{"id":1270,"date":"2026-01-31T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goalmzansi.com\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2026-01-31T10:39:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T08:39:20","slug":"stellenbosch-signings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goalmzansi.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/stellenbosch-signings\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellenbosch signings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stellenbosch has continued to be busy itself in the transfer window, with the club announcing three departures and three new arrivals on Friday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midfield duo Thato Khiba and Lebisa Nku departed for Sekhukhune United, while veteran defender Sanele Barns left the Cape Winelands outfit to join Richards Bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other side, striker Wonderboy Makhubu has joined the Maroons from Magesi, alongside two of the country\u2019s brightest young stars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asekho Tiwani, who captained Amajita at the U20 FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year, joins the Cape Winelands outfit on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. 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