# Soccer: Mamelodi Sundowns foward Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s stunning solo goal against Borussia Dortmund has been shortlisted for Goal of the Tournament at the Club World Cup in the US. His run from his own half opened the scoring in their 3-4 loss. His goal joins a star-studded list including Lionel Messi, Jamal Musiala and […]
# Sport, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie and deputy minister, Peace Mabe, will host a post-budget vote to detail the department’s strategic priorities and budget allocations for 2025/2026. The briefing follows the department’s recent Budget Vote presentation to the National Assembly and aims to ensure transparency and engagement with the media and public. The […]
# Union federation Saftu’s general-secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, says the National Prosecuting Authority has every right to pursue charges against ministers accused of misleading Parliament. His stance comes despite the commission of inquiry starting in August following allegations against minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, who was placed on special leave. Vavi told Newzroom Afrika there was […]
# Civic group Soil of Africa has rejected president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave, calling it an act of avoidance, not accountability. The group’s chairperson, Bongani Ramontja says it demands Mchunu’s immediate dismissal over organised crime allegations. He calls for KwaZulu-Natal Police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkwanazi’s appointment as Police […]
# Swimming: A report by the Aquatics Integrity Unit report indicates that Chinese swimmers have undergone more anti-doping tests than any other nation at the current World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Since 1 January, Chinese swimmers averaged 8.8 tests each, compared to 4.1 for US swimmers and 2.2 for Britain. Neutrals from mainly Russia averaged […]
# Jury selection begins today in the civil trial over the 2021 fatal police shooting of former South African rugby player Lindani Myeni in the capital of the US island of Hawaii, Honolulu. The city rejected a 26-million-rand settlement sought by Myeni’s widow, Lindsay, who alleges racial discrimination and excessive force. Prosecutors previously ruled the […]
# AfriForum says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s new commission of inquiry into political interference and corruption within SAPS signals a lack of faith in existing law enforcement agencies. AfriForum spokesperson, Jacques Broodryk, says the move shows agencies lack capacity or impartiality. Broodryk warns that commissions are political tactics with no legal power. He insists criminal investigations, […]
# The DA in Gauteng says 87-percent of the province’s public schools remain disconnected from the internet as only 260 out of two-thousand-and-59 schools are linked to the Gauteng Broadband Network. The DA’s Michael Waters, says this leaves millions of learners behind creating a lost generation. Waters calls on Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, Education MEC […]
# The DA has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a commission of inquiry into SAPS misconduct allegations raised by the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The DA’s Lisa Schickerling insists the commission must not replace Parliament’s oversight role. Schickerling calls for continued work by key portfolio committees to ensure accountability and transparency. She emphasises […]
