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Captain Marcell Coetzee climbs ladder into pantheon of Bulls greats
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoCaptain Marcell Coetzee climbs ladder into pantheon of Bulls greats

Watch VideoOswin Appollis stays grounded despite flying start at Orlando Pirates

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Oswin Appollis says his focus remains on helping Orlando Pirates win, not individual recognition, as they prepare to face Kaizer Chiefs.

Watch VideoPJ Botha set for 100th Lions cap in crucial URC clash against Connacht

Morgan Bolton|Published

Lions stalwart PJ Botha is poised to reach 100 franchise caps this Saturday as the Johannesburg side hunts a top eight finish against an in-form Connacht.

Fannie Masemola's legal troubles threaten South Africa's policing integrity

Pule Makgale|Published

Unfolding legal challenges involving Fannie Masemola and his associates may damage public trust in South Africa’s police leadership. What does this mean for the ...

Watch VideoMandla Ncikazi downplays Soweto derby pressure ahead of Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs clash

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Having beaten AmaZulu FC 3-0 in their last match, Pirates will be eager to maintain their scoring momentum heading into the high-stakes encounter.

Watch VideoStormers weigh up Damian Willemse shuffle for crunch Glasgow clash

John Goliath|Published

As the Stormers prepare for a high-stakes encounter with the table-topping Glasgow Warriors, coach John Dobson faces a critical selection decision regarding Damian ...

Why the SAPS leadership crisis demands decisive action

The Star Reporter|Published

For the greater good of South Africa, perhaps it is time to consider that Fannie Masemola must indeed go, at least for now, as legal processes play out. The image ...

Watch VideoArsenal’s title agony: Why the killer blow was landed long before Manchester City defeat

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Manchester City close in on a seventh Premier League title, we examine how Arsenal’s failure to shut the door in January cost them the league championship race. ...

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu targets victory for 50th cap milestone

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepares for his 50th Stormers cap against Glasgow Warriors, seeking redemption after a " dagger to the heart" defeat against Connacht. ...

When a conflict of interest becomes commonplace, governance falters

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As ethics in governance becomes reduced to mere definitions, a recent inquiry challenges whether officials can truly recognise and address conflicts of interest, ...

South Africa launches promising HIV vaccine trial, BRILLIANT 011

Prof Theresa Rossouw|Published

Amid ongoing efforts to combat HIV, South Africa initiates the BRILLIANT 011 trial, staking a claim in the search for an effective vaccine. Despite the challenges ...

Suspended Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi denies EFF leader's involvement in tender allegations

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The suspended Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the City of Tshwane resolutely dismissed claims that Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters provided ...

Thapelo Esau flips ‘Drive’ into a soulful session that has Mzansi in their feelings

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Thapelo Esau's latest single, a reimagined version of Incubus's 'Drive', explores themes of growth, fear and self-belief, inviting listeners on an emotional R&B ...

Tragedy in Louisiana: Man kills eight children in domestic violence incident

AFP|Published

Eight children, including seven siblings, were killed in a domestic violence shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, in what police say was a multi-location attack before ...

Watch VideoStormers v Glasgow Warriors: A 'Test match' for URC log supremacy

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Backline coach Dawie Snyman and skipper Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepare the Stormers for a high-stakes clash against log leaders Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town. ...

South Africa mourns the passing of cultural icon Cynthia Shange at 76

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Shange was a defining figure in South Africa’s cultural and entertainment landscape, with a career that spanned decades across modelling, television and film, where ...

Outrage as R24m is paid to Emfuleni officials for sitting at home: one suspended accountant earns R6m

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Emfuleni Municipality is facing renewed scrutiny after millions were paid to suspended employees over several years. With disciplinary cases dragging on, concerns ...

Tragic road rage incident in Emmerentia turns deadly in front of children

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A road rage confrontation in Emmerentia turned fatal when gunfire erupted between motorists, leaving one man dead and a woman injured. The incident, witnessed by ...

Sharks face Edinburgh at Murrayfield as slim URC play-off hopes hang by a thread

Rowan Callaghan|Published

JP Pietersen’s Sharks look to bounce back from their Ospreys disappointment with a trip to Edinburgh, as teenage star Zekhethelo Siyaya provides a rare silver lining. ...

SAPS warns against publication of leaked affidavits in drug investigations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

SAPS has issued a warning after leaked affidavit details linked to a high-profile investigation were published, saying the disclosures endanger witnesses and could ...