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Nigeria have reportedly suffered a big blow ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday evening. Striker Victor Osimhen was taken off in the 35th minute against Rwanda on Saturday evening, as the Super Eagles claimed a 1-0 victory. Read: Nigeria Bag Vital Win, Chiefs Stalwart Returns! However, reports in …

South Africa set for spectacular Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse on 7 September 2025. South Africa will experience a Total Lunar Eclipse on Sunday, 7 September 2025. The maximum visibility of the Blood Moon is expected to occur at approximately 8:11 PM, with the entire eclipse spanning from 7:30 PM to 8:52 PM. The total …

Kiplagat Sang The continental rivals are set to meet in a highly anticipated showdown to fight for crucial points in the World Cup qualification process. South Africa set to host Nigeria SA star warns their continental rivals South Africa enjoy six-point advantage Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 Media Conferences: Events like the African Media Leaders Forum …

A new supercar-focused luxury residential development in KwaZulu-Natal will offer high-end coastal living with exclusive automotive and lifestyle amenities. This new development was launched on 26 August by the Avanti Residences and Tatali Society Club on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. Located in one of South Africa’s most exclusive estates, Zimbali Lakes, it has drawn the attention …

Guinness Nigeria Plc and other consumer-goods giants are turning to startups to crack Africa’s vast informal retail market. Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has acquired a stake in OmniRetail, which provides inventory management and payments service through a mobile platform. The startup connects 130 manufacturers including Guinness, CHI and Dufil Prima Foods Plc, along with …

The Senqu Bridge will stretch 825 metres across the reservoir. Photos: Sechaba Mokhethi Construction of the Polihali Dam in Lesotho’s highlands is advancing after delays, with 30% of the main work completed, according to the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. The huge dam will boost the water supply to Gauteng. About R18-billion of the R53-billion project …

Nigeria sit six points behind South Africa, but if there is to be a sanction for Bafana Bafana in the Tebeho Mokoena affair, then the difference is only three points. That makes Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein a do-or-die affair for both countries. An away win for Nigeria would propel them right back into …

The Black Ferns scored six tries in front of a sell-out 30,000 crowd, going 12-0 ahead after 20 minutes as Stacey Waaka sped over in the 15th minute before prop forward Chryss Viliko powered over five minutes later from close range. The 18-year-old Sorensen-McGee jinked past two defenders to score the first of her three …

Staff Writer  ·7 Sep 2025 Stats SA has published the latest cause of death data for South Africa, showing that diabetes and heart disease are the biggest killers in the country. The data, which reflects the reported and assessed causes of death for 2022, represents the tail-end of the Covid-19 pandemic. As such, the impact …

While cash remains king in South Africa’s informal economy, most spaza shops have a point-of-sale machine or device with which to accept card payments, and a handful of operators dominate the sector. This was revealed in a recent snap survey of spaza shop operators conducted by Yebo Fresh. The research focused on 2,769 spazas and …

It was mighty close in the end as the Springboks went into all-out attack mode at the death, but the All Blacks completed their mission by defending their Eden Park fortress with a hard-fought 24-17 Castle Lager Rugby Championship win over the world champions. As was the case at another stadium in Auckland, Mount Smart, …

Newsmaker The ANC’s failure to end the culture of nonpayment for services has come back to bite it, says Salga president Bheke Stofile 07 September 2025 – 00:00 By CHRIS BARRON The out-of-court settlement between Nersa and Eskom imposing R54bn in additional electricity tariffs over three years will make it even more difficult to manage …

Malcolm Libera  ·7 Sep 2025 The domestic work sector in South Africa has been dealt a severe blow as the number of people employed in households continues to fall. SweepSouth’s latest Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions Report 2025 shows that almost 400,000 jobs have been lost in the past five years. However, one of …

Luke Fraser  ·7 Sep 2025 The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has gazetted a new code of practice for the dismissal of employees.  The code became effective from the date of publication, 4 September, and repeals the previous Schedule 8 Code of Good Practice on Dismissal and the Code of Good Practice Based …

Join on WhatsApp Get the latest updates directly on WhatsApp – motivation, news & more! Join On WhatsApp Nokia is back in the spotlight, launching an impressive new premium 5G smartphone in South Africa. Dubbed a true flagship contender, the device boasts a massive 250-megapixel “Powerful” primary camera, a dependable 5,000 mAh battery, and 8 …

Chery South Africa has officially unveiled the Tiggo 9, a new seven-seater SUV that will serve as the brand’s flagship. Combining a commanding presence with a meticulously crafted interior and advanced technology, the Tiggo 9 has been developed to deliver a premium driving and ownership experience. “The Tiggo 9 represents more than just a new SUV …

Table Mountain National Park is cautioning visitors to observe safety measures as many will converge at vantage points of the mountain for the viewing of the lunar eclipse, this weekend. The so called “blood moon” is expected to occur at 23h00 on Sunday night. Spokesperson, JP Louw says congestion and heavy traffic is expected around …

Bouwer van Niekerk was shot dead at the offices of Smit Sew Attorneys and Conveyancers in Saxonwold on Friday. The legal community and parliamentarians have called for greater protection for those investigating high-profile corruption cases. Insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk was shot in Johannesburg in what is believed to be a targeted attack on those …

AUCKLAND – New Zealand scored two early tries and kept an error-prone South Africa at bay to win a rugged arm-wrestle 24-17 Saturday and extend their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 51 matches. All Blacks back-rower Ardie Savea won a decisive turnover in the dying minutes of his 100th Test to halt a late …

Shivambu said he received a mandate from South Africans to start a new political movement. The leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (Mayibuye), Floyd Shivambu, says the ANC has failed as a liberation movement. Shivambu on Friday announced the registration of his new political party, which will rival the ANC and parties like the uMkhonto …

5G6.09.2025 The Competition Commission has published its inaugural Cost of Living report, which found that fibre Internet prices have increased faster relative to inflation than mobile and fixed wireless broadband. Expanding on its Essential Food Price Monitoring report first published in July 2020, the competition watchdog said its new report captures a more inclusive and …

PREVIEW: A few weeks ago, it was widely expected that Sunday’s clash between France and the Springbok Women would be a battle for the top seed in Pool D. ADVERTISEMENT Furthermore, no one could have predicted that South Africa would be top of the group with 10 points, while France are sitting second with nine. …

Malcolm Libera  ·6 Sep 2025 South African homeowners are urged to think twice before putting up a wall or planting a tree near their boundary, which can easily cause problems if they don’t follow the rules.  Legal experts warn that disputes over fences, walls, and messy trees are among the most common issues between neighbours, …

The growing pup play community celebrates judgment-free self-expression, connection and belonging. (Main image: PantheraLeo1359531 / Wikipedia) Meet Pup Drogo, a 42-year-old (pup age, 2) marketing technology professional from Cape Town who has become a passionate advocate for South Africa’s pup play community. In this candid interview, he breaks down misconceptions and explores what pup play …