The Freedom Cup – a trophy contested between the Springboks and All Blacks – was first up for grab in 2004 (the 10 year anniversary of South African democracy), in a one-off test that South Africa won. Since then, the Boks claimed the Freedom Cup back in 2009 when they beat their arch-rivals in Bloemfontein […]

Banyana Banyana takes on Sweden in their opening match of the World Cup on Sunday morning in New Zealand. The match will be played at the Wellington Regional Stadium at 07:00. The South African senior women’s team captain Refiloe Jane said the team was preparing well and getting used to New Zealand conditions. ALSO READ: Banyana Banyana positive […]

It is no secret that Maritzburg United expect to lose their key players following their relegation, with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns all interested! READ | FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES BAD BOY SPOTTED TRAINING WITH NEW PSL SIDE One of those players is Bafana Bafana international Rowan Human, who was being monitored by all of Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns even before the COSAFA Cup. […]

Water is slowly returning to the dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as dam levels improve, but the city is not out of the woods yet. The metro has just under two years of water supply left. DAM LEVELS ARE IMPROVING Since May, overall dam levels have doubled. On the 18 May dams levels were at 16.93% […]

Nelson Mandela was never a prophet of doom. He predicted the future of South Africa… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Even when he was still in jail, he knew and had a hope that South Africa would be free one day. Forgiveness, peace and a free democratic society were included in his vision. But on the other […]

Boxing heavyweight Floyd Mayweather, has been enjoying his Motherland Tour, the main event was a banquet dinner hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg where Mzansi’s stars came to showcase their best looks and support for a good cause. ALSO READ: Floyd Mayweather spends R125m in Sandton Gucci store? THE FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR FOUNDATION […]

Durban police has seized a large quantity of drugs from a flat on the beachfront. Acting off a tip-off the drugs were said to be earmarked for the streets of Durban. ALSO READ: Petrol tanker caught in crossfire, explosion thwarted MULTIPLE DRUGS SEIZED KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the team identified and raided the […]

This Maritzburg United superstar Rowan Human is closer to becoming a Kaizer Chiefs player. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ MARITZBURG UNITED STAR ROWAN HUMAN WANTS TO JOIN KAIZER CHIEFS After fully making his name in the DStv Premiership […]

Orlando Pirates are NOT going to sign their midfield target from TS Galaxy and Bafana Bafana star, Bathusi Aubaas as media reports suggest that the deal is called off. The industrious midfielder has been identified as a target by the reigning MTN8 champions, Pirates but it seems the deal is off. ALSO READ I Ex-Pirates star Makudubela joins […]

South Africans reacted to Nelson Mandela’s statue unveiling with a lot of anger, calling it nonsense. Many people worldwide have been celebrating the life of former South African president Nelson Mandela. ALSO READ: Hatang axed as Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO This day, 18 July, is Mandela’s birthday, and people remember him for his great work uniting […]

702 reports that popular actor Bradley Olivier, who played Danny Jantjies in Binnelanders reportedly passed away in hospital on Tuesday, 18 July after having a heart attack at the age of 36 years. ALSO READ: ‘Binnelanders’ star James Alexander dies after secret cancer battle TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR DANNY JANTJIES Binnelanders producer, Human Stark confirmed to the Namibian radio station […]

The African Union expressed “regret” on Tuesday over Russia’s decision to suspend the Black Sea Grain Initiative allowing safe passage for grain cargo ships from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. ALSO READ: Ukraine retakes territory around Bakhmut from Russian forces “I regret the suspension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative for which the African Union had been an […]

Painting an animal clinic in a township, passing down knitting skills, soup kitchens and medical students volunteering services to the elderly are just some of the ways South Africans marked Mandela Day. GroundUp attended a few events in Cape Town and Durban. Cape Town Charity organisation Ladles of Love hosted a variety of crafts activities. Volunteers […]

The Democratic Alliance has said that law would not rule if Russia claims that arresting their sitting President will be a declaration of war. President Ramaphosa’s affidavit that was made public stated that arresting Vladimir Putin would be a declaration of war. Responding to Ramaphosa’s affidavit, the DA lawyer Elzanne Jonker said that complying with […]

University students across the country are protesting. They claim they have not been paid by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This video explains what led to the protests. Published originally on GroundUp | By Adel Van Niekerk

American singer Ariana Grande and her husband Dalton Gomez have reportedly decided to get a divorce because of distance, according to a report by People. ALSO READ: Ended in divorce: Ariana Grande and husband split after two years REASON BEHIND ARIANA GRANDE’S DIVORCE REVEALED A source tells People that the reason behind Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez’s […]

The multiple concerns about the dismal state of South Africa – including a stagnant and failing economy, a seemingly incapable state, and massive corruption – have led to the questioning of the political and economic settlement made in 1994 to end apartheid. The settlement is strongly associated with Nelson Mandela, who oversaw its progress to […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled two statues of the late former President Nelson Mandela, one in Mthatha and the other in Qunu in the Eastern Cape, as part of Nelson Mandela Day celebrations. The two statues unveiled at Bhunga Building in Mthatha and Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu, serve as a tribute to Nelson […]

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup tie, spirited Banyana Banyana star Linda Motlhalo says winning the CAF African Women’s African Cup of Nations is a morale booster for Banyana. Banyana will open their FIFA World Cup Group G account against Sweden on Sunday and the talented star midfielder is confident they can cause an upset. […]

The Springboks’ hopes of winning the Rugby Championship seem to have been dashed after their latest defeat to the All Blacks, but there is still a glimmer of hope. New Zealand look likely to claim the southern hemisphere title once again, a feat that will be achieved if they beat Australia on 29 July (11:45am kick […]

Orlando Pirates released a whole host of players before they started their pre-season campaign, and one of those players is already training with a new club! READ | EXCLUSIVE : SOWETO RIVALS SET TO ANNOUNCE ORLANDO PIRATES AS THEIR NEW SIGNING! Nkanyiso Zungu suffered the indignity of becoming the first player to be shown the door […]

A nine-month-old baby boy sadly died on his first day at crèche in Umganu Circle in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, 18 July. BABY DIES AT CRECHE IN ZWELISHA According to private security Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), a caregiver contacted them after discovering the infant unresponsive in a bed. RUSA spokesperson Prem Balram […]

After seeing his club, Marumo Gallants getting relegated to the lower division, ex-Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatse Makudubela joins the Tanzanian side, Young Africans. Makudubela was rumoured to be on his way to Soweto giants, Moroka Swallows as he looked to remain in the DStv Premiership but the interest didn’t go further. ALSO READ I Sundowns forked out […]

A petrol tanker almost caused another disaster after it was caught in a crossfire following a shootout in the Benoni area in Gauteng. PETROL TANKER HIT BY A TRAY BULLET The report suggests that on Monday 17 July at 11:30, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Community Liaison Unit (CLU) Officers, were involved in a shootout in […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Wednesday, 19 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. A yellow level 2 warning for waves leading to difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and disruption to small harbours and ports is expected between Cape […]