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Mihlali Baleka|Published

Milford seek to continue winning streak against Magesi in high-stakes play-off

Watch VideoFlawed geniuses and winter blankets: How Gazza, Zidane shaped my World Cup romance

John Goliath|Published

They don't make them like Paul Gascoigne or Zinedine Zidane anymore. Looking back at the breathtaking skill and volatile emotion that defined two unforgettable eras. ...

Watch Video'Hate-watch' culture: Why rival fans celebrated Arsenal’s final misery more than PSG did

John Goliath|Published

Arsenal’s Champions League heartbreak exposed a cynical shift in the modern game, where algorithmic tribalism means witnessing a rival’s ruin is now sweeter than ...

Violence in Mossel Bay: Three dead and 400 Mozambicans evacuated

Ntsikelelo Qoyo and Simon Majadibodu|Published

More than 400 Mozambicans have fled Mossel Bay following violent anti-immigration protests that resulted in three tragic deaths, including that of a South African ...

Watch VideoSiphiwe Tshabalala calls on incoming Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritise club identity

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Siphiwe Tshabalala urges the new Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritize the club's identity and embrace fan pressure to compete for trophies.

Kagiso Dikgacoi on his overlooked role in Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bafana's 'greatest goal'

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Siphiwe Tshabalala and Kagiso Dikgacoi reflected on the iconic 2010 World Cup opening goal, calling it a special, generational moment for Africa.

AGSA warns against reliance on certificates of debt for municipal accountability

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

The Auditor-General of South Africa cautions that viewing certificates of debt as accountability tools highlights deeper systemic failures in municipal oversight, ...

Watch VideoFrom Old Crossroads to the World Cup: Referee Abongile Tom ready for his wildest dream

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Abongile Tom quit SAPS to realise his dream, joining an elite class of South African referees selected for the Fifa World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Helman Mkhalele and Mdu Mbatha secure visas to join Bafana Bafana in Mexico

Mihlali Baleka|Published

A major visa blunder by SAFA delayed Bafana Bafana's World Cup travel to Mexico; assistant coach and security chief were the last to secure papers.

Watch VideoPaul de Villiers relishing biggest test of his Stormers career in Dublin showdown

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Emerging loose forward says the Stormers have earned their place in the URC semi-finals and are embracing the opportunity to measure themselves against Leinster ...

Watch VideoHow VAR and new 2026 Fifa World Cup technology would alter football history

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Fifa prepares to expand VAR powers for the 2026 World Cup, we look back at five iconic tournament controversies that technology would have completely rewritten. ...

Watch VideoBulls handed Murrayfield boost for crucial URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Bulls' task against Glasgow Warriors has been handed a unique twist, with the URC semi-final moved away from the Scottish side's Scotstoun fortress to Murrayfield. ...

Watch VideoHas Liverpool’s famous masterplan deflated in the post-Alonso scramble?

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Liverpool look to replace the sacked Arne Slot with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, the club’s famed long-term planning suddenly looks remarkably frantic.

Surprise pick to lead Ramaphosa probe

Published

After intense negotiations, Makashule Gana has been unexpectedly elected as chairperson of the Impeachment Committee, raising questions about the future of President ...

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality seeks land expropriation without compensation for RDP housing

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is considering expropriating land without compensation to facilitate title deed transfers for residents living in RDP houses ...

Watch VideoStormers back Jurie Matthee for crucial URC semi-final against Leinster

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Despite losing star playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to injury, Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani is confident Jurie Matthee can step up in Dublin.

Ex-task force officer denied bail over Witness D killing

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A former Special Task Force officer accused of a politically sensitive murder linked to testimony before the Madlanga Commission has been denied bail by the Brakpan ...

Watch VideoBlitzboks look for clinical edge in Bordeaux after SVNS Valladolid final defeat

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Despite reaching a sixth consecutive HSBC SVNS final and staying top of the standings, Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman warns his side must be more ruthless.

Springbok Women’s Sevens build confidence in Valladolid despite growing injury concerns

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa secured ninth place at the HSBC SVNS Valladolid tournament, but coach Cecil Afrika faces a race against time with a mounting injury list ahead of Bordeaux. ...

Why South African boards are underestimating the ESG capital shift

Letter to the editor|Published

Discover how the evolving landscape of ESG is reshaping capital access for South African boards, and why failing to adapt could lead to significant financial risks. ...