Sundowns suffered a 3-1 defeat at Loftus Versfeld. It follows weeks after the shocking disappointing of going in the CAF Champions League preliminary qualifying rounds. Having started the 2026/27 campaign as African champions, Ka Bo Yellow have now endured two major continental disappointments in a short space of time. MIGUEL CARDOSO EXPLAINS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS DEFEAT […] 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
The Cape Town property market is booming. Investors are eager to get in on the action. But for bargain-hunting buyers hoping to become homeowners, the options are quickly dwindling. Now, a handful of properties are on the market starting at R600 000. These are central suburbs, about 20 minutes from the City Centre. Flats in […] More
The festive season is just around the corner. For young South Africans looking to gain work experience, develop their skills or earn some money – or all three! – it’s the perfect time to sink your teeth into your first holiday job. Even though it might only be a seasonal position, i.e. a temporary gig, […] More
A SASSA Old-Age Grant application is easier when you arrive with the right documents, understand the means/asset test and provide accurate financial information throughout. Missing paperwork or incomplete declarations can delay approval by months and cause a lot of consternation travelling back and forth to SASSA offices. Furthermore, with the agency tightening reviews and life-certification […] More
South Africa’s AGOA status and access to duty-free trade with the US ends on 31 December 2026. Trump’s administration announced as much just one day before American voters handed Democrats control of both the House and Senate. This raises a hopeful question, of course: Will the new Congress reverse the decision? SOUTH AFRICA’S AGOA STATUS […] More
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Efmamjjasond González is enjoying life in China, scoring goals for fun. The Colombian striker joined Amakhosi on loan from Real Santa Cruz during the 2023/24 season with high expectation but failed to score or register a single assist in what turned out to be a dreadful campaign for the Soweto giants, […] More
On Sunday evening the Springboks confirmed that star lock Eben Etzebeth – the most capped South African Test player with 147 caps – has been called up to the national squad, and he will join the squad in France on Monday. Etzebeth was ruled out of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ initial touring squad for the […] More
Experienced lock Eben Etzebeth has been called up to the national squad and will join the Springboks in France on Monday, while uncapped flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed will return to South Africa on Sunday due to a shoulder niggle. Etzebeth, the most capped Bok with 147 Test appearances, was ruled out of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ […] More
The victory over Sundowns sees the Algerian giants secure their second CAF Super Cup title in three years. They previously beat Al Ahly in the 2023 edition. Sundowns had to make an early change before kick-off after Nuno Santos picked up a hamstring injury. Cassius Mailula was brought into the starting line-up as his replacement. […] More
Mamelodi Sundowns starting line up: Williams, Matuludi, Khoza, Ndamane, Modiba, Mokoena, Allende, Morena, Santos, Matthews, Leon. Substitutes: Goss, Mvala, Basadien, Aubaas, van Wyk, Zwane, Mailula, Ndlovu, Rayners. USM Alger starting line-up: Benbot; Mahrouz, Abada, Azzi, Radouani, Draoui, Loucif, Likhonza, Boulaya Ramdaoui, Chaldi. Substitutes: To be confirmed. CAF SUPER CUP: MAMELODI SUNDOWNS VS MC ALGER The […] More
Mpho Makutu grew up poor in Kopermyn, a rural village south of Polokwane in Limpopo. He started tinkering by taking apart his father’s hi-fi and it just snowballed from there. Some inventors need a lab, all Mr. Robot needs is whatever’s closest to hand. His fascination with technology began in Grade 5, when he built […] More
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus received a special birthday wish from his alma mater, Hoërskool Despatch, this week. The rugby hero turned 54 on Thursday, 5 November. RASSIE GETS EXCITING BIRTHDAY WISH FROM OLD SCHOOL On their social media accounts, Hoërskool Despatch – the Eastern Cape High School where Rassie Erasmus matriculated more than 30 years […] More
Actor Roderick Jaftha has sparked concern with one of his latest Facebook posts about experiencing poor health. The TV star is known for his roles in soapies such as Generations, Villa Rosa, and Rhythm City, and in films including Kings of Jo’Burg and The Emissary. In recent years, the veteran TV star has faced financial […] More
Frans van der Bergh, a 13-year-old rugby prodigy from Springs, has died of suspected meningitis. His death was confirmed by his mother, Jeanine, in the Facebook group, Bid vir Frans. The teen from Laerskool Christiaan Beyers recently took part in the U13 Craven Week in Bloemfontein. SPRINGS RUGBY TEEN DIES OF MENINGITIS In the Facebook […] More
Orlando Pirates star Mpho Padime scored the decisive goal in the first half. Below is how all the action unfolded … LIVE UPDATES 90′ ⚽️ Full time! Orlando Pirates advance to the semifinals of the Carling Knockout with a 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United. 80′ ⚽️ Masilela’s effort flies over the bar. It’s still Orlando […] More
