Orlando Pirates have been busy during the current transfer window, with the club finalising both incomings and outgoings ahead of the next season. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REWARD PROMISING YOUNGSTER WITH THREE-YEAR CONTRACT Pirates have been balancing their squad with six new signings announced, being supplemented by seven outgoings as the season draws closer. READ | KAIZER […]

It’s all systems go for the Netball World Cup (NWC) tournament, which is being hosted in the City of Cape Town, with less than 24 hours left until the opening match on home soil. The tournament will run from 28 July to 6 August and will be the first to take place on the continent […]

Here are five things to know about Niger, where the country’s president was being detained by guards in what the African Union on Wednesday 27 July 2023 condemned as an “attempted coup”. Niger, a vast West African country that is two-thirds desert, is one of the world’s poorest nations. Half of its 26.2 million people […]

The City of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng will no longer be an instrumental part in loadshedding operations after Eskom made a full takeover. CITY OF EKURHULENI ANOUNCES ESKOM LETTER The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed that it recently received a letter from Eskom informing the municipality that all customers will now be affected by load shedding in line with […]

Deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has been shortlisted among seven other candidates for the position of becoming the country’s next Public Protector. The candidates were shortlisted on Wednesday,  by the parliamentary a Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with appointing Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s successor. Mkhwebane is currently facing a Section 194 enquiry over her fitness to hold office […]

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee to Nominate a Person for Appointment as Public Protector has shortlisted eight candidates for the position with interviews expected to be held in August. The term of current incumbent, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, ends in October. She is currently suspended. The eight candidates vying for the position are: Current acting Public Protector, […]

An injury to Sam Cane has forced coach Ian Foster to make one change to the All Blacks lineup and appoint a new captain for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies. Regular skipper Cane suffered a neck injury in his team’s commanding victory over the Springboks a fortnight ago and given his had previously […]

We are not alone — and American authorities are covering up the evidence, a former US intelligence officer told a congressional committee on Wednesday. David Grusch testified that he “absolutely” believes the government is in possession of unidentified anomalous phenomenon, or UAPs — which has replaced UFO in official parlance — as well as remains of their […]

Two people were electrocuted while trying to steal power cables, incidents that plunged parts of Johannesburg into the dark, the South African city’s energy supplier said on Wednesday 26 July 2023. City Power said the “burnt beyond recognition” bodies of two people were found this week amid a “spike in vandalism and theft” affecting its […]

Rwanda considers Belgium’s refusal to approve the appointment of its ambassador as “unfortunate”, a government spokesman said Wednesday 26 July 2023, adding that the move “does not bode well” for bilateral relations. Vincent Karega, Rwanda’s former ambassador to South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — from where he was expelled last October […]

Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger’s government following an apparent coup in the West African nation on Wednesday 26 July 2023 when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum. Members of the elite guard sealed off access to the president’s residence and offices in the capital Niamey, and after talks broke down, “refused […]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga told AFP Wednesday 26 July 2023 that he would not hold talks with President William Ruto without a third-party mediator after months of anti-government protests. Since Odinga urged Kenyans to take to the streets in March, his Azimio alliance has held nine days of protests against the government, with the demonstrations sometimes spiralling […]

Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has sadly passed away at the age of 56. She was reportedly found at a London home. The Nothing Compares 2 U singer released 10 studio albums during her career, but her biggest success came from the 1990 hit which was a massive number one around the world, and featured a […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Thursday, 27July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. Yellow Level 1 Warning: Waves resulting in difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and person watercraft is expected between Alexander Bay and Plettenberg Bay FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: […]

Orlando Pirates veteran goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane is set to stay with the Soweto giants after he was linked with a move away. The 37-year-old keeper was rumoured to move to AmaZulu this coming season. The kwa-Zulu Natal outfit was reportedly looking for an experienced keeper to provide competition for Veli Mothwa, who is their main choice […]

Orlando Pirates reject Collins Makgaka has seemingly failed to impress at Stellies and has stopped training with the club. The South African reported that the former Baroka star, Makgaka left Pirates after falling down the pecking order. ALO READ I EXCLUSIVE: Stellies boss admires Pirates reject Makgaka In the middle of the pre-season, Makgaka resurfaced at Stellenbosch […]

Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler is delighted as they unveil Angolan international striker Jo Paciencia as the club announced him on Wednesday. City said the experienced striker, Paciencia joins on a permanent deal after impressing coach Tinkler and his technical team. In a statement shared by City on social media, the club the new […]

Former beauty queen Marilyn Ramos – now Marilyn Mahoney –  has kept out of the spotlight since winning Miss South Africa (Miss SA) in 2012. And perhaps that was a concerted effort on her part, given the nasty comments made about her. The Krugersdorp beauty was branded the “worst Miss South Africa ever” by several […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 26 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, 26 […]

Former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was already deceased in his then-girlfriend Kelly Khumalo’s vehicle, according to a statement made by Nthabiseng Mokete who was the Khumalos’ Vosloorus neighbour. Mokete took to the witness stand at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday, 26 July. ALSO READ: ‘I’m not your wife’: Zandie loses temper, […]

Are you ready for the 26 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 […]

We identify all the head coaches in charge of the 20 teams which are set to vie for the Williams Webb Ellis trophy at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France between September and October. With the World Cup fast approaching, The South African brings you the names of all 20 participating teams’ head coaches. ALSO […]

Orlando Pirates have reached an agreement with Maritzburg United for the services of midfielder Karim Kimvuidi. The Congolese midfielder was sensational for Maritzburg last season where he provided four assists in 29 matches for the Team of Choice. Since the club got relegated, the 21-year-old has been linked to Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates in recent […]

Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki reveals his mandate, saying he is fully aware that he could be fired by tomorrow if results are not forthcoming. Ntseki took over the coaching reigns at Chiefs after Arthur Zwane was demoted to the assistant coach role during the off-season. ALSO READ I SuperSport CEO opens up on Dzvumakanja capture […]

Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane is wary of Argentina’s threat yet she wants nothing but a win in their second FIFA World Cup tie on Friday. Mbane also reflected on their 2-1 loss at the hands of Sweden, saying Banyana benefitted from the display as a team. ALSO READ I Banyana’s Ellis on why underfire Swart started […]