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Why is South Africa so vulnerable to petroleum supply issues and global fuel price trends?
Gavin Kelly|Published

Why is South Africa so vulnerable to petroleum supply issues and global fuel price ...

Watch VideoNorth-south derbies are unpredictable but Bulls bully boys should tame Stormers at Loftus Versfeld

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Bulls are favoured to beat the Stormers in Pretoria on Saturday, but coach Johan Ackermann has warned his players not to rest on their laurels.

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: I'd like to leave my stamp on the game of rugby

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of the most talented rugby players in the world, but he explains that hard work off the field is the key to success.

Watch VideoStormers look to veterans to steady URC ship in crucial Bulls North-South derby

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers are counting on their experienced players to gain an edge against the formidable Bulls in a crucial North-South derby, a match that could define their ...

Deadly Durban chase suspects tied to luxury car thefts, spate of house robberies

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

Two suspects linked to a series of high-end car thefts across Durban were killed during a dramatic high-speed chase with police.

Watch VideoAlcaraz, Sinner, Bonmatí and Duplantis headline Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 nominees

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Tennis sensations Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, football stars Aitana Bonmatí and Ousmane Dembélé, and pole vaulting great Mondo Duplantis lead the 2026 Laureus ...

Watch VideoCheetahs need SA Cup bounce back, Boland v Griffons the clash of the weekend

Mike Greenaway|Published

This weekend sees the second round of the SA Cup, with South Africa's second-tier teams desperate to qualify for the Currie Cup Premier Division.

112% increase in vessels passing Cape of Good Hope as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

The port of Cape Town has seen global shipping lines reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Young stars under the spotlight at SA National Water Polo Championships in Durban

Rowan Callaghan|Published

With World Cup spots on the line, South Africa's brightest young water polo talents converge on Durban. We look at the unique individual-entry format designed to ...

EFF demands accountability from Steenhuisen over Foot-and-Mouth crisis

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Amid a devastating Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in South Africa, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are demanding accountability from Agriculture Minister John ...

Watch VideoMarkus Jooste’s former cliffside Hermanus estate snapped up for R105 million

Nicola Mawson|Updated

The Voëlklip estate in Hermanus, once owned by former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste, has been sold for a record R105 million.

Watch VideoTime for transparency: Stuart Baxter's blunt critique of Kaizer Chiefs' top brass

Herman Gibbs|Published

Stuart Baxter has joined Ernst Middendorp in a scathing assessment of the Amakhosi hierarchy. From blurred roles to tactical interference, the former coach reveals ...

A family's fight for justice: Progress in Paige Bell's trial and crew safety reforms

Karen Singh|Updated

Following Paige Bell's tragic death, her family fights for justice and vital reforms in the superyacht industry, navigating grief and a complex legal battle.

SA wildlife trafficking: Alarm over illegal tortoise trade

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Recent arrests in Limpopo shine a light on South Africa's escalating wildlife crime crisis, revealing the dark underbelly of illegal tortoise trafficking that threatens ...

Watch VideoStormers strengthened by return of captain Ruhan Nel and three centurions for North-South derby against Bulls

Leighton Koopman|Published

With captain Ruhan Nel and experienced players returning, the Stormers are set for a thrilling North-South derby against the Bulls, a match that could define their ...

Watch VideoBirth of the ‘flentre’: How hybrid André Esterhuizen is redefining the modern Springbok

Herman Gibbs|Published

At 124kg, André Esterhuizen is more than just a powerhouse centre. We explore his revolutionary shift into the back row and why his " hybrid" role is the latest ...

Watch VideoLouis Oosthuizen grinds through ‘stupid bogeys’ to stay in contention at LIV Singapore

Leighton Koopman|Published

Overcoming mid-round stumbles during the second round, the Southern Guards captain kept himself in contention in Singapore, sitting just three shots off the pace ...

KZN Cogta MEC calls for Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi statue alongside Mandela and Tambo

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

KwaZulu-Natal MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi calls for the erection of a statue honouring Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in eThekwini, arguing it is essential for a complete ...

Watch VideoThe unseen engine: David Brits on the 'sacrificial work' fuelling Blitzboks' title bid

Rowan Callaghan|Published

David Brits says the Springbok Sevens pack are happy to do the “donkey work” as the Blitzboks target another HSBC SVNS crown in New York after their Vancouver triumph. ...

Watch VideoBulls wheel out the heavy artillery for forward onslaught on Stormers in URC clash at Loftus

Mike Greenaway|Published

Form the team selected by Bulls coach Johan Ackermann for Saturday's URC lash with the Stormers, it is clear where he seeks an advantage in the north-south derby. ...