{
  "id": 4917600,
  "title": "Sekhukhune United axe Kaze, appoint Zothwane as new coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/sekhukhune-united-axe-kaze-appoint-zothwane-as-new-coach",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T18:56:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/sekhukhune-united-axe-kaze-appoint-zothwane-as-new-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sekhukhune United have dismissed coach Cedric Kaze after just four games of the Betway Premiership. This move comes after the team's elimination from the MTN8 against Orlando Pirates, following 1-0 and 3-0 losses in their semi-final matches. The club confirmed Kaze's departure by mutual agreement, effective immediately. To replace him, Sekhukhune has appointed Papi Zothwane as the new head coach, supported by Paulus Masehe. The club also retained Nascent Nkhwashu as the goalkeeper coach. Despite expressing gratitude to Kaze for his contributions during his time with the club, Sekhukhune United remains committed to maintaining stability and continuity as they prepare for future challenges.",
  "summary": "Babina Noko confirmed that Kaze had left by mutual agreement with immediate effect.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sekhukhune United fires coach Cedric Kaze after 4 games",
    "Papi Zothwane appointed as new head coach",
    "Nascent Nkhwashu remains as goalkeeper coach"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}