Keletso Makgalwa Finally Breaks into Bafana Bafana Squad

One of the Premier Soccer League’s consistent performers, Keletso Makgalwa, has made the final squad for Bafana Bafana’s friendly against Zambia next Saturday. The 28-year-old has been knocking on the senior national team door since last season, with some fine performances in the colours of Sekhukhune United, and has now earned his first call-up. The… Continue reading Keletso Makgalwa Finally Breaks into Bafana Bafana Squad

SIU Wins R4.7 Million PPE Corruption Case in Mpumalanga

CLAWBACK: SIU Head Advocate Andy Mothibi said the operation was a significant step in recovering public funds stolen from the state. Photo: SIU

The Special Investigating Unit has secured a court order to recover profits from a R4.7 million personal protective equipment contract that was unlawfully awarded by the Mpumalanga Department of Health to Tepa Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd. The Special Tribunal delivered its judgment on 30 October 2025, setting aside the department’s April 2020 decision to… Continue reading SIU Wins R4.7 Million PPE Corruption Case in Mpumalanga

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Host Bafana Bafana

HOST: The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo celebrated the successful bid by the Polokwane Municipality to host the 2025 Carling Black Label Knockout Final at Peter Mokaba Stadium on 6 December. Photo: Supplied

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the venue for Bafana Bafana’s international friendly against Zambia next week. Bafana Bafana will face Chipolopolo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 15 November. Both countries will use the match as preparation for this year’s Africa Cup on Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, starting in December.… Continue reading Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Host Bafana Bafana

Makate Injustice: Please Call Me Later

OVERTURNED: The Constitutional Court has overturned the February 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling in favour of Nkosana Makate and sent the case back for a fresh hearing before a different panel of SCA judges. Photo: X

Large multinationals hate to be taken to court, this announcement was quite expected. For matters involving justice and human dignity, they’d rather settle out of court. The recent court outcome, where the court imposed a R13m legal bill, may have had something to do with forcing the expensive Mr Nkosana Makate to sign. This corporate… Continue reading Makate Injustice: Please Call Me Later

CAF Expands Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the expansion of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, starting with the next edition to be staged in Morocco from 17 March-3 April 2026. As the qualification phase for the 2026 edition has already been completed, the Executive Committee has… Continue reading CAF Expands Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

AKA Alleged Killers to Face the Music in South Africa

The two brothers accused of killing South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane are set to return to South Africa to stand trial after the Kingdom of Eswatini granted an extradition order. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that it has received the official surrender order for Siyabonga Ndimande… Continue reading AKA Alleged Killers to Face the Music in South Africa

Zambia FA Appoints Moses Sichone as New Chipolopolo Head Coach

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has named former Chipolopolo defender and longtime assistant coach Moses Sichone as the new head coach of the senior national team. Sichone, a stalwart of Zambia’s defensive line during his playing career, steps up from his role as assistant under former boss Avram Grant. He will lead the Chipolopolo… Continue reading Zambia FA Appoints Moses Sichone as New Chipolopolo Head Coach

EFF Slams SAPS Over Corruption and Collapse

TOO EXPOSED: The EFF slammed the ANC’s reliance on Western markets, arguing that the country’s trade strategy is too exposed to the whims of the Global North. Photo: EFF

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has sharply criticised the South African Police Service (SAPS) following the release of its 2024/25 Annual Report, describing the institution as “a lawless and dysfunctional bureaucracy” that has failed to protect citizens. The party on Wednesday said the report reveals an organisation crippled by corruption, mismanagement, and dishonesty under the… Continue reading EFF Slams SAPS Over Corruption and Collapse

Zimbabwe Football Association Appoints New Warriors Coach

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the appointment of Marian Marinica as the new head coach of their senior men’s national team, the Warriors. The Romanian takes over from German mentor Michael Nees, who was dismissed last month following a poor run of results. Marinica, who most recently served as head coach of Liberia,… Continue reading Zimbabwe Football Association Appoints New Warriors Coach

Bafana Bafana Pocket R5 Million for World Cup Qualification

South Africa’s national teams have been handsomely rewarded by the sports ministry for their respective successes in recent times. The senior football team Bafana Bafana will receive R5 million to share amongst the players and technical team. This comes after Hugo Broos’s men qualified for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, ahead of Nigeria and Benin… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Pocket R5 Million for World Cup Qualification

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