Football fever in Cape Town ahead of Bafana, Panama friendly

Zaahier Adams|Published

Not since the Fifa World Cup back in 2010 has excitement levels in the Mother City reached such highs for the round-ball game.

Woolworths cleared of animal welfare complaint regarding pig gassing practices

Zelda Venter|Published

The Directorate of the Advertising Regulatory Board dismissed the complaint and found that Woolworths’ statements in its advertising and on its website are not misleading ...

Political parties ramp up Western Cape election campaigns

Theolin Tembo|Published

With the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) voter registration weekend set for June, political parties’ election campaigns are building momentum in the lead ...

Seven arrested in multi-million rand extortion scheme targeting long-distance bus operators

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Seven suspects accused of extorting long-distance bus operators over several years were arrested after a four-year investigation spanning multiple provinces.

Eastern Cape protests turn violent over Nigerian king's coronation

Brandon Nel|Published

Chaos erupted in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape on Monday as cars were set ablaze and property vandalised during a protest against the reported coronation of ...

SA braces for fuel, electricity hikes

Ashley Lechman and Siphelele Dludla|Published

Petrol prices are expected to increase by R5.31 a litre for 93 Unleaded and R5.82 a litre for 95 Unleaded while diesel looks set to increase by between R10.13 a ...

Zuma and Mbeki's bid to remove Khampepe from TRC Commission fails

Zelda Venter|Published

The Gauteng High Court has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over the application by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to have Justice Sisi Khampepe recuse ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana v Panama: Three tactical tweaks Broos should make at Cape Town Stadium

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana needs to secure a win against Panama; the coach should start Relebohile Mofokeng and Evidence Makgopa and pair Mbekezeli Mbokazi with Ime Okon.

Watch VideoThe magic of the Nedbank Cup is alive – and it’s wearing NFD colours

Mihlali Baleka|Published

As Casric Stars and Milford FC stand on the brink of a historic Nedbank Cup final, we look at why the rise of the underdog is the ultimate wake-up call for the Betway ...

Watch VideoThe search for certainty: Why replacing Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s impossible task

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Mohamed Salah prepares to leave Liverpool, the club faces the daunting challenge of replacing the " guaranteed" goals and reliability that have defined the Egyptian's ...

Fullback crisis threatens to derail Sharks’ European ambitions while Eben could lock in

Rowan Callaghan|Published

With teenage sensation Luan Giliomee joining a massive injury list, the Sharks face a fullback vacancy ahead of their EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Connacht in ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana World Cup selection: Hugo Broos reveals 70% of squad is finalised

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Ahead of Tuesday’s sold-out clash against Panama in Cape Town, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos confirms he is nearing his final 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The Belgian ...

Watch VideoMotsepe’s CAF legacy hanging by a thread amid AFCON title scandal

Mihlali Baleka|Published

CAF President Patrice Motsepe's tenure faces scrutiny after a controversial Afcon final decision, with the scandal potentially damaging his reputation.

Watch VideoMixed fortunes for SA relay teams in last-gasp World Relays qualification bid

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa’s mixed 4x100m relay team sits on the brink of World Athletics Relays qualification after a strong showing in Gaborone, while the women's sprint team ...

Watch VideoCape Town sell-out: Broos credits Bafana performances for massive fan support

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes the team’s disciplined displays have restored supporter faith, leading to a 55 000-seat sell-out for Tuesday’s friendly against ...

Western Cape court permits amputation for child against parents' wishes

Zelda Venter|Published

Her parents refused consent for the operation and wished to explore traditional medicine/healing as an option because, in their view, her condition could be cured ...

Brave but battered: Bok Women’s Sevens face injury worries after mixed Sao Paulo showing

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa’s resilience was evident in Brazil, but coach Cecil Afrika faces an anxious wait on key injuries – including to skipper Nadine Roos – ahead of the World ...

IOC's gender tests deemed 'disrespectful' by Olympic champion Caster Semenya

AFP|Published

Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya condemns the IOC's reinstatement of gender verification tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, labelling it 'a disrespect ...

Mother devastated by the loss of two sons in Uitsig mass shooting

Marsha Dean|Published

Brothers Luchen Samuels, 19, and Angelo Hufke, 32, lost their lives after unknown gunmen opened fire on a group of people on Saturday night.