Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz is facing growing pressure after last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Red Arrows in the CAF Confederation Cup first leg. The result marked four games without a win in the Betway Premiership for the Frenchman, although he remains unbeaten. KENNY NIEMACH CALLS FOR FERNANDO DA CRUZ’S SACKING The former Kaizer […] More
The South African Premiership resumes on 30 October after a 2-week break. It’s been stop-start for the PSL between the international windows and CAF competitions. Here’s when the league gets going again, and which matches matter most. PSL fixtures for the next round 30 October Marumo Gallants vs Siwelele FC, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg (19:30). […] More
Former Proteas fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has revealed how he was blamed for South Africa’s disappointing performance in the first Test against the West Indies in 2005, only to bounce back with a remarkable 13-wicket haul in the next match. The first Test, played in Guyana, saw the West Indies post a mammoth 543/5. South […] More
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz is already facing some staunch criticism from Amakhosi fans. Is he on borrowed time? Da Cruz’s head is on the chopping block After just eight games of the new Betway Premiership campaign, Kaizer Chiefs are already trailing leaders Sundowns by nine points, and Orlando Pirates by eight. They’ve […] More
Doctor Khumalo has quickly highlighted that his role is about serving the country’s football rather than any personal achievement. As previously reported, the former Bafana Bafana superstar was appointed on Sunday. “This is not about Doc Khumalo,” he said on #MSWOn947 on Monday. Remember, this is an entity of the nation, and the demands of […] More
Commuters in Johannesburg and Gaborone rely on minibuses and shared taxis to get to work, school and other destinations. But how much do passengers pay to travel around the two cities? With taxi fares increasing on several Johannesburg routes in 2026 and Botswana’s government reversing a proposed public transport fare increase, the cost of commuting […] More
Not every SASSA grant recipient met festive season payment news with anger. A number of South Africans used the moment to express gratitude for the support they receive. The comments, posted on The South African’s Facebook page, offer a different side to a conversation dominated by frustration over grant amounts. ‘At least we are receiving […] More
Huis Marais, the men-only official residence of Stellenbosch University, has apologised to the public after a streaking incident upset the local community. HUIS MARAIS SORRY FOR STREAKING INCIDENT On its social media platforms, Huis Marais issued a statement apologising to the public. This is related to an incident last week where a group of nine […] More
SASSA grant recipients have pushed back against the idea of planning for the festive season, saying their monthly grants barely cover the basics, let alone celebrations. The comments, posted on The South African’s Facebook page, show that many pensioners and other beneficiaries see December as no different from the eleven months before it. ‘Nothing to […] More
South African photographer Isak Pretorius has done it again. He was exploring a swamp in a narrow canoe when he spotted something remarkable. Not one, but two of Africa’s most elusive birds. That moment has now won him one of the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography awards. Pretorius won the Behaviour: Birds category at the Wildlife Photographer of […] More
Four Tests for the Springboks in November will form part of the conclusion to the Nations Championship tournament, which will see Rassie Erasmus’ team face Italy, France and Ireland as well as one final opponent at the end of November. It will be interesting to see what selection options Erasmus opts for when it comes […] More
Legendary striker Jerry Sikhosana has expressed his frustrations at how his former club Orlando Pirates treat him. Sikhosana cemented his legendary status in the mid-1990s, and helped Pirates win the CAF Champions League in 1995. The now 57-year-old scored the only goal of the game in the second leg of that final against ASEC Mimosas […] More
After Kaizer Chiefs suffered a 1-0 defeat to Red Arrows in Zambia, their struggles away from home in the CAF Confederation Cup appear to be far from over. Amakhosi lost three away matches in the competition last season. Defeats to Egyptian sides Al Masry and Zamalek ultimately contributed to their group-stage exit. Their latest setback […] More
Today’s Orlando Pirates news wrap looks at some big tactical claims from coach Ouaddou and the latest transfer rumours. Ouaddou stresses importance of leaders at Orlando Pirates Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has stressed the importance of dotting leaders throughout the spine of his team, with his goalkeeper setting the tone. The defending Betway Premiership […] More
Korea has roughly 11 million registered crypto investors in a country of 51 million people. The top 10% of accounts generate more than 91% of all volume. And when a survey asked active holders in May whether they were abandoning the market, 94.9% said they would add back to crypto positions the moment conditions improved. […] More
Fresh allegations about evidence in what led to the death of St Stithians learner Cameron Waldeck-Cooks have raised serious questions about how police handled the investigation. The 17-year-old Grade 11 learner was found dead alongside former St Stithians pupil Ethan Coetzee, 19, at a holiday home in Sabie, Mpumalanga, on 3 August. According to a […] More
