Sudan’s warring sides must face “accountability” for the “crimes” committed in their conflict, which risks spiralling into a regional crisis, the head of UN mission in the country said Wednesday. The fighting, which has gone on for three months, “risks morphing into an ethnicised, tribalised and ideologised conflict which is much closer to being a […]

Friends and family of the late journalist and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser have written to funeral company AVBOB, over what they call ‘atrocious handling of McKaiser’s memorial in Johannesburg and his funeral. The aggrieved parties allege that AVBOB used the funeral of the renown political analyst as a marketing opportunity. ALSO READ: Eusebius McKaiser funeral service […]

Maritzburg United have appointment Ziphozonke Dlangalala as their new head coach after the departure of Fadlu Davids. Dlangalala previously coached at Mamelodi Sundowns and Chippa United as an assistant coach and also at AmaTuks as their head coach a few seasons ago. He was recently in charge of South Africa U-16 side that played in the UEFA […]

Voters in Madagascar will go to the polls by the end of the year to re-elect President Andry Rajoelina or pick a successor, the government announced Tuesday 11 July 2023. “The head of government summons voters to the polls” on November 9 for the “first round of presidential election” and on “December 20 for the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 12 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 Wednesday, 12 […]

Are you ready for the 12 July 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

The father of stand-in Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth has died, four days before his son is due to lead his country against New Zealand. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: All Blacks v Springboks – Saturday, 15 July 2023 Lock Etzebeth is standing in as skipper because flanker Siya Kolisi is injured and will not be available to […]

Pitso Mosimane is eyeing out a massive Kaizer Chiefs target valued at over R20 MILLION. Is this the beginning of his PSL raid? MUST READ: OUCH! PIRATES BAFANA BAFANA TARGET WANTS TO SIGN FOR KAIZER CHIEFS Mosimane is weighing up the possibility of making a bid for Khanyisa Mayo, according to the latest edition of SoccerLaduma. The Cape […]

A former Orlando Pirates coach looks set to join Rhulani Mokwena at Mamelodi Sundowns. He could even be replacing Steve Komphela. MUST READ: ORLANDO PIRATES ATTEMPT TO HIJACK KAIZER CHIEFS’ BAFANA BAFANA TARGET! Former Pirates first-team performance analysis, Michael Loftman looks set to take over from Komphela. Rhulani Mokwena wants to develope his own technical team. […]

Reuters: The South African Rand strengthened on Tuesday following improved local manufacturing output and a weak dollar spurred by expectations of an end to rate hikes in the U.S. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND STRENGTHENED The rand traded at 18.53 against the dollar at 1443 GMT, up 1.3% on its previous close. Data from Statistics South Africa […]

When 12-year-old singer Niamh Beatrix Smith had to leave South Africa behind to move to Ireland four years ago, she found common ground in music – a sentiment made clear by her growing success abroad since the big move. Now the rising Wicklow star is handing the mic to Make-a-Wish Ireland with the launch of […]

With the 2023-24 season fast approaching, we already know a lot about who is coming and going at Chiefs, and it’s unlikely that there won’t be more announcements to come. Already, Chiefs have announced the following signings: Given Msimango (four year contract), Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (signed until June 2027), Mduduzi Mdantsane (contract signed until June 2026), […]

Kaizer Chiefs are in the process of revamping their midfield and that could take them to Mamelodi Sundowns’ Bongani Zungu, a previous target! READ | BREAKING: KAIZER CHIEFS SET TO ANNOUNCE SIXTH SENIOR DEPARTURE It was never a secret that Chiefs were interested in Zungu, and were rumoured to be ready to bring the player back to the country […]

On Tuesday, Eben Etzebeth was named as the captain of the Springboks team to face New Zealand in the second Rugby Championship Test in Auckland on Saturday. READ MORE: Frans Steyn hangs up his boots Tragically, leading South African rugby writer Hendrik Cronje has just shared the news that Eben’s father, Harry Etzebeth, passed away on […]

Kaizer Chiefs have been liked with Gabadinho Mhango for a while. New reports say the Malawian star is likely to be released by AmaZulu. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ KAIZER CHIEFS TO SIGN GABADINHO MHANGO? Following an underwhelming […]

Kaizer Chiefs will be on red alert after Gabadinho Mhango was told he’s surplus to requirements at AmaZulu. ICYMI: Three replacements for Khama Billiat MTN8: Everything you need to know MHANGO ON THE MARKET? According to popular and reputable ITK source UnplayableZA, Mhango is no longer part of AmaZulu’s plans for this coming season. AMAKHOSI: Friendly fixture confirmed […]

The Springboks starting XV and bomb squad is likely to look quite different when Nienaber selects his starting XV for the big Rugby World Cup matches. MUST READ – SPRINGBOKS: SIX PLAYERS RULED OUT WITH INJURY! UPDATE ON RUGBY WORLD CUP CHANCES! Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard are both scheduled to return in August, for the […]

The Lions will start and end the round-robin phase of the 2023/24 URC season with showdowns against South African Shield winners the Stormers. ALSO READ: SA teams’ travel reduced in 2023/23 URC campaign LIONS TO BE TESTED FROM THE OUTSET On the back of their challenging opening URC game against the Stormers at Ellis Park, the […]

Orlando Pirates will hope to defend their MTN8 crown this season, but Kaizer Chiefs are still the most decorated team in the competition’s history. NOT A PRETTY PICTURE: Summing up Billiat MTN8: Everything you need to know MTN8 AROUND THE CORNER Orlando Pirates won their 11th MTN8 title last term in Jose Riveiro’s first season in charge […]

The Bulls have been handed a favourable opening sequence of matches in the URC fixtures schedule for the new 2023/24 season. ALSO READ: SA teams’ travel reduced in 2023/23 URC campaign BLUES GET FAVOURABLE DRAW The Bulls fixtures for the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship season have been confirmed, beginning with an opening-round visit to the fortress by Scarlets, […]

The Sharks will open their 2023/24 URC campaign with two challenging away clashes against defending champions Munster and Leinster in Ireland respectively. ALSO READ: SA teams’ travel reduced in 2023/23 URC campaign STARTING ON THE ROAD Yes that’s right, the Sharks will kick start their URC championship bid with an arduous four-match tour of Europe, where […]

Mamelodi Sundowns have retained the services of their recently retired goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene who will be given a new role. ALSO READ | AMAZULU SET TO ROPE IN FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES GOALKEEPER Mweene quit professional football at the age of 38 on Monday following his completion of 10 years as a Sundowns player. The former Zambia international arrived at […]

Legendary Springbok Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing an end to an illustrious career that saw him win two World Cup titles. ALSO READ: Frans Steyn ‘not even jogging’ — World Cup dream over? The veteran Springbok and Cheetahs back has been struggling to recovery from a knee injury, which placed him […]

From his popular match at 19, to his relationships with Karlien van Jaarsveld and Nadine, here’s what to know about retired rugby player Derick Hougaard. ALSO READ: Latest: Nadine shares Derick Hougaard update with Jacaranda FM DERICK HOUGAARD: FAMOUS MATCH TO RETIREMENT IOL reports that the former Springbok flyhalf and Blue Bulls legend Derick Hougaard is popularly […]

Springbok legend Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect at the age of 36. ALSO READ | Who will referee the All Blacks v Springboks Test? Steyn, who was Springbok #783, made his debut against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on 11 November 2006. MUST READ | Springboks: Introducing the new Bomb squad! He […]