Soweto Derby: Pirates, Chiefs Fire Warning Shots Ahead of Saturday’s FNB Stadium Showdown

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have sent a clear warning to each other ahead of Saturday’s eagerly anticipated Soweto Derby after both giants recorded convincing victories in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday night, setting the stage for a blockbuster Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium.

The Buccaneers and Amakhosi each scored three unanswered goals in their respective Round of 16 fixtures, giving their supporters plenty to celebrate while adding extra spice to a rivalry that rarely needs an introduction.READ MORE

Former presidential adviser and ANC national executive committee member Dr Bejani Chauke has remained silent after the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry reportedly gave him 10 days to explain his WhatsApp conversations with the late taxi boss Jotham Mswazi Msibi.

African Times contacted Chauke on Wednesday to obtain his response to the notice and give him an opportunity to explain his side of the story as part of the publication’s commitment to fair, factual and balanced reporting.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 510 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to KwaZulu-Natal to support police operations amid protests against illegal immigration that have taken place in parts of the province, including Durban.

The deployment, which will cost the government more than R34 million, is intended to assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) in maintaining law and order amid concerns about violent incidents linked to misinformation surrounding a Constitutional Court judgment on the Refugees Act.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a report from a panel investigating the circumstances surrounding the controversial naval Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace 2026, which proceeded despite his instruction that Iran’s navy should no longer participate.

The President instituted the probe in February 2026 following questions about the failure to heed his instruction that the navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must withdraw from the Chinese-led exercise, which took place in South African waters.

The panel was chaired byREAD MORE

The ANC Veterans’ League has called on South Africans to honour the legacy of former African National Congress (ANC) president Oliver Reginald Tambo by demanding ethical leadership, accountability and effective governance ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

In a statement marking the 109th anniversary of Tambo’s birth on Tuesday, October 27, the league said the true measure of respect for the struggle veteran was not simply celebrating the ANC’s liberation history, but translating the principles he fought forREAD MORE

South African actress and model Asavela Mqokiyana has been arrested for allegedly driving at 198km/h in a 120km/h zone along the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, as authorities warn that reckless driving will not be tolerated during the upcoming festive season.

Mqokiyana, who rose to prominence for her role in the popular television drama Isibaya, was allegedly travelling 78km/h above the prescribed speed limit when she was stopped by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI).

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso DumaREAD MORE

South Africa escaped a 20-year, dollar-indexed gas bet on 1 220 MW of floating power. No one in authority stopped it; it collapsed after missing a deadline. The same unexamined bet is now being placed at five times the scale.

On 31 July 2025, the Pretoria High Court set aside the three generation licences NERSA had granted in September 2021 to Karpowership’s Coega, Richards Bay and Saldanha Bay projects.[4] NERSA signed a settlement recording that the matter had become academic,READ MORE

The technology guides stem cells towards bone formation using physical stimuli rather than chemical agents

Researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran have developed a smart scaffold that accelerates the differentiation of stem cells into bone-forming cells. The technology combines a surface pattern inspired by natural bone tissue with piezoelectric properties, which enable materials to generate an electrical response under mechanical stress. The findings could contribute to advances in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, reports Nour News, a partnerREAD MORE

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has strongly condemned the behaviour of a Mercedes-Benz driver arrested for allegedly travelling at 194km/h on the N1 near Sondela in Modimolle on Monday morning.

The department expressed concern over motorists who continue to disregard road safety regulations, warning that reckless driving puts the lives of innocent road users at risk.

In a media statement, the department said Limpopo traffic officers arrested the driver after clocking 194km/h. The motorist was subsequently detainedREAD MORE

The facility at Konza City will support nuclear research, specialist training and the local production of medical radioisotopes

Kenya plans to begin construction of a nuclear research facility at Konza City next year as part of its efforts to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. The project is expected to strengthen the country’s research capabilities and prepare specialists for future nuclear programmes, reports Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).

Speaking at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review Mission for aREAD MORE