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N3 Easter traffic forecast 2026: The best and worst days to travel
Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

N3 Easter traffic forecast 2026: The best and worst days to travel

Metro FM Music Awards 2026: celebrating 40 years of South African music excellence

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Under the theme Icon-Inspired Music Excellence', this year's Metro FM Music Awards promises a fusion of tradition and innovation, taking place on April 25, at the ...

Commuters warned: SA taxi fares to rise amid record fuel hikes

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has raised alarm over potential fare increases as fuel shortages and rising diesel costs threaten the stability ...

Watch VideoStormers v Toulon: John Dobson eyes 'Milky Way' miracle in Champions Cup clash

Mike Greenaway|Published

John Dobson’s Stormers head to the south of France to face a " glitterati" Toulon side. Despite their underdog talk, the Cape Town franchise aims to become the first ...

Watch VideoSpringbok barometer | How Rassie’s matchday 23 would look right now amid injury crisis

Mike Greenaway|Published

With heavyweights like Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit sidelined, we look at the potential Springbok line-up for a hypothetical Test this weekend. Can Rassie ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana v Panama: Three tactical tweaks Broos should make at Cape Town Stadium

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana needs to secure a win against Panama; the coach should start Relebohile Mofokeng and Evidence Makgopa and pair Mbekezeli Mbokazi with Ime Okon.

Watch VideoThe magic of the Nedbank Cup is alive – and it’s wearing NFD colours

Mihlali Baleka|Published

As Casric Stars and Milford FC stand on the brink of a historic Nedbank Cup final, we look at why the rise of the underdog is the ultimate wake-up call for the Betway ...

Watch VideoThe search for certainty: Why replacing Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s impossible task

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Mohamed Salah prepares to leave Liverpool, the club faces the daunting challenge of replacing the " guaranteed" goals and reliability that have defined the Egyptian's ...

Fullback crisis threatens to derail Sharks’ European ambitions while Eben could lock in

Rowan Callaghan|Published

With teenage sensation Luan Giliomee joining a massive injury list, the Sharks face a fullback vacancy ahead of their EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Connacht in ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana World Cup selection: Hugo Broos reveals 70% of squad is finalised

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Ahead of Tuesday’s sold-out clash against Panama in Cape Town, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos confirms he is nearing his final 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The Belgian ...

Watch VideoMotsepe’s CAF legacy hanging by a thread amid AFCON title scandal

Mihlali Baleka|Published

CAF President Patrice Motsepe's tenure faces scrutiny after a controversial Afcon final decision, with the scandal potentially damaging his reputation.

Plett farm horror: Suspect named in brutal murder of elderly couple

Brandon Nel|Updated

Christiaan Branders has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dr Jane Luck and her husband Rolf, both in their seventies, at their Plettenberg Bay ...

Durban’s Sapref revival would create 2,850 new jobs, provide 1.8% boost to SA GDP

Mercury Reporter|Updated

eThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele and Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina's visit to the former Sapref refinery highlights a collaborative effort to address South Africa's ...

Gayton McKenzie: 'I was an armed robber, not a drug dealer'

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Gayton McKenzie confronts explosive drug trade allegations during a Facebook Live broadcast, asserting his innocence and challenging the claims made by inmate Jermaine ...

Thobani Nzuza makes a triumphant return to theatre with ‘Boy Ntulikazi’ after seven years

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Thobani Nzuza returns to the stage after a seven-year break, bringing his award-winning play ‘Boy Ntulikazi’ back to life, reflecting on the journey that shaped ...

Watch VideoMixed fortunes for SA relay teams in last-gasp World Relays qualification bid

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa’s mixed 4x100m relay team sits on the brink of World Athletics Relays qualification after a strong showing in Gaborone, while the women's sprint team ...

South Africa's tourism jobs hit 1 million but foreign spend recovery lags

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

South Africa's tourism sector is on the mend, with nearly one million jobs created and a significant economic contribution. Yet, the recovery is tempered by international ...

Watch VideoCape Town sell-out: Broos credits Bafana performances for massive fan support

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes the team’s disciplined displays have restored supporter faith, leading to a 55 000-seat sell-out for Tuesday’s friendly against ...

Watch VideoAckermann goes all-in: 14 Springboks headline powerful Bulls squad for Glasgow trip

Mike Greenaway|Published

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has named a 33-man touring squad featuring 14 Springboks for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Glasgow Warriors ...

Make a splash this Easter: 'The Little Mermaid Jr' brings magic to Durban stages

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Join Ariel and her friends for an enchanting journey under the sea in 'The Little Mermaid Junior'. This captivating production brings the beloved Disney classic ...