Add Cape Times as a preferred source on Google
Follow Cape Times on Google News
Kagiso Dikgacoi on his overlooked role in Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bafana's 'greatest goal'
Mihlali Baleka|Published

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

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. ...

Western Cape parliament forms committee to address misconduct verdicts against Premier Alan Winde

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

An appeals committee has been established to review the guilty verdicts against Premier Alan Winde and two other legislators for breaching the provincial parliament’s ...

Tracking troubles: 28,000 parolees, including 'murderers and rapists, ' unaccounted for in South Africa

Genevieve Serra|Published

South Africa's Department of Correctional Services faces criticism over the tracking of parolees, with claims of 28,000 untraceable individuals. Minister Pieter ...

The impact of AI on South African jobs: embracing change

Letter to the editor|Published

Explore the urgent need for South Africans to adapt to the realities of AI in the workforce, as jobs are increasingly replaced by technology. This article highlights ...

Embarrassing visa bungle, scramble to get Bafana to the World Cup

Staff Reporter|Published

The timing could hardly be worse. Head coach Hugo Broos had specifically earmarked Pachuca — situated at 2,300 metres above sea level, as the team's base camp, with ...

The impact of China's zero tariff policy on African economies

Naledi Ramontja|Published

China's groundbreaking zero-tariff policy offers unprecedented trade opportunities for 53 African nations, but will it lead to real economic transformation? Explore ...