South Africa’s annual inflation rate has climbed to 4.5%, with sharply higher transport costs putting renewed pressure on household budgets. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures on Wednesday, showing that annual consumer inflation increased from 4.4% in August 2026 and 4.3% in July. The CPI also increased by […] More

South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has reached an initial agreement to take over ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) in a deal worth approximately R10 billion, potentially bringing the country’s largest steelmaker under state control. The proposed transaction includes a cash payment of about R3 billion, with the IDC taking responsibility for approximately R7 billion […] More

Orlando Pirates will compete in Group C with Simba SC of Tanzanian fame, Moroccan heavyweights RS Berkane and Cameroon’s Colombe Sportive DL. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the run of fixtures from November 2026 to January 2027. ORLANDO Pirates KICK IT OFF WITH A FLIGHT TO EAST AFRICA The Betway Premiership holders […] More

The 2026 Carling Knockout Cup draw will be conducted TONIGHT, Wednesday after the Durban City and Stellenbosch FC clash. Kick-off at Chatsworth Stadium is at 19:00. CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP DRAW: Chiefs, Sundowns and pirates separated Now, SEVEN teams have already secured their places in the next round, and the final spot will be taken by […] More

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named six uncapped players in his 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship, giving a group of emerging talents the opportunity to push for their Test debuts in November. Yaqeen Ahmed, Sebastian de Klerk, Luan Giliomee, Markus Muller, Riley Norton and Emmanuel Tshituka have all earned their […] More

The first Soweto Derby of the 2026/27 season kicks off on Saturday, 31 October at the FNB Stadium at 15:30. As always, it will be about much more than three Betway Premiership points, with bragging rights also at stake. Supporters of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates moved swiftly to snap up all the available tickets […] More

Two Wynberg Boys’ High School old boys, Zachary Porthen and Yaqeen Ahmed, have earned call-ups to the Springbok squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship. The announcement marks a special moment for Wynberg Rugby, with the school celebrating the selection of two former pupils for the same Springbok tour for the first time […] More

When you see any of the latest SASSA grant scams, do you wonder who benefits from them exactly? Never mind the question of who would be so low as to target the poorest quotient of the country’s population. Moreover, in over 20 years of social grants, no single organisation or organised syndicate has been publicly […] More

The Department of Basic Education has set the record straight on social media commentary about when Term 4 ends – and if learners are required to return to school following their exams. WHEN DOES TERM 4 END? DBE RESPONDS TO RUMOURS On social media, rumours have begun circulating that learners will kick off their school […] More

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant would be extended for another 5 months. While this plan was partially celebrated, it also gives the government time to work on a long-term solution. This plan may include efforts to prevent the grant from bankrupting National Treasury. Does the […] More

Two luxury mansions linked to the Gupta family have returned to the property market in Johannesburg, with asking prices of R10 million and R12 million respectively. The properties, situated in Saxonwold, are associated with Atul, Rajesh and Ajay Gupta, whose links to former president Jacob Zuma became central to South Africa’s state capture scandal. READ […] More

South African football comes to a standstill when Orlando Pirates meet Kaizer Chiefs in the latest instalment of the Soweto Derby. Soweto Derby looms large for Pirates and Chiefs Defending Betway Premiership champions welcome Soweto archrivals Kaizer Chiefs to Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 31 October. Kickoff in the derby is at 15:30. The match will […] More

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns have advanced in the Carling Knockout Cup. The three PSL giants got the job done in their Round of 16 fixtures on Tuesday night (27 October). Here’s what fans had to say as TS Galaxy, Milford FC, and Marumo Gallants were eliminated. Pirates sink Milford at home Orlando […] More

A Tshepang Moremi brace and a fine finish from Thapelo Mokobodi sent Orlando Pirates in the final eight of the Carling Knockout Cup. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou had made two changes from the side that beat African Stars 4-0 in the CAF Champions League last Friday. Deon Hotto and Ghampani Lungu replaced Nkosikhona Ndaba and Simphiwe […] More

Kaizer Chiefs are through to the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup with a 3-0 win over TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night. Wandile Duba netted a second half hat-trick after what appeared to be a tough encounter in the first half. As a result, Chiefs advanced to the quarterfinals, and they will […] More

Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup with a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants. This encounter was played at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, and Sundowns made sure they use they home ground advantage. Siyanda Ndlovu scored the only goal of the game which proved to be difficult for the African champions on […] More