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JC Pretorius ready for special 50-cap milestone in Lions’ URC quarter-final in Dublin
Leighton Koopman|Published

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

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.

Yudhika Sujanani celebrates South African heritage through food and storytelling in new book

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Explore the rich tapestry of South African Indian cuisine with Yudhika Sujanani's latest cookbook, 'Madame Curry: Feast Pray Love', where food becomes a powerful ...

Potholes remain South Africa’s biggest headache as infrastructure complaints surge

Nivashni Nair|Updated

Potholes and crumbling roads remain South Africans’ biggest service delivery headache, with water leaks and electricity faults ranking among the country’s most commonly ...

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 ...

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 ...

Newcastle Municipality clarifies R2.4 billion debt claims amid Eskom report controversy

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The Newcastle Municipality has revealed that residents owe over R2.4 billion in unpaid accounts, disputing claims made in a recent Eskom debt report that it describes ...

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 ...

Richards Bay mayor Xolani Ngwezi cleared of crimen injuria charges

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Richards Bay Mayor Xolani Ngwezi has been acquitted of crimen injuria charges, which he claims were politically motivated. The court's ruling raises questions about ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana relive 2010 spirit as Danny Jordaan backs World Cup breakthrough

Smiso Msomi|Published

SAFA president Danny Jordaan believes Bafana Bafana’s World Cup opener against Mexico revives memories of 2010 and could inspire Hugo Broos’ side toward a long-awaited ...

Mi Casa and lordkez to headline Durban’s biggest winter music picnic

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Join South African music icons Mi Casa and lordKez for an unforgettable Father's Day concert at the Durban Botanic Gardens, where good music meets a great cause! ...

Security experts warn against anti-immigrant violence ahead of June 30 mass protest

Thami Magubane|Published

Amidst growing anti-illegal immigrant marches across South Africa, the business community raises alarms about the potential damage to the country's reputation as ...

Watch VideoSiyay’eAmerica: Standard Bank host spectacular Fifa World Cup 2026 send-off for Bafana Bafana in Rosebank

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Banking giant Standard Bank rolled out the blue carpet to give Bafana Bafana a euphoric send-off ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Watch VideoLions slam ‘ugly’ Irish criticism of Jacques Nienaber ahead of URC quarter-final battle against Leinster

Leighton Koopman|Published

Amidst mounting criticism from Irish supporters following a heavy defeat, Jacques Nienaber finds unexpected backing from the Lions as they prepare for a pivotal ...