Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. Erasmus made minimal changes to the side that secured a record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago. Erasmus made only two personnel… Continue reading Erasmus Opts for Consistency Against Pumas
UNISA Exhales a Sigh of Pride After Bagging Notable Research Awards
The news broke not as a shock, but as a confirmation—a quiet, resonant chord struck deep within the heart of Africa’s largest university. When the University of South Africa (UNISA) was announced as the double winner at the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) awards recently, it felt less like a surprise to… Continue reading UNISA Exhales a Sigh of Pride After Bagging Notable Research Awards
Zimbabwe to Host Bafana Bafana in Durban
Bafana Bafana’s penultimate clash in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe will take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Zimbabwe, who are the hosts, have officially confirmed they have secured the venue in KwaZulu-Natal to play the match. The Warriors – Zimbabwe’s senior national team – has been playing their matches in South Africa, due… Continue reading Zimbabwe to Host Bafana Bafana in Durban
Amajita Get a Rousing Send Off to the World Cup
The South African Football Association (SAFA) held a send-off celebration for the SA U20 Men’s National Team in Johannesburg on Monday night. The gathering was to honour the youth team for recent achievements, including being crowned the 2025 COSAFA U20 winners, lifting the CAF U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy and also qualifying for… Continue reading Amajita Get a Rousing Send Off to the World Cup
Political Killings Task Team Leaves a Mark Despite Disbandment, as Madlanga Commission Probes Its Legacy
The South African Police Service’s Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), which once stood at the forefront of tackling KwaZulu-Natal’s deepening crisis of assassinations, continues to make headlines months after its controversial disbandment. Its successes, failures, and the political battles surrounding it are now under the microscope at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where top police… Continue reading Political Killings Task Team Leaves a Mark Despite Disbandment, as Madlanga Commission Probes Its Legacy
Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembele and Bonmati Win Top Prizes
Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati were crowned the best men’s and women’s players in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night. Dembele, the Paris Saint-Germain and France forward, took the men’s prize after leading his club to a treble-winning season and their first Champions League success. “What I have… Continue reading Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembele and Bonmati Win Top Prizes
China Releases White Paper on Advancement of Women’s Development
BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — A white paper titled “China’s Achievements in Women’s Well-Rounded Development in the New Era” was released on Friday by the State Council Information Office. The white paper, consisting of five chapters, was released ahead of the 2025 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, which will be held… Continue reading China Releases White Paper on Advancement of Women’s Development
Raja Casablanca Calling for Fadlu Davids
South African coach Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids has completed his big move to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca. Raja confirmed his appointment on Monday afternoon, with contract details not yet publicised. Davids, 44, has also said his goodbyes to Tanzanian club Simba SC, after a season with the club. “It is with a heavy heart that I… Continue reading Raja Casablanca Calling for Fadlu Davids
Masemola Defends Task Team’s Work at Madlanga Commission, Cites Fort Hare Breakthroughs
At its resumed sitting at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, the Madlanga Commission has heard probing testimony from National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, particularly concerning the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), operational authority, and high-profile cases linked to the University of Fort Hare. Appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August 2025, the Commission’s mandate… Continue reading Masemola Defends Task Team’s Work at Madlanga Commission, Cites Fort Hare Breakthroughs
SAFPU Fights Back Against Siwelele FC
There is trouble brewing at Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Siwelele FC. Club chairman Calvin Le John came out guns blazing on Sunday to make a few announcements that have not gone down well with local football stakeholders. Siwelele FC was acquired as a “going concern” when they bought the top-flight status of SuperSport United,… Continue reading SAFPU Fights Back Against Siwelele FC