Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United are believed to have struck an agreement that will see them exchange some players ahead of the new season. READ | REVEALED | THE TWO PLAYERS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS INCLUDED IN THAPELO MASEKO DEAL According to the latest reports, Sundowns have put their money where their mouth is with regards to signings Maseko from rivals […]

Eben Etzebeth has decided to fulfil his role as Springboks captain and play against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship in Auckland on Saturday despite the death of his father. Etzebeth’s father passed away on Tuesday, casting doubt on whether he would play in the Rugby Championship showdown or return home to support his […]

The Constitutional Court dismissed a bid to overturn the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ‘s ruling that former President Jacob Zuma must return to prison. DOES THIS MEAN JACOB ZUMA WILL GO BACK TO JAIL? In the ruling handed down on Thursday, the apex court found the department’s appeal bore no reasonable prospect of success […]

On Saturday, the Springboks and All Blacks will renew their rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship. TheSouthAfrican has now learned that the South African anthem singer on Saturday will be Keshia Paulse. Paulse, who took part in the New Zealand Idol singing show, has a bio that reads as follows: “Keshia is inspired by R&B, Soul […]

A protester was apprehended for torching a truck after disgruntled residents of two informal settlements went on a rampage over issues of service delivery in Gqeberha. INFORMAL SETTLEMENT DWELLERS ROCK THE STREETS On Wednesday evening 12 July 2023, disgruntled residents from Nomakanjane and Ramaphosa informal settlements blockaded the M17 Addo Road and started stoning trucks. […]

Earlier this week it was tragically confirmed that Eben Etzebeth’s father, Harry, had passed away after a long battle with cancer. A decision on whether the Bok lock would continue to play against the All Blacks this weekend, or return home, was left with him, with Springbok management affording him the time he needs to make […]

The I Love Coffee shop in Cape Town revealed on their Facebook account that they received a R10 000 tip when staffers from Libra Walk Essential Services popped in for a cup of coffee. ALSO READ:Patron spends R182 500 on alcohol, tips waiter R21 900 [PHOTO] PATRONS TIP R10 000 The Cape Town Coffee shop thanked the patrons for […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 13 July 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Thursday, 13 […]

Following their impressive run in the Nedbank Cup, Dondol Stars are reaping the rewards with their midfielder having joined Sekhukhune United. ALSO READ | STELLENBOSCH FC SIGN ORLANDO PIRATES HEARTBREAKER On Thursday, Dondol Stars announced Thabang Mnyembane‘s transfer to the DStv Premiership outfit with immediate effect. Mnyembane is a central midfielder who shone during the team’s run in the Nedbank […]

The winner of next week’s Open Championship will receive a record $3 million (R54 million) in prize money, the R&A has announced. ALSO READ: Explained: Louis Oosthuizen may never play the Masters again By way of contrast, Australia’s Cameron Smith took home $2.5 million for winning last year’s Open. The total prize fund for the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool from July 20-23 will be $16.5 million (R300 […]

Jacques Nienaber will be naming his 33-man Rugby World Cup 2023 squad soon. Here is the full list of players who will DEFINITELY be there if they are fit. MUST READ: SPRINGBOKS: SEVEN CHANGES TO EXPECT BEFORE THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Barring any unforeseen injuries, we take a look at 26 players who will definitely be in […]

The United States has struck dozens of deals worth $5.7 billion with African nations since President Joe Biden pledged to go “all in” on the continent, a business gathering in Botswana heard Wednesday 12 July 2023. The 75 new agreements signed since December include financing for solar projects in Angola and the facilitation of export […]

Behind closed doors however, it was a more disruptive environment saddled with depression, alcoholism and drug usage to self-medicate from unresolved childhood issues stemming from abuse, abandonment and identity crisis. I was raised by my maternal grandmother from the age of three in a predominately white but diverse neighborhood which stunted my Black education and Black identity. Coming […]

See which five countries in Asia South African passport holders can visit without needing visas for tourist stays. The South African passport is certainly not the best passport in the world. South Africans are quite restricted with regard to global mobility compared with passports of other countries. That said, there are some exciting and inspiring […]

Kaizer Chiefs should prepare to say goodbye to these EIGHT stars. Here is the full list of players heading out of Naturena. MUST READ: PITSO MOSIMANE EYEING R20 MILLION KAIZER CHIEFS TARGET – REPORT Thabani Dube is the latest player set to part ways with Amakhosi. Furthermore, Billiat has been listed as a free agent having reportedly left Chiefs. […]

Six people were killed on Wednesday in clashes between police and demonstrators who joined a banned opposition protest against tax hikes; police officers told AFP. Police had earlier fired tear gas on protesters in and around Nairobi, with five of the six deaths reported in the towns of Mlolongo and Kitengela on the capital’s outskirts. ALSO […]

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the judgement handed down by the Constitutional Court on the Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act affirms the  long-held view that this a necessary law to advance efforts in arresting the carnage on our roads. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) had challenged AARTO arguing that it was impractical and […]

The Springboks and All Blacks will renew their 102-year-old rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, 15 July. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: All Blacks v Springboks – Saturday, 15 July 2023 The clash will take place in Auckland, but it won’t be at New Zealand’s fortress of Eden Park, but rather at the 30 000-capacity Mount Smart Stadium. […]

YELLOW FRAMES GET A NEW FEATURE Cape Town’s seven yellow frames, which are installed across the Mother City and offer tourists a different view of Table Mountain, will soon have a new feature installed in the form of an audio guide for those who are visually impaired. The famous frames, which can be found in […]

South Africa have selected a strong team of divers, artistic swimmers, water polo players and open water and pool swimmers to take part in World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14-30 July. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: The sun is out Training through the country’s winter months hasn’t been easy for many of them, particularly the divers. As Zalika Methula explained: “Normally […]

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has named a revamped match 23 for their round two Rugby Championship match against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The former Wallaby coach wielded the axe with four changes to the starting lineup of Argentina, promoting former Sevens player Rodrigo Isgro for a debut on the wing. ALSO READ: Wallabies lose star […]

Reuters: A sliding dollar was pushed lower still in Asia on Thursday, as traders took surprisingly slow U.S. inflation as a signal U.S. interest rate rises will be all but finished by month’s end. SLIDING DOLLAR WAS PUSHED LOWER The dollar has been steadily slipping for about six weeks, but had its worst session in […]

The Emmy Award nominations were announced on 12 July, by Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma; winners will be announced at the Emmy Awards ceremony on 18 September. ALSO READ: 2022 Emmy Awards: ‘The White Lotus’ dominates the field The Emmy Awards just dropped their nominations for the big 2023 ceremony. We’re […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa had reasonable grounds to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. NEWS JUST IN – IT WAS FOUND THAT RAMAPHOSA HAD GROUND TO SUSPEND MKHWEBANE The Constitutional Court has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane was lawful and rational. ALSO READ: Busisiwe Mkhwebane may find herself homeless – Here’s why The Western Cape […]

SOUTH AFRICA AND CAPE TOWN TOP THE LIST We always knew South Africa was a gem, with its abundant beauty, natural delights, friendly people and cultural and historic significance, but now almost 30 000 readers of The Telegraph newspaper have voted South Africa as their favourite country in the world to visit, with Cape Town also featuring as […]