Oratile Rantasi

Attacking Midfielder (R) - Platinum Stars
29 Jan 2029
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128 Edition

The Platinum Stars Courier

8 Jan 2029
From our football correspondent Steady

Squad8 Jan 2029

A one-man rearguard from Nkosi Gumede

There were 9 saves in it, and at least three that had no business being saves at all. The ten outfield players owe him a drink and they know it.

Market8 Jan 2029

Nkosi Gumede hands in a written request

“I have nothing bad to say about this place. I just need to be somewhere else.” It is in writing now, which changes what Platinum Stars can pretend not to have heard.

Market8 Jan 2029

Platinum Stars turn down Bloemfontein Celtic for Nkosi Gumede

The offer was not close and it was refused without much discussion. Whether the second one is refused as quickly is another matter.

Squad8 Jan 2029

Evidence Ngcobo signs a new deal

“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Evidence Ngcobo commits to Platinum Stars for another 4 years.

Squad8 Jan 2029

The manager makes an example of Luther Mothiba

“If you cannot run for the shirt, somebody else will wear it.” No name was used and none was needed; every player in that room knew who it was for.

Squad8 Jan 2029

Kermit Jali is carrying Platinum Stars

3 goals and a season average of 7.47. Form like that gets noticed well beyond this town.

Match6 Jan 2029

Platinum Stars share the spoils with SuperSport United

A 3-3 draw with SuperSport United leaves the dressing room somewhere between relief and regret.

Market8 Jan 2029

Meshua Mello is free to find somewhere else

“I was told straight, and I would rather have it straight.” The manager at Platinum Stars has been clear about where Meshua Mello stands, which is more than many ever get.

Market8 Jan 2029

Ramahlwe Jali linked with a move away

The name of Ramahlwe Jali keeps appearing in other people's back pages. Platinum Stars say nothing, which says plenty.

In brief

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103 Edition

The Platinum Stars Courier

17 Jul 2028
From our football correspondent Steady

Market17 Jul 2028

Nkosi Gumede hands in a written request

“I have nothing bad to say about this place. I just need to be somewhere else.” It is in writing now, which changes what Platinum Stars can pretend not to have heard.

Market17 Jul 2028

Platinum Stars turn down Polokwane City for Eva Bienvenu

The offer was not close and it was refused without much discussion. Whether the second one is refused as quickly is another matter.

Squad17 Jul 2028

The manager makes an example of Nkosi Gumede

“If you cannot run for the shirt, somebody else will wear it.” No name was used and none was needed; every player in that room knew who it was for.

Market17 Jul 2028

Itumeleng Zungu linked with a move away

The name of Itumeleng Zungu keeps appearing in other people's back pages. Platinum Stars say nothing, which says plenty.

Market17 Jul 2028

Eva Bienvenu runs his contract down

3 months remain and no agreement is close. Every week without a signature costs Platinum Stars money.

Squad17 Jul 2028

The transfer that hurt Oratile Rantasi most

Somebody else's move, somebody else's headline. What it left at Platinum Stars is an empty peg and a footballer who keeps glancing at it.

In brief