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Faf de Klerk signs for Cheetahs in move that reignites Springbok ambitions
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoFaf de Klerk signs for Cheetahs in move that reignites Springbok ambitions

Watch VideoURC star power: Four key players to watch as SA franchises target perfect week 15

Leighton Koopman|Published

With back-to-back victories under their belts in the tournament, South Africa's rugby teams will look to these four standout players to keep their momentum going ...

Watch VideoURC race heats up as Lions, Stormers face wounded European heavyweights

Leighton Koopman|Published

With playoff positions on the line as the URC returns this weekend, the South African teams must deliver strong performances over the next four matches to secure ...

President Ramaphosa and former security chief face scrutiny over Phala Phala theft reporting

Manyane Manyane|Published

Allegations of failing to report a theft at Phala Phala farm are placing President Cyril Ramaphosa and former security chief Wally Rhoode in a precarious legal and ...

Gauteng Health Department tackles surgical backlog with system-wide reforms

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Amidst a growing surgical backlog, the Gauteng Health Department is enacting system-wide changes to reduce waiting times for critical procedures, drawing on technology ...

Watch VideoGerda Steyn’s ultra-distance dominance: Chasing history and big payouts

Rowan Callaghan|Published

After securing her seventh Two Oceans title, Gerda Steyn eyes a massive payday at the 2026 Comrades Marathon. With a prize purse increase and record bonuses, the ...

Zambia faces critical electoral showdown with Hakainde Hichilema and Willah J. Mudolo readying for battle

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Gearing up for a nail-biting election, Zambia's political landscape is on the brink. With economic concerns and party divisions taking the fore, will Hakainde Hichilema ...

How Emfuleni municipal official was shot dead in brazen daylight attack

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

An Emfuleni Local Municipality finance official was gunned down while waiting for her car to be serviced in Vanderbijlpark. A viral video shows a gunman approaching ...

Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to take action against police commissioner ahead of court appearance

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

As pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to act against police Commissioner Fannie Masemola in the wake of a court summons, allegations of corruption and leadership ...

Watch VideoGerda Steyn eyes perfection as seventh consecutive Two Oceans title fuels hunger for more

Rowan Callaghan|Published

After securing an unprecedented seventh straight Two Oceans Ultra Marathon crown, South African icon Gerda Steyn reflects on her ageing career and her drive to reach ...

Tragedy strikes South African school sports once again

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Heartbreak strikes again in South African school sports as Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, a Grade 9 learner, collapses and dies during a rugby match. This tragedy highlights ...

Watch VideoBREAKING: Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA leader

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Hill-Lewis defeated Sedibeng caucus leader Sibusiso Dyonase in a contest that, while closely watched, ultimately confirmed his status as the frontrunner to succeed ...

Kenya and Namibia dominate Two Oceans half- marathon as international elite outshine local favourites

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Kenya’s Felix Kibet Masai and Namibia’s Lavina Haitope secured commanding victories at the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon, leaving South African runners ...

'Big Brother Mzansi' couple Thato Mokoena and Gash1 split after three years of marriage

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Reality TV star Thato Mokoena has confirmed the end of her marriage to Gashwan Brandon Mthombeni, saying she walked away due to irreconcilable differences following ...

Lesufi’s finance gamble: an act of self-preservation while putting service delivery at risk

Alan Fuchs|Published

That is the real issue. This reshuffle was not designed to strengthen governance but to preserve power for Panyaza Lesufi and his comrades.

Watch VideoAmaZulu’s Top 3 ambitions dented as reliance on rescue acts continues

Rowan Callaghan|Published

AmaZulu’s recent draws against Siwelele and Sekhukhune United highlight a worrying trend: a lack of incision from the starting XI and a dangerous reliance on late-game ...

South Africa’s accountability theatre: Phala Phala and the performance of justice

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

South Africa's political landscape is marred by an intricate performance of accountability, evident in the Phala Phala scandal.

Fake ‘king’ saga deepens as five more suspects arrested in Limpopo fraud crackdown

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A Limpopo man accused of posing as a king and appointing his own traditional leaders is at the centre of a growing fraud case, with five more suspects now arrested. ...

DA's elective conference: A facade of inclusivity or a continuation of the status quo?

Thabile Mange|Published

As the DA moves forward under new leadership, questions remain: will it embrace true inclusivity or continue to perpetuate historical inequities?

Watch VideoTributes continue to pour in for ‘second to none’ Stormers stalwart team manager Chippie Solomon

Leighton Koopman|Published

Tributes pour in for Stormers’ long-serving team manager Chippie Solomon, who tragically passed away on Saturday. The rugby community expresses deep sadness over ...