iDiski Times Edition 269 spotlights Makhanya and Kaizer Chiefs

Edition 269 of iDiski Times is now available, with Olwethu Makhanya and Kaizer Chiefs’ player development programme among the main features in the latest issue. The publication also examines South African football through interviews, tournament build-up and a review of overseas talent.

Makhanya speaks about his move from Philadelphia Union to Rangers in Scotland and the opportunity that has followed. The young central defender, who has represented Bafana Bafana, discusses the next stage of his career in an interview with Lethabo Kganyago.

Kaizer Chiefs’ development system is examined through conversations with DDC coach Vela Khumalo and Farouk Khan. Their focus is on the players produced by the club who have gone on to become important members of the Amakhosi first team.

The issue also looks ahead to the MTN8 semi-finals. Former Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo, now one of the tournament’s ambassadors, provides the perspective on the competition. The Motsepe Foundation Championship is another focus, with Cape Town City head coach Andries Ulderink discussing his first-team role before the new season begins.

The publication’s regular features include a Top Ten ranking of the foreign players signed by Betway Premiership clubs. The edition also carries the latest entries in the Rumour Mill, while its World & South Africa section profiles Manasse Kianga, a Johannesburg-born player making a significant impact at Slovan Bratislava in Europe.

Readers can access the newspaper through the publication’s free WhatsApp channel by subscribing with the word “subscribe”. Edition 269 combines the Makhanya interview and Kaizer Chiefs development story with coverage of South African competitions and the progress of an emerging player abroad.