Hollywood star Hugh Jackman says he is in talks to buy a stake in Norwich – and could soon be squaring up against fellow A-lister Ryan Reynolds in the second tier of English football. The Australian actor, whose mother is originally from the city, is close friends with Wrexham co-owner Reynolds, and told talkSPORT they […] More

The 21-year-old winger enjoyed a meteoric rise at Orlando Pirates. He progressed from the DStv Diski Challenge ranks into the senior team before making his official debut in October 2024. Nkota quickly became one of the standout youngsters in South African football during the 2024/25 campaign, contributing seven goals and five assists in 39 official […] More

The 25-year-old Bafana Bafana striker makes the switch after four seasons with Burnley FC. It was where he made 89 league appearances across the Premier League and EFL Championship, scoring 11 goals. Foster played an important role in Burnley FC’s promotion campaigns, helping the Clarets win the 2022/23 EFL Championship title before securing automatic promotion […] More

Orlando Pirates have officially announced the sensational return of Mohau Nkota from Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ettifaq. Nkota left the Buccaneers for Al Ettifaq at the beginning of last season after an impressive period for club and country. At the time Al Ettifaq signed Nkota, he was a regular for Pirates and Bafana Bafana but […] More

The 21-year-old Mofokeng was handed his first league start since making the move to Europe following his impressive spell with Orlando Pirates. He wasted little time showing why there is so much excitement around his potential. RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG MAKES HIS MARK Union SG took control of the match early. Louis Patris opened the scoring in […] More

Elizabeth Hurley is the British actress and model best known for her breakout role in Bedazzled, her long-running turn in The Royals, and her swimwear label, Elizabeth Hurley Beach, which has kept her a fixture of every summer’s bikini conversation for decades. Her latest holiday post did exactly that. Stepping off the side of a boat into […] More

A heated exchange on The South African’s Facebook page took an unexpected turn after one grant recipient delivered a sharp rebuttal that reframed an entire debate over grant priorities. Yolanda Baart questioned why so many South Africans appear to misunderstand basic retirement planning, then delivered her central point: a SASSA grant, funded by taxpayers, is […] More

Comments on The South African’s Facebook page capture growing frustration among SASSA beneficiaries after petrol and diesel prices rose today. Facebook user Anthonie Joubert had flagged the looming increase the night before it took effect, warning that the knock-on effects would be felt far beyond the pump. “And now petrol and diesel fuel are going […] More

Recent data suggests crime in South Africa is declining. In a handful of small towns, crime decreased to the point where no crimes were reported in the first quarter of 2026. These towns erase the country’s reputation for violence and suggest South Africans could enjoy a safer life. South Africa’s Safest Small Town In the […] More

A safari drive with a vehicle full of European tourists ended in near disaster when the driver, who was reportedly eager to catch the wildebeest migration, lost control of his vehicle and drove into a river. But before the vehicle plunged into the river, one woman on board was either thrown out of the vehicle […] More

On September 2 and 3, church leaders from Africa and other places will meet in Pretoria, South Africa, for the ARC Southern Africa Conference. It’s a chance for leaders to get training, resources, and connect with each other as they work to build churches in their own neighbourhoods. Dino Rizzo, who helped start ARC, has […] More

Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March and had his driver’s license suspended for five years. “If you were to drive for any reason at all you would go immediately back to jail,” Judge Darren Steele told the golf […] More

The Springboks will head into their final home Test of 2026 this Saturday, but there is still plenty of action to look forward to over the final four months of the year. Rassie Erasmus’ team will face the All Blacks twice more in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series, before heading into a one-off Test against Australia […] More

In three weeks, Pitso Mosimane will face his first big test as new Bafana Bafana coach. On Wednesday, 23 September, South Africa’s journey to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) begins against Guinea. Mosimane is expected to name his first squad this Thursday ahead of the game later this month. We’ve unpacked Group D […] More

The Honey Deuce may have begun life in restauranteur and mixologist Nick Mautone’s kitchen, but two decades later its cult status has grown into something few cocktails ever achieve: a drink so famous that it overshadows the tennis it was designed to accompany. Wander through the bustling concourses at the US Open and you’ll inevitably […] More

Airlink has withdrawn its application for a third fly-past this weekend at FNB Stadium as the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) continues its investigation into the airline’s controversial flight over the Cape Town Stadium. The planned fly-past was scheduled to take place this weekend ahead of the highly anticipated Springboks-All Blacks clash in Johannesburg, […] More