Eddie Jones has made a big call as he selected rookie Carter Gordon at flyhalf at the expense of the experienced Quade Cooper in the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks. Australia are be desperate for a win having lost their opening two Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks and Argentina respectively. Borne […]

A 29-year-old Masters in Chemistry graduate and former bursary holder from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken it upon himself to become a torchbearer for young professionals who want to join the sector to help find lasting solutions to the country’s water challenges. ALSO READ: Xitsonga Singer Miss Hilary and her mother celebrate […]

Skywatchers in South Africa will be treated to a rare treat in August 2023: two full moons. The first full moon of the month, on August 1, will be called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon. SKYWATCHERS WILL SEE THE FOLLOWING FULL MOONS IN AUGUST: The […]

It has been a troubled last couple of seasons for Orlando Pirates talisman Thembinkosi Lorch and unfortunately, it is about to get worse! READ | AFTER BEATING KAIZER CHIEFS, AMAZULU ARE SET TO BEAT ORLANDO PIRATES TO TRANSFER TARGET! Lorch has seen a mixture of off field issues and injuries derail the promising journey he started at Pirates and […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has banned some of its public representatives (MPs and MPLs) for failing to organise transport for their constituencies to attend the party’s 10th anniversary rally. The rally will be held at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 29 July. EFF BANS REPRESENTATIVES FROM ITS RALLY The party said in January […]

A Soweto-born University of Mpumalanga student’s journey to entrepreneurship is well on course, thanks to a comprehensive cellphone repair programme that is already helping him earn a living while getting through his studies. ALSO READ: Social entrepreneurship: creating sustainable livelihoods Khumbulane Phakathi (20) is one of the 149 beneficiaries of the National Electronic Media Institute of South […]

African migrants pleaded to be saved from a desert zone between Libya and Tunisia on Wednesday 26 July 2023, weeks after Tunisian authorities allegedly dumped dozens of them there with nothing. “We are dying. We are dying by the minute,” a Nigerian who wanted to be identified only by his first name, George, told AFP. “Please, […]

Bakkies Botha is one of the most legendary Springbok rugby players, having featured in 85 Tests while establishing himself as one of the most fearsome ‘enforcers’ world rugby has ever seen. Former All Blacks star to join SuperSport team for RWC However, the modern game is vastly different to what it was when Botha hung […]

Having officially launched the jersey this past week, Orlando Pirates have made the new home and away tops available for sale. ALSO READ: New Kaizer Chiefs jersey prices ALSO READ: Amakhosi reject quality players ORLANDO PIRATES UNVEIL THE NEW JERSEY As previously reported, Adidas has delivered a bold one. ALSO READ: Chiefs move three matches away from Jozi […]

The latest word surrounding the future of Moroka Swallows keeper and AmaZulu target Daniel Akpeyi is that coach Steve Komphela doesn’t want to let him go. As recently reported by The South African, AmaZulu wanted to lure Akpeyi to Durban but it seems he is going nowhere. ALSO READ I AmaZulu to lure Pirates veteran keeper to […]

26-year-old YouTuber and underground model, Leeona Mvandaba, is wanted by the police for an alleged act of theft from her American boyfriend, she stands accused of stealing R18,000. ALSO READ: ‘Not a great thing to do’: Lethabo Shai accused of theft ONLINE MEDIA SENSATION Leeona, who has amassed a significant online following over the years, […]

The most consecutive days to run a marathon distance (female) is 150, achieved by Erchana Murray-Bartlett (Australia), in Australia, from 20 August 2022 to 16 January 2023. Erchana’s attempt took her all the way down the Eastern coast of Australia from Cape York to Melbourne. As well as taking on this challenge for personal achievement, […]

Orlando Pirates have been busy during the current transfer window, with the club finalising both incomings and outgoings ahead of the next season. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REWARD PROMISING YOUNGSTER WITH THREE-YEAR CONTRACT Pirates have been balancing their squad with six new signings announced, being supplemented by seven outgoings as the season draws closer. READ | KAIZER […]

Here are five things to know about Niger, where the country’s president was being detained by guards in what the African Union on Wednesday 27 July 2023 condemned as an “attempted coup”. Niger, a vast West African country that is two-thirds desert, is one of the world’s poorest nations. Half of its 26.2 million people […]

An injury to Sam Cane has forced coach Ian Foster to make one change to the All Blacks lineup and appoint a new captain for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies. Regular skipper Cane suffered a neck injury in his team’s commanding victory over the Springboks a fortnight ago and given his had previously […]

This Saturday, the Springboks will take on Argentina in the final game of the Rugby Championship at a packed Ellis Park. Kick off is at 5.05pm. It has now been confirmed to TheSouthAfrican.com that the South African national anthem will be sung by the famed Ndlovu Youth Choir in what is sure to be an extremely special moment before kick […]

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is now just around the corner, with the tournament taking place from 8 September to 28 October, with broadcasting giant SuperSport set to comprehensively cover all the games. Revealed: Who is singing SA anthem before Springbok game Notably, it’s now been confirmed that ex-All Blacks great – and now popular broadcaster – Justin Marshall will […]

Petersfield, 26 July 2023: Nichols Cars has revealed the production-ready N1A, the 900 kg Can-Am-inspired British supercar that pays homage to one of the most iconic racing cars of all time: the original McLaren M1A. Led by renowned motorsport engineer, Steve Nichols, Nichols Cars has created the road-going N1A, a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports car with […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Thursday, 27July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. Yellow Level 1 Warning: Waves resulting in difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and person watercraft is expected between Alexander Bay and Plettenberg Bay FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: […]

Orlando Pirates veteran goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane is set to stay with the Soweto giants after he was linked with a move away. The 37-year-old keeper was rumoured to move to AmaZulu this coming season. The kwa-Zulu Natal outfit was reportedly looking for an experienced keeper to provide competition for Veli Mothwa, who is their main choice […]

Orlando Pirates reject Collins Makgaka has seemingly failed to impress at Stellies and has stopped training with the club. The South African reported that the former Baroka star, Makgaka left Pirates after falling down the pecking order. ALO READ I EXCLUSIVE: Stellies boss admires Pirates reject Makgaka In the middle of the pre-season, Makgaka resurfaced at Stellenbosch […]

Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler is delighted as they unveil Angolan international striker Jo Paciencia as the club announced him on Wednesday. City said the experienced striker, Paciencia joins on a permanent deal after impressing coach Tinkler and his technical team. In a statement shared by City on social media, the club the new […]

Former beauty queen Marilyn Ramos – now Marilyn Mahoney –  has kept out of the spotlight since winning Miss South Africa (Miss SA) in 2012. And perhaps that was a concerted effort on her part, given the nasty comments made about her. The Krugersdorp beauty was branded the “worst Miss South Africa ever” by several […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 26 July 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Wednesday, 26 […]

Former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was already deceased in his then-girlfriend Kelly Khumalo’s vehicle, according to a statement made by Nthabiseng Mokete who was the Khumalos’ Vosloorus neighbour. Mokete took to the witness stand at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday, 26 July. ALSO READ: ‘I’m not your wife’: Zandie loses temper, […]