Mauricio Pochettino was appointed as Manchester United’s new manager on Friday, tasked with reviving the struggling giants following the dismissal of Michael Carrick. The former Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea boss, currently in charge of the US men’s team, will take up his position on November 18 following two CONCACAF Nations League matches against Haiti. […] More
The Test at the Stade de France is going to be exciting because of two key players. One of them, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, is playing out of his skin right now. The other, Antoine Dupont, is starting a Test match at flyhalf for the very first time, which is a big deal. FEINBERG-MNGOMEZULU IN FORM Feinberg-Mngomezulu […] More
The Springboks are set to face a massive battle against France in Paris on Friday night, and the selection of renowned scrumhalf Antoine Dupont at flyhalf could bring a new dimension to the hosts’ game. After France were hit by an injury crisis in the flyhalf position, the decision was made to shift Dupont to […] More
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has dubbed Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Bafana Bafana as a ‘David vs Goliath’ encounter. This encounter is scheduled to take place at Orlando Amstel Arena on the night. Kick-off is at 18:00. Now, speaking to the media, McCarthy said he always seem to be a ‘David’ […] More
Truck driving remains an important occupation in Southern Africa, with thousands of drivers transporting goods across borders and connecting businesses in neighbouring countries. But how much do truck drivers earn in Botswana compared with their counterparts in South Africa? Salary data from employment platforms and industry wage agreements provides an interesting picture of what drivers […] More
SASSA queues are reaching a new level of unmanageable due to agency reviews, report our readers. And yet, money has been budgeted, posts are funded, but there are still no new hires. This is according to a written parliamentary reply from Social Development Minister Dina Pule. She revealed this week that R147.2 million allocated to […] More
Affordable beachfront properties are scarce. Whenever an affordable flat or seaside home hits the market, it sells almost instantly. But buyers who are eager to live out their coastal dream could be fortunate enough to get a R750 000 beachfront flat in Margate for only R750 000. This listing isn’t even a day old. Fully […] More
Ndavi Nokeri is the latest former Miss SA to get engaged and take a step towards walking down the aisle. The Tzaneen-born beauty was crowned in 2022 The 2026 Miss SA pageant finale takes place on Saturday, 14 November at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. NDAVI NOKERI GETS ENGAGED! On her Instagram account, Ndavi […] More
Did you know there are scaled SASSA grants administered to the elderly? Unless you actually receive one of these, you probably wouldn’t know, because the agency itself doesn’t explain it in great detail publicly. And yet, there it is, gazetted right in its own regulations. Looking at the SASSA Older Person Grant as one example, […] More
John Steenhuisen has kept a low profile after he was effectively demoted from his position as Minister of Agriculture during a cabinet reshuffle in June. Just two months earlier, the politician – who made headlines for allegedly splurging his party credit card on Uber Eats orders – handed over the reins of the Democratic Alliance […] More
Former Mamelodi Sundowns star midfielder Surprise Ralani has signed a contract with prominent sports agency ProSport International. Ralani, who enjoyed a long playing career, ventured into coaching in November 2025, and he joined his home town club Gaza United. Gaza United are competing in the ABC Motsepe League, and Ralani took up the role in […] More
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy believes Bafana Bafana could have gone further at the 2026 FIFA World Cup had Pitso Mosimane been in charge. Under Hugo Broos, Bafana reached the Round of 32 earlier this year but McCarthy feels the team could have achieved more under Mosimane’s leadership. Speaking ahead of the match against South […] More
Kaizer Chiefs have announced that they will launch their own energy drink in December 2026. This will add to a list of many non-football products owned by Amakhosi in recent years as the marketing team continues to work hard to keep the club’s brand relevant. As things stand, Chiefs have their own Simba chips, their […] More
The decision by South Africa’s most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith, to adjust her international swimming allegiance to the Netherlands has dominated many sports headlines this week. In an an emotional social media statement on Tuesday, 10 November, the four-time Olympic medallist said the decision would enable her to continue pursuing a career where it was possible […] More
Zimbabwe’s Warriors remain in contention for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after playing out a goalless draw against Equatorial Guinea on Thursday, 12 November 2026. The two nations shared the points in their Group E Matchday 3 encounter at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The result means Zimbabwe have […] More
Equatorial Guinea have suffered a major setback ahead of their two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying matches against Zimbabwe after first-choice goalkeeper Jesus Owono was left out of the squad following a tragic incident in Spain. The 25-year-old will miss both encounters after being involved in a collision that resulted in the death […] More
