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Springboks star Handre Pollard opened up on the beef between South Africa and England.

The Springboks are set to face the English side as they continue on their journey to defend the title.

 
On the other side, England is going all out to try and avoid the humiliation of being knocked out by the Springboks again.

Previously, England had been knocked out in the final by the Sprinboks two times, and that must be painful.

With such a bad record against the Springboks, English fans have already shown how much they don’t like the Springboks.

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They had been all over social media expressing their frustration and desire to win against the Springboks.

There seemed to be a beef between the two teams, and the Springboks star Handre Pollard is aware of it.

In summary of his opinion, Handre Pollard did not hide anything or try to sugarcoat the relationship.

“If there’s beef, there’s beef.”

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HANDRE POLLARD OPENS UP ON SPRINGBOKS AND ENGLAND BEEF
The talented fly-half said that he was part of the Springboks side that lost in the semifinals, and he knows the feeling.

He said that with those previous losses, the English side would bring more intensity and physicality to the game.

“You could see on their faces four years ago, The disappointment; l have been part of a squad that’s fallen out in a World Cup semifinal,” he said.

“And it sits with you the rest of your life and many things, you look back and regret, and maybe thought you could have done differently,” he continued.

“And l’m sure they’ll come with that mindset this weekend. l think they’ll be ruthless, l think they’ll take their intensity and physicality to a whole new level.”

He continued saying that the Springboks are ready for that and can deal with the competition they will give.

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MZANSI REACTS
Many fans were excited after the Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard spoke of the beef between South Africa and England.

“You’ll be watching the beef from the bench mate.”

“South africa doesn’t play 80mins 😂 scrum, maul, HIA, repeat. Playing time 5 mins . 75mins moaning at ref.”

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“A lot of people writing off England already, Pollard and i’m assuming the whole SA squad have thought about it logically here and I respect that. I still think they’ll win but the occasion will definitely fire England up.”

“What England did to New Zealand in the previous world cup in the semi final was massive and admirable. Just hope they bring that intensity to the boks game as the springboks will come with the physicality and this is gonna be a great game of rugby 🔥🔥🔥👏🏽”

“As A proud Englishman everything in me wants to win this game but I really think this Boks side is one of their best ever and they are stronger in every area.”

Injured Springbok player Makazole Mapimpi has had his Instagram followers scratching their heads after he shared a cryptic post that all was not as it seemed.

Earlier this month, the star player returned to South Africa after a facial fracture ruled him out of the Rugby World Cup. Following his exit, he “best friend” Lukhanyo Am was flown up as his replacement.

 

 

MAPIMPI HINTS ALL IS NOT WELL?
In an Instagram Story on Thursday, 18 October, Makazole Mapimpi hinted at his state of mind in a cryptic post.

It read: “We all get a little mad sometimes. Just don’t forget who you are in the process of it”.

He added: “It’s me against me”.

Mapimpi has since deleted the IG Story. The post comes amid Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber naming his squad set to face England in a semi-final showdown.

mapimpi, springbokAfter being consulted by a medical doctor, the extent of his injury was determined: a fractured cheekbone and eye socket. The recovery time frame was between 4 – 6 weeks.

Rassie said in a media briefing: “We will miss him because he is a brilliant rugby player and a fantastic person.”

Rassie added that should the SA progress to the Rugby World Cup final, he would fly Mapimpi and Malcolm Marx – who was also injured – back to France.

Ever since award-winning gospel musician Dumi Mkokstad got married to his wife Dr Ziphozenkosi Nzimande (née Mthembu), women have been showing up on his father’s doorstep in Mt Ayliff, Eastern Cape, claiming they are his wives.

 

WOMEN CLAIM TO BE DUMI MKOKSTAD’S WIVES
This is according to the Mbize hitmaker’s father, Falithenjwa Nzimande, who told Sunday World that he is concerned about his son.

“Ever since he got married, we’ve been getting unexpected guests, and all of them claim to be Dumi’s wives or fiancés,” Nzimande said.

Mkokstad – real name Mdumiseni Nzimande – married Dr Ziphozenkosi in June 2019. The pair share two children; a daughter born in 2022 and a son born in September this year.

The singer’s father says the first woman – who claimed to be from Sandton in Johannesburg – told him that she received a prophecy from her bishop that she was Mkokstad’s chosen wife. The woman said that artist is married to the wrong woman and that she is the right person for him.

“We contacted Dumi and he had no knowledge of the woman. We then took her to the police station for her safety.

“I believe she was sent back to Johannesburg and we’ve never heard of her since then.”

Last year, another woman, this time from East London, showed up and claimed she was Mkokstad’s wife. The woman also had a framed photo of herself and the musician which Nzimande suspects was shot at one of his s

Lady Du expresses excitement as she shines on billboards due to her partnership with Bulldog Gin. The South African singer is an ambassador of the gin brand and this is her 3rd anniversary of working with them.Taking to social media, she shared a video of all the billboards with her face boldly printed. She appreciated the brand for investing in her.“This month is my billboard month. I know the plans I have for you to prosper you and not to harm you SAID THE LORD. I’ve been @bulldog’s brand ambassador for exactly 3 years,” she wrote.

 

 

 

 

“From the AD I shot for them to the shows they endorsed taking me overseas with my fans, printing my name on tags on their bottles they have carried my brand to where it is today. This one here is for all the artists that don’t feel in place. They took my pantsula self and made me a big brand internationally, every time I felt like changing anything they said no we love you just the way you are,” she added.“Nothing’s wrong with being different someone out there will find the coal put it under pressure and make it a diamond. Thank you @bulldog_gin for not only endorsing my brand but investing in me to become the business woman I am today.

After two no-shows at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court, former ‘Generations’ actress and now businesswoman, Nomthandazo Sonia Mbele finally showed up.

On October 5, Mbele was granted by the court the last opportunity to attend the proceedings. Mbele and her fellow directors of Real Housewives of South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Yolisa Gqunta and Rebone Sesing had been charged for contravening the Tax Administration Act.

 

 

 

 

 

On Friday, Mbele made it court and paid an admission of guilt fine and did not contest the allegations levelled against her. Mbele paid R41,000 – R1,000 per each count.

, hereby admit guilt to the charges specified in Counts 1 to 41, as mentioned in the attached charge sheet, and tender the admission of guilt fine referred to in the charge sheet,” read the acknowledgement of guilt in the court papers.On her last missed court appearance, Mbele had submitted a medical certificate for the second time, citing ill health.

In a statement, Mbele explained that she was currently still getting treatment for work burnout which had turned chronic.