Velile Mnyandu

Profile Picture

Role:Senior Journalist

Articles Written: 690

twitter

Bio:Involved in sports reporting since 1997, covering football, boxing, and Olympic sporting codes, with a passion for in-depth reporting. ‘Veza’ started out at CKI FM (Tru-FM) and previously worked within the SABC News Sports Division as well as SAFM. South African Sports Journalist of the Year in 2012 and 2018 Journalists’ Journalist of the Year, he has been to three FIFA World Cup final tournaments, five Africa Cup of Nations finals, and two Olympic Games. Currently Chairperson of the South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA), he is also an authority on African football.

Bio:Involved in sports reporting since 1997, covering football, boxing, and Olympic sporting codes, with a passion for in-depth reporting. ‘Veza’ started out at CKI FM (Tru-FM) and previously worked within the SABC News Sports Division as well as SAFM. South African Sports Journalist of the Year in 2012 and 2018 Journalists’ Journalist of the Year, he has been to three FIFA World Cup final tournaments, five Africa Cup of Nations finals, and two Olympic Games. Currently Chairperson of the South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA), he is also an authority on African football.

Articles By Velile Mnyandu

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

Vusumuzi Vilakazi praises Stellenbosch-bound Sanele Barns

Richards Bay FC coach Vusumuzi “Kanu” Vilakazi has lauded the club’s star player and Stellenbosch FC-bound attacker Sanele Barns for his professionalism.

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

Sean Louw – Before the AFCON, Stanley Nwabali wanted a Kaizer Chiefs move

Chippa United goalkeeper Sean Louw has revealed that Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s big goal before the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament was to go to Kaizer Chiefs.

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

Gomes to intensify laws of the game lessons for PSL coaches and media

With the Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches often marred by questions of poor officiating, the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) Chairperson of the National Referees Committee (NRC), Victor Gomes, has taken a proactive stance.

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

Vusumuzi Vilakazi revels in victory against Orlando Pirates

Richards Bay FC coach Vusumuzi “Kanu” Vilakazi says they needed the three points more than the hosts Orlando Pirates after they stunned them, coming out with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Orlando Stadium last night.

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

Jose Riveiro loving The Ghosts’ songs amid Orlando Pirates’ final push

The sounds of “Weeh Tito, Weeh Tito” coming out at Orlando Stadium once again will be music to the ears of head coach Jose Riveiro, who is enjoying the love his players are getting from the supporters.

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

Zizi Kodwa – SA Government needs to remodel sports funding

As the curtain comes down on the sixth administration of the South African government, outgoing Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa says the government needs to consider its position on the sports funding model.

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

Victor Gomes & Dr Irvin Khoza - VAR implementation in the PSL imminent

The implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is imminent and possibly a few weeks or months away, according to Victor Gomes, the South African Football Association (SAFA) Chairperson of the National Referees Committee (NRC).

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

CAF & UCT's partnership to help produce world-class African football leaders

CAF President Patrice Motsepe’s quest to bring world-class administration to African football and its member associations was boosted yesterday when they partnered with the University of Cape Town (UCT).

sabc_tier_sport_news_pic

Orlando Pirates promise to pile on the pressure on Stellies

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says it's time to pile on the pressure now that they have reduced the gap between them and Stellenbosch FC to one point.

Editors Pick