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  • The city where pensioners can survive on less

    Most pensioners in South Africa’s major metros supplement their old-age grant with a job, retirement annuity, rental income, or by living with their children. Independent living is almost impossible with only R2 400 a month. In one South African metro, pensioners can live comfortably on less. Not yet R2 400, but as close to it […] More

  • Cape Town extends important deadline for pensioners

    Cape Town pensioners and social grant recipients have been given more time to apply for property rates relief, with the City extending the deadline to 30 November 2026. The relief is available to qualifying registered owners of residential properties who rely on pensions or social grants, with the rebate determined by the gross monthly household […] More

  • REVEALED: Why Nkota returned from Saudi Arabia to rejoin Pirates

    Mohau Nkota‘s agent Karabo Tshabuse has revealed the real reasons behind her client’s return from Saudi Arabia to rejoin Orlando Pirates. The 21-year-old winger was unveiled by the Buccaneers on Thursday, and the club confirmed that it was a season-long loan deal. Nkota spent just a season in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq who signed him […] More

  • Kaizer Chiefs striker aiming to put injuries behind him and score goals

    Kaizer Chiefs striker Etiosa Ighodaro is eager to make up for lost time having spent much of last season injured. The Nigerian forward joined Amakhosi last season but has yet to make an impression. This campaign under Fernando Da Cruz, Ighodaro has shown potential in the two matches he played. “I really benefitted from pre-season […] More

  • Springboks vs. All Blacks preview for series-deciding Soweto showdown

    The Springboks and All Blacks collide at Soccer City on Saturday in what could prove the series-deciding third Test as the loser will no longer be able to win Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series outright. A SERIES SHAPED BY OFF-FIELD TENSION BETWEEN TWO SHREWD TACTICIANS With the fourth Test being staged in Baltimore, many view Saturday’s […] More

  • Agent reveals the real reason Mohau Nkota rejoined Orlando Pirates

    Mohau Nkota’s agent Karabo Tshabuse has explained why the winger rejoined Orlando Pirates after just one season with Saudi Arabia side Al-Ettifaq. The 21-year-old is on a season loan until June next year. Nkota left the Buccaneers for a fee of around R40 to R50 million to join the Saudi outfit. Despite his promising start, […] More

  • Proteas storm into tri-series final after Esterhuizen-Pretorius masterclass

    An explosive batting performance helped the Proteas defeat Namibia in Windhoek on Friday to reach the T20I tri-series final. Needing a win, the hosts won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, a massive 156-run partnership between Connor Esterhuizen and Lhuan-dre Pretorius set the tone for South Africa. How did South Africa’s batting innings […] More

  • Good news for Johannesburg pensioners who own property

    Thousands of pensioner homeowners in Johannesburg will not have to go through the hassle of re-applying for their property rates rebates this year. The City of Johannesburg has confirmed that existing approved pensioner property rates rebates will automatically continue throughout the 2026/27 financial year. The rebates will remain in place until 30 June 2027, provided […] More

  • The only seaside town on the West Coast where land sells for R150 000

    Every year, fewer properties enter the market that offer buyers a bargain. Along the West Coast, where the average sale price for land is R600 000, buyers can get land for 75% less in one seaside town. Seaside Town with R150 000 Land This could be your last chance to pick up an affordable plot […] More

  • FOMO? FlySafair accused of stealing Airlink’s shine

    FlySafair has been accused of trying to upstage Airlink after the former bragged about its multiple stadium flyovers.  This comes after the South African carrier – one of the official sponsors of the Greatest Rivalry Series between the Springboks and the All Blacks – withdrew its application for a flypast over the FNB Stadium, following […] More

  • Flyhalf to flight deck: Pollard pilots an Airlink [video]

    Handre Pollard was amongst a group of Springboks and All Blacks invited to pilot a simulated Airlink aircraft. The famous flyhalf had a chance to fly an Embraer jet, similar to the one that performed a flyover at both Ellis Park and the DHL Stadium in the past two consecutive weeks.  POLLARD ‘FLIES’ AN AIRLINK […] More

  • Bafana Bafana vs Guinea: Two venues identified [EXCLUSIVE]

    Bafana Bafana will get their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign underway at home against Guinea this month. Pitso Mosimane’s charges are scheduled to host Guinea on 26 September before traveling to Egypt to face Eritrea on 30 September. As reported on The South African, Bafana Bafana will remain in Egypt for an […] More

  • Sundowns return to South America for Jayden Adams’ replacement

    Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly set to return to South America to look for Jayden Adams‘ replacement. The Brazilians are still smarting from the loss of Adams who passed away in Cape Town soon after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now, according to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra, Sundowns have shown huge interest in Josen Escobar. Nonetheless, […] More

  • Kaizer Chiefs rocked by massive double injury blow

    After a promising start to the Betway Premiership season, Kaizer Chiefs boss Fernando Da Cruz faces his first proper challenges at the helm. Chiefs rocked by double injury blow Bad news for Chiefs fans. Impressive new signing Langelihle Phili will miss around eight weeks with an ankle injury sustained in training. Thabiso Monyane, recently a […] More

  • Tiger Woods hit with five-year driver’s license suspension!

    Tiger Woods had his driver’s license suspended for five years after striking a plea deal with prosecutors in Martin County, Florida this week. The plea deal allowed the golf legend to avoid jail time while closing out a driving under the influence (DUI) case dating back to March 2026. Woods appeared before the Martin County […] More

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