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NOBLE PROFESSION
I strongly agree with Vuyani Joni’s passionate appeal to the football fraternity to arrest the slide of journalism into mediocrity. Yes, Mr Editor, misuse of digital platforms has turned traditional journalism into a white elephant. Journalistic objectivity, integrity and accuracy have become less audible to viewers and readers due to the deafening noises of the mushrooming individual blogs, podcasts and other platforms that have become peddlers of falsehoods and unconfirmed stories on the internet. We are a blessed generation in this digital world that one can post his opinion to many viewers across the globe with the press of a button, and this is how citizen journalism was born. There are two types of citizen journalism: engaged citizen journalism and enraged journalism. The former is constructive, but the latter destroys. It is within the context of enraged citizen journalism that information is being soiled by fake news. We appeal to companies like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc to strictly censor the content on podcasts, blogs, etc. Relevant authorities need to stand up and be courageously proactive in order save the intrinsic values of traditional journalism from becoming extinct. Batsirai Kativu, Johannesburg
PENALTY SPECIALIST
“Is Caleb Chiefs’ answer?” asked Soccer Laduma. The answer is absolutely yes, in cup games, where after a draw the game will be decided on penalties. He is a penalty specialist, but Chiefs won’t be awarded penalties in all games. Caleb is not Chiefs material. Fortunately, he came at a time when the team was desperate for results. Should Chiefs find its footing, Caleb will sit on the bench or in the VIP box. Terah Maqepula, Mount Fletcher
A CHIP(PA) OFF THE SHOULDER
Why are our players letting the technical team down like this, especially in front of goal? Numerous scoring chances are being missed while we’re conceding cheap goals. Zwane is playing a type of football that should be easy to follow by Mzansi footballers. His philosophy is one we’ve been longing for. Yes, we’re fully behind the team, but they must stop working on our nerves. Siyabonga Nkalambela, Delft
Chiefs lost not because the opposition was better but because Chippa used the limited chances they got. After Chippa took the lead, Chiefs had two or three chances they should’ve taken. What more must Zwane do? If players cannot convert chances, do you still point fingers at the coach? No, players must account. To those who say Zwane must go, please leave him alone. The man is building a team that was slowly dying. At least now our team can create chances and plays attractive football. If the team can create chances, that shows there’s nothing wrong with the system. But please, whoever is in front of goal, finish off those chances. Albert Khutshwa, Lupapasi village eCala
After Chiefs won three in a row, we expected them to continue, but it wasn’t to be. Instead of trying to look for scapegoats, perhaps we should give credit where it’s due. Chippa came with a good game plan and it was perfectly executed. As much as we’d like to win every game, the truth is it’s not possible. Chippa