The defence team representing controversial Limpopo musician and social media personality Lehlohonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, is preparing to launch a legal challenge against the presiding judicial officer, alleging that she is biased in the handling of the case. The dramatic development emerged during a pre-trial conference at the Polokwane Regional Court on Thursday, where Chauke’s trial was postponed to 17–21 May 2027. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the defence indicated that it intends to bring…

Mamelodi Sundowns are sending an early warning to their Betway Premiership rivals: Bafana Ba Style are once again setting the pace. The Brazilians strengthened their grip on the summit with a convincing 3-0 victory over Siwelele at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night, opening up a six-point lead over second-placed Orlando Pirates. It was another statement of intent from Miguel Cardoso’s side, who are yet to taste defeat in the league and have now won their last five matches. Sundowns have…

Graça Machel, the founder of the Graça Machel Trust and widow of former South African president Nelson Mandela, has called on African countries to unite and reclaim greater ownership and control of the continent’s vast mineral wealth. Machel said Africa must form stronger regional alliances and blocs if it is serious about using its strategic mineral resources to eradicate poverty, drive industrialisation and improve the lives of communities living alongside some of the continent’s richest mines. The former chancellor of…

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is opposing Sibanye-Stillwater’s proposed restructuring of its Kwezi shaft in Rustenburg, with up to 1 114 jobs potentially affected as the mining company begins consultations in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act. Sibanye-Stillwater announced on Tuesday that it would enter into consultations with organised labour and affected non-unionised employees over the proposed restructuring of the mature platinum group metals (PGM) operation. The proposed restructuring could affect approximately 781 permanent employees and…

The Springboks are determined to give American rugby fans a taste of the intensity and quality of Test rugby when they face the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series finale in Baltimore on Saturday. With the 2031 Rugby World Cup set to be hosted in the United States, Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese believes Saturday’s blockbuster at M&T Bank Stadium presents a valuable opportunity to showcase the sport to a new audience. The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry decider comes…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has attributed delays in paying Bafana Bafana players and support staff their 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC26) bonuses to outstanding international tax compliance requirements in the United States and Mexico. SAFA said in a statement on Monday the bonuses have not been withheld because of a lack of funds, but because the association is still required to comply with federal and state tax laws in the US, as well as Mexican tax legislation, following…

South African red meat producers are set to gain access to Egypt’s sizeable consumer market, following the conclusion of bilateral negotiations governing the export of beef and other red meat products between the two countries. The breakthrough is expected to create new opportunities for South Africa’s livestock farmers and meat processors, while helping the local red meat industry diversify its export markets at a time when the sector continues to face significant animal-health challenges. According to a statement issued on…

The long-delayed revival of the Mtititi Fumani Gold Mine in Limpopo has entered a new phase, with Supa Precious Metals (Pty) Ltd now identified as the company tasked with taking the project forward. The announcement was made on Friday, 28 August 2026, when Limpopo MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Tshitereke Matibe and Vhembe District Municipality Executive Mayor Miyelani Chauke introduced the new contractor to Hosi Mtititi Samuel Chauke and his traditional council during a visit to the…

Kaizer Chiefs may have returned to winning ways, but Mamelodi Sundowns’ victory over Golden Arrows means Amakhosi still have ground to make up in their pursuit of the early Betway Premiership leaders. Chiefs produced a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Siwelele at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday, moving to third place with 11 points from five matches and maintaining their unbeaten start to the campaign. Mfundo Vilakazi put Amakhosi ahead in the first half before Wandile Duba doubled their advantage after the…

Pitso Mosimane’s return to the Bafana Bafana hot seat will be put to an immediate test when South Africa begins its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign later this month, with the newly appointed coach wasting little time in putting his stamp on the national team. Mosimane, who was officially unveiled as Bafana coach this week, announced his first preliminary squad on Friday, selecting a 35-man group for crucial qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea. The squad gives an early…