The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July will be held on Saturday, 1 July 2023 – and there was a special announcement for race goers last week. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE The R5 million contest to be run over 2 200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville is internationally regarded as the holy grail of South […]

Test rugby season is almost upon us now, with the Springboks gearing up to take on Australia in their Rugby Championship opener next week. READ | BULLS PART WAYS WITH SBU NKOSI The Springboks and Australia are set to do battle at a sold out Loftus Versfeld Stadium, the same venue that that kicked off the South Africans’ season last year. READ […]

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and Amos Masondo, will meet with Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, the man behind the State Capture report, on Wednesday after he criticised the government’s lack of action. READ: Thunderstorm WARNING for flood-hit KZN PARLIAMENT MEETS ZONDO Last week Zondo indicated that he does not believe Parliament can prevent State […]

MSC CRUISES: GREENER THAN EVER In times when being green really matters, MSC Cruises has just launched its newest vessel, designed to be the most energy-efficient cruise ship ever built. The vessel has also been designed with the future in mind, reports Tourism Update, allowing for prospective innovations in sustainability to be incorporated, including carbon-neutral synthetic […]

Original article by Ray Leathern The annual Initial Quality Study from consumer specialists, J.D. Power, shows that new-car quality continues to decrease. ALSO READ: More economical mild-hybrid Hilux in the works Worryingly, this is the third year in a row that owners are reporting more issues with new cars than previously, reports Jalopnik. The J.D. Power study has […]

Former Multiply Momentum Titans and Imperial Lions wicketkeeper Mangaliso Mosehle has reitred from professional cricket. The 33-year-old Duduza-born big hitter, announced the news on his social media accounts on Wednesday morning. Mosehle was part of the Multiply Titans team that dominated domestic cricket for four seasons between 2012 and 2016. In one of his last […]

With only three flyhalf options at his disposal and confirmation of split squads, should Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber let Elton Jantjies play against Australia at home or New Zealand away? The Springboks are scheduled to take on Australia at Loftus Versfeld next Saturday, 8 July, followed by what promises to be an epic encounter against […]

Pietermaritzburg soccer giants.Maritzburg United have reportedly retrenched their current staff members after getting relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Following their relegation from the DStv Premiership earlier this month, the Team of Choice has seen the  departures of eight players. MARITZBURG CHAIRMAN SAID THE CLUB HAS TO RETRENCH According to iDiski Times’ Robin-Duke Madlala, United Chairman Farook Kadodia […]

Orlando Pirates were fully set to part ways with Siyabonga Mpontshane, but that was last month. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ SIYABONGA MPONTSHANE TO STAY AT ORLANDO PIRATES? Having announced the shock departure of the 23-year-old Kopano Thuntsane, the […]

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Shane McGregor has slammed the club for the situation regarding head coach Arthur Zwane. The 49-year-old’s future at the club hangs in the balance following a disastrous campaign last season. It is believed that Chiefs are in talks with former Yanga SC coach Nasreddine Nabi, who is set to replace Zwane. […]

Afrikaans singer Nadine has shared the startling details about her partner Derick Hougaard’s hospital stay and his miraculous path to recovery. Speaking to Jacaranda FM, the pop star shed light on the retired rugby player’s progress. On Saturday, 10 June, Hougaard was found unresponsive in his Pretoria East home. He was rushed to the Steve Biko […]

Just short of a month after becoming the oldest person to finish the Comrades Marathon, 81-year-old Johannes Mosehla will make his debut at Knysna’s 38th forest run. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon aftermath: Medals and cut-off complaints At this year’s “down” race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban the father-of-17 claimed the oldest runner title from Wally Hayward, who was 80 at the […]

Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year’s Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time. With four wins from four group matches, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into the decisive Super Six […]

Oh cake, that one dessert we all love and we have so many favourites. There’s one that often stands out as different and confuses us when we’re young. Cheesecake is one of those decadent treats that’s often only enjoyed by adults for this exact reason but we can assure you that the kids will love […]

Horses thrive on social interaction and companionship. It is not recommended to leave a horse alone for long periods. Ensure they are not left unattended for more than a few hours. ALSO READ: What are the BEST horse breeds for new riders? Older horses may need more frequent monitoring for health reasons. Consult an experienced equine professional for advice on extended […]

The brutal monster that is the CAF Champions League is calling Orlando Pirates’ name next season, and the Sea Robbers are showing readiness with four new signings. Here is how they can fit in the starting 11. ALSO READ: Pirates star on how fans broke his heart ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN FOUR NEW PLAYERS After what were […]

Afrikaans pop singer Nadine revealed in an interview with Jacaranda FM on Tuesday, 27 June that they didn’t think the retired rugby player Derick Hougaard would wake up. ALSO READ: Poisoned? Derick Hougaard to reveal who gave him ‘toxic’ meds NADINE: ‘HE IS EATING LITTLE SNACKS’ Nadine also revealed on her Facebook account on Wednesday morning, 28 June […]

Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane believes that the Reds were stronger this year in the CAF Champions League, blaming Mamelodi Sundowns for allowing them back in the competition. ALSO READ | BREAKING: Orlando Pirates table official offer for top centre-back target! According to the KingFut website, Al Ahly clinched a record 11th CAF Champions League title after securing a late 1-1 draw with Wydad Casablanca at […]

Some custom car builds require a fair bit of explanation to know what’s going on beneath the metal. Not so for the eye-swivelingly beautiful Singer 911 DLS Turbo. DLS stands for Dynamics and Lightweighting and it’s a restomod from Singer Vehicle Design which takes inspiration from the Porsche 935 and comes in both road and track flavors. […]

The City of Tshwane does not only default on its Eskom debt but also owes bulk potable water supplier Rand Water. Rand Water has called on the Metropolitan Municipality to make arrangements to settle its debt. THE CITY OF TSHWANE OWES RAND WATER Rand Water said the National Government does not allocate it funds and solely relies […]

A brilliant South African play – ÎLE – which won a Gold ovation award at SA’s National Arts Festival last year, is about to hit UK shores. The comedic coming-of-age story, which has been a great success on the SA theatre scene, will be at Riverside in London next week, as part of their BiteSize […]

A passenger arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from South Africa last week was referred to Agriculture Secondary Inspection where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered 83 pounds of beef biltong. That equates to around 38kg. ALSO READ | School calendar: When do the June-July school holidays end? When the unnamed passenger arrived, he notified the CBP Officer that he wanted to declare the […]

Seriously, it’s not a chopped roof sitting on some gravel, it’s a car with 30mm ground clearance and it drives under its own power. Your eyes are not deceiving you, this is not just a picture of a car with its roof chopped off. What it is is a Fiat Panda that’s been stanced, slammed, […]

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Handre Pollard is unlikely to play in the Rugby Championship. Elton Jantjies is nearing Springboks return. MUST READ – SPRINGBOKS CAPTAIN: RANKING THE CANDIDATES AFTER POLLARD INJURY As previously reported on The South African, Pollard has just been ruled out of The Rugby Championship. This has massive ramifications for the Springboks including […]

The South African Football Association (SAFA) said they are one step closer to implementing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the country. In an effort to improve the standard of local refereeing, SAFA is looking at introducing the VAR system which is being used around the world. The association also confirmed that a letter was […]