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Durban City edge Casric Stars to reach historic Nedbank Cup final
Rowan Callaghan|Published

Durban City edge Casric Stars to reach historic Nedbank Cup final

Watch VideoGAME DAY | Experience off the bench key for Stormers in humdinger Stade Mayol Champions Cup test

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers are set to challenge Toulon in a pivotal Champions Cup Round of 16 clash at Stade Mayol, with key players ready to make an impact.

Watch VideoSharks coach JP Pietersen laments second-half collapse as Sharks crash out of Challenge Cup in Galway

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks are out of the Challenge Cup after losing to Connacht in Galway. It was a strange game in that the Sharks were impressive in the first half before dramatically ...

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann: Cameron Hanekom is ideal No 8 to unleash on Glasgow Warriors

Mike Greenaway|Published

Saturday at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow sees the latest chapter in the intense rivalry between the Bulls and the Warriors. This time it is a Champions Cup Round ...

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu on bench for Stormers visit to Toulon as Dobson gambles on flyhalf strategy

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Stormers have picked a strong side for their champions Cup clash with Toulon, but eyebrows have been raised by the movement of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to the ...

Watch VideoKearsney Easter Festival Day two: More thrills and spills in feast of schoolboy rugby

Mike Greenaway|Updated

The Kearsney Easter Festival enjoyed an excellent opening day on Thursday. Day two on Saturday promised more exciting rugby.

GAME DAY I Tough task for Sharks in Challenge Cup visit to Connacht but Etzebeth can lead the way

Mike Greenaway|Published

On Friday night, the understrength Sharks visit a Connacht team that is unbeaten in five games. The Durrbanites will look to Eben Etzebeth for inspiration.

Ingonyama Trust's R30 million mystery: High Court dismisses Ngwenya's legal challenge

Nomonde Zondi|Updated

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed Sipho Jerome Ngwenya's appeal regarding the disappearance of R30 million from the Ingonyama Trust, citing delays and ...

Tragic outcome for conjoined twin after historic separation surgery in Limpopo

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

One of the conjoined twin boys separated in a landmark operation at a Limpopo hospital has died from organ failure, Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba confirmed on Friday. ...

Watch VideoWestville, DHS make big statements on day one of Kearsney Easter Festival

Mike Greenaway|Published

The annual Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival is under way at Botha's Hill near Durban. On day one, local schools Westville and Durban High School were in fine form. ...

Inside Artemis 2: Astronauts share first impressions of life en route to the Moon

Updated

Four Artemis astronauts were zooming towards the Moon late Thursday after a major engine firing, a milestone that commits NASA to the first crewed lunar flyby in ...

Watch VideoNew generation, same ambition: Mlungisi Mbunjana rallies TS Galaxy ahead of Nedbank Cup semi

Smiso Msomi|Published

TS Galaxy are the only former winners left in the Nedbank Cup, but captain Mlungisi Mbunjana insists the " Class of 2019" is a distant memory.

The Eben Etzebeth effect: Sharks lean on returning enforcer for Connacht knockout clash

Rowan Callaghan|Published

With a mounting injury list and a daunting trip to the Dexcom Stadium, the Sharks are leaning on their Springbok heavyweights.

Watch VideoHugo Broos embraces Bafana Bafana ‘surprise factor’ for 2026 Fifa World Cup

Smiso Msomi|Published

Following a testing international window against Panama, Hugo Broos is leaning into the underdog label.

Watch VideoHugo Broos urges more teams to challenge as Orlando Pirates-Mamelodi Sundowns rivalry boosts Bafana Bafana

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Hugo Broos welcomes the strong Pirates-Sundowns rivalry but wants more PSL teams to compete and strengthen Bafana’s depth ahead of the World Cup.

Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival fixtures

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

Twelve of the country's top-ranking rugby schools will go head-to-head with fun for the entire family.

Watch VideoFive things the Stormers must get right in Toulon to seal a Champions Cup quarter-final

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Stormers prepare for a critical Champions Cup clash against Toulon, they must overcome past frustrations and focus on five key areas to secure their place ...

eThekwini Municipality gears up for bumper Easter weekend with 1.2 million visitors expected

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

As eThekwini Municipality gears up for an anticipated 1.2 million visitors this Easter, Mayor Cyril Xaba announces robust law enforcement measures to ensure a safe ...

Watch VideoJohan Ackermann names powerhouse Bulls side for Glasgow knockout clash

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Bulls are set to make a statement in the Champions Cup Round of 16, fielding a near full-strength Springbok-laden side against the Glasgow Warriors. With head ...

Dr Johnstone Makhubu to lead SARS: Ramaphosa appoints successor to Kieswetter

Mercury Reporter|Published

Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, effective May 1. With over 17 years of leadership experience, ...