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From Kajal Maharaj to Yateen Dayaram: Durban’s hottest theatre talents to watch
Karishma Dipa|Published

From Kajal Maharaj to Yateen Dayaram: Durban’s hottest theatre talents to watch

Consumer finances set for tight squeeze as SARB MPC hikes repo rate

Mercury Correspondent|Published

" As the South African Reserve Bank raises the repo rate to 7%, consumers face increased financial pressure. This decision, driven by rising inflation and global ...

Watch VideoBlitzboks wary of another slow start as World Championship race heads to Spain

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa head into the second leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Spain on top of the standings, but captain Impi Visser says a repeat of their sluggish ...

Watch VideoStormers counting on 'instinct and connection' to trouble Cardiff in URC quarter-final battle

Leighton Koopman|Published

With their playoff hopes on the line, can the Stormers' dynamic halfback duo of Imad Khan and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu outsmart Cardiff in the URC quarter-finals? ...

Watch Video'The Siya Kolisi effect': Rugby edges soccer as SA’s most-watched sport ahead of All Blacks tour

Rowan Callaghan|Published

New BrandMapp research reveals that 44% of South Africa’s consumer-class adults now watch rugby — officially dethroning soccer as the nation's top spectator sport. ...

US fugitive arrested in South Africa for alleged sexual abuse of daughter

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A 56-year-old American fugitive has been arrested in Gqeberha for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter, following a coordinated international law enforcement ...

Durban comedian Meshantan Naidoo opens up about his unexpected rise to fame

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Discover how South African comedian Meshantan Naidoo turned everyday experiences into relatable comedy, navigating the worlds of radio and social media to connect ...

Sloppy defensive blips give inexperienced Springbok Women vital African lesson

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Despite extending their spectacular unbeaten continental run with a 47-20 victory over Uganda, the Springbok Women have been warned to radically lift their defensive ...

Modern window treatment ideas for South African homes in 2026

Partnered Content|Published

South African homes are evolving with innovative window treatments that blend style and functionality, offering solutions for light regulation and energy efficiency ...

Nearly 300 undocumented Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after intense 8-hour screening

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

After an extensive immigration screening at OR Tambo International Airport, 295 undocumented Ghanaians were repatriated from South Africa, highlighting the challenges ...

Watch VideoWorld Cup 2026: Hugo Broos defends controversial method of cutting Bafana Bafana stars

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has hit back at critics after six players were publicly cut from South Africa's World Cup squad during a live event with President ...

Watch VideoWorld Cup 2026: Hugo Broos explains shock Brandon Petersen omission from Bafana squad

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missed out on the 26-man World Cup squad due to a lack of integration ...

MK Party breaks silence on arrest of Chief Whip Mokoena-Zondi

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) says it has acknowledged the arrest of its Chief Whip, Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, who was arrested by the Hawks in a probe into ...

SA livestock owners win court right to privately procure, administer FMD vaccines

Thami Magubane|Published

The Gauteng High Court's recent ruling on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine procurement marks a significant shift in the agricultural landscape, allowing farmers ...

Anti-illegal immigration group reassures public ahead of June 30 deadline

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Updated

Amid rising tensions in South Africa, anti-illegal immigration activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba clarifies the intentions behind a June 30 deadline for undocumented ...

Watch VideoDramatic fours final at BSA Men’s Open

Cheryl Waterman|Published

The 2026 Bowls South Africa Men’s Open Championship came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, ending nine days of outstanding competition in Gauteng where Port Natal’s ...

Watch VideoWATCH | THE LAST WORD ON RUGBY: Lions, Bulls and Stormers chase URC final four places

Leighton Koopman|Published

Three South African teams stand on the brink of the URC semi-finals as the Lions, Bulls and Stormers prepare for defining play-off clashes in the tournament.

Watch VideoJC Pretorius ready for special 50-cap milestone in Lions’ URC quarter-final in Dublin

Leighton Koopman|Published

JC Pretorius, a former Springbok Sevens star, is on the brink of a significant milestone as he prepares to earn his 50th cap for the Lions in their historic URC ...

Watch VideoImad Khan eager to steer Stormers’ quarter-final push in Cobus Reinach’s absence

Leighton Koopman|Published

Stormers youngster Imad Khan faces his biggest test yet in the URC quarter-finals against Cardiff, stepping up in the absence of World Cup winner Cobus Reinach.

Watch VideoTim Sukazi credits PSL for Bafana Bafana’s historic 2026 World Cup qualification

Mihlali Baleka|Updated

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi praised the PSL’s growth, saying local talent development has boosted Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes