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 ...

Watch VideoURC quarter-finals: Five things we learned from the last-eight action

Leighton Koopman|Published

Leinster, Glasgow, the Bulls and Stormers are through to the URC semi-finals after the quarter-finals provided plenty of drama and food for thought ahead of the ...

Watch VideoFrustrated, irritated and questioning why me? – Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu vows to bounce back

Leighton Koopman|Published

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a challenging recovery after a serious ankle injury during the URC quarter-final. As he grapples with frustration ...

Rise of cyber warfare: A new era of conflict

Letter to the editor|Published

Cyber attacks are no longer mere science fiction; they represent a new frontier in warfare that could reshape global power dynamics and threaten humanity's existence ...

Phala Phala: FBI drawn into Ramaphosa impeachment storm

Kamogelo Makhura and Manyane Manyane|Published

Following the Democratic Alliance's lead, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has formally requested the FBI to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala ...

Springbok Women overcome fierce Kenya challenge to retain title

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Springbok Women fought off a spirited Kenyan fightback in Nairobi to secure a hard-earned 35-20 victory and claim their fifth successive continental crown.

Watch VideoTMO heartbreak for Blitzboks as Australia snatch Valladolid title

Rowan Callaghan|Published

A dramatic last-minute forward pass denied the Blitzboks a chance to force extra time as Australia claimed a 26-19 victory in an incident-packed final in Spain.

Unbeaten Crinums lead charge as semi-final spots confirmed

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Free State Crinums top the Division 1 standings with a perfect record as the semi-final line-ups are locked in after Power Week 2 in Johannesburg.

Watch Video‘We saw the next level’: Lions take lessons from Leinster URC quarter-final masterclass

Leighton Koopman|Published

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen reflects on his side's disappointing URC quarter-final defeat to Leinster, highlighting uncharacteristic errors and valuable lessons ...

Brave Springbok Women’s Sevens keep core status hopes alive in Valladolid

Rowan Callaghan|Published

A spirited late fightback in Spain sees the Springbok Women's Sevens claim crucial wins over Argentina and Brazil, keeping their survival dreams alive ahead of Bordeaux. ...

Why the Abraham Accords fail to deliver genuine peace for palestinians

Lettter to the Editor|Published

Exploring the shortcomings of the Abraham Accords, this article argues that true peace in the Holy Land can only be achieved through justice and equality for all ...

The Left Conference: A critical examination of its success and challenges

Letter to the Editor|Published

Typical Rochester Road Marxism of always trying to focus attention on the so-called black elite, is a well-worn narrative.