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Remembering 'Terror' Lekota: From football pitch to political powerhouse

Watch VideoAsenathi Ntlabakanye still firmly in Springbok plans despite looming doping hearing

Leighton Koopman|Published

Asenathi Ntlabakanye remains in the Springboks’ plans despite a looming doping hearing, with scrum coach Daan Human backing the Lions tighthead’s form and stressing ...

Watch VideoGianni Infantino’s 'Fifa Peace Prize' and the Great Wall of football’s betrayal

Morgan Bolton|Published

Gianni Infantino is facing fierce criticism for aligning FIFA with US President Donald Trump through the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. As conflict escalates in Iran ...

Iranian missile strikes: South Africans in Middle East face rising threats

Nadia Khan|Published

South Africans living across the Gulf Cooperation Council region say they remain cautious but hopeful after Iranian airstrikes targeting US bases triggered missile ...

Cracking down on chaos: How SANDF plans to address gangs and illegal mining

Theolin Tembo|Published

The SANDF deployment is part of a larger plan to fight crime, according to Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia, who emphasises that it is not a " magic bullet." ...

Abdeslam Ouaddou urges Orlando Pirates to find 'scoring boots' in Betway Premiership title race

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Coach Ouaddou urged Orlando Pirates' attackers to be more clinical to maintain their lead after a narrow 2-1 win. He also lamented the muddy pitch conditions.

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso's frustrations overshadow Mamelodi Sundowns' win against Golden Arrows

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-1 victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows at Loftus Versfeld, extending their unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership. However, coach ...

Orlando Pirates beat Polokwane City to stay level with leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race

Mihlali Baleka|Updated

A late Patrick Maswanganyi winner secured a 2-1 victory for Orlando Pirates over Polokwane City, keeping them level on points with league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns extend unbeaten run with 2-1 win against Lamontville Golden Arrows at Loftus

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso breathes a sigh of relief as his team triumphs 2-0 over Lamontville Golden Arrows, extending their unbeaten run to six matches ...

Watch VideoProteas chose a crappy time to have a bad night, says Shukri Conrad after New Zealand defeat

John Goliath|Published

After a crushing nine-wicket loss in Kolkata, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad defends his team's temperament.

Watch VideoFive takeaways from Proteas' humbling T20 World Cup semi-final defeat against New Zealand

John Goliath|Published

Between a top-order collapse against off-spin and a bowling plan that lacked variety, the Proteas were left counting the cost of a predictable approach on a night ...

Watch VideoZola Dunywa says Safa boss Danny Jordaan must hire local coach after Hugo Broos' exit

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Former Bafana Bafana manager Zola Dunywa has blasted Safa president Danny Jordaan for overlooking local coaches, insisting a South African must replace Hugo Broos ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs’ four-game slide exposes fragile foundations

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ 1-0 defeat to Richards Bay marked a fourth consecutive loss across all competitions, further denting their hopes of a top-three finish and exposing ...

Market leader’s final close: Honouring Dr Leila Fourie

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

South Africa’s financial leadership gathered to honour outgoing JSE CEO Dr Leila Fourie, celebrating her steady stewardship through turbulent global markets and ...

Titanic laughs, diva secrets and boarding school rebels: 3 must-see Joburg plays this March

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Join Alan Committie in Johannesburg for his latest solo comedy show 'AV-A-LAUGH-TA', alongside a poignant opera piece featuring Fiona Ramsay and a thought-provoking ...

Young South African entrepreneurs rise to the challenge, but sustainability remains elusive

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

With South Africa’s youth unemployment soaring, many young people are turning to entrepreneurship not as a choice but as a necessity. Yet research shows up to 80% ...

Relief for Gauteng families as all Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners are placed

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed the successful placement of all remaining unplaced Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners, bringing the total number of pupils ...

Gauteng Health Department launches initiative to tackle childhood obesity

Pule Makgale|Updated

With childhood obesity on the rise, the Gauteng Health Department unveils a new initiative aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles among the youth.

Trapped miners: Ekapa Minerals updates recovery efforts amid ongoing turmoil

Published

Ekapa mine in Kimberley faces an uphill task as it manages recovery operations for trapped workers while dealing with critical scrutiny and family concerns.

'We want that chapter behind us' — SA couple who worked on Epstein's island

Brando Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

A Jeffreys Bay couple say they want nothing more than to put a much-talked-about chapter of their lives behind them — nearly a decade spent working on the private ...