President Cyril Ramaphosa explained that the current deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) against gangsterism and illegal mining is different from past deployments. The army is being used as a “force multiplier” — supporting police in high-risk operations, cordon-and-search activities, roadblocks, and securing critical infrastructure. SANDF is working alongside the South African…
Even though the title push seems out of the question, Kaizer Chiefs can still make a serious play for the top three, which would represent continental football next season. The Phefeni Glamour Boys can also have a major say as to who will be the eventual champions, as they face Sundowns and Pirates. Chiefs will…
4th Quarter 2025 GDP – completes the weak-albeitimproved 2025 picture, reflecting an economy not yetgearing itself up for serious long-term growth. Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) showed a mild improvement in2025, compared with 2024. But another year of weak capitalexpenditure and heavy dependence on consumption spending stilldoesn’t seriously address the country’s long-term growthlimitations.THE KEY NUMBERSFourth…
Standard Bank Group (the Group) reported headline earnings of R49.2 billion and delivered a return on equity (ROE) of 19.3%, at the top end of the Group’s 2025 ROE target range of 17% to 20%. The banking businesses delivered a strong performance driven by solid balance sheet growth and robust growth in fees and trading…
The team at Satrix has clearly been busy. They’ve launched two brand new ETFs to help South Africans tweak their exposure to offshore markets. If you’re ready to learn more about Europe and Japan, then you’re in the right place. Why does it matter? For most South African investors, offshore exposure is really just a…
Adidas and Arsenal today unveil the adidas x Arsenal x Places + Faces collection, a collaboration that authentically merges football, community, and individuality through the lens of London. Built on a shared ethos of culture and identity, the collection brings together admired places, everyday people and cultural icons – blending sport and street into one…
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) mourns the passing of three distinguished figures: former South African Minister of Defence, Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, as well as two devoted football supporters, Charles ‘Makhalanjalo’ Fantisi and Luyanda ‘Usuthu Queen’ Mbuyazi. The PSL extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the departed during this difficult time….
After qualifying for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals in what was a difficult group stage, Mamelodi Sundowns will play their first knockout round match on Friday night. They will host the Malian side, Stade Malien, at the Loftus Versfeld for the first leg of the two-legged quarterfinals. This will be the first-ever tie between the…
The excitement of the Betway Premiership S’bonise & Win campaign continued in Rustenburg as supporter Pumzile Bisse walked away with R50 000during the Dial Up fixture between Orbit College and Mamelodi Sundowns at the Olympia Park Stadium on Tuesday evening. Bisse became the ninth Dial Up winner of the season, with the prize doubled courtesy of her active Betway account….
Orlando Pirates Football Club is proud to announce that it will participate in the upcoming Soccer Tournament (TST) later this year in the United States of America. In doing so, the Buccaneers will make history as the first club from the African continent to compete in the global 7-a-side spectacle, a competition that has rapidly…
