SA schools First XV action continued this past weekend in what was the penultimate round of action for many schools around the country. Very few of the Top 20-ranked schools were in action, thus resulting in minor changes in the latest rankings. Neither of the top two schools – Paarl Gimnasium and Stellenberg – kicked […] More
The 116th South African Open – golf’s second-oldest Open – will return to the Cape winelands and Stellenbosch Golf Club from 4-7 March 2027 following the record 2026 success of a championship that generated almost R300 million for the local economy in a powerful partnership between the Sunshine Tour, DP World Tour and PGA Tour. […] More
For much of her young life, seven-year-old Xayah Rampal has struggled with anxiety, poor social interaction, concentration and coordination. Since beginning equine-assisted therapy through the South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA) in Shongweni near Durban, her family has seen a marked improvement in her confidence, focus and overall wellbeing. Globally, Equine Assisted Therapy […] More
The MTN8 draw produced two exciting encounters, with Sekhukhune United facing Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns taking on Golden Arrows. MTN8 SEMI-FINAL DATES CONFIRMED The first legs will take place this weekend. Sekhukhune United will host Orlando Pirates on Saturday, 22 August at Peter Mokaba Stadium. The match kicks off at 15:00. On Sunday, 23 […] More
Businesswoman and actress Jordyn Woods (28) and New York Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns (30) are now married after exchanging vows in a beautiful, star-studded outdoor ceremony in Malibu this past weekend. Famous friends and family members were on hand to witness the wedding, such as her former best friend Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend Timothée […] More
Popular and beloved Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. Panettiere was best known for her roles in the hit television series Heroes and Nashville. Her father, Skip Panettiere, announced her death in a statement provided to ABC News. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of […] More
Mel Viljoen could not hold back the tears in court as her husband, Peet Viljoen, was denied bail on 400 charges relating to a R27,6 million Johannesburg municipal property fraud scheme. The disbarred attorney appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, where he heard his fate. Over the past few weeks, Mel has claimed […] More
Zelda La Grange, the former private secretary to Nelson Mandela, has opened up about her scam ordeal on Facebook. She is also the author of the international bestseller Good Morning, Mr. Mandela, and What Nelson Mandela Taught Me. These books recount almost 20 years of personal experiences with the late political stalwart. ZELDA LA GRANGE […] More
The injury-hit All Blacks have drafted in little-known 142kg Highlanders prop Saula Ma‘u as they prepare for Saturday’s opening Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. New Zealand coach Dave Rennie called up 26-year-old Ma’u on Monday as an injury replacement for prop Ollie Norris, who has returned home with a knee cartilage injury. Ma’u […] More
Orlando Pirates are facing a congested fixture schedule in the coming weeks as they prepare to compete on multiple fronts, starting with this weekend’s MTN8 semi-final clash against Sekhukhune United. The Buccaneers travel to the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday for the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final, before hosting Sekhukhune in the return […] More
The MTN8 resumes this weekend as holders Orlando Pirates tackle Sekhukhune United in one of the semi-finals The Buccaneers travel to the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday (22 August) for the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final, before hosting Sekhukhune in the return fixture at the Orlando Amstel Arena a week later. Kickoff for […] More
Orlando Pirates have already made nine signings this season, but the Buccaneers could still return to the transfer market for two more players. One player who continues to be heavily linked with a move to Pirates is Polokwane City defender Thabang Matuludi. The Bafana Bafana right-back has yet to make an appearance for Rise and […] More
The historic WAFCON victory at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium ended years of heartbreak for Cameroon, who had previously lost four continental finals. Led by head coach Valentine Nguele, the Lionesses produced a ruthless first-half performance to secure the title and the $2 million winners’ prize. CAMEROON DOMINATE WAFCON FINAL Cameroon took control from the […] More
SASSA Children’s Grants pay out to more than 13-million needy beneficiaries with children every single month. That scale alone makes South Africa’s child welfare system the most comprehensive social-protection programme not just in the country, but in all of Africa. No other country on the continent even comes close … As beneficiaries know, SASSA Child […] More
South Africa and Namibia share close economic and travel links, and shoppers crossing the border may notice several familiar supermarket brands on both sides. From major grocery chains to fresh-food retailers, some of the biggest names in Southern African retail have established a presence in both countries. Here are four popular supermarket brands shoppers can […] More
Southern African leaders are meeting in Durban on Monday for the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government, with the state of the region, food security, development financing and global geopolitical developments among the key issues on the agenda. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting and chairing the summit at the Durban […] More
