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Eight players who were part of the two SA Schools squads last year have been included in the two groups again this year when the teams do battle in Middelburg in Mpumalanga on Thursday, 17 July. Western Province’s Josh Neill, Markus Muller, Briint Davids, and Jordan Jooste, as well as Ethan Adams and AJ Meyer …
DHL Western Province powered past South Western Districts to win the final match of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Middelburg while the Blue Bulls, Obaro Golden Lions and Free State finished their respective campaigns on a high. The FNB Youth Weeks programme came to an eventful conclusion on Saturday, with all 16 teams featuring …
Swys de Bruin was starting to make calculations between time left and the impact of them closing the deficit to seven points and then drawing on the scoreboard against Canada, the Springbok Women’s performance coach said after his side’s defeat at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, but sadly, two defensive lapses saw the North …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus declared himself “fairly happy” with a 45-0 victory over Italy in the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Gqeberha on Saturday as he looked to refine his plans for the coming season. The Springboks scored seven tries to nil in keeping a major nation scoreless for the first time since a 28-0 …
The Masimanyane Women’s Rights International has expressed concern about the developments in the Judicial Tribunal hearing of the Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge. The organisation says it is unhappy with the lack of accountability for the harm that has been done, not just to the complainant but to women across South Africa. Mbenenge is …
As tensions build up ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on Sunday evening, organisations and individuals are speaking out on the conflict involving KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and police minister Senzo Mchunu. Last Sunday Mkhwanazi made the shocking claim that the disbandment of the political killings task team was orchestrated to shield politically …
They call themselves the Hangklip Hardcore Hackers… and they’re proving that hope, purpose and a good coffee break can bring people together in extraordinary ways. Western Cape, South Africa (13 July 2025) – Tucked between rugged mountains and wild coastline, in a small town you might miss if you blink too long, there’s a group …
Team SA’s girls volleyballers won gold at the Region 5 Games in Windhoek, becoming the first girls team from South Arica to do so. The boys were unable to match the feat, but still picked up silver against Zimbabwe in their final, writes Mark Lemke. The history-making girls faced Mozambique in a final that went down …
13 July 2025 – African Champions Banyana Banyana are still on track to defend their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after they secured a place in the quarterfinals of the tournament without kicking a ball. With one final group stages match still to play, the South Africans progress to the next round
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By Ayanda Holo Beneath the glittering chandeliers of the Bank of China building in Johannesburg, Chinese Ambassador Wu Peng addressed a gathering of investors, policymakers, and technocrats. At his side sat South Africa’s Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo, a key architect of the government’s economic recovery and structural reform agenda. The occasion marked the …
Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa. South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU) has just staggered past the one-year mark. Its foreign policy reflects continuity, some change, a steady mismatch between ambition and resources and little focus on national growth priorities. Disagreements …
South Africa’s talented Holly Rey was one of the local ambassadors selected for the new Barbie release, honouring her Type 1 Diabetes community. South Africa (13 July 2025) – Earlier this week, a new Barbie made headlines for all the right reasons. The inclusive new Barbie is a Type 1 Diabetic (T1D). The response to …
On 15 May, the high court handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Standard Bank of South Africa vs South African Reserve Bank and Others. The judgment addressed the position of cryptocurrency assets in light of South Africa’s Exchange Control Regulations. Cryptocurrency was first introduced to the global market in 2009, with its …
Staff Writer ·13 Jul 2025 Trade conditions in South Africa deteriorated noticeably in May and June 2025 after a brief positive turn in March and April, and prospects moving forward are bleak. The latest Trade Conditions Survey from the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) shows that global trade uncertainty is driving tensions, …
By Thapelo Molefe Thousands of people bid farewell to former deputy president David Dabede Mabuza in an emotional state funeral in Mbombela on Saturday. The service brought together citizens, political leaders, diplomats, church figures and traditional leaders all united in honouring a man remembered as humble, loyal and deeply connected to the people. President Cyril …
The South African Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to roll the red carpet out as they bid farewell to former Deputy President David Mabuza. Speaking to SABC News on the sidelines of the funeral underway in Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, Director General of Ceremonial at the SANDF, Rear Admiral Mokgadi Maphoto, says that this funeral will …
MATCH REPORT: South Africa delivered a much-improved performance, recording a comfortable 45-0 win over Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. ADVERTISEMENT Following their 42-24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld last week, the Springboks were out to produce a dominant display. And in terms of the scoreboard, they certainly delivered as they …
With South Africa at the helm of the G20 and the African Union seated at the table, this year’s G20 processes represent a defining moment for African diplomacy. The AU must act with unity, urgency and strategic clarity to ensure that both its agenda and South Africa’s deliverables translate into meaningful outcomes. The AU was …
JOHANNESBURG – It’s one of the biggest financial missteps in South Africa’s recent transport history. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa spent R2.5 billion on refurbishing trains, but many of them remain unused, sitting idle or discarded. READ: PRASA calls for property developers to take up spaces near stations Now, as PRASA considers cancelling …
A Gauteng policeman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his girlfriend by setting her house alight at Lyden village in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Thursday. Police arrested the 46-year-old sergeant attached to Olievenhoutbosch police station on Friday. A preliminary report suggests he arrived at his girlfriend’s house at about 2.30am and became angry when …
The sergeant is expected to appear in the Mahwelereng Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 14 July 2025 for attempted murder and arson. A 46-year-old Gauteng police sergeant has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to his girlfriend’s shack in the early hours of Thursday, leaving her injured. Shack set alight According to South African Police Service …
JOHANNESBURG – Explosive claims made by the KZN top cop have rocked South Africa’s police and political ranks. Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and top brass of meddling in political killing probes and being linked to organised crime. As the nation reels, all eyes are on President Cyril Ramaphosa, who’s expected …
Traffic fines are a constant in the life of any South African motorist, with most having received at least one in their time navigating the country’s roads. While irritating, the vast majority of these fines are usually only a few hundred Rand and can be paid off without much fuss. However, several fines in South …
·12 Jul 2025 The chaos wrought by a recent wave of US tariff actions may be obscuring early signs of recovery in South Africa’s economy, Standard Bank Group Ltd. said. The recent downward revisions to the country’s growth outlook are “mostly a function of international flux, not so much a function of domestic concerns,” said …