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1 day ago · Ashfak Mohamed ponders why more South African players, who have shown their class on the domestic scene, are not moving to bigger international clubs. Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers (left) vies with Steaua Bucharest’s South African defender Siyabonga Ngezana (right) during a UEFA Europa League match in 2024. File Picture: ANDY BUCHANAN, AFP …

2 days ago · The South Africans top the standings in the four-team tournament. They have the week to prepare for their clash against Malawi at the Copper Box Arena in London on Saturday. The Proteas were basking in the afterglow on Monday of a perfect opening weekend in the Netball Nations Cup, where they picked up a 70-45 […]

3 days ago · OPINION: As bullying in schools and on social media reaches alarming levels, the DFA’s Danie van der Lith explores its devastating impact and asks: Are we, as parents and society, doing enough to protect our children? Bullying is more than just a phase – it’s a crisis that leaves lasting scars. It’s time to speak […]

4 days ago · Bafana will host neighbours Lesotho on March 17, before flying out to Ivory Coast, where Benin will host them for a qualifier on March 24. Broos, speaking during a round-table chat with invited journalists this week, did his maths on what it’d take for Bafana to qualify for the global showpiece for the first time since 2010 as hosts.

5 days ago · South Africa’s Formula 1 Bid Steering Committee has extended the deadline for proposals to 18 March 2025, allowing stakeholders more time to submit competitive bids for hosting the prestigious Formula 1 Grand Prix. CTGPSA said they have fondly coined their location the ‘African Riviera’. Pictured is the organisation’s proposed street circuit. Picture: CTGPSA THOSE hoping […]

Jan 13, 2025 · Here’s your quick and easy guide to accessing the 2025 matric results. File picture: Boxer Ngwenya THE RELEASE of matric results is a highly anticipated moment for pupils, parents, and educators across South Africa. The results mark the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and accessing them promptly is crucial for future planning. […]

Jan 20, 2025 · OPINION: When I think about travelling abroad, I find myself shrugging off the idea. Why spend a fortune exploring foreign lands when South Africa offers an unparalleled array of destinations waiting to be discovered? Our country is a treasure trove of natural beauty, cultural diversity and hidden gems – many of which I’ve yet to […]

Jan 17, 2025 · Smart prepaid electricity meters will be rolled out in Belgravia, Cassandra, De Beers, El Toro Park, Flamingo, Florianville, Kirstenhof, Mogul Park, Riviera, West End and Verwoerd Park over the next two weeks. A technician assists a homeowner, Fanie Deetlefs, to replace his prepaid electricity meter in Klisserville. Picture: Sol Plaatje Municipality SMART prepaid electricity meters […]

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