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Women’s Football Enters New Era as Platform Expands for Players and Clubs with Announcement
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Women’s Football Enters New Era as Platform Expands for Players and Clubs with Announcement

By Becker Semela: Some of the players during the launch at SABC on Tuesday. South African women's football has taken a giant leap forward after the South African Football Association (SAFA), Hollywoodbets and the SABC, with an exciting new era for the Hollywoodbets Super League. Announced at the SABC Arena on Tuesday, the changes show the strong commitment to growing ladies' football in the entire country and creating more opportunities for women players, clubs and supporters across the country. Lydia Monyepao, SAFA CEO, said in the new season, the league will move from 16 teams to two groups of eight teams. The new format will help reduce travelling costs for clubs, improve match day experiences and bring more competitive football du...
MARVELS OF MZANSI: Young designers turn culture into couture 
Fashion

MARVELS OF MZANSI: Young designers turn culture into couture 

By Sitha Maliwa: A spectacular celebration of South African identity unfolded on Saturday as ten standout student designers were named finalists in the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award presented by Durban Fashion Fair. This pivotal moment in the fashion calendar brought together emerging talent, industry veterans, and cultural flair in a runway showdown that reflected the theme: “Marvels of Mzansi.” Held at the iconic Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse during the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge, the event narrowed down 25 semi-finalists from fashion institutions across KwaZulu-Natal to a final group of ten. The young designers’ creations paid tribute to the vibrancy of South African culture, from its landscapes and cuisine to entertainment and tradi...