Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly looking to extend Sibongiseni Mthethwa’s contract after his impressive performances this season. The 32-year-old midfielder has been exceptional for Amakhosi, helping to marshal the midfield and establish himself as an important member of the team. He has also developed formidable partnerships with Lebohang Maboe and Sphesihle Ndlovu in the middle of […] More

Kaizer Chiefs supporters could get their first glimpse of new signing Elias Mokwana in action later this month, with the winger potentially making his debut against Chippa United on Saturday, 28 November. Amakhosi coach Fernando Da Cruz has indicated that Mokwana will not be rushed into the starting line-up following his arrival at Naturena. READ […] More

Cape Town dominates the list of South Africa’s most expensive residential suburbs, with nine of the top 10 locations found in the Mother City. The latest property figures compiled exclusively by Seeff for The South African website, using 2025/26 data from Lightstone and Propstats, put Clifton at the top of the national rankings, with an […] More

Pensioners say their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants no longer stretch far enough. Many are calling on government to rethink how and when it increases payments. Commenting on The South African’s Facebook page, grant recipients shared their frustrations about the rising cost of living. They responded to a story about a pensioner who […] More

According to a 5 November 2026 listing from Remax, buyers can purchase 11.86 acres for under R1 million in Primindia, a town just outside of Brits in the North West. The listing describes the property as a prime location for agricultural activities. The land is currently unserviced; a buyer will need to connect water and […] More

The trial of the seven men accused of murdering South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane has been adjourned until April 2027. The Durban High Court postponed proceedings, with the next sitting scheduled to run from 12 April to 14 May 2027. READ | Russell Brand found guilty of rape […] More

Another Afrikaner refugee- Glen Venter – has been arrested on charges of child porn, or child sex material possession (CSAM).  The South African man – who has resettled in Rochester under the programme geared at racial minorities facing discrimination – is now wanted by US police after he failed to appear before his recent pretrial […] More

South Africa return to Test action against Bangladesh later this month (November 2026). The Proteas lead the ICC Test rankings, but are not leading the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Here’s why the first Test at the Wanderers from 15-19 November could be pivotal. World Test #1 still second in WTC South Africa’s loss in […] More

Relebohile Mofokeng is being tipped to make a move to one of Europe’s top five leagues after a stellar debut season in Belgium. Relebohile Mofokeng has dazzled since leaving Orlando Pirates Mofokeng has sparkled in his debut campaign with Royal SG. The ex-Pirates man has scored five times and laid on four assists in 15 […] More

Kaizer Chiefs vice-captain Inácio Miguel is suspended for Sunday’s clash. Coach Fernando Da Cruz will reshuffle his central defensive partnership as Amakhosi hunt a Carling Knockout semi-final place. The 30-year-old Angolan defender’s disciplinary record continues to draw scrutiny. He has already faced several bookings and a red card this season. INÁCIO MIGUEL SUSPENDED FOR KAIZER […] More

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained the reason behind Oswin Appollis‘ recent lack of game time. Appollis was an ever-present member of Ouaddou’s squad last that won a domestic treble last season. However, he has had to settle for a place on the bench and he’s mostly used sparingly as an impact player so […] More

After an enthralling opening chapter in July, the Nations Championship returns this weekend, bringing the best of Northern and Southern Hemisphere rugby back together for the next instalment of the inaugural competition. Twelve of the world’s leading rugby nations will continue to compete in the new biennial tournament, with every point and result contributing towards […] More

Alida is an old-age pensioner on a SASSA grant and a regular reader of The South Africa. Just this week she commented the following on a story about grant reviews: “We old people are not the skelms. It is the government employees who are the ones with all the corruption in their bones.” Her comment […] More

During an interview on the Not Sorry podcast, the outspoken Nota Baloyi claimed that it was his ex-wife, Berita Khumalo, who initiated a romantic relationship with him. The former couple married in 2020 but finalised their divorce in 2024. Their spilt was anything but amicable, with both parties dragging each other through the mud on […] More

By the end of October, Garden Route property prices had peaked, reaching R2.5 million. Average sale prices in the region have been climbing for years, pushing buyers and sensible developers to explore overlooked areas. But that push is good news for buyers. Instead of spending R2 million in established areas, they can get a plot […] More

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults following a trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court. Brand, 51, closed his eyes but showed no emotion as the jury delivered the verdicts. He was convicted on Thursday after denying the allegations against him. According to the BBC, he […] More