Charles Baloyi McKhenzie shuts down Basketball South Africa for not functioning and has failed to meet its responsibilities. The minister is steadfastly emphasizing the importance of holding sports bodies accountable when they mismanage or neglect their duties. McKenzie indicates that the closure is not the end of basketball in South Africa, but rather a step…
Story by Tebogo Mokwena Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza announced changes to his committee on 18 February 2026. ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo was appointed as a Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC). The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) issued a strongly worded statement rejecting the reshuffle. ActionSA’s national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, clarified that the party did not support…
This fixture marks the 2nd official launch after Kaizer Chiefs v/s Golden Arrows of the new MyTicket digital ticketing platform, introduced to streamline stadium access and improve convenience for fans. Season ticket holders can rest assured that all existing barcodes have been successfully migrated and remain active. How to Access Your Digital Season Ticket: Season ticket…
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to inform the public that certain roads will be closed around the FNB Stadium Precinct on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, for the high-profile Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates Football Club and Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club. The gates will open at 15h30, with the match kicking off at…
By: Garrin Lambley in Property The City of Cape Town will auction approximately 50 City-owned properties across the metro on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in a move aimed at unlocking economic, social, and spatial value. The auction, which will take place both online and in person, includes a range of residential, commercial, and industrial sites…
As South Africans count down to the 2026 National Budget Speech, it’s clear that the biggest impacts of the budget aren’t felt in Parliament; they’re felt in households’ daily financial realities like the petrol pump, the grocery store, and on payday. With households spending more than 60% of their income on essentials like housing, transport,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged their support for efforts to return seventeen South Africans who are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Relatives of the men say recruiters lured them to Russia in July last year, promising training as bodyguards. Ramaphosa, Putin discuss Ukraine war and diplomacy Presidential spokesperson Vincent…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reviewed 240,000 social grants so far, with 70,000 suspended due to non-compliance. The agency is reviewing grants as part of efforts to improve the effectiveness, integrity, and efficiency of South Africa’s social assistance system. Speaking at a briefing on Thursday, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou said the review process aims…
South Africa has decided to withdraw its troop contribution to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), ending nearly three decades of involvement in UN peacekeeping operations in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of the South African government’s decision, which was conveyed during…
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, popularly known as Baba Jamal, from his position as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. President John Dramani Mahama promptly…
