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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of showing Wales the respect they deserve to achieve the desired result when the teams meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in South Africa’s penultimate Rugby World Cup warm-up game. Kolisi, who will make a welcome return from a serious …
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi,Mzwandile Stick hosted a media conference in Cardiff on Friday as they wrap up their preparations for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at the Principality Stadium. Rugby playing sons of Gqeberha – Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick – show their love in the video below just before Siya reveals …
SA Under-18 coach Katleho Lynch has made wholesale changes to his team for their second and final match in the U18 International Series when they face England in Paarl on Saturday, including handing the captaincy to JJ Theron, while JC Mars has been named vice-captain. Only four of the players who started against France on …
Pretoria, 18 August 2023: JLR has announced it is recruiting 300 new technicians and test engineers in the UK West Midlands. The roles will support the continued growth of Range Rover production and development of next generation electric models. Of the 300 roles, the UK-based luxury car manufacturer is recruiting around 100 maintenance technicians for …
Abi Tierney, one of the UK’s senior civil servants, will be the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU). The Director General for Customer Services at the Home Office will join the WRU by the end of this year after serving notice at the Home Office, where she is also Ethics …
World Rugby has today confirmed it will exercise its right to appeal in regard to the Owen Farrell disciplinary decision. World Rugby has today confirmed to the Rugby Football Union and Six Nations Rugby that it will exercise its right to appeal in regard to the Owen Farrell disciplinary decision following a careful review of …
The investigation by the NSFAS board into Nongogo’s involvement in the payment scheme tenders at NSFAS needs to be expedited and urgent action taken to address those contracts, as students and the fiscus cannot afford the current chaos says OUTA. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the announcement by the NSFAS board to place …
The Western Cape Government (WCG) has welcomed the official opening of Amazon Web Services (AWS) first international AWS Skills Centre in Cape Town, as well as the planned investment of R46 billion by AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region between 2018 and 2029. Of the total planned investment, AWS has already invested R15.6 billion between 2018 …
Dear Editor The DA is disappointed that the Presidency has responded dismissively and defensively to a request by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis for a joint working committee on the urgent need for the implementation of rail management devolution. This is a matter that the national government has already agreed to in the White Paper …
A hyped-up experience awaits spectators and participants at the first ever Jozi 10s. The City of Gold is ready to host the ultimate two-day festival of sports and gees! It’s all happening at St. Stithians College in Sandton on the 25th and 26th of August 2023. Jozi 10s have pulled out all the stops in …
Over the years, the image of a health and safety or SHEQ (Safety Health Environment and Quality) officer has become somewhat typecast: a middle-aged man in safety helmet and high-visibility jacket admonishing employees for breaking the rules will spring to many people’s minds. However, according to Carina Kleinhans Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager at …
FNB is proud to have been named South Africa’s Most Valuable Brand in the 2023 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable South African Brands rankings. With an impressive brand value of $3,402 billion, this is the third time in four years that FNB has won the accolade. This year’s remarkable achievement comes on the back of FNB’s …
Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play South Africa in the final match of the 2023 Vodafone Summer Series this Saturday (19 August, KO 3.15pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg). Alex Cuthbert, selected on the wing, and Johnny Williams, named at centre, make their first …
It’s a triple-threat celebration for singer-songwriter Berenike Trytsman, better known as Berry, when she celebrates Heritage Month, her new single and the city of Cape Town on September 9. The concert will take place in The Wave Theatre Cafe, 44 Long Street, Cape Town. “Cape Town is my home, my heart belongs to Cape Town …
August 19 sees the big farmers’ derby between Boland Landbou from Paarl and Oakdale from Riversdale. These two schools regularly produce teams of outstanding quality from a very small player pool. This all comes down to the commitment of these players to their team and their school. They are rarely out of the top 20 …
There are few achievements that surpass the feeling of buying your first car, which, in most cases, is the greatest aspiration for graduates as they approach the point of starting a career. More than being a status symbol, owning a reliable car is an important mobility enabler in South Africa, particular in areas with erratic …
Stellantis continues its dealer expansion drive to make its brands more accessible to South African consumers and it’s focused on Stellantis’ top-performing dealer for 2022, SMH Sandton. The impressive Southern Motor Holdings (SMH) facility on William Nicol Drive in Sandton, Gauteng is already a successful Jeep, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo dealer and now offers full …
Former West Indies player Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of four offences under the Emirates Cricket Boad (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal. Samuels, who was charged by the ICC (in its capacity as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official under the ECB Code) in September 2021, has been found guilty …
SA Under-18 head coach Katleho Lynch could not hide his disappointment after his team went down to France in the U18 International Series on Tuesday, but he urged his team to lift their heads and knuckle down as they start preparing for their second game, against England on Saturday. Lynch realises it will be a …
The political parties involved in negotiating a pre-election agreement to inaugurate a new government following next year’s election have, under the guidance of independent Chairperson William Gumede, made solid progress on the first day of talks. Deliberations have been robust yet constructive, and we are pleased to announce the following. We have agreed that the …
Head coach Gregor Townsend has today named his 33-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023, to be held in France from next month. Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising 19 forwards and 14 backs for a Pool B campaign that will see Scotland face South Africa, Tonga, Romania and Ireland. Flanker Ritchie …
Cape Town: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a global leader in compact and mid-sized pickups, showcased its new Global Pik Up concept at its signature Futurescape event in Cape Town. The concept represents a well-considered approach to entering newer international markets while strengthening its presence in existing ones with a range of world-class products, beginning with …
Dear Editor The release of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for Q2:2023 reveals a grim reality: South Africa’s unemployment crisis persists unabated while the Ramaphosa’s ANC remains at sea, unable to turn the ship around. The ruling party’s economic policies ensure that millions of South Africans remain unemployable. Our official unemployment rate stands at …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the latest set of international stars to be named ICC Players of the Month for July 2023. Australia’s prolific all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner becomes the first player to win back-to-back awards, claiming her fourth ICC Women’s Player of the Month prize following another scintillating set of performances against England …