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KZN braces for severe cold and Berg snowfall as disaster teams prepare
Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

KZN braces for severe cold and Berg snowfall as disaster teams prepare

Police: Mossel Bay teen's death linked to housebreaking, not protests

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Provincial police in the Western Cape clarify the circumstances surrounding the murder of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, distancing it from recent anti-immigration ...

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 ...

Watch VideoBulls' Johan Grobbelaar to kill two birds with one stone in Murrayfield semi-final

Mike Greenaway|Published

As Glasgow move the URC semi-final away from Scotstoun's synthetic turf, the Bulls' ten-cap front-rower welcomes a traditional grass battle on his 150th outing.

Watch VideoThe Leopards’ leap: How Sebastien Desabre reawakened DRC for World Cup 2026

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

After a 52-year absence, the Democratic Republic of Congo return to football’s greatest stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spearheaded by French tactician Sébastien ...

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.

Watch VideoStormers back Jurie Matthee to fill Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's boots against Leinster

Mike Greenaway|Published

Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani downplays flyhalf panic ahead of the daunting trip to Dublin, as a record-equalling midfield pairing prepares for an immense Leinster ...

Watch VideoLions got plenty right in break-out URC campaign that signals promising future

Mike Greenaway|Published

After several seasons of underperformance, the Lions turned the corner with an impressive URC campaign.

Watch VideoPolygraph scandal collapses: Hawks’ Sander cleared as Madlanga Commission reveals faulty test in R200m drug theft

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Sander was previously implicated in allegations surrounding the 2021 theft of 541kg of cocaine, valued at more than R200 million, from a Hawks storage facility in ...

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.

Watch VideoGrobbelaar signals Bulls' intention to peak at the right time ahead of Warriors semi-final

Mike Greenaway|Published

From seven straight defeats early in the season to eight wins in their last nine games, the Bulls are charging into the URC semi-finals. Standing in their way are ...

Mossel Bay anti-immigrant protests: 3 killed, 5 arrested amid violence

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Three people have died amid violence in Mossel Bay, with police confirming five arrests as investigations continue into the unrest linked to anti-foreigner sentiments. ...

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.

Durban's clothing industry warns of collapse amid threat of immigration crackdown

Thami Magubane|Published

Durban's clothing and textile sector warns that calls for illegal foreign nationals to leave the country could devastate their industry, leading to mass unemployment ...

Watch VideoAm I that s***? I'm not valued, rants Nienaber as his future with Leinster is cast in doubt

Mike Greenaway|Published

Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber blew up in a Leinster press conference on Monday following widespread criticism of him in Ireland.

‘Dead’ KZN robber surprises police during forensic investigation

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

In a bizarre incident in KwaZulu-Natal, a suspected robber believed to be dead suddenly regained consciousness during a police forensic investigation following a ...

Why the R2bn allocation for KZN Education won't fix the crisis

Thami Magubane|Published

The recent R2 billion allocation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is a temporary measure that fails to address the underlying financial challenges facing ...