The interviews went well. The job offer is looking good. Your residency application is nearly done. Then comes the email: “We just need your South African Police Clearance Certificate.” Just. You have not lived in South Africa for years. The nearest SAPS station is a long-haul flight away, and you would rather use your annual […] More
South Africa will serve as the host for the first in a series of youth sports clinics, which will start with a football event in Nyanga on Wednesday before continuously rotating across carefully selected venues nationwide. The series, announced by global agency Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) – and dubbed as the Dream to Play […] More
Liverpool supporters in KwaZulu-Natal are getting their own official home, with the club’s third standalone store in South Africa opening in Durban this week. The new Official Liverpool FC Store at Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga will open its doors on Thursday, 1 October, followed by an official opening celebration on Saturday, 3 October. […] More
A large majority of the Springboks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup squad look set to be on the plane to Australia for next year’s title defence. However, over the last couple of years, some veteran players have begun to fall out of the Springbok picture, and all signs suggest that their time in the green and […] More
Orlando Pirates have made an impressive start to the 2026/27 campaign, winning their opening five Betway Premiership matches. Their latest outing before the international break ended in a 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants, giving Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side strong momentum heading into the break. The next challenge will be considerably bigger. Orlando Pirates face Mamelodi Sundowns […] More
Rassie Erasmus suffered his 14th defeat as Springbok head coach after South Africa’s dramatic 42-38 loss to Australia in Perth on Sunday. The Wallabies held on for a remarkable victory despite being reduced to just 11 players during the closing stages, ending a frantic comeback from the world champions. The defeat means Erasmus’s record as […] More
The racial diversity at the 2026 Zulu Reed Dance marked an interesting cultural milestone, as two young maidens stood out from the crowd. The annual event, which drew over 30 000 maidens to eMashobeni Palace in Pongola, remains a significant cultural celebration for the Zulu nation. ZULU REED DANCE EMBRACES RACIAL DIVERSITY This year’s Zulu […] More
SASSA will pay all Children’s Grants on Tuesday, 6 October. This includes the Child Support Grant, the Foster Child Grant and the Care Dependency Grant. The payment comes after the Older Persons Grant on 2 October and the Disability Grant on 5 October. SASSA confirmed the date as part of its payment schedule for the […] More
SASSA will pay the Older Persons Grant on Friday, 2 October, making pensioners the first group to receive their money this month. The agency confirmed the date as part of its payment schedule for the 2026/2027 financial year. Grant recipients who bank their grants will see the funds reflect in their accounts from that morning. […] More
A Gauteng man in his late fifties spends his monthly Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant almost entirely on medical expenses. He shared his story with The South African through its SASSA grant survey and asked to remain anonymous. He has received the R370 SRD grant for less than a year. SASSA pays the grant […] More
Edward Dumezweni has received a SASSA Disability Grant for more than five years. The Free State man supports three dependants on his monthly payment. He shared his story through The South African’s SASSA grant survey. He says the grant does not cover his household’s basic needs. The Disability Grant pays R2 400 per month to […] More
Leon Schuster has apologised to Rassie Erasmus over a scathing Facebook post in which he criticised the Springboks coach and players for their disappointing 42-38 loss against the Wallabies. The actor and comedian, an avid rugby fan, has released multiple Springbok anthems over the years, including his latest, Miljoene Hande vir Rassie. LEON SCHUSTER SORRY […] More
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana has not shut down the door on his Bafana Bafana return. The 34-year-old centre-back played a huge role in helping Bafana finish third at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Injuries and poor form saw him lose his place in the national team.He missed out of the 2025 AFCON as […] More
The second matchday of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers delivered four different outcomes. Equatorial Guinea, DR Congo and Burkina Faso secured victories, while Tunisia and Botswana played to a 2-2 draw. The results came as teams continued their push for qualification to the tournament in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in June 2027. Every point becomes important […] More
Mamelodi Sundowns will be the away team to Orlando Pirates as the Premier Soccer League confirmed the venue on Monday night. The Durban venue is familiar territory for the Buccaneers, having hosted three consecutive MTN8 finals involving the Buccaneers between 2022 and 2024. The latest final adds another chapter to a rivalry that has produced […] More
Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban has been selected to host the 2026 MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. It adds another chapter to its remarkable history with the tournament. Since the competition was rebranded as the MTN8 in 2008, the iconic Durban venue has hosted or been selected to host 11 of the […] More
