South Africa’s inflation expectations eased in the third quarter, providing some relief for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) ahead of its next interest-rate decision next week. Average inflation expectations two years ahead declined to 3.8%, from 3.9% in the previous quarter, according to the latest survey by the Stellenbosch-based Bureau for Economic Research (BER). […] More

South Africa’s motorists are facing another potentially painful fuel-price increase in October, with the latest Central Energy Fund (CEF) figures showing petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin recoveries deep in the red. The latest data available in mid-September points to increases of well over R2 a litre for all fuel grades if current trends continue through […] More

The Stormers have already announced a star-studded squad for the 2026/27 season, but scrumhalf is a position where they have wanted to bolster their ranks as the result of a long-term injury to Imad Khan, and the fact that Cobus Reinach will be unavailable when on Springbok duty. It’s now been confirmed that experienced scrumhalf […] More

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the withdrawal of Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe from the Bafana Bafana camp. Maboe reported for camp on Monday despite suffering an ankle injury in a league match against Golden Arrows on Sunday. And while Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane had intended to retain him as […] More

Mamelodi Sundowns have quietly released Kobamelo Kodisang after the two parties reached an agreement on the termination of their contract. MAMELODI SUNDOWNS RELEASE KOBAMELO KODISANG Kodisang first joined the Brazilians from abroad in 2024, but he struggled for game time a few months down the line. Also read: Sundowns get last-minute transfer deal over the […] More

Bafana Bafana mentor Pitso Mosimane has defended the decision to include Themba Zwane in his final squad. The 37-year-old attacker was with the Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but he only played for a few minutes. And that’s because he was shown a straight red minutes after coming on in the opening […] More

Bafana Bafana will open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign against Guinea on Saturday, 26 September, with South Africa facing an opponent that has proved difficult to overcome in previous meetings. The match at Orlando Stadium will also mark the start of Pitso Mosimane’s second spell as Bafana Bafana head coach. READ […] More

South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy is believed to be in custody in Djibouti after he disappeared while on assignment over the weekend. According to a report on Monday morning, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) believes authorities detained Reddy after he travelled to the country without media accreditation. Local journalist Mohamed Willo Ismael, […] More

South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy has gone missing in Djibouti while on assignment, along with local fixer Kooki Mahmoud. Reddy, the Africa coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), last contacted colleagues on Saturday, 19 September. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has confirmed that it is aware of the […] More

The Kiffness – real name David Scott – has publicly supported UK muso Ed Sheeran, who has come under fire for his decision not to “pick sides” in the Israel-Palestine conflict.  This follows the Grammy-winning artists’ support act, Macklemore, being dropped from his US concert tour after he pledged allegiance to Gaza. Over the weekend, […] More

All the public holidays in 2027 have been confirmed and South Africa gets 12 statutory days under the Public Holidays Act. But there’s extra good news, because thanks to two of them falling on a Sunday, they’re observed to Monday. Therefore, South Africans are actually getting 14 public holidays in 2027. And that’s before you […] More

Thomfuthi Shabangu has spent more than five years relying on the SASSA `Child Support Grant to hold her household together, and she says the money is stretched thinner than ever as she searches for work in one of South Africa’s toughest job markets. Shabangu, who is in her late thirties and lives in Gauteng, supports […] More

Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama has taken a tumble fom from the pedestal he placed himself on after a video of him threatening to murder a group of women who rejected his romantic advances at the Vlamo restaurant went viral. In the few days that has passed since the incident, the tenderpreneur’s high-flying life has come […] More

Non-profit organisation (NPO) Women For Change expressed that as an organisation they do not believe the lack of the death penalty is the problem in South Africa. This comes as a 10th dead body was found, this time in Soweto, Gauteng. WOMEN FOR CHANGE SHARE STANCE ON DEATH PENALTY NPO Women for Change, who advocate […] More

Something has changed at FC Platinum since South Africans Thabo Senong and Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane took charge. The Zimbabwean PSL side are beginning to look more organised, difficult to break down and, most importantly, consistent. Senong was appointed FC Platinum head coach in July, replacing Joel Luphahla, while former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana midfielder […] More

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsanda believes Amakhosi made a mistake by releasing Thabo Cele. The 28-year-old midfield maestro joined Chiefs in January 2025 but only spent 18 months at the club before he was let go a few weeks ago. Mamelodi Sundowns were quick to pounce on Cele and Katsanda feels his former club […] More