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Kagiso Rabada must rediscover the yorker in IPL to reclaim death-over dominance
IANS|Published

Watch VideoKagiso Rabada must rediscover the yorker in IPL to reclaim death-over dominance

Western Cape High Court halts mortuary plans at historic Mowbray Muslim Cemetery

Zelda Venter|Published

The Western Cape High Court has issued a final interdict against the construction of a mortuary at the historic Mowbray Muslim Cemetery, affirming its use solely ...

Community in mourning as Diepsloot boy dies in police shooting

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly shot by a police officer in Diepsloot, igniting community protests and prompting an urgent investigation by IPID. Conflicting accounts ...

NSFAS funds 822 dead students, audit reveals

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Higher Education Department says it has given the NSFAS board three months to investigate mismanagement, following Auditor General findings that over 800 deceased ...

Ad Hoc Committee dismisses Sarah-Jane Trent's plea to invalidate her testimony

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Sarah-Jane Trent's plea to invalidate her testimony is rejected by the Ad Hoc Committee, raising questions about the integrity of the proceedings and her claims ...

North West agriculture official faces court after allegedly accepting bribes for government tender

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A North West agriculture official has appeared in court after allegedly pocketing over R13 000 in bribes from a service provider in exchange for influencing a government ...

Masuku welcomes court's dismissal of the legal challenge to ANC Joburg leadership

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A legal challenge to the ANC Johannesburg leadership has been struck off the roll, but Stan Itshegetseng says the battle is far from over, warning that deeper questions ...

Watch VideoFrom impostors to participants: Bafana Bafana finally ended South Africa's 'borrowed jerseys' era

John Goliath|Published

After years of playing the " neutral observer" in borrowed Brazil shirts, South African football fans finally have their own horse in the race.

South Africa's fuel surge: The heating up of living expenses

Jason Woosey|Published

South Africans will see historic fuel price hikes from April 1, with petrol and diesel climbing sharply after global oil prices surged. A temporary R3 per litre ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana's blunt attack overshadows Mbokazi’s Cape Town cracker

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Despite a spectacular long-range strike from US-based defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Bafana Bafana’s lack of clinical finishing cost them dearly in a 2–1 friendly defeat ...

Nigerian embassy faces backlash over alleged coronation of Igbo king in Eastern Cape

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

South Africa and Nigeria brace themselves for an intricate diplomatic dance, one that could redefine cultural interactions between the nations

Watch VideoSune Luus hits 150 caps as Proteas Women's 'new breed' transform South African cricket

John Goliath|Published

While celebrating her longevity, Sune Luus has praised the " fearless" evolution of the game, typified by teenager Kayla Reyneke’s last-ball heroics against the ...

Hugo Broos targets European or Asian opposition for final Bafana Bafana warm-up

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Following a challenging double-header against Panama, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is looking to test his side against European or Asian opponents to prepare ...

ActionSA launches Citizens’ Support and Intervention Helpdesk to enhance government accountability

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

ActionSA has launched a Citizens’ Support and Intervention Helpdesk to ensure government responds to South Africans’ complaints. The platform will escalate unresolved ...

Mudolo rises as front runner for Zambia’s 2026 presidential election after role in Lungu burial dispute

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Will Willah Mudolo's principled leadership be the catalyst for change Zambia desperately needs?

Judges aren’t gods: A South African reality check

The Star Reporter|Published

Over 350 complaints against judges in three years raise questions. Are these signals of systemic issues or mere frustrations with the judicial process?

Watch VideoWhy 'hybrid' Hacjivah Dayimani is the Stormers’ new tactical weapon

Mike Greenaway|Published

Hacjivah Dayimani learned how to play wing during his time at Racing 92 in France. He is happy to embrace a hybrid role between flank and wing for the Stormers.

Watch VideoBulls must back Cheswill Jooste in their bid to slay Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun

Mike Greenaway|Published

Junior Springbok wing Cheswill Jooste scored a brilliant try for the Bulls against Munster at the weekend. Coach Johan Ackermann should make the bold call of giving ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus eyes replacement as injury curse robs Springboks of RG Snyman for 2026

Mike Greenaway|Published

There have been few unluckier Springboks than RG Snyman. Yet another ruptured knee has ended his international season before it has begun.

Watch VideoMilford and Casric Stars threaten top-flight Nedbank Cup hegemony as Xanti Pupuma hopes for an all KZN final

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

As the 2026 Nedbank Cup enters the semi-final stage, the narrative is dominated by a high-stakes " David vs. Goliath" dynamic. TS Galaxy and Durban City enter their ...