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A case of the good, the bad and the ugly for Bafana Bafana in Cape Town
Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoA case of the good, the bad and the ugly for Bafana Bafana in Cape Town

Watch VideoSnyman 2.0? Why JJ van der Mescht is the closest thing the Springboks have to The Viking

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Springboks look toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, the case for Northampton Saints' JJ van der Mescht to mirror RG Snyman’s unique " Bomb Squad" ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana's Fifa World Cup state of play: The gaps Hugo Broos must plug before June 11

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mbekezeli Mbokazi is World Cup ready, but Bafana Bafana must resolve striker and back-up goalkeeper issues before the final preparation window.

Watch VideoMarcell Coetzee explains why Bulls refused to rotate for Glasgow Champions Cup clash

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Bulls gear up for a crucial Champions Cup knockout match against the Glasgow Warriors, captain Marcell Coetzee shares insights on their strategy and determination ...

Watch VideoStormers on high alert for ‘wounded’ Toulon in Champions Cup knockout test

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers are set to face a formidable Toulon side this weekend, determined to maintain their winning momentum in the Champions Cup despite their opponents' current ...

Watch VideoNick Hatton calls for squad effort as Sharks chase Challenge Cup victory in Connacht

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Sharks face a daunting challenge in Galway as they aim to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup. With a shaky record against Connacht and ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns ready for ‘survival-mode’ Chippa United in Good Friday clash

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns' Iqraam Rayners anticipates a difficult match against relegation-threatened Chippa United, stressing the need to maintain their winning momentum. ...

Watch VideoWorld Cup Group A check-in: Czechia’s rise puts stumbling South Korea, Mexico on notice

Smiso Msomi|Published

Mexico show control, Czechia ride playoff momentum, and South Korea stumble badly — a revealing week in Group A offers Bafana Bafana both warning signs and real ...

Watch VideoKagiso Rabada must rediscover the yorker in IPL to reclaim death-over dominance

IANS|Published

Is Kagiso Rabada losing his edge at the death? Former India batter Ambati Rayudu and Proteas legend Dale Steyn weigh in on the star paceman’s IPL 2026 struggles. ...

Urgent reforms needed as nearly half of South Africa's treated water is lost

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

As nearly half of South Africa's treated water vanishes before reaching consumers, urgent reforms are needed to address the alarming state of the nation's water ...

Labour Court rules bakery manager's dismissal over WhatsApp post was unjust

Zelda Venter|Published

A Zimbabwean bakery manager was dismissed for posting a Bible verse on a WhatsApp group during xenophobic tensions. The CCMA later deemed the dismissal substantially ...

Vehicle examiner sentenced for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A vehicle examiner has been sentenced for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court.

Ramaphosa 'within his rights' to appoint Mothibi without a public screening process

Zelda Venter|Published

The Gauteng High Court has decisively dismissed a legal challenge to Andy Mothibi's appointment as the National Director of Public Prosecutions, reinforcing the ...

SANDF boots on the ground in Cape Town

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Operation Prosper kicks off on the Cape Flats, as SANDF teams up with SAPS to tackle escalating crime rates through a significant security deployment.

Sarah-Jane Trent claims ad hoc testimony was against her will

Kamogelo Moichela and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Trent, who struggled to answer questions during her appearance, claims she has lived with PTSD since 2017 and was overwhelmed during proceedings.

Fuel price surge prompts panic at petrol stations across South Africa

Brandon Nel, Se-Anne Rall, Xolile Mtembu and Hope Ntanzi|Published

Dozens of filling stations across SA ran dry on Tuesday as motorists scrambled to fill up with petrol and diesel ahead of the drastic fuel price hike at midnight. ...

Watch VideoFrom impostors to participants: Bafana Bafana finally ended South Africa's 'borrowed jerseys' era

John Goliath|Published

After years of playing the " neutral observer" in borrowed Brazil shirts, South African football fans finally have their own horse in the race.

Watch VideoBafana Bafana's blunt attack overshadows Mbokazi’s Cape Town cracker

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Despite a spectacular long-range strike from US-based defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Bafana Bafana’s lack of clinical finishing cost them dearly in a 2–1 friendly defeat ...

Watch VideoSune Luus hits 150 caps as Proteas Women's 'new breed' transform South African cricket

John Goliath|Published

While celebrating her longevity, Sune Luus has praised the " fearless" evolution of the game, typified by teenager Kayla Reyneke’s last-ball heroics against the ...

Hugo Broos targets European or Asian opposition for final Bafana Bafana warm-up

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Following a challenging double-header against Panama, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is looking to test his side against European or Asian opponents to prepare ...