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Loftus shock, Six Nations drama and URC playoff pressure builds after Super Saturday of rugby
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoTHE LAST WORD ON RUGBY PODCAST | Loftus shock, Six Nations drama & URC playoff pressure ...

Siya Kolisi earns 50th cap as Sharks reshuffle for Munster grudge match

Rowan Callaghan|Published

JP Pietersen makes eight changes for URC showdown at Kings Park as Mapimpi hits century milestone and debutant Giliomee gets the nod at fullback.

From front row to finish line: Former Springbok props embrace Two Oceans test

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Rugby World Cup winner Marius Hurter and former Springbok prop Eddie Andrews headline a unique crossover from rugby to running at the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon.

Watch VideoSpringbok Women’s Sevens target promotion push in crucial Uruguay leg of SVNS 2

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Springbok Women's Sevens side. heads to Uruguay with promotion in their sights. We look at the permutations for Nadine Roos and her team as they eye a spot in ...

Watch VideoJayden Adams earns Bafana Bafana recall as Hugo Broos drops Sipho Chaine for Panama friendlies

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Jayden Adams has been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad after impressing for Mamelodi Sundowns, as Hugo Broos names his squad for upcoming friendlies against Panama. ...

Watch VideoNobody is going to stop Lions from putting in the big hits, says wing Angelo Davids

John Goliath|Published

The SA Shield is in the bag, but the Lions aren't satisfied yet. Angelo Davids breaks down the " pictures" Edinburgh will present and why internal competition is ...

Behind the sparkly tiaras: Mrs SA semi-finalists are proud pet parents

Partnered Content|Published

In a world where beauty often reigns supreme, the Mrs SA semi-finalists remind us that true strength stems from love—especially the abiding affection shared with ...

Watch VideoEFF, ActionSA implicated in alleged plot to rig security contract, says Nkosi | Madlanga Commission

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Testifying before the commission on Wednesday, Gauteng SAPS organised crime officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi outlined how political figures and senior municipal officials ...

Watch VideoStormers boosted by return of Senatla, Roos, Du Plessis ahead of Dragons URC clash

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Stormers prepare to face the Dragons, the return of Seabelo Senatla, Evan Roos, and Dan du Plessis could help secure an important victory in Cape Town.

Fuming families question Ramaphosa over Khampepe's appointment in TRC inquiry

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Families of TRC victims express outrage over President Cyril Ramaphosa's appointment of Justice Sisi Khampepe, questioning the lack of a thorough background check ...

Embattled Emfuleni spends R700 million on employee overtime as service delivery fails

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has spent nearly R700 million on employee overtime over six years, including about R200 million during the Covid-19 lockdown, despite ...

Watch VideoBulls shake things up as Cameron Hanekom returns for Cardiff URC clash

Leighton Koopman|Published

After a nine-month injury lay-off, Springbok Cameron Hanekom is set to make a thrilling return for the Bulls as they face Cardiff in a crucial URC clash.

Watch VideoStormers XXIII clash against Seawolves gives fringe players chance to impress URC coaches

Leighton Koopman|Published

In a historic debut, the Stormers XIII face the Seattle Seawolves on Sunday, with veteran prop Oli Kebble eager to make his mark after returning from injury.

Watch VideoState of play: Bottom four face crucial run-in as Betway Premiership relegation threat looms

Obakeng Meletse|Published

With just ten or fewer matches left in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, the relegation battle has intensified. Teams at the bottom of the table are separated ...

Watch VideoContinuity in selection should be cornerstone of Sharks’ URC Top 8 bid

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Sharks face a critical juncture in their URC campaign, where selecting their strongest team is essential for a successful push towards the Top 8. With only six ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs Top 3 chase: Three key areas Amakhosi must fix after Durban City win

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Despite a narrow 1–0 victory over Durban City, Kaizer Chiefs face a race against time to stabilise their season. We look at the three critical issues co-coaches ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates’ finishing woes threaten Betway Premiership title hopes

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Orlando Pirates’ recent drop in efficiency in front of goal has raised questions about their Betway Premiership title ambitions.

Watch VideoBafana Bafana squad announcement: Hugo Broos facing huge calls on Themba Zwane and Iqraam Rayners

Mihlali Baleka|Published

As Hugo Broos prepares to name his 23-member Bafana Bafana squad for friendlies against Panama, the spotlight is on the potential return of Mamelodi Sundowns veteran ...

Demands for guilty verdict in former Pretoria midwife's baby disability case

Zelda Venter|Published

With the prosecution firmly asserting their belief that the evidence presented is sufficient to convict, the case of Yolande Maritz Fouchee highlights the tragic ...

Mkhwanazi demands change: SAPS vetting system in spotlight

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Simon Majadibodu|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, whose security clearance expired in 2018, says the police vetting section is “dirty”.