Former South African footballer Peter Du Toit believes it’s become too easy for players to earn a place at Kaizer Chiefs, arguing the Soweto giants have lost their identity. Du Toit feels Amakhosi previously had a distinct identity and standards that made it difficult for just any player to represent the club. The SoccerBeat owner […] More
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick ‘Tito’ Maswanganyi has revealed the reasons behind his decision to leave the Soweto giants this season. The 28-year-old playmaker joined Bahraini Premier League side Al-Khaldiya SC after spending three years with the Buccaneers. Speaking to members of the South African Football Journalists’ Association (SAFJA) on Monday night, Tito revealed that […] More
Bafana Bafana take on Kenya at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday 13 November at 18:00. The return leg will follow on Tuesday 17 November at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. BAFANA BAFANA BEGIN KENYA AFCON 2027 PREPARATIONS South Africa officially began preparations for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 double-header with […] More
Eben Etzebeth recently joined up with the Springboks after making a speedy recovery from an injury, and the veteran lock is expected to feature in the Test against Ireland next weekend. A spot in the squad had been opened up by an injury to young flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed, who has now headed back to South […] 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
Herman Nell, a 70-year-old older persons grant recipient, says SASSA pays him a fraction of the full monthly amount, and his appeal has gone unanswered. Nell shared his experience in the comments section of The South African’s Facebook page, where grant recipients reacted to a post about older persons grant amounts. “I am 70 years […] More
The Booshle G engagement has given fans one more reason to celebrate in what has already been a busy few weeks for the singer. Booshle G, whose real name is Buhle Gayika, is a South African singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for blending pop, folk and rock into his music. Now he has surprised his partner with a cinematic outdoor proposal, and […] More
Every year, local and international tourists flock to South Africa’s coast. In 2025, 6.8 million South Africans took an overnight trip to a coastal location, about 40% of all overnight trips. The country also recorded 10 million international visitors. They have to stay somewhere. Why not in a holiday rental? Is there money to be […] More
British comedian and TV star Russell Brand, who became a household name in the 2000s as a sex-obsessed provocateur, will find out on Monday how long he will spend in jail, after he was convicted of rape and sexual assaults. Brand’s conviction last week marked the final blow in a scandal-hit showbiz career that saw […] More
Ntuzuma is set for a major retail development, with a new shopping centre planned to bring several well-known national retailers to the Durban township. The R388 million project, known as Ntuzuma Junction, is being developed by Exemplar Retail and AJ Property Holdings, with an opening targeted for April 2027. Which stores are coming to Ntuzuma […] More
South African business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since August 2020, according to a private-sector survey released on Thursday. The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained at 49.0 in October, unchanged from September. A reading below 50 indicates deteriorating private-sector business conditions, rather than a contraction across the entire South […] More
South African stocks jumped the most in almost seven months, carried higher by a surge in precious metals producers as the price of gold soared. The FTSE/JSE All Share Index rose as much as 5.2%, the most since April 8, catching up with gains in global markets following the Democratic Party’s victory in the US […] More
Thapelo Mokobodi has made massive impact on Orlando Pirates’ flying start to this season. The 23-year-old from Sebokeng laid four assists in five league games to win the Betway Premiership September-October Player of the Month. Mokobodi provided two assists in Pirates’ encounter against Marumo Gallants on 20 September 2026. It was followed by another influential […] More
The Springboks face their biggest Nations Championship test this weekend. South Africa travel to Saint-Denis to face France in a certified barnstormer. Here’s how the Springboks team compares to the last time they met Les Bleus. Rassie Erasmus names team to face France The Springboks named their playing XV on 9 November, ahead of the […] More
Bafana Bafana take on Kenya in back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in the coming days. Sitting top of Group C, Pitso Mosimane‘s men can take a big step in qualifying for next year’s tournament should they beat Kenya home and away. Ahead of the qualifiers, there were talks that Bafana could be without […] More
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has welcomed the prospect of facing Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final. Amakhosi edged out Siwelele 2-1 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday evening to book their place in the last four. Shortly after the match, the semi-final draw was conducted, handing Chiefs a challenging […] More
