This weekend, South African football will pause for one of its most iconic rivalries as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns at the FNB Stadium. And yet, the spectacle will begin long before the referee’s first whistle. Supporters are strongly encouraged to arrive early and take full advantage of a vibrant pre-match programme designed…
Dear Fellow South African, On Saturday, we held Armed Forces Day in Thohoyandou in Limpopo, an annual event that honours the men and women of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the important role they play in our country and on our continent. We do so with a keen remembrance of the transformative journey that…
Two South Africans who were recruited to fight in Russia’s war have died. They were part of a group of South Africans allegedly recruited to join Russian military efforts. The South African government has acknowledged the deaths and is monitoring the situation. The incident highlights concerns about foreign recruitment of South Africans into overseas conflicts…
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is taking legal action against a businessman. The dispute highlights tensions between law enforcement leadership and private individuals, with questions around accountability and proof. The piece centers on Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi initiating legal action against a businessman, citing the latter’s insufficient evidence. The dispute highlights a clash between law enforcement leadership and…
Loyiso Masuku, ANC regional chairperson and former Finance MMC, has been elected unopposed as Johannesburg’s first-ever deputy mayor. The newly created deputy mayor position is intended to strengthen executive continuity in South Africa’s economic hub. Masuku’s previous role as Finance MMC has been dissolved and absorbed into the deputy mayor’s office, consolidating fiscal and executive…
DA Federal chairperson announced she will step down as chairperson of the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Federal Council at the party’s Congress in April. Zille explained that balancing her campaign in Johannesburg with the responsibilities of Federal Council chairperson was too demanding, saying she didn’t want to juggle “three jobs.” The DA won Johannesburg’s Ward 102…
Betway has once again placed fans at the heart of the Betway Premiership, unveiling exciting match-day innovations ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated Betway Premiership Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The announcements were made at a media briefing held in Johannesburg, attended by the respective head coaches, Stadium Management South Africa, as well…
Kaizer Chiefs’ hopes of making up ground in the Betway Premiership title race suffered a blow on Tuesday evening when they were beaten 2-1 by Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium. The Amakhosi were hoping to cut the gap to co-leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, but instead suffered a second league defeat of the campaign…
Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico on 11 June at Estadio Azteca is under threat due to security concerns in Mexico. The opener scheduled for 11 June at Estadio Azteca is facing uncertainty due to escalating security concerns in Mexico. The unrest follows the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”),…
South Africa’s Parliament erupted during a portfolio committee meeting on trade and industry, with MPs across party lines criticizing the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nafcoc) alleged that black-owned businesses face a troubling pattern of being aggressively pursued for funding but later subjected to harsh enforcement when…
