Orlando Pirates take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the 2026 MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is at 18:00. As reported by The South African, this is a sold-out affair, meaning over 50 000 fans are expected at the venue for the match. These are two of the three of Gauteng giants yet to […] More
Bafana Bafana legend and former captain Aaron Mokoena‘s car was involved in a crash in Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal last Sunday. However, Mokoena escaped unharmed and he is in good health although he could still be smarting from the trauma of the crash. BAFANA BAFANA LEGEND AARON MOKOENA’S CAR INVOLVED IN A CRASH According to […] More
Simba SC attacker Keletso Makgalwa has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs were among the clubs who tried to sign him before he decided to move to Tanzania. The former Mamelodi Sundowns winger joined Simba in July after enjoying two successful seasons at Sekhukhune United. Makgalwa confirmed that he had offers from both Chiefs and AmaZulu but […] More
Kaizer Chiefs did NOT sack Nasreddine Nabi despite his abrupt departure in September 2025, his former assistant has revealed. According to Khalil Ben Youssef, it is actually Nabi who requested to leave the club after what he describes as ‘a misunderstanding’ between the coach and the board. Nabi had just delivered the Nedbank Cup title […] More
Orcas off Mozambique used to be almost unheard of. Now, scientists say they’re seeing them regularly. And they’re not alone. Whale sharks, hammerheads and leatherback turtles are turning up too. The timing has scientists asking an uncomfortable question: is El Niño behind it? The sightings are being recorded by the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS), […] More
SASSA, under the new leadership of new Minister Dina Pule, was hauled over the coals in Parliament this week. Latest Auditor-General findings reveal that the agency paid more than R1.3 billion in grants to people who were not eligible. This occurred between April 2025 and March 2026. Meanwhile, in the background, October 2026 top-ups were […] More
Sorisha Naidoo and her husband, Vivian Reddy, pulled out all the stops for their son Saihil’s recent Matric Dance celebration. The Real Housewives of Durban reality TV star and the billionaire businessman also spared no expense for their firstborn’s 18th birthday bash. The couple wed in 2003 and have two children together. Saihil – affectionately […] More
South African actress Khanyi Mbau explained how she filmed between Amsterdam and Johannesburg for two different shows in an exclusive interview with The South African. Khanyi Mbau was unmasked as Chopsticks on the finale of The Masked Singer SA season three, which aired on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 19:00 on SABC 2. FILMING IN […] More
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz could have a headache having to choose between Renaldo Leaner and Brandon Petersen in goals. With Petersen injured last month, Leaner stepped in and has received widespread praise after making an assured debut in goal for Amakhosi in their 0-0 Betway Premiership draw against Lamontville Golden Arrows. Before […] More
AmaZulu are sitting comfortably in the PSL top three after overtaking Kaizer Chiefs. Heading into the international window, Arthur Zwane’s team are looking like genuine contenders. However, the statistics may show a different story beyond the coach’s success on paper. What is Arthur Zwane’s record at AmaZulu? Since Zwane signed as coach in October 2024, […] More
Camden Schaper has switched allegiances to play for South Africa’s Under-16 team after previously playing for England’s Under-15s when he was just 12 in 2015. The Benoni-born attacking midfielder plays for Blackburn Rovers in England, where he has scored 14 goals and made 16 assists across seven appearances. Despite being highly sought-after in England, he […] More
Orlando Pirates will get another chance to defend their MTN8 crown when they take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the final on Saturday. This titanic clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium is scheduled for 18:00. As reported by The South African, this is a sold-out affair, meaning over 50 000 fans are expected at the venue for the […] More
It’s early days, but Bafana Bafana are looking good under Pitso Mosimane. Some of the more stellar names are attracting big interest from Europe. Bafana Bafana star Foster is in limbo 26-year-old Lyle Foster is currently out of the picture for Bafana Bafana. The ex-Pirates striker was relegated from the English Premier League with Burnley last season, and […] 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 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned grant recipients that changing bank accounts will not free them from loans or other debts. In a statement, the agency said it knows that some recipients switch accounts because of existing financial obligations, including loans and debit orders. SASSA has also noticed recipients changing their payment […] More
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned that recipients who change their banking details at the wrong moment could wait longer for their money. The agency has noticed recipients changing their payment methods and bank accounts more often. It is urging them to avoid frequent changes, especially close to payment dates. Why the […] More
