Baroka FC coach Dylan Kerr says he would not have rested his regulars in the win over Hungry Lions in the last 16 round of the Nedbank cup if he did not trust the players picked on Sunday. Kerr’s men won the encounter 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 2-2 after extra time.

Kaizer Chiefs is coming to the much anticipated and sold out Absa Premiership Soweto derby this weekend against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates under a lot of pressure. A loss to Pirates could see their lead at the top cut down to only three points. With two losses from their last two matches in all competitions, head coach Ernst Middendorp is feeling the pressure.

While some local coaches tend to model their philosophies on international gaffers doing duty across European leagues, Supersport United coach Kaitano Tembo says he draws inspiration from one he’s worked with locally in Stuart Baxter. United will next season be without the services of influential skipper Dean Furman who will be heading back to England following a successful five-year spell with the Pretoria outfit. Stalwart goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will take over the captaincy from Furman next season.

While some local coaches tend to model their philosophies on international gaffers doing duty across European leagues, Supersport United coach Kaitano Tembo says he draws inspiration from one he’s worked with locally in Stuart Baxter.

Four years ago when veteran sports administrator Ntambi Ravele tried to run for South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) board position, she was blocked from contesting. Hendricks took over as the Acting President in December after former SASCOC President Gideon Sam had reached the retirement age of 70. He had been elected as the First Vice-President in November last year taking over from Karjee’s position following her retirement. With the nominations closing this week, Ravele has promised to tackle this matter.

Four years ago when veteran sports administrator Ntambi Ravele tried to run for South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) board position, she was blocked from contesting. And now she feels its déjà vu as her nomination for the SASCOC Presidency next month is being blocked again and this time by the Acting President Barry Hendricks according to Ravele. Ravele says she also tried to contest the vacant Vice-Presidency at SASCOC last year to replace Hajera Karjee who had retired. But her nomination form was said to be incomplete.

Four years ago when veteran sports administrator Ntambi Ravele tried to run for South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) board position, she was blocked from contesting. And now she feels its déjà vu as her nomination for the SASCOC Presidency next month is being blocked again and this time by the Acting President Barry Hendricks according to Ravele.

Tax specialist Joon Chong highlights that an increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could be insight for the minister. “ A potential area that could bring in more revenue would be the CGT inclusion rate for individuals. Currently, the rate is at 40 % and for companies at 80 %. So there could potentially be the CGT inclusion rate for individuals could potentially increase to perhaps 60 % or perhaps even to make it the same as 80%, the same as companies.”

The 2020 Budget will be the same as that of the previous year according to Nkomo, “ from the budget - expect more of last year, given that the budget was a balancing act between revenues that come in and expenses that go out from that.” Suggestions are that if there is any change to be anticipated is the backdrop that Mboweni would have been under more pressure compared to when he delivered his median budget in 2019. This budget, however, presents its own complexities suggests Nkomo “It's going to be another tough balancing act.”

Black Leopards coach Alan Clark says he welcomes the selection head-ache he has following great performances from players given a run in the league and the Nedbank Cup.