African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finalists Kenya will receive $450,000 (R8.8 million) for their efforts, but the country’s finest footballer, Victor Wanyama, says their rise is priceless. With South Africa’s Benni McCarthy at the helm, the Harambee Stars fell to Madagascar in the last eight, and McCarthy, on a two-year deal since March, has been hailed… Continue reading Kenyan Star Lauds Benni McCarthy for National Team Revival
SANDF Defends Discipline as Maphwanya Faces Political Fire
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has moved to quell mounting speculation over its Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, following claims that he had defied Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, the SANDF dismissed the allegations as “incorrect, misleading and irresponsible,” stressing that General Maphwanya continues… Continue reading SANDF Defends Discipline as Maphwanya Faces Political Fire
Tatjana Smith Wins Big at SA Sports Awards
Retired swimming star Tatjana Smith was named the Sports Star of the Year during the 18th Annual South African Sport Awards at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West Province on Sunday. The main award was presented by SA deputy president, Paul Mashatile, alongside Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. The 28-year-old… Continue reading Tatjana Smith Wins Big at SA Sports Awards
Man under Police Guard in Hospital for Killing Brother’s Girlfriend
Limpopo – A 32-year-old resident of Polokwane, Westernburg has been placed in police custody for allegedly stabbing to death his brother’s girlfriend while watching soccer on TV. The suspect will be appearing in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court today facing charges of murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) following a brutal… Continue reading Man under Police Guard in Hospital for Killing Brother’s Girlfriend
Boks Prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye in Doping Storm
Springbok and Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has disputed that he has committed an anti-doping violation. This comes after the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) reported an “adverse analytical finding” from Ntlabakanye’s sample taken during a random test by the organization. The 26-year-old from Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, was expected to be in the… Continue reading Boks Prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye in Doping Storm
Mom in the Dock for Not Reporting Rape of Daughter by Son
Limpopo – An 18-year-old young man will be appearing in the Letsitele Magistrate’s Court tomorrow for allegedly raping his 9-year-old sister at Lwandlamuni village – Letsitele outside the Tzaneen town. Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the angry community members of Lwandlamuni village burst into the N’wa Mitwa police satellite pulling a young man… Continue reading Mom in the Dock for Not Reporting Rape of Daughter by Son
Rapist of Minor Jailed for 15 Years
An 80-year-old community headman of Tubatse, in the Sekhukhune District was on Friday sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Burgersfort Regional Court for raping his 13-year-old niece. The accused was found guilty on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, and sentenced Friday, 22 August 2025. The court heard that the victim, now 22-years-old, was 13- years-old… Continue reading Rapist of Minor Jailed for 15 Years
Police Pounce on Drug Business Doing Rounds in Bela Bela
BELA BELA – Two Nigerian foreign nationals were arrested in two locations by the Limpopo Provincial Police Organized Crime Unit in collaboration with a Private Security personnel for dealing in drugs in the Bela Bela town yesterday. One was arrested in the Central Business District of BELA-BELA town’s Bham Street with street drugs street value… Continue reading Police Pounce on Drug Business Doing Rounds in Bela Bela
Boks Bounce Back Against Aussies in Cape Town
The Springboks defeated the Wallabies 30-22 (half-time 20-10), bouncing back to form in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship match on a cold and windy Saturday evening in Cape Town. However, the South Africans had to work hard for their win in front of 56,350 supporters at a packed DHL Stadium, especially after last weekend’s shock… Continue reading Boks Bounce Back Against Aussies in Cape Town
Eberechi Eze signs for Arsenal
Premier League club Arsenal has announced the signing of Eberechi Eze on a contract until June 2030, handing him the number 10 jersey. The 27-year-old England international returns to north London, where his football journey began in the Gunners’ academy before he rose to prominence as one of the Premier League’s most dynamic attacking talents.… Continue reading Eberechi Eze signs for Arsenal