The South African Football Association (SAFA) could be forced to bring back Molefi Ntseki to lead Bafana Bafana. MOLEFI NTSEKI COULD LEAD BAFANA BAFANA ON INTERIM BASIS Ntseki could be in charge of Bafana Bafana’s opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Bafana Bafana are scheduled play Guinea and Eritrea […] More
Anticipation is building as the Springboks prepare to take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, and as always there will be many fans interested in knowing who will have the duty of singing the national anthems prior to kick off. It has been confirmed to TheSouthAfrican that the SA national anthem will […] More
The latest exit is Deano van Rooyen, who has parted ways with Orlando Pirates by mutual consent following discussions about his future. His departure takes the number of player movements out of Mayfair since June to 13. The biggest clear-out came in July when the Sea Robbers sanctioned the permanent departures of seven players to […] More
The new Motsepe Foundation Championship kicks off on Friday. Real Native FC host Cape Town City FC at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, while Venda FC welcome Lerumo Lions FC to Thohoyandou Stadium. The division returns with plenty of storylines following a dramatic 2025/26 campaign that saw Kruger United FC crowned champions and promoted to the top […] More
Orlando Pirates are reportedly interested in Brazilian striker Alvaro de Oliveira as they look for a proven goalscorer. Oliveira is a free agent after parting ways with Al Bataeh Club in the United Arab Emirates. According to Soccer Laduma, tthe Buccaneers are one of the PSL teams which have inquired about his services. “Pirates are […] More
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has flagged a new All Blacks tactic alongside concerns over the threat posed by their tight five ahead of Saturday’s Test between the sides in Johannesburg. A day out from the first of four Test matches in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between frenemies South Africa and New Zealand, and things appear […] More
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu missed a fair portion of the Stormers’ season – as well as the start of the Springboks’ 2026 Test campaign – due to some injury setbacks. When he made his comeback in the one-off Test against Argentina earlier this month, the youngster produced an understandably rusty performance, with his contestable kicking particularly leaving […] More
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment schedule for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for August 2026, confirming that beneficiaries will receive their funds between 24 and 26 August 2026. SASSA shared the dates through its official channels, urging beneficiaries to take note of the payment window and […] More
In the last 15 years, inflation increased by 107.9%. Someone who retired in 2011 would need more than double what they had 15 years ago to maintain the same lifestyle. Living in an affordable metro can help stretch your post-retirement budget. South Africa’s most affordable metro for retirees There are layers to affordability. Affordable housing […] More
Anele Mdoda Mgudlwa has revealed that her residential home has suffered a week-long water outage. The radio and TV personality is one of thousands of Johannesburg residents who are experiencing dry taps for various reasons. ANELE MDODA LAMENTS WATER OUTAGE Like many Johannesburg residents, Anele Mdoda Mgudlwa has lamented a severe water outage in her […] More
SASSA’s online portal is once again under fire, with commenters describing it as nearly impossible to use, particularly for the pensioners it’s meant to serve. Daniel Lourens didn’t hold back: “Their website is a shambles; they desperately need competent IT personnel. It’s literally impossible to navigate and not very user-friendly. I feel sorry for the […] More
Demi Lovato, the singer, songwriter and actress, turned 34 today, and she’s marking the occasion with a bikini-filled birthday gallery that’s already got fans talking. Born Demetria Devonne Lovato on 20 August 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lovato has spent more than two decades in the spotlight, from her early Disney Channel days to a career that’s […] More
Caro Boyes joined Carrol Boyes in 2023 and is now the brand’s Creative Director. She has reworked patterns from her aunt Carrol’s archive for the CARO handbag collection, and this year led the brand into leather goods for the first time. Ahead of Women’s Month, she spoke about growing up around her aunt’s work, finding […] More
Think you know everything there is to know about the Springboks’ long history against the All Blacks? If so, take their quick five-question quiz below. READ | Springbok team to face All Blacks attended these SCHOOLS There’s absolutely nothing to win – apart from a pat on the back and a high-five from The South […] More
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has delivered devastating news regarding Bafana Bafana defender Khuliso Mudau. Speaking to the media on Thursday ahead of the MTN8 semifinal clash with Golden Arrows, Cardoso confirmed that Mudau will be out of action for six months. Mudau injured himself during his team’s 2-0 league win over Marumo Gallants […] More
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has shared more details regarding his winger Monnapule Saleng. The 28-year-old attacker is no longer training with the Downs senior side after multiple disciplinary issues earlier this year. The coach earlier revealed that one of the issues was that Saleng failed to pitch up for the second leg of […] More
