Bafana Bafana supporters were left surprised on Saturday morning after discovering that the team had already arrived in Kenya, just 12 hours after their last match. Pitso Mosimane’s men played out a 2-2 draw against the Harambee Stars at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday evening in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. South […] More

South Africa is pursuing another legal avenue to bring self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, back from Malawi, where they have been living since leaving South Africa six years ago. The latest move comes after Malawi’s High Court overturned an earlier decision that had paved the way for the couple’s extradition, prompting South […] More

It’s a lovely weekend around the country but before you head to the supermarket today, where can you get the cheapest braai ingredients for the weekend? Where you shop could change your bill by as much as 10 to 27%. For this weekend only, in a price comparison at three major retailers, here’s where the […] More

SASSA Older Person Grants for December 2026 have been confirmed. And after November paydays were moved forward due to local government elections, it’s going to be a long month. Confirmed payment dates from the agency now put festive season payments on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Mark that in your diary. As such, this represents a […] More

Simone Tshituka – the wife of Sharks player and Springbok newbie Manu Tshituka – is hoping to secure the title of Miss SA. The actuarial science associate and part-time baker was shortlisted in the Top 12 and will compete for the crown at the pageant’s grand finale on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at the Sandton […] More

South Africa has welcomed a major new player in the fried chicken market, with one of South Korea’s biggest restaurant chains opening its first African outlet in Johannesburg. Genesis BBQ, which operates under the international brand name bb.q CHICKEN, has officially opened its first South African restaurant at Cresta Shopping Mall. The opening marks the […] More

Gayton McKenzie has joked about campaigning for votes in Orania, a white Afrikaner-only town in the Northern Cape, after his party, the Patriotic Alliance, received a single vote in last week’s local government elections.  As did the EFF, whose lone voter has made headlines over their “rebellious” act. GAYTON JOKES ABOUT CANVASSING VOTES IN ORANIA […] More

The Sunday, 08 November episode of Carte Blanche investigates disturbing allegations of abuse and suspicious deaths at a hospital entrusted with caring for some of society’s most vulnerable people. The programme examines claims that patients who were supposed to be safe were failed, with grieving families alleging mistreatment, neglect and unanswered questions surrounding the deaths […] More

The Springboks fell short in their Nations Championship clash against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday, losing their World Rugby No 1 ranking in the process. When the final whistle sounded, France emerged narrow 21-19 winners having led 21-7 at half-time. It was France’s first win over South Africa in Paris […] More

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has blamed his players’ failure to convert chances following their disappointing 2-2 draw against Kenya in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers on Friday evening. A late goal from Ryan Ogam denied Mosimane’s men all three points at the Orlando Amstel Arena, leaving South Africa frustrated after twice taking the lead. […] More

Many Bafana Bafana supporters have criticised Pitso Mosimane for leaving Mbekezeli Mbokazi on the bench during South Africa’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Kenya. Bafana dropped two valuable points at home after conceding a late equaliser at Orlando Amstel Arena. Having opened the scoring inside the first 10 minutes, South Africa missed several opportunities to extend […] More

Bafana Bafana were held to a 2-2 draw against Kenya at the Orlando Stadium on Friday. The Harambee Stars equalised through Ryan Ogam to take a valuable point away. Here’s what the result means in a tight three-way race to the AFCON 2027 group stage. Bafana Bafana’s place in AFCON qualifiers Heading into the game […] More

Foreign-owned businesses operating unlawfully in neighbouring Eswatini have been given 12 months to regularise their operations or face closure as the government moves to increase economic participation by local entrepreneurs. The recommendation was adopted by Members of Parliament during a debate on the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade’s second-quarter performance report at the House […] More

South Africa is home to thousands of foreign nationals from neighbouring countries, including Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique and Botswana, many of whom travel across its borders in search of employment opportunities. While migrant workers are employed across various industries, new figures from the Department of Employment and Labour have revealed how their presence is distributed across […] More

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recently released its September Social Assistance Report. In the report, the agency divides grant beneficiaries by age and gender. Women get more in child support than men. But mothers of sons access the grant more than mothers of daughters. SASSA pays out about R3.49 billion a month to […] More