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A dominant performance with bat and ball saw the West Indies up and running at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Following a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa, the West Indies responded in style, beating Scotland by six wickets. They restricted the Scots to just 99 batting first and then chased down that total …
India’s bowlers restricted Pakistan to set the platform for a six-wicket win in Dubai that keeps their semi-final hopes intact. After a heavy loss to New Zealand in their opening match, India could not afford to slip up against their big rivals in this ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 clash. And thanks to some …
It was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for the local teams. These results mean three of the sides finish the third round in the top eight – albeit the …
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin heaped praise on his squad after a dramatic comeback performance in their WXV 2 match against Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday evening brought them to the brink of a draw against the team ranked seventh in the world. De Bruin said they are still …
Australia produced a strong showing as they defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to get the defense of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup crown off to the best possible start. Sri Lanka chose to bat first in Sharjah but struggled to 93 for seven, with Nilakshika Silva top scoring with an unbeaten 29. Australia …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a warning to the public to be cautious of individuals or entities (impersonators) who are fraudulently soliciting funds by impersonating the FSCA. FSCA employees are sometimes impersonated with the intention of duping victims that their funds may be recovered by the FSCA. However, an upfront fee is …
Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits both hit unbeaten half centuries to guide South Africa to a 10-wicket victory over West Indies in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Chasing 119, the opening pair of Wolvaardt (59) and Brits (57) both looked in complete control to seal victory with 13 balls …
Expect the unexpected, but be sure that the Springbok Women will have their minds firmly on the job at hand and executing their opponent-specific gameplan when they take on Australia’s Wallaroos in their second round WXV 2 clash at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday. According to South Africa’s captain Lusanda Dumke, they have …
The membership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) will be given the opportunity to determine the sport’s commercial future later this month. A Special General Council (SGC) meeting of the 14 full member unions has been scheduled for Thursday, 17 October, at which a formal offer is planned to be presented for consideration. If …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) demands that the ANC act in a manner that is reasonable and in the best interest of the public in setting up the joint committees of Parliament. This process cannot continue to be delayed. On 8 July, the DA and ANC agreed to split the chairpersonship of the joint …
Pakistan’s slow bowlers dominated the day on the way to a 31-run win to make a dream start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Playing in Sharjah, a brisk 30 from skipper Fatima Sana helped Pakistan to a total of 116 batting first, before they took advantage of the conditions to stifle Sri …
MPUMALANGA – A 36-year-old Eskom Tutuka power station employee was arrested by the Secunda based Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit assisted by the Serious Corruption Investigation on Thursday, 3 October 2024. The arrest is because of information received from a witness who is a delivery truck owner and was hired to transport Eskom copper cables …
MPUMALANGA – Ramaesela Martha Mphahlele (43), was arrested by the Middelburg based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on Thursday, 3 October 2024, as additional accused. The arrest follows after warrant of arrest was authorised during the court appearance of the main accused Daniel Maluleke (56), on Friday, 27 September 2024 at Vaalbank Magistrates Court for Fraud. …
“Undoubtedly, criminals are so determined to terrorise the people of this province. Our province has seen a rise in incidents of gang violence and extortions especially in areas such as OR Tambo District Municipality, Nelson Mandela Metro. Community members are living in fear as criminals are hell-bent on disturbing the peace of our people. However, …
POLOKWANE – Members of the Provincial Organized Crime Investigation Unit on Thursday, 03 October 2024 at about 13h30 arrested a 21-year-old male at Matlapa village, Mashashane policing area under Capricorn District, for possession and dealing in illicit drugs. The suspect was found in possession of several sachets of heroin and a transparent plastic bag containing …
POLOKWANE – The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Major General Samuel Manala, has praised community members for their involvement in tracing suspects responsible for hijacking a taxi and robbing victims of their belongings in the Mutale policing precinct, Vhembe District, on the night of Wednesday, 02 October 2024. During the multidisciplinary operation initiated …
POLOKWANE – The Acting Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Major General Samuel Manala has ordered police to use the available resources to track down a group of unknown suspects who bombed two ATMs at one of the shops at Levubu in the early hours of Thursday, 03 October 2024. According to information, the security …
Brian Smith – a South African immigrant living in Alaska has been found guilty of the murders of two Native Alaska women in 2018 and 2019. Brian Steven Smith, 53, filmed the horrific murder of Kathleen Henry in September 2019, content which was discovered by a sex worker, Valeria Casler and turned over to the …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has withdrawn the licence of Global and Local Investment Advisors (Pty) Ltd FSP 43286 (Global and Local) and debarred Messrs Michael Haldane (Haldane) and Mauro Forlin (Forlin) for a period of 30 years. The sanctions against Global and Local, Haldane and Forlin followed an investigation by the FSCA. The …
Bangladesh claimed their first win at an ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup since 2014 as they defeated debutants Scotland by 16 runs. Saskia Horley took three late wickets to stifle Bangladesh who had been led by Sobhana Mostary as she produced her highest international score of 36, as they made 119 for seven. Chasing …
The Disciplinary process related to Scott Scrafton Red Card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 2 game against Glasgow Warriors on Friday, September 27 has resulted in a four game suspension. After an act of foul play by Benetton player No 4 (Scott Scrafton), referee Marius van der Westhuizen showed the Player a Red …
South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will look to gain momentum in the cross-hemisphere spectacle this weekend in their second round of matches, as the Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls attempt to build on their home victories last week, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers will be seeking their first wins of …
Lusanda Dumke will lead the Springbok Women into battle on Saturday when they take on Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the second round of WXV 2. Dumke, playing in her 32nd Test, will be wearing the captain’s armband for the third time in her career, having led South Africa twice against Kenya …
Back-row Luke Crosbie will begin his return from injury as part of the Edinburgh Rugby ‘A’ side named to start against Saracens Storm this Friday night at Stone X Stadium (4 October, kick-off 7pm). Crosbie is one of five senior Edinburgh men named in the ‘A’ side, with prop Mikey Jones, lock Rob Carmichael, Conor …