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Rassie Erasmus casts net wide with 49-man squad for Springboks’ first alignment camp
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus casts net wide with 49-man squad for Springboks’ first alignment camp ...

South Africa accepts Trump's new US ambassador

Updated

South Africa on Monday said it accepted a conservative envoy highly critical of Pretoria as the new US ambassador to the country, amid frayed relations with US President ...

How CTIJF and That Tuesday Funk transformed Braamfontein into a jazz hub

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

With the Cape Town International Jazz Festival on the horizon, a Braamfontein showcase offered a taste of what’s to come, spotlighting live jazz, collaboration and ...

Dereleen James raises concerns over Mogotsi's role in SAPS investigations

Theolin Tembo|Updated

ActionSA’s Dereleen James expresses alarm over Oupa 'Brown' Mogotsi's role in SAPS investigations, questioning the implications of ordinary citizens conducting such ...

Watch VideoJP Pietersen's appointment has ignited new belief in the Sharks, says Bulls' Marcell Coetzee

John Goliath|Updated

Marcell Coetzee is bracing for a physical onslaught as the Sharks welcome back their heavy hitters for a match the Bulls captain describes as a battle of " Springboks ...

Watch VideoRassie’s radar | Loosehead depth keeps Springboks setting the tone

Leighton Koopman|Published

From Ox Nché’s dominance to rising stars like SJ Kotze, we rank the top loosehead props vying for the Springbok number one jersey ahead of the new international ...

Watch VideoForget the doubters ... Proteas' Kagiso Rabada has the resilience to catch fire at T20 World Cup

John Goliath|Updated

Following a turbulent start to the T20 World Cup, Kagiso Rabada’s mental resilience is being put to the ultimate test as the Super Eight stakes intensify.

MADURO COULD BE RELEASED: US courts might follow a South African appeal ruling

Gary Moore|Published

On 3 January 2026, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was forcibly abducted by US authorities. As he faces serious drug charges in a Manhattan court, the implications ...

Family adventure, silent film nostalgia and township drama: Joburg's must-see theatre shows

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Discover the enchanting world of theatre with three captivating productions: the modern adaptation of 'The Jungle Book', the homage to Charlie Chaplin in 'The Tramp' ...

Lesufi warns of nighttime water cuts; opposition parties voice concerns

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s 2026 State of the Province Address has drawn mixed reactions. While BOSA’s Ayanda Allie criticised ongoing service delivery failures ...

Watch VideoLions scrumhalf battle: Van den Berg leads the charge as Stormers visit Ellis Park

Morgan Bolton|Published

Springbok Morne van den Berg remains the focal point for the Lions, but the rotation of young guns Nico Steyn and Hashim Pead continues to spark debate ahead of ...

Gauteng residents and political parties call for action after Lesufi's SOPA

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi faces mounting criticism from civil society and opposition parties over persistent service delivery failures, including water shortages ...

Watch VideoMarcell Coetzee, returning Bulls stars ready to reclaim 'fortress Loftus' when they face Sharks

John Goliath|Published

Despite a month-long break, Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee believes a tough hit-out in the Winelands has his side perfectly prepared for Saturday’s high-stakes derby ...

Mayor relieved as Ekurhuleni protest suspension promises stability in the metro

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza welcomes the suspension of the Tembisa protest, calling it an opportunity for dialogue and structured interventions. ...

Watch VideoWATCH | 'Political fixer' Mogotsi under fire over alleged high-level corruption

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is appearing in person before a parliamentary ad hoc committee on Tuesday after abandoning his request to testify virtually ...

'Hold Batohi accountable for Zuma-like walkout '

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Legal experts argued that Batohi, like Zuma, also left the ongoing inquiry without the chairman’s permission while still under an obligation to testify.

LOOK: Siya Kolisi shares iconic moment with Alicia Keys at Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

Kamogelo Makhura|Updated

South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi shares his exciting experiences in the US, including a memorable meeting with Alicia Keys and visits to iconic NYC landmarks. ...

Investigating corruption: How Bushiri and Omotoso exploited South Africa's immigration system

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy Omotoso are implicated in a shocking investigation by the SIU, revealing systemic corruption within South Africa's Department of Home ...

REGULATORY IMPASSE: Musk's Starlink faces scrutiny over alleged 14,000 illegal users in SA

MAZWI XABA|Updated

Is the number of illegal Starlink users in South Africa really as high as 14,000? Industry experts raise doubts while Elon Musk pushes for regulatory changes.

Watch VideoRassie’s radar | No sleepless nights for Springboks at hooker as No 2s line up

Leighton Koopman|Published

With Malcolm Marx still the undisputed No 1, the Springboks’ hooker stocks remain strong despite an ageing core.