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…
Tickets for the highly anticipated Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on 28 February 2026 have officially sold out. Demand was overwhelming, with tickets snapped up in record time both online and at retail outlets. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter, given the strong performances of both teams in the…
Story by Siseko Gwegwe Kaizer Chiefs are 90 minutes away from CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals qualification this weekend. Standing in the way are Egyptian giants Zamalek SC on Saturday, with kick-off set for 18:00 at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt. KAIZER CHIEFS ANNOUNCE 23-MAN SQUAD TO ISMAILIA Soon before departing the OR Tambo…
Forensic fraud examiner Paul O’Sullivan denied on Tuesday allegations of having performed any foreign agency activities in South Africa, saying he was loyal to the country. Testifying before the ad Hoc Committee probing the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, O’Sullivan confirmed that he has citizenship of three countries – South Africa, Ireland, and the United Kingdom….
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…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged their support to the process of returning South Africans, who have been fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, to their home country. This is according to a statement issued by the South African presidency on Tuesday night, which said that Ramaphosa and Putin had discussed the conflict…
Both brands share decades of cultural influence and multi-generational loyalty, creating a natural alignment that promises to redefine fan engagement in South African football. The collaboration of the Carling Black Label, Kaizer Chiefs, and the Amakhosi fans was confirmed at SAB Headquarters in Bryanston. and was reaffirmed dating back to the 2010 World Cup. Both…
In an ironic twist, 2026 SASSA grant increases may be lower than expected due to the country’s much-improved inflation. You may recall that in 2025, social-welfare payouts increased by a sizeable 4.8%, in line with the preceding year’s inflation figure (5.3%). The same increases applied to civil servants and government workers. Therefore, by that same measure,…
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…
