# Sports, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie has urged young South Africans to speak out about their challenges following the deaths of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams and rugby player Luqobo Makwedini. Adams was found dead in Cape Town, while Makwedini died after collapsing during training with French club Béziers. McKenzie told SABC News […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa is attending the 110th Commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood at the South African Memorial in Longueval, France. The ceremony honours the bravery and sacrifice of South African soldiers who fought during the First World War. The event included remembrance proceedings and a wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to those […]
#The ANC Youth League has reiterated calls for full and independent investigation by the Public Protector’s office over allegations involving Resolve Communications. It is claimed that former DA leader, Tony Leon, used his political influence with DA cabinet ministers to benefit private business clients. The League’s president, Collen Malatji, called for accountability and the protection […]
# Soccer: FIFA and thousands of football fans have paid tribute to South African midfielder Jayden Adams following his sudden death at the age of 25. Moments of silence were held before World Cup quarter-final matches involving England, Norway, Argentina and Switzerland. Adams, who played for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, recently represented South Africa […]
# Road running: The 100th edition of the Comrades Marathon in 2027 is under threat after KwaZulu-Natal Athletics warned it could block the race over a sanctioning dispute with the Comrades Marathon Association. The provincial body has reportedly issued a cease-and-desist letter, arguing the event has not been properly sanctioned. However, the Comrades Marathon Association […]
# Soccer: The Zimbabwe Football Association has expressed its condolences following the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams. ZIFA says Adams’ passing at the age of 25 is a tragic loss for African football, praising his courage, commitment and talent after representing South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The […]
# The EFF in Gauteng has welcomed the City of Tshwane Council’s decision to place City Manager Johann Mettler on precautionary suspension pending an independent investigation. The party says it has long raised concerns over his leadership and governance. The EFF argues the suspension is necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and rejects […]
# Firecrest Group founder and financial planner Gareth Collier says many high-income earners remain financially trapped because of lifestyle inflation and excessive spending. Collier says in a feature article in Moneyweb, marking Savings Month, true financial freedom depends more on behaviour than income, warning that financing luxury lifestyles can erode long-term wealth. He urges investors […]
# The National Liquor Traders Council says it is intensifying efforts to educate young people about the dangers of underage drinking following the Enyobeni Tavern judgment. Spokesperson Lucky Ntimane says the KuGompo Regional Court’s finding that the tragedy could have been prevented highlights the need for stricter compliance with liquor laws and greater public awareness. […]
