All set for Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade despite route change controversy
Nicola Daniels|Published

All set for Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade despite route change controversy

Happy new year, says captured Venezuelan leader

AFP, Staff Writer|Published

US commandos captured Maduro and his wife, who were flown to New York City where they face drug-trafficking and weapons charges.

South Africans in Venezuela 'safe' and accounted for, says Dirco

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa has confirmed that all its nationals in Venezuela are safe and accounted for amid heightened tensions following recent United States military action. ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng adapting and delivering as stakes rise

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Orlando Pirates midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng says the pressure he has faced in recent times is something he has learned to live with, using it as fuel to maintain ...

Oil, power fuel Trump attacks on Venezuela, says former ambassador

Manyane Manyane|Published

Former South African ambassador Bheki Gila said the US would quickly secure the oil reserves and gold mines.

SACP eyes ANC’s January 8 bash despite rising tensions

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Political analyst, Thobani Zikala said the escalation of tensions between the two has the potential to spill over to Saturday's anniversary celebrations.

Cruise into 2026 refreshed with MSC Opera

Staff Reporter|Published

As the new year unfolds, sail away on MSC Opera for a rejuvenating expedition that promises relaxation, adventure, and culinary delights. Don't miss out on a magical ...

SA could pay dearly for Venezuela stance, warns analyst

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The message sent by the US’s strike on Venezuela to many countries is that " the Americans are prepared to act and this is also applicable to South Africa”, says ...

Second aggressive seal euthanised in Plettenberg Bay following New Year's day attack

Staff Reporter|Published

A second seal has been euthanised in Plettenberg Bay after it attacked and injured two people during New Year's celebrations. This incident comes just a week after ...

Fatal lightning strike at North West festival claims lives and injures scores

Rapula Moatshe|Published

According to authorities, a total of 150 patients with lightning-related injuries from the event were treated at Mathibestad clinic, with 49 subsequently admitted ...

Sewage discharge to blame for mass fish mortality in Mossel Bay, says DFFE

Staff Reporter|Published

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says sewage discharge — not red tide — caused the devastating mass fish mortality in Hartenbos Estuary. ...

Watch Video“I never was worried”: John Dobson’s verdict on Stormers’ gritty win in north-south Bulls derby

Leighton Koopman|Published

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson expressed unwavering confidence in his team's ability to secure victory against the Bulls, as they clinched their eighth win ...

SA condemns US capture of Maduro as 'flagrant violation' of UN Charter

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa and the International Human Rights Foundation have condemned the US military operation that captured Venezuela's President Maduro as a 'violation of ...

Maduro in New York jail as Trump says US to ‘run’ Venezuela

AFP|Published

US President Donald Trump said the United States will " run" Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves after seizing leftist leader Nicolas Maduro during a bombing ...

Watch VideoExclusive I Ruche Moodley ready to build on rookie season

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Moto3 rider Ruche Moodley has set his sights on consistently finishing in the top ten in 2026, following an injury-disrupted 2025 campaign

Watch VideoRoyals win nail-biting contest in Paarl, sinking MI Cape Town to the bottom of the table

Ongama Gcwabe|Updated

The Paarl Royals secured a dramatic one-run victory over MI Cape Town in a thrilling Cape Derby clash at Boland Park, leaving the defending champions struggling ...

Watch VideoCameroon coach David Pagou charms the socks off Bafana Bafana ahead of Sunday’s clash

Herman Gibbs|Published

Cameroonian coach David Pagou has expressed admiration for South Africa’s Bafana Bafana as both teams prepare for Sunday’s pivotal AFCON Last 16 match in Morocco. ...

Watch VideoQuinton de Kock returns to Proteas squad for T20 World Cup, leaving out Rickelton and Stubbs

Ongama Gcwabe|Updated

Proteas Convenor Selector Patrick Moroney reveals the squad for the upcoming 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, highlighting the selection of experienced players Quinton ...

Watch VideoNortje returns to lead reshuffled Bulls in blockbuster URC derby against Stormers

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Ruan Nortje resumes the captaincy as Johan Ackermann tweaks his Bulls lineup for Saturday’s high-stakes north-south United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town. ...

Watch VideoStubbs, Rickelton dropped for T20 World Cup as Jason Smith is named in Proteas 15-player squad

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Tristan Stubbs and several key players have been excluded from South Africa's squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with Aiden Markram set to lead a mix of ...