Mike Makaab has bemoaned the standard of refereeing in South Africa. The Premier Soccer League officials were caught up in controversy yet again over the weekend during the Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs Nedbank Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Chiefs won 3-1 with two goals in stoppage time to advance to the semifinals, but Stellies coach Steve Barker was livid with the Amakhosi’s second goal. Stellies goalkeeper Sage Stephens appeared to have been nudged off the ball while trying to punch out a corner. With Stephens out of action it allowed Chiefs winger Pule Mmodi to tap the ball into the net. The assistant referee held up his flag to indicate a foul on Stephens, but was later…

Stellenbosch FC, who were at the sharp end of poor officiating by match officials in Saturday's match against the darlings of Soweto, Kaizer Chiefs, will host another Soweto opponent on Tuesday night (kick-off 7.30pm). This time, it is Orlando Pirates, currently Soweto's strongest team and chasing Betway Premiership glory. At Saturday's post-match interview at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, an angry Stellenbosch coach, Steve Barker, listed several refereeing injustices against his team in matches against Chiefs and Pirates. His frustration boiled over after his side was eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by a controversial goal in their quarter-final clash against Chiefs. Against this backdrop, Stellenbosch will set their sights on turning the tables on their Soweto opponents. It may not be Chiefs, but Pirates are also in Barker's crosshairs. Additionally,…

KL Rahul was hailed Monday as India's ICC Champions Trophy unsung hero, having twice kept a cool head under pressure to see his team to victory in tense semi-final and finals. Captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76 to lead India to a four-wicket final win over New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, following Virat Kohli's 84 to anchor India's semi-final chase against Australia. Both won Player of the Match awards for their respective knocks, but after they had departed it had been number six Rahul, almost under the radar, who had kept calm to guide India across the finish line. He was unbeaten on 34 in the final as India chased down 252, just a few days after his 42 not out took India past Australia's 264 in the last…

The latest analysis from NIQ South Africa reveals a cautious but notable momentum in the country's retail sector, despite economic headwinds. For the calendar year 2024, South African consumers spent nearly R637 billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), reflecting a year-over-year growth of just 3.4%. This increase was primarily attributed to rising prices rather than higher consumption levels. The Technology & Durables (T&D) market displayed a contrasting trend, achieving a modest sales value increase of only 1.8%, totalling R90bn. A significant 2% drop in the telecoms sector—accounting for over half of the T&D market's value—dampened overall performance. However, washing machines shone as a bright spot, with consistent monthly sales growth culminating in a remarkable 16% increase in both sales value and units sold. Zak Haeri, managing director for NIQ in…

2024 was the biggest election year in human history where over 70 countries representing more than half of the global population held elections. It is estimated that over 80% of incumbent parties lost voter support in 2024 compared to the previous election, making it a significant year for global democracy. Economic challenges, especially inflation, and overall dissatisfaction with incumbent governments were key drivers behind voters' decisions to oust incumbents leading to key electoral outcomes such as the return of Donald Trump to the White House and here at home the ANC losing its majority for the first time since 1994. One of the consequences of the elections anti-incumbent theme is that the world is now scattered with a host of newly installed governments seeking to change the status quo, with…

The current travails of Y Combinator-backed Nigerian logistics tech startup Kobo360 provide a sobering backdrop to this week's Tech Tides Africa column hijack. The numerous reported challenges dogging the former ecosystem darling - which apparently include a crippling debt load, revolving door of key leadership and overwhelming operational issues - put into sharp focus why tech entrepreneurship in Africa's critically sub-optimal freight haulage industry is not for the faint of heart. Yet, it's a space inhabited by the fiercely resolute Zimbabwean founder and passionate intra-African trade proponent Gugulethu Siso since launching her logistics tech startup Thumeza in 2018. (Say, if you really want to see her truly come alive, ask for her unfiltered take on the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) potential to unlock economic opportunity.) Following various survival-focused…

More mining smelters in South Africa will likely close down due to higher costs of production that are impacting operators against the backdrop of lower prices for ferrochrome at a time Merafe Resources is increasingly shifting to chrome ore exports while closing down smelter furnaces. In a joint venture with Glencore, Merafe’s joint venture (JV) has already shut down 10 of its 22 furnaces in the past few years, translating to massive job losses. Worse still, the JV has put its smelting operations under business review at a time volatility in ferrochrome prices is expected to persist. “The reason we going into review is that our smelting operations are under tremendous pressure and are not making money at current prices. “We are reviewing the ops to see if we can…

