All eyes will be on Relebohile Mofokeng when Bafana Bafana host Kenya on Friday evening in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Mofokeng has enjoyed an impressive start to life at Royal Union Saint-Gilloise since joining the Belgian outfit in July. In the four months since his arrival, the 22-year-old has scored five goals and […] More

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, playing in the USA at Chicago Fire, is back after an injury spell. The left-central defender returns under a regime since Hugo Broos’ exit. Coach Pitso Mosimane took over before a 2-1 win over Guinea and a 5-0 bashing of Eritrea. Bafana Bafana’s central defence had comprised of Ime Okon and Olwethu Makhanya. […] More

The South African football fraternity celebrates one of its greatest sons today as Benni McCarthy turns 49. Born on 12 November 1977 in Cape Town, McCarthy’s football legacy speaks volumes both as a player and now a coach. benni McCarthy’s legendary playing career McCarthy remains one of the finest footballers South Africa has ever produced. […] More

Could we see another iconic trophy-winning season for Mamelodi Sundowns? There are still four domestic trophies and a major FIFA prize to be won this term. Here’s what Sundowns could add to their silverware case alongside the MTN8. Mamelodi Sundowns’ trophy season so far It’s been a mixed bag for Sundowns across domestic and continental […] More

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane may have to instill discipline to two of central defenders for the match against Kenya. The two nations will face off in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday. Kick-off is at 18:00. The encounter will be followed by the return leg […] More

SASSA Old-Age beneficiaries receive an early payment in December 2026, but this comes with an inevitable sting in the tail at the end of Christmas. After November’s once-off election-day adjustment, the schedule returns to normal. And SASSA confirmed in a statement last week that payment dates from December 2026 through to March 2027 will remain […] More

Black Friday is around the corner, and shoppers around the world are looking forward to getting their hands on their most-wanted items. To sweeten the deal with additional discounts, merchants are offering “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) at checkout. The option allows consumers to split the cost of a large purchase into smaller, often interest-free […] More

Nthabiseng Ngozo has received the Child Support Grant for more than five years. Yet the Gauteng mother says the money still runs out before the month ends, leaving her household without food. Ngozo shared her experience in The South African’s SASSA grant survey and asked to be named in full. Child Support Grant runs dry […] More

A homeowner of an upper-middle-class property in Bryanston faced the unfortunate reality of having their home go to auction today. According to a recent listing by Absa’s Sale in Execution division, the homeowner’s municipal rates and taxes bill has exceeded R800 000, and they had failed to pay their bond. couple’s home repossessed after separation […] More

KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of social grants in payment in South Africa at the end of June 2026, with more than 4.16 million, according to the latest available figures from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The province accounted for approximately 22.4% of the country’s 18.6 million social grants in payment at the […] More

The Premier Soccer League will be back in action by the last week of November. Domestic football has been paused due to the year’s final international window. Here’s when the PSL resumes, along with the semifinals of the Carling Knockout Cup. When does the PSL Return? The domestic league returns on 24 November when Durban […] More

A British healthcare worker who tested positive for Ebola while supporting a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is being medically evacuated to the United Kingdom for specialist treatment. The patient is reportedly in a stable condition, with British authorities activating emergency medical arrangements to ensure a safe transfer to a specialist […] More

March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese has courted controversy over her comments about Olympic swimmer Tatjana Smith, who announced this week that she would switch her sporting nationality from South Africa to the Netherlands. The 29-year-old stated that her career move was based on financial stability, support, and sustainability. The news has received mixed reactions […] More

A Gauteng pensioner who has received the R2 400 Older Person’s Grant for more than five years says her monthly payment still runs out before the month ends. The woman, who asked not to be named, shared her experience in The South African’s SASSA grant survey. She receives R2 400 a month, the standard Older […] More

South Africans who want to make their annual leave go further in 2027 should take a close look at the public holiday calendar, which offers several opportunities to enjoy longer breaks. The calendar includes two particularly useful windows for employees hoping to spend 10 consecutive days away from work, without using up too much of […] More

A piece of Cape Town property history could change hands for an eye-watering R150 million, but prospective buyers will need considerably more than a taste for luxury to afford it. Tarrystone Estate, in the exclusive suburb of Upper Constantia, is reportedly being offered for sale off-market, with an expected price of around R150 million. READ […] More