SAPS Captain Granted R50 000 Bail in Alleged Multi-Million Rand Fraud Case

A press statement by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) warning Israel against annexing parts of the occupied West Bank is circulating on global media platforms — and in South Africa, it has struck a familiar chord.

For many South Africans, the message from the UAE carries deeper meaning than just Middle Eastern diplomacy. It touches on questions of justice, liberation, and the right of a people to self-determination — themes central to South Africa’s own history of resistance against apartheid.

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Argentina star Lionel Messi is not 100% certain he will play in next year’s FIFA World Cup.

The South Americans are one of the countries that have already qualified alongside co-hosts Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Iran, Japan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, New Zealand, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia are the other teams that have booked their spots.

“Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it (to the World Cup),” saidREAD MORE

The Gauteng Gambling Board (GGB) has cracked down on illegal gambling, saying its main job is to protect communities from the dangers of irresponsible and unlawful gambling.

Speaking during a strategy planning session in Sandton on Wednesday, GGB CEO Karabo Mbele said the board is reviewing its annual performance plan to keep up with big changes in the gambling industry.

This comes amid the proliferation of illegal gambling platforms and unlicensed operators in the industry nationwide.

“Betting is now takingREAD MORE

The Competition Commission has released its first Cost of Living (COL) Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the rising costs of essential goods and services in South Africa. The report, published on Thursday, expands on the Commission’s earlier Essential Food Price Monitoring (EFPM) Report, first introduced in 2020 to track food prices.

Unlike the EFPM Report, which focused mainly on staple food items, the new COL Report takes a broader approach. It now includes critical household expenses such as electricity,READ MORE

South African football’s dream of utilising the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is closer to reality.

This comes after the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture allocated R82-million for VAR.

“The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the procurement and implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for South African football, in close collaboration with the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Premier SoccerREAD MORE

South African courts have in recent days handed down a series of notable convictions and heavy sentences in sexual offences cases, reflecting the country’s ongoing struggle against gender-based violence (GBV) and the justice system’s efforts to respond with severity.

On Thursday, the Fraserburg Regional Court in the Northern Cape sentenced 37-year-old Dawid Bitterbos to four life terms for repeatedly raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter between 2017 and 2020. Bitterbos was convicted on four counts of rape of a minor under SectionREAD MORE

Have you ever experienced the hurt of a woman minimising your accomplishments, downplaying your successes, or discarding you? Pull Her Down Syndrome is the term for these challenging phenomena.
More than a slight to the ego, it is a betrayal of sisterhood. All too frequently, women who question the status quo are labelled as “difficult” or “out of place.”

This rejection might take the form of refusing support, exaggerating shortcomings, or covertly undermining one another to uphold established hierarchies,READ MORE

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

Erasmus has made only four changes to the starting team that beat the Wallabies in Cape Town, with Jesse Kriel retaining the captaincy.

The changes see the return of South Africa’s most experienced player, Eben Etzebeth, to the starting XV in the engine room alongside Ruan Nortje, in whatREAD MORE

Lesotho’s Football Association has sent a warning to their counterparts, the South African Football Association (SAFA), regarding Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena.

Mokoena is once again in the spotlight ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

He was fielded in Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 win over Lesotho in March while suspended for accumulating two yellow cards. Lesotho did not lodge a protest; hence, FIFA has not taken action.

As a precaution, Mokoena did not play the subsequent match, a 2-0READ MORE

The African National Congress (ANC) has secured definitive victories in recent by-elections, reinforcing its appeal among voters and marking a moment of renewal for the party. Official confirmation from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) adds credibility and transparency to the outcomes, highlighting the ANC’s ongoing grassroots strength.

Earlier this year, the ANC held onto key wards in two by-elections: Ward 4 in the Emalahleni sub-region (Chris Hani Region, Eastern Cape) and Ward 34 in the Fetakgomo Tubatse sub-region (Sekhukhune Region,READ MORE