Thursday marked a landmark day for grassroots football in Soweto as Hisense South Africa officially launched the development of a new community soccer pitch, using the moment to send a powerful message of support from the community to Bafana Bafana. Held at the iconic Soweto Towers, the event marked the beginning of a long-term project…
When people think about recycling, they often picture trucks, collection facilities or recycling plants. However, one of the most important parts of South Africa’s recycling journey actually starts much closer to home: in the kitchen. The small choices households make when separating and recycling glass can help reduce waste and keep glass in constant circulation….
Standard Bank Connect has introduced eSIM as part of its continued expansion, enabling customers to seamlessly manage multiple mobile plans on a single device without a physical SIM card. The Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), owned by Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been expanding its offering beyond traditional connectivity. In early 2025, Standard Bank…
Data provided by Connected Ball Technology housed within the adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, showcases the statistics behind Leo Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria. The three goals take Messi to the top of the all-time goals record at the FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain scored his first goal…
South Africa’s premier youth football development tournament, the Engen Knockout Challenge has officially been launched for 2026 with Engen unveiling the competition’s new theme: “Where Diski Legends Start”. The launch, held at Engen’s Head Office in Cape Town on Monday, brought together football stakeholders, partners and clubs ahead of another exciting season that will kick off at…
Mongadi Mafata As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg is shining the spotlight on young professionals whose resilience and determination continue to inspire. One such employee is Farhin “Rhini” Delawala, whose remarkable story demonstrates how persistence can turn setbacks into success. Born in Thohoyandou and raised in Klerksdorp, North West, Delawala grew up…
The Football Associations of Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and South Africa express their profound disappointment following the recent comments made by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin regarding the expansion of the FIFA World Cup and his characterization of many matches as being “uninteresting”. We respectfully but…
Millions of motorists will be brought under the AARTO system from 1 July 2026, as the government expands the framework to 62 additional municipalities. This marks Phase 2 of the long‑delayed national rollout, aimed at overhauling how traffic infringements are enforced across South Africa This marks Phase 2 of the long‑delayed national rollout, aimed at…
Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector Samuel Mashaba has been placed on precautionary suspension by the Gauteng Provincial Government pending a formal disciplinary process. The suspension follows Mashaba’s testimony before the Madlanga Commission, where he made admissions suggesting serious breaches of the Public Service Code of Conduct and other laws governing public servants His admissions include…
Multi-talented South African artist Rēfilwe announces the release of her second single called Done available as of today. Done is a bold breakup song that fuses upbeat Afropop/Amapiano-inspired sounds with lyrics about a breakup – the perfect irony. Written from a place of reflection, the song expresses the freedom that comes from the decision to leave a toxic relationship. It pairs…
