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Gabon: le président annonce des restrictions pour les bourses attribuées aux étudiants suivant un cursus en Europe
Le Gabon célèbre, ce lundi 17 août, le 66e anniversaire de son indépendance. Une grande parade militaire a lieu en milieu de matinée sur le boulevard du front de mer en présence de deux chefs d’État des pays amis : Félix Tshisekedi, de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et le général Horta Ntam, de la Guinée-Bissau. À la veille de cet anniversaire, Brice Oligui Nguema s'est adressé à la nation. Il a notamment évoqué la question des bourses accordées aux étudiants gabonais faisant leur cursus à l'étranger.
Why Rassie’s keeping All Blacks waiting
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained the decision to push back team announcements to Thursday for the blockbuster series against the All Blacks, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. mwafrika.life
At a media conference in Johannesburg on Monday, Erasmus insisted it is a mark of respect rather than gamesmanship.
“I think the announcement only on Thursday is the respect for New Zealand and knowing how tough this one is going to be,” Erasmus said. “The less time they have to prepare for our team, the better. It’s not an arrogant thing. It’s a respect thing.”
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Erasmus also addressed the growing narrative around the Springboks allegedly slowing the game down, pushing back firmly on the suggestion.
“Over time, five games that we’ve played, we’ve not had one feedback that we slowed down the game,” he said. “Maybe [the All Blacks] have played against teams in pre-season mode. It’s like playing those Super Rugby warm-ups in January.”
Looking at the shape of the four-Test series itself, Erasmus likened the stakes to a World Cup knockout campaign, and suggested the challenge could be even sterner.
“I’ve never played a World Cup or been part of a World Cup where there was a round of 16,” he said. “I think four games against New Zealand is tougher than four playoff games.”
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He singled out the breakdown as the defining battleground of the series opener.
“The tough thing for us, which we think is very, very, very focused, [will be] brutal at the breakdown,” Erasmus said of New Zealand’s approach. “How they sort you out at the breakdown, it’s something that we really have been seeing and players have experienced at the franchises.”
And on South African fans who back the All Blacks, Erasmus was relaxed, drawing on his own childhood love of the game, where he admired players like Zinzan Brooke and Murray Mexted.
“There’s no problem with people supporting the All Blacks. Who are we to tell them they can’t? So we’re all good.”
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Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images
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Stellies’ Titus Completes Move to MAS Fes
Stellenbosch FC have confirmed that winger Devin Titus has completed a move to Moroccan giants MAS Fès on a permanent deal.
The 25-year-old completed his move to the reigning Moroccan Botola Pro champions after they triggered his buy-out clause.
Titus came through the ranks at Stellies before getting promoted to the senior team during the 2020-21 season.
He spent roughly six years in the club’s senior ranks, where he scored 36 goals and registered 20 assists in 176 appearances across all competitions.
“Reigning Moroccan Botola Pro champions Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès have completed the signing of Devin Titus on a permanent transfer after triggering the buy-out clause in his contract.
“The 25-year-old forward departs as Stellenbosch FC’s most-capped outfield player of all time after featuring in 176 matches, and as the Club’s second-highest goalscorer with 36 career goals to his name across all competitions.
“A graduate of Stellies’ renowned development programme, Titus captained the reserve team to the DStv Diski Challenge and Premier League Next Gen titles in 2022, before becoming a mainstay in the first team over the last five years.
“Across the previous four seasons, he missed only one domestic league match, and helped Stellenbosch win the 2023 Carling Knockout as Player of the Tournament, reach back-to-back MTN8 finals in 2024 and 2025, and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup in consecutive campaigns.
“He also became a full Bafana Bafana international during his time in the Cape Winelands and represented South Africa at the 2024 COSAFA Cup, winning three caps in total.
“During his spell with the Club, Titus embodied the ethos of Stellenbosch FC in both his performances and professionalism, setting a benchmark for those around him and serving as a beacon for the next generation of players.
“His absence on the pitch and in the dressing room will be sorely felt, but he departs with the utmost gratitude and best wishes from everyone at Stellenbosch FC as he embarks on his journey abroad.”
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