Nika Amashukeli has been handed one of the biggest assignments in his refereeing career after being confirmed as the referee for the third Test between South Africa and New Zealand at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 5 September. Kick-off is at 17:10. RIP | Springbok great dies in church after watching South Africa beat […] More
After months of waiting, packed fixture lists, big European nights and heated debates are ready to return. From the Betway Premiership to the Premier League, LaLiga and beyond, the 2026/27 season promises plenty for South African football fans to follow. Supporters of Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns can already feel the familiar hopes […] More
Could South Africa shift the balance of power in the new United Rugby Championship (URC) season? The Stormers, Bulls, Lions and Sharks are rebuilding their rosters with three weeks to go to the new campaign. Cape Town is at the epicentre, where the Stormers are creating what could be the league’s strongest team. Kolisi, Kolbe […] More
Orlando Pirates return to league action after their impressive 3-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the second leg of the MTN8 semi-final. The result secured a 4-0 aggregate win and booked Pirates a place in the final. Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opted for a refreshed starting XI as the defending champions look to maintain […] More
Kaizer Chiefs winger Faiz Abrahams has reflected on his debut for Amakhosi. The 21-year-old made a cameo last week against Richards Bay in a league match which ended 2-2. Abrahams is currently on loan from Stellenbosch FC, having joined the Soweto giants alongside Langelihle Phili. The young winger revealed what his coach Fernando Da Cruz […] More
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has urged South African All Blacks supporters to trade black for green and gold and back the Springboks. McKenzie made the appeal at the recent 19th annual SA Sports Awards at Sun City in the North West. A video of his remarks has since circulated on TikTok. The […] More
Kaizer Chiefs might have to reluctantly let go of Nkosingiphile Ngcobo when his deal expires. Is that fair on the 26-year-old midfielder? Ngcobo hasn’t delivered on his potential at Kaizer Chiefs Nkosingiphile Ngcobo’s dismal Chiefs stats merit closer observation. The attacking midfielder hasn’t managed more than two goals in a single season since the 2020-21 campaign. He’s only scored two […] More
The environmental health of the Knysna Estuary is under renewed scrutiny after a parliamentary reply revealed widespread non-compliance with recreational water-quality standards. The Knysna Estuary covers roughly 1 366 to 1 633 hectares, stretching from the iconic Knysna Heads to the Charlesford Weir on the Knysna River. According to the reply cited by the Democratic […] More
Social grant beneficiaries who have not yet migrated from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards to Postbank black cards have until close of business today, Monday, 31 August 2026, to complete the process and avoid interruption to access to their social grant payments. Reportedly, around 70 000 SASSA beneficiaries have yet to collect their […] More
Dakota Fanning is not just a phenomenal actress, but she is a fine rapper too. Fanning was on Track Star Presents with host Jack Coyne, when she surprised us all with her rapping skills. Coyne himself didn’t just enjoy Fanning’s rapping, but seemed surprised that not only did she know every word, but she wasn’t […] More
The average Cape Town rent is R12 000. Even those renting rooms in shared spaces are forced to spend upwards of R4 000 a month on rent. But in one Cape Town suburb, where the average home is over R1 million, Capetonians can rent for R2 000 if they meet specific conditions. Cape Town has […] More
Ditlhare Tlhong, a Free State resident in her late fifties, has relied on SASSA’s Social Relief of Distress grant for between three and five years. She has learned to stretch her R370 payment to cover food and groceries in the shared family home where she lives. But when asked about her greatest worry, her answer […] More
South Africa’s motorists are in for another painful trip to the pumps, with petrol and diesel prices set to increase sharply from Wednesday, 2 September 2026. Both grades of petrol will increase by R1.34 per litre, while diesel faces an even bigger hit, with the wholesale price of 0.05% sulphur diesel rising by R2.94 per […] More
Think you earn a good salary? Here’s how much you need to make to join South Africa’s top 10%, 5%, 3%, 2% and 1% of income earners. Ever wondered how your salary compares with the rest of South Africa? New data on individual taxable income reveals just how much South Africans need to earn to […] More
Now that he’s the Springboks’ first-choice kicker, Cheslin Kolbe has shot up the all-time South African points scorers list. Prior to the last three Tests, Kolbe did his thing out on the wing without the added pressure of having to line up conversions and penalties at posts. READ | Airlink Cape Town Stadium flyover now […] More
With the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign edging closer, clubs have stepped up their recruitment as they prepare for another demanding season. Several teams have already reshaped their squads by bringing in fresh faces while allowing others to move on. Below is a club-by-club roundup of all the confirmed transfer activity to date. Unless stated otherwise, […] More
