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Asanele Velebayi embracing pressure as he settles into life at Kaizer Chiefs
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoAsanele Velebayi embracing pressure as he settles into life at Kaizer Chiefs

Can new police units in Gauteng combat organised crime?

Anita Nkonki|Published

Two specialised units are launched in Gauteng to tackle organised crime, kidnappings and political killings.

Robotics lab opens new tech pathway for Dullstroom learners

Anita Nkonki|Published

From hardship to hope: robotics lab changes outlook for rural Mpumalanga school

Watch VideoTHE BIG DEBATE | 10-game run-in: Who will come out on top between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates

Mihlali Baleka and Smiso Msomi|Published

Orlando Pirates’ remaining fixtures and lighter continental commitments could give them an edge over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race as the ...

Netherlands and Iceland intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

AFP and Staff Reporter|Published

More countries join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Bulls look to horn in on Stormers’ plans at Loftus Versfeld

Leighton Koopman|Published

More than 30 000 fans are expected at Loftus Versfeld as the Bulls and Stormers go head-to-head in the North-South URC derby, with both sides desperate for a win. ...

Watch VideoStormers look to veterans to steady URC ship in crucial Bulls North-South derby

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers are counting on their experienced players to gain an edge against the formidable Bulls in a crucial North-South derby, a match that could define their ...

Watch VideoRichards Bay eye AmaZulu scalp in KZN rivalry after Orlando Pirates defeat

Smiso Msomi|Published

Richards Bay captain Simphiwe Mcineka believes his side can bounce back from defeat to Orlando Pirates when they face AmaZulu in a Betway Premiership KwaZulu-Natal ...

International aid cuts crush NPOs helping abused children

Staff Reporter|Published

International funding cuts have severely impacted NGOs in South Africa, including Masimanyane Women’s Rights International, which provides trauma counselling and ...

Childhood stunting and its cost to South Africa’s economy

Tshikululu Social Investments|Published

Childhood stunting affects one in four South African children under five, limiting cognitive development, educational attainment, and future earnings. The economic ...

Watch VideoMeet Zamaswazi Nkosi, the Soweto designer whose Orlando Pirates outfit won big at the stadium

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Discover the inspiring journey of Zamaswazi Nkosi, a self-taught fashion designer from Soweto, whose unique blend of African tradition and modern couture earned ...

Looking at South Africa’s maths crisis ahead of International Mathematics Day

Dr Linda Meyer|Published

Ahead of International Mathematics Day, South Africa faces a maths crisis: only one in three matriculants took pure Mathematics in 2025, while pass rates and distinctions ...

Watch VideoTime for transparency: Stuart Baxter's blunt critique of Kaizer Chiefs' top brass

Herman Gibbs|Published

Stuart Baxter has joined Ernst Middendorp in a scathing assessment of the Amakhosi hierarchy. From blurred roles to tactical interference, the former coach reveals ...

Watch VideoStormers strengthened by return of captain Ruhan Nel and three centurions for North-South derby against Bulls

Leighton Koopman|Published

With captain Ruhan Nel and experienced players returning, the Stormers are set for a thrilling North-South derby against the Bulls, a match that could define their ...

Pretoria Youth Theatre brings Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Joburg

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Pretoria Youth Theatre will stage a musical production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Theatre on the Square in Sandton from March 31 to April 11, bringing ...

Ballet meets the skyline at Braamfontein rooftop performances

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Joburg Ballet will stage a unique rooftop dance experience in Braamfontein later this month, offering audiences sunset performances against the Johannesburg skyline. ...

Watch VideoBirth of the ‘flentre’: How hybrid André Esterhuizen is redefining the modern Springbok

Herman Gibbs|Published

At 124kg, André Esterhuizen is more than just a powerhouse centre. We explore his revolutionary shift into the back row and why his " hybrid" role is the latest ...

Watch VideoBulls wheel out the heavy artillery for forward onslaught on Stormers in URC clash at Loftus

Mike Greenaway|Published

Form the team selected by Bulls coach Johan Ackermann for Saturday's URC lash with the Stormers, it is clear where he seeks an advantage in the north-south derby. ...

Poetic Licence: The end of Washington as the unquestioned centre

Rabbie Serumula|Published

The world’s old power dynamics are shifting. South Africa and Iran are asserting independence from Washington’s influence, while middle powers and the Global South ...

Green Shoots: Western complicity in the demise of international law

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

As global tensions rise following the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, questions are growing about the future of international law and the rules-based world order. ...