Defending Betway Premiership champs Orlando Pirates face Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday. Is this how coach Ouaddou should line up his side? Likely PIRATES XI vs Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby Orlando Pirates must do without the dynamic Kamogelo Sebelelele at right-back. 4231: Chaine; Sigomoshe, Seema, Sibisi, Hotto; Mbatha, Mokobodi; Masilela, Kgositsile, Moremi; Makgopa. Moremi […] More
Kaizer Chiefs meet Orlando Pirates in a must-win battle at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Is this how coach Da Cruz should line up his side? Likely Chiefs XI vs Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby Fernando Da Cruz will persist with three at the back, but must choose between Pule Mmodi or Bradley Cross to […] More
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs lock horns in the first Soweto Derby of the 2026/27 season on Saturday 31 October. Kick-off is set for 15:30 at the FNB Stadium. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has confirmed the match will be live on SABC 1. ORLANDO PIRATES FAVOURITES TO BEAT KAIZER CHIEFS It might make […] More
Kaizer Chiefs head into Saturday’s Soweto Derby looking to end their long wait for a league victory over arch-rivals Orlando Pirates. Amakhosi last defeated the Buccaneers in a league meeting in February 2023. Although Chiefs beat Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, they have struggled against their rivals in the league, failing to register a […] More
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is preparing for his third Soweto Derby as the Buccaneers get ready to face Kaizer Chiefs this weekend. Ouaddou made an impressive start to his derby journey, guiding Pirates to a 3-0 victory over Amakhosi before the two rivals played out a 1-1 draw in their subsequent meeting two […] More
Dricus du Plessis has reposted a message calling for action after the gruesome farm attack on North West farm owner Donovan Marx this week. Marx was shot and stabbed and had both his ears cut off during the horrific ordeal that took place on Wednesday, 28 October. The 50-year-old is currently recovering at his home. […] More
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), meat inflation is only up 0.7%. But with everything else rising in price, sometimes pensioners can’t justify buying meat. Those who want to save money and enjoy their favourite cuts can shop these active specials at South Africa’s favourite supermarkets. Shops Offering the Best Butchery Deals This is […] More
Cape Town households with a combined monthly income below R7 500 are being encouraged to apply for the City’s income-based indigent grant. The call comes after the City’s latest General Valuation resulted in some property values increasing, with some households consequently seeing changes to their electricity tariffs and, in certain cases, new refuse removal charges. […] More
In your golden years, living in a retirement complex can be peaceful. You get a built-in community and like-minded neighbours. But retirement community levies are usually more expensive than levies in the average sectional title. That’s not the case in one coastal town. Here, retirees can buy an affordable flat and get affordable levies. R400 […] More
Rumours are swirling that Eswatini’s King Mswati III is gearing up to take another wife, which would bring his total number of wives to 17. The alleged bride-to-be is Nontokozo Shembe, daughter of Mduduzi “Unyazi LweZulu” Shembe, one of the revered leaders within the Nazareth Baptist Church. Reports also claim that lobolo has already been […] More
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will head the judging panel. Actor and presenter Lawrence Maleka will co-host the show. And this year, the pageant is moving to a new home. The Miss South Africa 2026 finale will take place on Saturday, 14 November, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Reigning Miss South Africa Qhawekazi Mazaleni will crown her successor on the […] More
While the rest of the country struggles financially, the Western Cape is bearing the brunt. According to Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the Western Cape leads the nation with higher-than-average inflation. The province achieved higher-than-average inflation The Western Cape’s year-on-year inflation is one percentage point higher than the […] More
Former Marumo Gallants goalkeeper Washington Arubi has reportedly rejected an alleged attempt to influence a Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League match, sparking a match-fixing controversy ahead of the clash between CAPS United and Scottland FC. Arubi’s CAPS United lost 1-0 to Scottland FC in Harare on Thursday in a potential title-deciding match. Scottland FC trail league […] More
Kaizer Chiefs come into the Soweto Derby high in confidence following their 3-0 win over TS Galaxy midweek. Amakhosi coach Fernando Da Cruz felt a win on Tuesday lifted the spirit of the team heading into the derby weekend. It will be the first time the French coach faces Orlando Pirates. “It’s the most important […] More
The Springboks’ Nations Championship campaign resumes in around a week. South Africa are set to face Italy in Turin, with their trophy ambitions on the line. Here’s why Rounds 5 and 6 could matter more for Rassie Erasmus and the team. 2026 Nations Championship: Where things stand The Springboks are first on the Southern Hemisphere […] More
Orlanod Pirates head into the encounter flying rather high. They have enjoyed a near-flawless start to the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season. However, coach Ouaddou has cautioned his players against underestimating a Kaizer Chiefs side operating under new management. ORLANDO PIRATES COACH ABDESLAM OUADDOU ON KAIZER CHIEFS “We need to have positive arrogance. We have to […] More
