Watch VideoFlawed geniuses and winter blankets: How Gazza, Zidane shaped my World Cup romance

John Goliath|Published

They don't make them like Paul Gascoigne or Zinedine Zidane anymore. Looking back at the breathtaking skill and volatile emotion that defined two unforgettable eras. ...

Watch Video'Hate-watch' culture: Why rival fans celebrated Arsenal’s final misery more than PSG did

John Goliath|Published

Arsenal’s Champions League heartbreak exposed a cynical shift in the modern game, where algorithmic tribalism means witnessing a rival’s ruin is now sweeter than ...

Chirwa and Ngobese-Zuma in heated debate over immigration ignited by fatal stabbing

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

In the wake of the tragic death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament Naledi Chirwa, and March and March leader Jacinta ...

Watch VideoSiphiwe Tshabalala calls on incoming Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritise club identity

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Siphiwe Tshabalala urges the new Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritize the club's identity and embrace fan pressure to compete for trophies.

Kagiso Dikgacoi on his overlooked role in Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bafana's 'greatest goal'

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Siphiwe Tshabalala and Kagiso Dikgacoi reflected on the iconic 2010 World Cup opening goal, calling it a special, generational moment for Africa.

Watch VideoLions got plenty right in break-out URC campaign that signals promising future

Mike Greenaway|Published

After several seasons of underperformance, the Lions turned the corner with an impressive URC campaign.

Gauteng police uncover romance scam promising wealth through ancestral rituals

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Four suspects have been arrested after Gauteng police uncovered an alleged romance scam involving promises of multiplying money through ancestral rituals. Investigators ...

Watch VideoFrom Old Crossroads to the World Cup: Referee Abongile Tom ready for his wildest dream

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Abongile Tom quit SAPS to realise his dream, joining an elite class of South African referees selected for the Fifa World Cup.

Five Mozambican citizens killed amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa

The Star Reporter|Published

Mozambique says five of its citizens were killed in what it describes as xenophobic attacks in South Africa, as anti-immigration protests intensify and hundreds ...

Police chase ends in deadly shootout in northern KwaZulu-Natal

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A police chase from Hluhluwe to KwaMsane ended in a deadly shootout that left two suspected armed robbers dead and a third injured. Three firearms were recovered, ...

World Cup 2026: Helman Mkhalele and Mdu Mbatha secure visas to join Bafana Bafana in Mexico

Mihlali Baleka|Published

A major visa blunder by SAFA delayed Bafana Bafana's World Cup travel to Mexico; assistant coach and security chief were the last to secure papers.

Calls grow louder for recognition for Babita Deokaran's sacrifice

The Star Reporter|Updated

In the absence of action, Babita Deokaran’s family remains in a painful limbo, yearning for justice and remembrance. The public is left questioning the ongoing delays ...

Appointment of Gana as chair of impeachment inquiry redefines South Africa's constitutional landscape

Anda Mbikwana|Updated

The appointment of Makashule Gana as chairperson of the Section 89 Impeachment Inquiry Committee could signal a significant constitutional shift in South Africa, ...

Xiaomi Introduces the New Xiaomi 17T with Leica Camera: A New Era of Mobile Storytelling in South Africa

Partnered Content|Published

Xiaomi is proud to announce the upcoming arrival of the all-new Xiaomi 17T, a flagship smartphone designed to redefine mobile photography, creativity, and premium ...

Watch VideoPaul de Villiers relishing biggest test of his Stormers career in Dublin showdown

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Emerging loose forward says the Stormers have earned their place in the URC semi-finals and are embracing the opportunity to measure themselves against Leinster ...

Watch VideoHow VAR and new 2026 Fifa World Cup technology would alter football history

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Fifa prepares to expand VAR powers for the 2026 World Cup, we look back at five iconic tournament controversies that technology would have completely rewritten. ...

Watch VideoBulls handed Murrayfield boost for crucial URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Bulls' task against Glasgow Warriors has been handed a unique twist, with the URC semi-final moved away from the Scottish side's Scotstoun fortress to Murrayfield. ...

Watch VideoHas Liverpool’s famous masterplan deflated in the post-Alonso scramble?

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Liverpool look to replace the sacked Arne Slot with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, the club’s famed long-term planning suddenly looks remarkably frantic.

South Africa's contradiction: embracing African markets while rebuffing African migrants

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As South Africa eyes expansion into African markets, the nation must confront its troubling contradiction: how to embrace regional integration while managing local ...