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Springbok Women begin African title defence with bigger Tests on the horizon
Rowan Callaghan|Published

Springbok Women begin African title defence with bigger Tests on the horizon

Watch VideoEvidence Makgopa preferred up front as Orlando Pirates chase crucial victory

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Andries Sebola believes Evidence Makgopa should start against Orbit College despite concerns over Pirates’ underperforming strike force.

Watch VideoFrosler pleased with Kaizer Chiefs’ progress after difficult recent seasons

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Reeve Frosler believes Kaizer Chiefs have shown major improvement this season after years of inconsistency and disappointing finishes.

South Africa's Department of Health to launch injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention

Thami Magubane|Published

The Department of Health in South Africa is set to roll out injectable PrEP, a bi-annual HIV prevention medication, in KwaZulu-Natal. This initiative aims to provide ...

Watch VideoLions flank Ruan Venter out for rest of year after knee surgery, ending his valid Springbok hopes

Mike Greenaway|Published

Lions flank Ruan Venter is not only out of the Lions' URC campaign but will not feature for the Springboks this year after having been in Rassie Erasmus's plans. ...

Watch VideoSharks flyhalf Vusi Moyo to marshal Baby Boks in clash with Chile in Cape Town

Mike Greenaway|Published

The high-riding Junior Springboks are involved in a tournament in Cape Town. On Thursday afternoon they host Chile at Rondebosch Boys' High

Joburg giants eye home-court advantage as TNL Power Week 2 raises the stakes

Rowan Callaghan|Updated

Joburg giants eye home-court advantage as TNL Power Week 2 raises the stakes

Electric vehicles boost: New N3 highway solar-powered charging stations launched

Thami Magubane|Published

South Africa's electric vehicle market is set to grow with the launch of new solar-powered charging stations along the N3 highway, enhancing infrastructure and supporting ...

South African Human Rights Commission condemns violence against foreign nationals

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The South African Human Rights Commission has condemned recent violent attacks on foreign nationals, urging peaceful protests and adherence to the rule of law to ...

Eskom warns of potential power cuts in Johannesburg over unpaid R5.2 billion debt

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Eskom has issued a warning regarding potential power supply interruptions in Johannesburg due to unpaid debts exceeding R5.2 billion. The utility has been working ...

Four women arrested in brutal murder of 75-year-old accused of witchcraft in Eastern Cape

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Four women have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of 75-year-old Nokhansala Sidiki, who was accused of witchcraft and violently drowned in a stream. ...

Port Natal bowlers excel at the BSA Men's Open

Cheryl Waterman|Published

After the thrilling conclusion of the Bowls South Africa Women’s Open, all eyes are on Pretoria as the country’s top men bowlers compete in the prestigious BSA Men’s ...

Watch VideoA lame horse: How the once-mighty Super Rugby lost its mojo after 30 years

Mike Greenaway|Published

The southern hemisphere's showpiece competition, Super Rugby, has lost its lustre and is in danger of collapsing unless dramatic change is made.

Watch VideoWhy Kaizer Chiefs' final-day fixture in Durban is not a glorified vacation

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs head into their season finale against Chippa United looking to match their best Betway Premiership points tally in six years.

Meet Niharika Singh, the 18-year-old devotional singer keeping culture alive through music

Lutho Pasiya|Published

At just 18, Niharika Singh is making waves in the world of devotional music with her debut album 'Kali Asthanam', a heartfelt tribute to her cultural roots and spiritual ...

Watch VideoDo or die for Durban City in final Betway Premiership match

Published

The newly-crowned Nedbank Cup champions head into their last Betway Premiership clash against AmaZulu knowing the equation is brutally simple. Avoid defeat and they ...

Watch VideoLoss of Springboks Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Morne van den Berg could force Rassie Erasmus' hand

Mike Greenaway|Published

An 18-month doping ban for Asenathi Ntlabakanye and a torn biceps for Morne van den Berg have thrown a major spanner into the Springboks' winter planning.

Watch VideoParanoia and plane delays: Mamelodi Sundowns face week from hell ahead of CAF Champions League final

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns' preparations for their crucial CAF Champions League final second leg against AS FAR have been derailed by off-field chaos. Despite holding a 1-0 ...

Cricket SA defends travel packages amid Newlands New Year's Test ticketing backlash

Zaahier Adams|Published

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that additional general access tickets for next year’s highly anticipated New Year's Test between the Proteas and England ...

Watch VideoAndries Sebola urges Orlando Pirates to stay calm in title decider against Orbit College

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Andries Sebola warned Orlando Pirates against complacency and urged the players to stick to their normal game in the must-win finale.