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…
About twelve months ago, we stood before this august House to deliver the 2025 Stateof the Province Address. In that SOPA, we announced bold commitments in pursuit ofour renewed electoral mandate to drive socio-economic transformation in ourprovince.We are honoured to stand before this House on this occasion of the third SOPA of the7th Administration of…
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…
Sergeant Mojapelo The City’s commitment to urban revitalisation and the rule of law reached a significant milestone this week as the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court handed down multi-year custodial sentences to four men found guilty of vandalising the fire-damaged Usindiso building in Marshalltown. The judgment concludes a year-long judicial process sparked by the proactive intervention of…
Elias Nkabinde The City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, through the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), is progressing with the development of a precinct plan for the establishment of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Precinct and its surrounding areas. This 12-month initiative forms part of the City’s Inner-City Urban Regeneration Programme. It aims to transform a key section of…
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…
Two dial-up fixtures produce big winners in Polokwane and East London 18 February 2026 – The Betway Premiership once again delivered unforgettable matchday moments as Betway celebrated the fifth and sixth Betway Premiership S’bonise & Win Dial Up winners of the 2025/26 season in Polokwane and East London this past weekend. The first winner was crowned…
