OPENING DAY DELIVERS STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
Wits University FC and Kaizer Chiefs in action during the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge, Day 1 at Wits Marks Park Football Grounds in Johannesburg on 17 July 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix Day one of the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge Johannesburg leg delivered exciting youth football, with Kaizer Chiefs, Kathorus Hyper Academy, Blue Birds Ladies and Mamelodi…
ROOIBOS HEADS TO SPACE IN GROUNDBREAKING SOUTH AFRICAN STEM INITIATIVE
A South African scientific initiative linking agriculture and space research has officially launched today with the Rooibos in Space programme. In a first for the country, Rooibos seeds will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS), combining space-based plant science with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The launch took place today…
TRIBUTES CONTINUE TO POUR IN FOLLOWING THE PASSING OF BAFANA AND SUNDOWNS STAR JAYDEN ADAMS
A South African Football Association (SAFA) delegation led by President Dr Danny Jordaan visited late Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams’ family home in Idas Valley, in Stellenbosch, to pay their respects on Monday. Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of the much-loved 25-year-old midfielder this past weekend. Adams was with…
SOUTH AFRICA WARNED TO BRACE FOR A SCORCHING El Niño Summer
Meteorologists and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirm a rapidly developing strong El Niño, possibly one of the strongest on record. Sea surface temperatures may rise more than 2°C above average, driving extreme weather: heatwaves, drought, veld‑fire risk, and heavy rainfall globally. In South Africa, El Niño typically brings warmer, drier conditions across summer‑rainfall provinces…
PRESSURE ON RAMAPHOSA TO APPOINT A PERMANENT POLICE MINISTER
DA federal leader Geordin Hill‑Lewis has formally urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to end the year‑long acting minister arrangement and appoint a permanent Minister of Police. Hill‑Lewis argues that leadership uncertainty is unacceptable amid rising murder, extortion, gang violence, infrastructure sabotage, and organised crime. He frames the request as part of the Government of National Unity’s…
KAIZER CHIEFS’ FIRST FRIENDLY IN SPAIN
Chiefs drew 1–1 in their opening friendly under new coach Fernando Da Cruz, who used the match to assess his squad ahead of the Betway Premiership season. Ighodaro scored the opener for Amakhosi, giving them an early advantage. Rangers equalised late, capitalising on a defensive lapse through Findlay Curtis, denying Chiefs a winning start. Da…
OPENFIELD APPOINTED AS SASOL’S SPONSORSHIP AGENCY PARTNER
Openfield, a specialist sponsorship and sports marketing agency, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Sasol to support its sponsorship portfolio, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on growing the impact of some of the country’s most celebrated sporting properties. The appointment brings together two organisations that share a belief…
GOVERNMENT 2026 CALLS FOR A HUMAN-CENTRED DIGITAL STATE IN THE AI ERA
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi and Lorato Tshenkeng, Founder and CEO of Decode. in conversation during the Social Media Summit for Government. The fourth annual Summit concluded at the Johannesburg Business School with a warning from Minister Solly Malatsi that “digital-first” must not become “digital-only” as the gathering addressed digital exclusion and…
PSL CHAIRMAN MOURNS JAYDEN ADAMS
There are losses for which life, however painful, give us time to prepare – go itlhoboga. Jayden Adams’ untimely passing has left the nation stunned with grief. A young footballer of exceptional promise whose talent, humility and dedication had earned him the admiration of the nation. His star was unmistakably on the rise. In a…
2025/26 PSL AWARDS NOMINEES
Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates)Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) BETWAY PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates)Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) BETWAY PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE SEASON Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns)Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef (Kaizer Chiefs)Abdeslam Ouaddou (Orlando Pirates) BETWAY PREMIERSHIP GOAL OF THE SEASONCamren Dansin (Orlando…
