The MTN8 is poised for a tremendous finale. The four top clubs in the country – Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town – are through to the last four of the competition.

After some thrilling action in the opening games of the competition, the final four teams have finally been confirmed for the semi-finals of the MTN8. Orlando Pirates, Ajax Cape Town, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs all played at home over the weekend and all came out tops over their respective opposition. However for the semi-finals, both teams will have an opportunity to become host as the semifinal will be played over two legs.

Road to the semi-finals

Ajax Cape Town

Ajax Cape Town were first to book their place in the last four as they sent SuperSport United  packing in a thrilling 5-2 drubbing of Matsatsantsa on Friday evening. The match at the Cape Town Stadium was one of two halves as Ajax dominated the first half, before facing some anxious moments late on as the visitors fought their way back, before a late flourish sealed the game for the hosts.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Bloemfontein Celtic 1-0 at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium. Substitute Mabhuti Khenyeza scored a late goal in the 79th minute just moments after coming on to secure the victory for the Brazilians. The fixture was the first official game for the club’s new coach, Dutchman Johan Neeskens, as he begins his spell with the Chloorkop-based side on a high note.

The home side worked their way into the game after a slow start, but after some tactical substitutions in the second half they played with more urgency and were rewarded late in the game.

Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates needed extra-time to dispose of Santos 1-0 in the match played at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. New signing Siyabonga Sangweni marked his official debut with a goal in the 105th minute, helping the Buccaneers move one step closer to successfully defend their title.

Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs defeated Wits 2-1 after coming from behind to take up the final available spot. A penalty from Bernard Parker and a header from Mandla Masango was enough to book Chiefs a place in the semi-finals.

Orlando Pirates 1-0 Santos
Ajax CPT 5-2 Supersport United
Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Wits
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Bloemfontein Celtic

 

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Each year on the 9th of August, South Africans of all backgrounds, races and cultural groups join together in celebrating National Women’s Day. This annual public holiday commemorates an eventful day in South Africa’s history – 9 August 1956.

What makes this day so special to South Africans? It was on the 9th of August in 1956 that a large group of women began a campaign to bring an end to the pass laws enforced by the government of the time. The pass laws meant that all black people were to carry a special “pass” or identification document which they had to produce to prove they were permitted to enter a certain area designated for white people. This was a major law of the apartheid regime and greatly restricted the freedom of movement of black people.

The campaign began when some 20,000 women marched to the Union Buildings in the City of Pretoria to protest certain proposed amendments to the pass laws or Urban Areas Act of 1950. This eventful march on 9 August 1956 was lead by Sophia Williams-De Bruyn (she presently serves as a provincial legislator in the Gauteng Province), Lilian Ngoyi (Strijdom Square was renamed Lilian Ngoyi Square in her honor during the 2006 Women’s Day celebrations), Rahima Moosa and Helen Joseph (born in England, she was a major anti-apartheid activist). Over 100 000 signatures marked a number of petitions which were left with the prime minister at the time, J.G. Stijdom. After handing in these documents at his office they stood quietly outside for about 30 minutes. Soon the women began to sing a protest song with words which translated into “Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock”. Indeed, these words show the immense courage and strength of these women.

National Women’s Day celebrations were instituted in 1994 and now take place annually. The 50th anniversary of the march in 2006 was marked with a re-enactment, with many who participated in the original march taking part. National Women’s Day in South Africa is held in high esteem and is a reminder of the important contributions women make to society, as well as a time to ponder the advances in women’s rights.

Source: SouthAfrica.Com

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 Hola Mzansi, SABC 1 is broadcasting a LIVE game between Bafana Bafana and Burkina Faso on Wednesday the 10th August 2011 at 20H00pm because of this, some of your favorite programs will move to a different time and some will fall away:

- News will move 19H00pm
- Generations moves to 19H30pm
- The game starts at 20H00pm till 22H30pm

This means that City Sesla, Zone 14 and Khumbul'Ekhaya will NOT play due to the soccer. 

Make sure you catch this exciting match on your Home Of Soccer, Fo Sho!

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) and the National Public Broadcaster SABC have agreed on terms to televise the international friendly match between South Africa and Burkina Faso. The match is scheduled for Wednesday 10 August 2011 at Ellis Park stadium, and it will be broadcast live on SABC1 at 8:15pm and SABC1 radio stations.

SAFA and the SABC have committed to fast track the process of finalising the long term broadcast rights contract.

Tickets for the showdown between Bafana Bafana and Burkina Faso are on sale at Computicket outlets, Shoprite, Checkers stores and they sell at R50 for upper tier seats and R100 for lower tier seats.

SABC radio Stations will also give away tickets to lucky listeners.

Source : www.safa.net

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