Boxer Retail CEO Marek Masojada will retire in February 2027 after more than three decades with the South African discount retailer, which has grown from a five-store operation into a 600-store business under his tenure. The retailer announced that Masojada, 61, will step down at the end of February 2027, marking the conclusion of its […] More
In shocking news that came to light on Friday, it was reported that a tragedy unfolded when a member of the Lions’ touring group was found unresponsive in a shower stall at a hotel. According to the Irish Examiner, officials from the Lions confirmed the devastating news to local officials on Friday morning. The name […] More
Could we see another PSL title race being decided by 1 point? Orlando Pirates ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ 8-year reign last season by the finest of margins. At this early stage, the Buccaneers and Masandawana are once again separated by a single point. Here’s which games could shape the season for either team. How does the […] More
African football is back with its CAF Champions League this weekend. Orlando Pirates and African Stars’ second round preliminary qualifier first leg kicks-off at the Gaborone Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is set for 15:00. CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: AFRICAN STARS VS ORLANDO PIRATES Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is expected to make a few changes. The Buccaneers were […] More
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has delightful news for Orlando Pirates followers. SABC Sport will broadcast the second round preliminary first leg game live on SABC 2. Kick-off is set for 15:00 at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone. CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH ON SABC 2 While African Stars are the Namibian champions, the […] More
For the better part of the last two years, Frans Malherbe has been battling chronic back, neck, and hip injuries that have threatened to force him into retirement. The Stormers and Springboks have not wanted to rush the 35-year-old back into action due to the nature of the injury, and his position in the front […] More
While Asanda Duma is focused on his political ambitions, it is his good looks that have seemingly captured the hearts of many on social media. Duma, a young politician representing the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), is actively campaigning for the coveted Ward 10 councillor position in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal. IFP’S ASANDA DUMA CAPTURES HEARTS WITH HIS […] More
With Christmas just over two months away, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant recipients are already thinking about how they will afford the festive season. On The South African’s Facebook page, grant recipients shared what they would like from the government before the end of the year. Their wishes ranged from a once-off bonus […] More
A debate over the value of the Older Persons Grant has divided South Africans, with some demanding a dramatic increase and others reminding them what the grant is meant to be. The discussion played out on The South African’s Facebook page, where users weighed in on whether government can afford to pay pensioners more. The […] More
Game stores are being shut down in South Africa. What does this mean for you and your job? GAME STORES SHUTTING DOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA As of October this year, Massmart has 96 stores in South Africa which is down from 150 stores in 2019. In February, Massmart confirmed that they were considering closing around […] More
Few people remember Mamelodi Sundowns’ Gomolemo Kekana wearing the colours of TS Galaxy as a young teenage star. The 20-year-old central midfielder left the Mpumalanga club when he was just 16 after the Under-18 Engen Knockout tournament in 2023. GOMOLEMO KEKANA TO MAMELODI SUNDOWNS Speaking to Andile Ncube on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified show, […] More
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will be among the teams battling for R6.85 million in this season’s Carling Knockout Cup. The Round of 16 draw was conducted on Wednesday, with the major teams avoiding each other as the competition prepares to kick off on 24 October. Both Pirates and Chiefs were handed home fixtures. Amakhosi […] More
TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs made a R4 million offer for winger Seluleko Mahlambi, but the bid was rejected. The 22-year-old has impressed with his performances in the Betway Premiership, establishing himself as an important player for TS Galaxy over the past two seasons. His displays have also attracted interest […] More
Kaizer Chiefs are flying out to Ndola, Zambia to visit Red Arrows in a CAF Confederation Cup second round preliminary qualifier. The first leg game kicks-off at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday at 15:00. KAIZER CHIEFS NAME 23 PLAYERS FOR RED ARROWS CLASH Notable additions in Fernando Da Cruz’s squad include the returning Rushwin […] More
Orlando Pirates resume their CAF Champions League campaign this weekend when they face Namibian champions African Stars in the second preliminary round. The Buccaneers will be aiming to take a positive result from the first leg before hosting the return fixture, with victory over the two legs securing their place in the group stages. Pirates […] More
Kenyan President William Ruto wants the country to explore buffalo milk production as his government looks for ways to address milk shortages and diversify the dairy sector. Speaking at the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit at the Jamhuri ASK Showground in Nairobi on 8 October, Ruto said he had instructed the Principal Secretary for […] More
