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Mamelodi Sundowns chasing glory, redemption and lasting legacies in CAF Champions League final
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns chasing glory, redemption and lasting legacies in CAF Champions ...

Hugo Broos names preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns dominate Hugo Broos’ provisional Bafana Bafana squad ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Kaizer Chiefs' quartet get the ...

Watch VideoRuan Nortje’s Bulls milestone injects emotional fuel into Munster quarter-final

Mike Greenaway|Published

With defending champions Munster heading to a roaring Loftus Versfeld, the Bulls have been handed the ultimate extra layer of motivation.

Watch VideoRicardo Goss dreaming of Bafana Bafana World Cup spot amid strong goalkeeper competition

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Ricardo Goss says representing Bafana Bafana at the 2026 Fifa World Cup would fulfil a lifelong dream, but admits competition for a place in the squad remains intense ...

Watch VideoAden McCarthy embraces pressure at Kaizer Chiefs with help from club's mental coach

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Aden McCarthy says he is mentally prepared for pressure and expectations at Kaizer Chiefs, including comparisons to his father, Fabian McCarthy.

Watch VideoLamontville Golden Arrows' Sede Dion on the verge of PSL Golden Boot history

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

As the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership season reaches its simultaneous 3pm conclusion this Saturday, Lamontville Golden Arrows striker Sede Dion stands on the brink ...

Action SA candidate accuses SAPS of allowing illegal foreign spaza shop operators to influence policing

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Cllr Xolani Khumalo has criticised SAPS after allegedly encountering Ethiopian, Somali, and Bangladeshi nationals engaging ...

Major breakthrough in Gauteng as police seize R3.7 million illicit cigarette haul

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Sedibeng police have seized illicit cigarettes valued at approximately R3.7 million and arrested two men, aged 60 and 43, following a tactical intelligence-driven ...

Impassioned plea: Parliament should not be turned into 'Phalament'

Pule Makgale and Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

As the Phala Phala scandal unfolds, tensions escalate in South Africa's Parliament. The implications of recent court rulings could redefine the landscape of accountability ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus happy with alignment camp outcome but 'how we play is what counts'

Mike Greenaway|Published

The three-day Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town concluded on Thursday. Coach Rassie Erasmus said boxes have been ticked.

Targeted killings of human rights defenders plague South Africa as protests call for action

Pule Makgale|Updated

As targeted killings of activists plague South Africa, Amnesty International mobilises to protect human rights defenders amid rising fears of corruption and violence ...

Springbok Women begin African title defence with bigger Tests on the horizon

Rowan Callaghan|Published

With clashes against the Black Ferns and USA looming later this year, the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup offers nine uncapped Bok Women players an opportunity to force ...

Watch VideoEvidence Makgopa preferred up front as Orlando Pirates chase crucial victory

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Andries Sebola believes Evidence Makgopa should start against Orbit College despite concerns over Pirates’ underperforming strike force.

Watch VideoFrosler pleased with Kaizer Chiefs’ progress after difficult recent seasons

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Reeve Frosler believes Kaizer Chiefs have shown major improvement this season after years of inconsistency and disappointing finishes.

Watch VideoLions flank Ruan Venter out for rest of year after knee surgery, ending his valid Springbok hopes

Mike Greenaway|Published

Lions flank Ruan Venter is not only out of the Lions' URC campaign but will not feature for the Springboks this year after having been in Rassie Erasmus's plans. ...

Watch VideoSharks flyhalf Vusi Moyo to marshal Baby Boks in clash with Chile in Cape Town

Mike Greenaway|Published

The high-riding Junior Springboks are involved in a tournament in Cape Town. On Thursday afternoon they host Chile at Rondebosch Boys' High

Joburg giants eye home-court advantage as TNL Power Week 2 raises the stakes

Rowan Callaghan|Updated

Joburg giants eye home-court advantage as TNL Power Week 2 raises the stakes

INDEPENDENT MEDIA REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

In light of the public discourse that has since emerged, Independent Media unequivocally reaffirms its long-standing editorial principles and policies.

Breaking barriers: expert insights on Afro-textured hair and hair transplants

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Explore the transformative journey of the hair transplant industry as it finally embraces afro-textured hair, featuring expert insights from Dr Kashmal Kalan on ...

Watch VideoA lame horse: How the once-mighty Super Rugby lost its mojo after 30 years

Mike Greenaway|Published

The southern hemisphere's showpiece competition, Super Rugby, has lost its lustre and is in danger of collapsing unless dramatic change is made.