A third of the Bafana Bafana squad will travel back for upcoming international matches. South Africa face Kenya at home and away in November during the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Could travel fatigue be a bigger issue for Pitso Mosimane ahead of the two crucial games? Which Bafana Bafana players are flying home? Mosimane confirmed his […] More
Australian-born wing Monty Ioane will make his 50th appearance for Italy in this weekend’s Nations Championship match against South Africa, after being named on Thursday in coach Gonzalo Quesada’s team. Ioane forms part of a back three including Toulouse wing Ange Capuozzo and Zebre fullback Mirko Belloni. CONFIRMED | Manie Libbok to return to South […] 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 confirmed the social grant payment dates for December 2026. Payments return to the regular schedule after November’s once-off adjustment. In a media statement issued on 28 October 2026, SASSA said the payment dates for December 2026 through to March 2027 “will remain as initially announced.” SASSA PAYMENT […] More
A South African restaurant has secured a place among the world’s 35 best, giving the country’s fine-dining scene another major international achievement. Cape Town’s La Colombe has been ranked 35th in The 50 Best Restaurants 2026, as well as earning the title of Best Restaurant in Africa. The announcement was made at the awards ceremony […] More
Ever wondered what it would cost to have a Table Mountain cable car all to yourself? The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) offers an exclusive private service for visitors looking for a more special way to experience one of Cape Town’s biggest attractions. The package is available to local and international visitors and can […] More
Gareth Cliff has been trolled on X after his early predictions for the US midterm elections backfired. The former 5FM shock jock mocked claims of a “Blue Wave”, associated with the Democratic Party. GARETH CLIFF’S US MIDTERM TWEET BACKFIRES On the eve of the US midterm elections – which take place halfway through a presidential […] More
The future of the SASSA SRD grant hangs in the balance, as millions await the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling. Back on 25 August 2026, government challenged the Gauteng High Court. The SCA’s judgment was reserved and is yet to be handed down, with no clear indication of when that might be. Nevertheless, here’s what […] More
The US dollar and oil prices dropped on Wednesday as traders digested President Donald Trump’s heavy defeat in US midterm elections that saw his Republican party lose control of Congress. Democrats seized control of both houses in a landslide victory that gives them the power to block legislation, launch investigations into Trump’s administration and thwart […] More
Kruger National Park is facing a R481 million funding shortfall as it attempts to repair extensive damage caused by the devastating floods in January 2026. The total cost of the recovery programme is estimated at R950 million, with roads, bridges and tourist accommodation among the infrastructure damaged by torrential rain. According to figures provided by […] More
A new report finds that more than one-million South African homeowners don’t have the title deed papers that prove they own their homes. Plus, at the current pace of processing, it will take upwards of four decades to clear … That’s the finding of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) Reform Tracker in the third quarter […] More
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung has reportedly stepped down from her position at the club. After decades of service to the Soweto giants, it was reported on Thursday that Motaung had vacated her role as Marketing and Commercial Director but would remain a member of the club’s board. “Jessica Motaung has confirmed to SABC […] More
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz has given his assessment of new signing Elias Mokwana following the winger’s arrival at Naturena. The 27-year-old joined Amakhosi this week as a free agent after spells with Tunisian giants Espérance and a stint in Saudi Arabia. Mokwana found himself without a club this season before being linked […] More
Rassie Erasmus has overseen an unprecedented period of success with the Springboks over the better part of the last decade, and on a personal note, it is another special occasion on Thursday. Erasmus turns 54 as he celebrates another birthday within the Springboks, although there is no doubt that his primary focus will be on […] More
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially retired from international football with immediate effect. This comes on the back of disputes between Ronaldo and the Portugal Football Federation which led to the captain’s suspension. 234 Portugal caps Ronaldo, 41, brings to an end an international career spanning 23 years having made his debut for Portugal in […] More
Kaizer Chiefs and Siwelele were initially set to do battle at 15:00 on Sunday at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium. The PSL has now announced the fixture will now get underway at 18:00 on the same day. This further means the game will kick-off as the same time as Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu FC at […] More