POWERX, a licensed private sector electricity trader in South Africa, and Yellow Door Energy (YDE) on Monday signed a 24.5 Megawatt peak (MWp) solar power purchase agreement (PPA) in Leeudoringstad, North West. YDE is a leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) in the Middle East and Africa. The project will see the installation of a 43km overhead electrical line to connect the solar park to an Eskom substation, enhancing grid infrastructure and facilitating access to green electricity in the North West. "Over 500 jobs will be created through numerous contractors, suppliers and manufacturers, with significant contribution to social and community development. Construction will begin by mid 2025, with commissioning expected in 2026," YDE said in a statement. The Naledi Ya YDE Solar Park, as the initiative is dubbed, will…

The Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards are set to bring a night of celebration and laughter. Returning for its 12th edition, the awards will be hosted by Nina Hastie and Carvin H Goldstone, who are set to bring the house down with their witty banter and undeniable charm. The ceremony will also feature a line-up of hilarious MCs such as Mashabela Galane, Kagiso KG Mokgadi, Céline Tshika, Mel Jones, Thabiso Mhlongo and Bexta. Also known as the Comics’ Choice Awards, this is is a unique event within the comedy industry because it is peer voted. The comedians cast their votes to determine the winners, making the awards a true reflection of professional respect and recognition. With a recent reduction in the total number of awards to 10, the competition has…

A lot has been written, following Dyland Naidoo’s victory at the 54-hole South African Open at Durban Country Club last week, about how Papwa Sewgolum had to receive his 1965 Natal Open trophy out in the rain at the same venue because he wasn’t allowed in the club due to apartheid. Sewgolum beat out Gary Player in that tournament, and the story made headlines because the second-placed white golfer was given preferential treatment due to the colour of his skin. Player has also come under fire in recent years as the pro-apartheid comments he made in the 1960s and 1970s had resurfaced. He, however, maintains he had a good relationship with the late Sewgolum, the caddy turned golfer. “I was very friendly with Papwa Sewgolum,” Player said in an exclusive…

As I took a stroll down memory lane in my community of Kagiso, a township in the west of Johannesburg, I was met with a mix of familiar sights and disturbing realities. My mother’s house is located on the main street, providing a perfect vantage point to observe the full landscape of the area. As I walked down the street, I passed by a bustling scrapyard where dilapidated cars were parked. Young boys, many of whom smoke drugs, frequent this area, pushing heavy-laden trolleys to weigh the materials they've collected (ill-begotten and not) to earn a meagre income to sustain their soul-crushing addiction. This scene is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of drug abuse and the lack of opportunities for young people in our communities. It is unacceptable…

Fortune favoured Kaizer Chiefs this past weekend in their Nedbank Cup quarter-final against Stellenbosch, and they need to ride their luck as they approach a crucial phase of their season. An André de Jong header with only four minutes of regulation time remaining, canceled out an Inácio Miguel penalty from the 20th minute, dragging the thousands of Amakhosi faithful in attendance at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium into disbelief. To an extent, it also brought them back to reality, as the semi-final spot they had yearned for threatened to slip away once again. Agony soon turned into ecstasy as Chiefs found themselves on the right side of a twist of fate that might just set their season up, a refereeing decision playing a significant role in the Glamour Boys securing a…

The Springboks have set up a unique tool to track the players they’ve called up for the first alignment camp of the season in Cape Town during the United Rugby Championship (URC) without it impacting their respective franchises. The world champions began their first steps toward the 2025 international season with a three-day camp on Monday, during which head coach Rassie Erasmus and his management plan to align the selected players with their vision for this year’s Tests and beyond. South Africa will play 15 Tests, two must still be confirmed, and it will continue the Boks’ path of rebuilding and testing new players who will take over from the senior guys not making the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Erasmus explained that Sebastian Prim, the Springboks’ sports scientist,…

THE Dolphins find themselves in the play-off of the CSA 1-Day Cup following Cricket South Africa’s decision to dock four points from the Warriors for not fielding a team that adheres to the rules that the governing body has in place for men’s domestic cricket. Following a comprehensive review and investigation, CSA determined that the Warriors failed to meet the stipulated transformation requirements during their match on February 16, 2025, against the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in Durban. The breach pertained specifically to Clause 3.2.2 of the CSA administrative conditions, which requires teams to field a minimum of three black African players in the starting XI. The sanctions imposed include loss of match points. Thus, the Warriors will forfeit thdir points for the match, with the Dolphins awarded four points for the…

A refreshed Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to put the foot on the pedal as they inch closer to defending their league title when they host AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Tuesday (7.30pm kick-off). The Pretoria-based outfit currently holds a comfortable 16-point lead at the top of the log, leaving the onus on challengers Orlando Pirates to chase them down and break their seven-season league-winning streak. The Brazilians had a rare weekend off after their Nedbank Cup quarter-final against Sekhukhune United was postponed due to the match venue being booked for back-to-back fixtures. The postponement may have been ideal in terms of rest, but whether it has affected the rhythm of the 17-time league champions will be put to the test, as they…