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Culprits of South Africa's longest rape and murder trial finally sentenced after 17 years
Genevieve Serra|Published

Culprits of South Africa's longest rape and murder trial finally sentenced after ...

Fernando da Cruz to Kaizer Chiefs? Why Amakhosi's coaching rumours don't make sense

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly linking up with Fernando da Cruz to replace Nasreddine Nabi, but the recycling of the old coaching regime raises serious questions.

Cape Town theatre week explores what shapes us and what we believe

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

This week’s theatre line-up in Cape Town moves through three emotional landscapes: the weight of identity and belonging, the fragility of love and choice, and the ...

Watch VideoLessons from Bordeaux and Lions could hold key for Stormers in Leinster URC semi-final

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Stormers prepare for their crucial URC semi-final against Leinster, they look to the successful strategies of Bordeaux and the lessons from the Lions' defeat. ...

Watch VideoJacques Nienaber’s expertise belongs back in South African rugby

Leighton Koopman|Published

Should Jacques Nienaber return to South Africa? As the former Springbok coach faces scrutiny in Ireland, SA Rugby must consider bringing him back to harness his ...

Phala Phala: FBI drawn into Ramaphosa impeachment storm

Kamogelo Moichela and Manyane Manyane|Published

Following the Democratic Alliance's lead, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has formally requested the FBI to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala ...

Watch VideoFrom Messi to Ronaldo: Seven veterans targeting World Cup glory in their swansong

Mihlali Baleka|Published

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo chasing final glory to Craig Gordon making history with Scotland, we look at seven veterans playing their last World Cup. ...

HONOR 600 Series now available for sale nationwide

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Six reasons to buy the HONOR 600 Series

The Show Must Go On: LAMTA’s ‘Killer Queen’ set to rock Theatre on the Bay

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for a high-voltage celebration of Queen’s music as LAMTA debuts ‘Killer Queen’ at Theatre on the Bay this June. This dance production promises to be a ...

Milford seek to continue winning streak against Magesi in high-stakes play-off

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Milford FC seeks Betway Premiership promotion against Magesi at Richards Bay Stadium on Wednesday, following their opening play-off win.

Watch VideoFlawed geniuses and winter blankets: How Gazza, Zidane shaped my World Cup romance

John Goliath|Published

They don't make them like Paul Gascoigne or Zinedine Zidane anymore. Looking back at the breathtaking skill and volatile emotion that defined two unforgettable eras. ...

Watch Video'Hate-watch' culture: Why rival fans celebrated Arsenal’s final misery more than PSG did

John Goliath|Published

Arsenal’s Champions League heartbreak exposed a cynical shift in the modern game, where algorithmic tribalism means witnessing a rival’s ruin is now sweeter than ...

Violence in Mossel Bay: Three dead and 400 Mozambicans evacuated

Ntsikelelo Qoyo and Simon Majadibodu|Published

More than 400 Mozambicans have fled Mossel Bay following violent anti-immigration protests that resulted in three tragic deaths, including that of a South African ...

Watch VideoSiphiwe Tshabalala calls on incoming Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritise club identity

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Siphiwe Tshabalala urges the new Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritize the club's identity and embrace fan pressure to compete for trophies.

Kagiso Dikgacoi on his overlooked role in Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bafana's 'greatest goal'

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Siphiwe Tshabalala and Kagiso Dikgacoi reflected on the iconic 2010 World Cup opening goal, calling it a special, generational moment for Africa.

AGSA warns against reliance on certificates of debt for municipal accountability

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

The Auditor-General of South Africa cautions that viewing certificates of debt as accountability tools highlights deeper systemic failures in municipal oversight, ...

Watch VideoFrom Old Crossroads to the World Cup: Referee Abongile Tom ready for his wildest dream

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Abongile Tom quit SAPS to realise his dream, joining an elite class of South African referees selected for the Fifa World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Helman Mkhalele and Mdu Mbatha secure visas to join Bafana Bafana in Mexico

Mihlali Baleka|Published

A major visa blunder by SAFA delayed Bafana Bafana's World Cup travel to Mexico; assistant coach and security chief were the last to secure papers.

Watch VideoPaul de Villiers relishing biggest test of his Stormers career in Dublin showdown

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Emerging loose forward says the Stormers have earned their place in the URC semi-finals and are embracing the opportunity to measure themselves against Leinster ...

Watch VideoHow VAR and new 2026 Fifa World Cup technology would alter football history

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Fifa prepares to expand VAR powers for the 2026 World Cup, we look back at five iconic tournament controversies that technology would have completely rewritten. ...