The internationalisation of MAGA
Ambassador Bozell told a room of South African business leaders he doesn’t care what their courts say. He was not speaking as a diplomat. He was performing for an audience six thousand miles away.
Cedric Kaze explains their roles as Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches
Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have different responsibilities as Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches, and here is what the pair focus on…
OPINION: Not all is fair in love and war… or bachelor parties
A tongue-in-cheek opinion on what is fair in love and war – or a bachelor party, when a bizarre ‘weapon’ turns it into an unforgettable tale.
Can somebody tell Chiefs coaches that ‘stats are like a bikini’?
It is common knowledge that Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches are under pressure to deliver, but presenting statistics publicly won’t save their jobs!
PowerBall jackpot: Lucky Friday the 13th for some player?
The growing prize pool means Friday the 13th could turn into a lucky day for one ticket holder if the jackpot is finally claimed.
Has Baxter exposed why Kaizer Chiefs haven’t approached Pitso?
Kaizer Chiefs fans want coaching changes, and they have their preferred choices but could Pitso be one of those after Baxter’s bombshell?
South Africans Abroad: Al-Ittihad keen to pay Rulani R1.4 million BUT…
Rulani Mokwena had an opportunity to link up with Thembinkosi Lorch at Al-Ittihad but that proposed move is on hold.
FIFA World Cup: Trump says Iran’s participation NOT appropriate!
Iran national team’s FIFA World Cup participation is in doubt following February’s US-Israeli attack on their country.
WEATHER: Disruptive rain expected in TWO provinces this WEEKEND
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 13 March 2026.
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Kruger Letaba bridge reopening brings cheer to South Africa
Excitement builds as Kruger National Park confirms the Letaba bridge is set to open on 18 March 2026 after major flood damage repairs.
WEATHER: Disruptive rain in TWO provinces, heatwave into the WEEKEND
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 12 March 2026.
Ramaphosa in Brasilia, Bozell in Pretoria: The state of our situationship
While Washington sent a culture warrior to lecture Pretoria, the SA president was in Brazil pitching South Africa as a gateway to Africa. The divorce is getting expensive.
WEATHER: Heatwave expected in parts of SA until WEEKEND
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Heatwave expected in Western Cape this week
Residents across the Western Cape are being warned to prepare for a heatwave.
Big Brother: South Africa’s migration overhaul should be about belonging, not fences
South Africa plans to biometrically track every foreign national in the country, but a migration expert who has lived on three continents says the real crisis is what happens after people arrive.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain expected this WEEKEND
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Aircons down at Steve Biko hospital
Patients and staff at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria have raised concerns after air conditioning systems stopped working.
WEATHER: Intense storms and tropical rain expected across SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 6 March 2026.
Mexico’s judicial purge: A radical cure South Africa should study
While Washington clutches its pearls over elected judges, Mexico is asking the question Pretoria keeps dodging: Who do courts actually serve?
WEATHER: Scattered showers and thundershowers expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
The lion and the ledger: Will America stop lecturing South Africa?
New US ambassador Bozell arrived in South Africa all smiles and minerals talk, not democracy sermons, and that tells you everything about what Washington wants now.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and winds expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
A new chapter of conflict between the United States and Iran
A new war has suddenly broken out between the United States and Iran.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and strong winds expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 27 February 2026.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and lightning expected TODAY
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 26 February 2026.
In the world of aisle ethics, who owns the taste of the Global South?
From rooibos to tequila, Global South biopiracy shows how indigenous knowledge is repackaged as ‘authentic’ while value flows north.
Sport
Wilco Louw says no divided loyalties as Bulls host Stormers
Wilco Louw’s breakthrough came in 2014 when he signed his first professional rugby contract with the Stormers whom he’s rejoining in July.
Stuart Baxter: I was told who to buy, and play at Kaizer Chiefs
Stuart Baxter feels he was expected to follow a script written by others during his second spell with Kaizer Chiefs.
Rugby vs football: Bulls force Sundowns to play on Friday!
The Loftus Versfeld Stadium will be the venue for both the Bulls and Sundowns but rugby takes priority over football in this instance.
FIFA World Cup: New twist in Iran’s participation in the US
Iran is scheduled to play all their FIFA World Cup matches in the US, and they are in Group G alongside Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt.
Iqraam Rayners up with Sundowns legends in PSL record books
Rayners is surely cementing his legendary status in the PSL with his goals, and he’s now in the top five of the following record…
FIFA World Cup: Will Iran be at the finals amid US-Israeli attack?
With just over 90 days to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all eyes are on Iran after a recent joint US-Israeli attack.
Why the Stormers dropped the WP name
The Stormers brand has replaced the traditional WP name in professional rugby.
Bafana Bafana World Cup ‘26: Mexico deploys 100,000 troops
When Bafana Bafana walk onto the Azteca pitch on 11 June, they’ll step into a familiar scene: a host nation spending billions on security while its stadiums promise the same fiscal ruin South Africa has been living with since 2010.
South Africans Abroad: Lorch raises his hand again, Singh scores
Thembinkosi Lorch netted his second goal for Libyan giants Al-Ittihad Tripoli this past weekend while Luther Singh scored in Cyprus.
South Africans Abroad: ELEVEN players in Bafana Bafana squad
The Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for the Panama friendly is out, and it consists of ELEVEN players who ply their trade abroad.
FIFA World Cup: List of African referees out, no Abongile Tom
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have no South African referee after Abongile Tom was overlooked for the finals in Mexico, Canada and the US.
Nedbank Cup: Two chairmen/coaches into the semifinals!
This year’s Nedbank Cup semifinals will feature two chairmen/coaches from both Casric Stars and Milford FC in what will be historic.
South Africans Abroad: Sundowns target extends stay in Austria
Sundowns were recently reported to be keen on bringing this former PSL star back from Austria but that door is temporarily closed.
Chiefs target CAF Champions League return, says Kaizer Jr
Kaizer Chiefs will have to either win the league or finish second in order to return to the CAF Champions League, but is this realistic?
Benni enjoyed his time at Pirates but NEVER dumped Chiefs
Benni McCarthy won a treble with Orlando Pirates but even that was not enough to make him stop supporting Kaizer Chiefs!
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Perfectly imperfect South Africa: Mother’s letter 4 years after leaving SA
Lindi-Mae Humphreys’ words about the pain of leaving behind everything she knew and loved struck a chord with every South African.
The Cape Town Lifestyle: Cold plunges, coastal runs, Sea Point
Live the Cape Town lifestyle: from cold plunges at Bakoven to running the Promenade and visiting Giovanni’s for one of their famous items.
New SA flight route launched to Australia in UNDER 10 hours
Qantas has launched a new direct service between Johannesburg and Perth, operating three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The Great Christmas Debate: When should you put up the tree?
All of a sudden people are behaving like there’s a cash prize for being the first to assemble a plastic pine tree.
REVEALED: The top 10 baby girl names in South Africa for 2024
Here are the top 10 first names chosen for baby girls in SA in 2024, according to new data by Statistics South Africa.
London: SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba
The SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba is a networking event bringing together South African professionals and entrepreneurs in London.
London SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba: Next meeting is next week
The SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba is a networking event in London that brings together SA professionals living in the United Kingdom.
