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Stormers back Jurie Matthee to fill Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's boots against Leinster
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoStormers back Jurie Matthee to fill Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's boots against Leinster ...

Watch VideoLions got plenty right in break-out URC campaign that signals promising future

Mike Greenaway|Published

After several seasons of underperformance, the Lions turned the corner with an impressive URC campaign.

Watch VideoPolygraph scandal collapses: Hawks’ Sander cleared as Madlanga Commission reveals faulty test in R200m drug theft

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Sander was previously implicated in allegations surrounding the 2021 theft of 541kg of cocaine, valued at more than R200 million, from a Hawks storage facility in ...

Watch VideoFrom Old Crossroads to the World Cup: Referee Abongile Tom ready for his wildest dream

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Abongile Tom quit SAPS to realise his dream, joining an elite class of South African referees selected for the Fifa World Cup.

Watch VideoGrobbelaar signals Bulls' intention to peak at the right time ahead of Warriors semi-final

Mike Greenaway|Published

From seven straight defeats early in the season to eight wins in their last nine games, the Bulls are charging into the URC semi-finals. Standing in their way are ...

Mossel Bay anti-immigrant protests: 3 killed, 5 arrested amid violence

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Three people have died amid violence in Mossel Bay, with police confirming five arrests as investigations continue into the unrest linked to anti-foreigner sentiments. ...

World Cup 2026: Helman Mkhalele and Mdu Mbatha secure visas to join Bafana Bafana in Mexico

Mihlali Baleka|Published

A major visa blunder by SAFA delayed Bafana Bafana's World Cup travel to Mexico; assistant coach and security chief were the last to secure papers.

Durban's clothing industry warns of collapse amid threat of immigration crackdown

Thami Magubane|Published

Durban's clothing and textile sector warns that calls for illegal foreign nationals to leave the country could devastate their industry, leading to mass unemployment ...

Watch VideoAm I that s***? I'm not valued, rants Nienaber as his future with Leinster is cast in doubt

Mike Greenaway|Published

Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber blew up in a Leinster press conference on Monday following widespread criticism of him in Ireland.

‘Dead’ KZN robber surprises police during forensic investigation

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

In a bizarre incident in KwaZulu-Natal, a suspected robber believed to be dead suddenly regained consciousness during a police forensic investigation following a ...

Why the R2bn allocation for KZN Education won't fix the crisis

Thami Magubane|Published

The recent R2 billion allocation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is a temporary measure that fails to address the underlying financial challenges facing ...

Mossel Bay protests: Chirwa, Ngobese-Zuma clash over Tsonga teen's murder

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo in Mossel Bay has ignited a fierce debate between EFF MP Naledi Chirwa and March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, ...

How SA Home Loans’ Edge product is helping young professionals get ahead

Zakheni Dlamini|Published

SA Home Loans through its Edge Home Loan (Edge), continues to provide an innovative solution designed to make homeownership more accessible, flexible and aligned ...

Watch VideoPaul de Villiers relishing biggest test of his Stormers career in Dublin showdown

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Emerging loose forward says the Stormers have earned their place in the URC semi-finals and are embracing the opportunity to measure themselves against Leinster ...

Watch VideoHow VAR and new 2026 Fifa World Cup technology would alter football history

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Fifa prepares to expand VAR powers for the 2026 World Cup, we look back at five iconic tournament controversies that technology would have completely rewritten. ...

Watch VideoBulls handed Murrayfield boost for crucial URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Bulls' task against Glasgow Warriors has been handed a unique twist, with the URC semi-final moved away from the Scottish side's Scotstoun fortress to Murrayfield. ...

Watch VideoHas Liverpool’s famous masterplan deflated in the post-Alonso scramble?

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Liverpool look to replace the sacked Arne Slot with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, the club’s famed long-term planning suddenly looks remarkably frantic.

Hollywood honours Marilyn Monroe, 100 years after her birth

AFP|Published

Hollywood kicks off a grand celebration for Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, featuring heartfelt tributes and special events that honour the legacy of the iconic ...

Watch VideoStormers back Jurie Matthee for crucial URC semi-final against Leinster

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Despite losing star playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to injury, Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani is confident Jurie Matthee can step up in Dublin.

Ramaphosa: Bafana Bafana carry hopes of 62 million South Africans ahead of World Cup opener

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to rally behind Bafana Bafana ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico, saying the team carries the ...