The match was originally scheduled for the weekend but has been brought forward to accommodate Kaizer Chiefs’ continental commitments. The Soweto giants are preparing for a crucial TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round clash against Red Arrows of Zambia. The change means Amakhosi will now have to quickly switch between their domestic and continental commitments, with […] More
Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota could make his first appearance of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend. The Buccaneers and The Brazilians meet in the final of the MTN8 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday evening. Both teams have been on form this season and will meet for the first time […] More
Lyle Foster has endured plenty of change in recent months, leaving Burnley and being left out of the Bafana Bafana squad. What’s going on there, and has Pitso Mosimane given up on him? Foster is nowhere to be seen for Bafana under Pitso Mosimane Bafana Bafana have made a perfect start to life under Pitso […] More
The only major fixture on the local football calendar this week is the MTN8 final, with Orlando Pirates taking on Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 10 October. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00. The Betway Premiership will then return next week, with eight fixtures scheduled across Tuesday, 13 October, Saturday, 17 October, and […] More
Orlando Pirates face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final this Saturday, with the Buccaneers aiming to lift the trophy for a fifth consecutive time. Pirates head into the final as slight favourites after beating Sundowns in their previous two MTN8 finals. However, they will know that another tough battle awaits against their biggest domestic rivals. […] More
Paarl Boys High Old Boy Donald Dewald Naude – who played for the Bulls under 21 side and Tuks rugby squad that lifted the Varsity Cup – died on Saturday, 3 October after a battle with brain cancer. The 31-year-old player was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this year at his club at the […] More
A recent Cape Town heatwave saw residents flocking to the beach – Saunders’ Rock in Sea Point – in particular, much to the annoyance of local residents. The warmer temperatures – attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon – have brought dry and windy weather conditions. PACKED CAPE TOWN BEACH IRKS LOCALS In photos posted […] More
Anele Mdoda has clapped back at trolls who labelled her “racist”. This comes amid a call from rugby fans to boycott the 947 presenter’s breakfast show following her comments about Springbok Andre Esterhuizen. The media personality called for the Bok to receive a rugby ban amid reports of his alleged K-word racial attack in 2012. […] More
Two viral videos of Cape Peninsula baboons attacking visitors have gone viral on social media. This comes amid outrage by animal activists over the increase in deaths of the animals, believed to be “hunted” by members of the public. Others have been lethally removed under a controversial official baboon-management translocation guideline. WATCH: CAPE PENINSULA BABOONS […] More
A pregnant Ankole cow named Queen Arusha was auctioned off for a whopping R6,4 million, becoming the most expensive cow of any breed sold in South Africa. The heifer was sold by Ntaba Nyoni Ankole, a cattle breeding company owned by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The farm is located at his Phala Phala farm, near Bela-Bela, […] More
The Sunday, 27 September episode of Carte Blanche delves into growing fears in Ekurhuleni, where several women have been victimised, raising a chilling question in the community: is there a serial killer on the loose? Some residents believe the offender may be familiar with the area and knows where it is safe to dump a […] More
The Sunday, 04 October episode of Carte Blanche investigates how hundreds of autistic children were left without electricity for three weeks at a centre specifically designed to support children with special needs. The children were forced to cope in darkness as government departments reportedly squabbled over who should pay the electricity bill, raising questions about […] More
The Sharks and Lions were victorious in their second round home clashes in the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship (URC) on Saturday, but unfortunately the travelling Stormers and Bulls both came up short in the Northern Hemisphere. The Capetonians lost 17-13 to Edinburgh in Scotland on Friday night, with a misfiring lineout in windy conditions not […] More
Orlando Pirates supporters have reacted after the club launched an urgent court application to freeze R20.2 million allegedly diverted from its accounts. The matter was filed in the Johannesburg High Court, with the funds reportedly linked to hundreds of unauthorised transactions allegedly involving former finance manager Darryl Joselowsky. According to reports by Sowetan, Pirates is […] More
Egypt pushed for an equaliser late on, but Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Sage Goss produced crucial saves, while the hosts also struck the crossbar in stoppage time. Pitso Mosimane made several changes throughout the match as Bafana held on for an impressive win. BELOW IS HOW IT ALL HAPPENED… LIVE UPDATES: Game over in Cairo. The […] More
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School has announced the details of the memorial service for Grade 12 learner Sasasa Zondi. The school community described Zondi, who passed away on 18 September 2026, as “popular and much loved.” MEMORIAL SERVICE OF SASASA ZONDI ANNOUNCED Sasasa Zondi’s memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on 23 September 2026 […] More
