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World Cup 2026: Hugo Broos defends controversial method of cutting Bafana Bafana stars
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoWorld Cup 2026: Hugo Broos defends controversial method of cutting Bafana Bafana ...

Watch VideoWorld Cup 2026: Hugo Broos explains shock Brandon Petersen omission from Bafana squad

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missed out on the 26-man World Cup squad due to a lack of integration ...

Why trading the rand has become a game of reading oil prices and Strait of Hormuz headlines in 2026

Partnered Content|Published

Rising oil prices and renewed tension around the Strait of Hormuz are increasing pressure on the rand as traders watch inflation and global risk sentiment.

Understanding the politics of division in South Africa: Fear and xenophobia

Christopher Rutledge|Published

If political leaders continue redirecting public anger toward vulnerable people, the country risks sliding further toward a politics of permanent social fragmentation. ...

Watch VideoWATCH | THE LAST WORD ON RUGBY: Lions, Bulls and Stormers chase URC final four places

Leighton Koopman|Published

Three South African teams stand on the brink of the URC semi-finals as the Lions, Bulls and Stormers prepare for defining play-off clashes in the tournament.

Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

Lisette IJssel de Schepper|Published

The main conclusion drawn is that South Africa needs to fix its fundamentals and shore up buffers so that it is better placed to withstand external shocks when they ...

Watch VideoJC Pretorius ready for special 50-cap milestone in Lions’ URC quarter-final in Dublin

Leighton Koopman|Published

JC Pretorius, a former Springbok Sevens star, is on the brink of a significant milestone as he prepares to earn his 50th cap for the Lions in their historic URC ...

Brace for interest rate hike, but fuel cost could drop

Staff Reporter|Published

This comes as consumers are already battling shrinking salaries, rising living costs and mounting debt.

Watch VideoImad Khan eager to steer Stormers’ quarter-final push in Cobus Reinach’s absence

Leighton Koopman|Published

Stormers youngster Imad Khan faces his biggest test yet in the URC quarter-finals against Cardiff, stepping up in the absence of World Cup winner Cobus Reinach.

Watch VideoTim Sukazi credits PSL for Bafana Bafana’s historic 2026 World Cup qualification

Mihlali Baleka|Published

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi praised the PSL’s growth, saying local talent development has boosted Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes

Watch VideoRamaphosa promises public holiday if Bafana Bafana win World Cup

Mihlali Baleka|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa backed Bafana Bafana’s World Cup campaign, promising a public holiday if South Africa wins the tournament.

Rising immigration protests lead to chaos in Cape Town schools as Ghanaians are repatriated

Simon Majadibodu|Published

As anti-immigration protests escalate, the first group of Ghanaian nationals departs from OR Tambo International Airport, marking a significant moment in the ongoing ...

Watch VideoStormers dealt potential blow as Leolin Zas limps out of training ahead of Cardiff quarter-final

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers may face a significant setback as Leolin Zas suffers a knee injury in training, raising doubts about his availability for the crucial URC quarter-final ...

Here’s what to do in Cape Town this weekend: comedy, music and live entertainment

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Discover the vibrant comedy and music scene in Cape Town with the return of the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival and the launch of Good Hope FM's Original Sundaze event, ...

Watch VideoWhy Kaizer Chiefs duo face uphill battle for final Bafana Bafana World Cup squad

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

The Kaizer Chiefs duo of left-back Bradley Cross and right-back Thabiso Monyane have impressed in recent months for their club and, as a result, have been rewarded ...

Watch VideoBafana coach Hugo Broos selects tried and tested squad for 2026 Fifa World Cup

John Goliath , Malibongwe Mdletshe , Mihlali Baleka and Smiso Msomi|Published

Hugo Broos has named the final Bafana Bafana squad to face Mexico in the World Cup opening match.

Watch Video'Pray for us': Ronwen Williams rallies Mzansi ahead of historic 2026 World Cup charge

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has called on South Africa to unite in prayer and support as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking at a Standard ...

Watch VideoMarcell Coetzee hails Bulls’ mojo born from mid-season turbulence ahead of Munster URC play-off

John Goliath|Published

Reflecting on the evolution of the Pretoria franchise, Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee believes a mid-season crisis forced his side into an elite knockout mindset ...

Watch VideoCOMMENT | Kaizer Chiefs coaching reshuffle a necessary discomfort

Smiso Msomi|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ decision to part ways with Cedric Kaze and Ben Youssef may feel harsh after signs of progress, but the club’s long-term ambitions demanded decisive ...

Watch VideoMarcelo Allende and Arthur Sales justify Sundowns’ continental investment

Smiso Msomi|Published

Marcelo Allende and Arthur Sales believe Mamelodi Sundowns’ investment in South American talent has been vindicated after helping the club secure a long-awaited ...