# Netball: The Baby Proteas secured their second victory at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, Spain, in Pool D, defeating Trinidad and Tobago 105-15 this morning. South Africa only conceded three goals in the opening quarter and led 57-0 at halftime. They opened the tournament with a 102-27 win over Barbados on Saturday. […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has confirmed that K9 Unit officer Johannes Makgatle is under internal investigation after allegations surfaced at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testified last week that Makgatle misused police systems and renewed licenses for murder-accused Katiso “KT” Molefe in exchange for rewards. JMPD spokesperson Xolani […]
# Police have seized an illegal arms cache, including six AK-47 rifles, eight nine-millimetre-pistols, and ammunition, at a Bellville flat in Cape Town. It is reported that the arms cache were transported from KwaZulu-Natal. The eight arrested suspects were unable to provide valid firearm licenses. They face charges of illegal possession and are due to […]
# Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau has confirmed that Black Economic Empowerment policies were discussed during recent tariff negotiations with US officials. The US has previously criticised South Africa’s BEE framework, which aims to redress apartheid-era inequalities, as a barrier to trade. Tau emphasised the importance of addressing these concerns to facilitate […]
# The DA in Gauteng says premier Panyaza Lesufi’s government is failing residents as the Department of Roads and Logistics faces 988 lawsuits, costing nearly 199-million-rand in legal fees and settlements over the past five years. DA spokesperson Evert du Plessis says potholes, sinkholes, and faulty traffic lights endanger lives and damage vehicles. He demands […]
# Soccer: Adidas is set to replace Le Coq Sportif as the sponsor for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana national soccer teams from 1 January next year. South African Football Association CEO Lydia Monyepao confirmed the new kit sponsor will soon be endorsed by the National Executive Committee. Adidas, who previously partnered with SAFA from […]
# Business Unity South Africa has approached the courts today to challenge the recently published Employment Equity sector targets. BUSA says while it supports workplace transformation, the targets are flawed both substantively and procedurally. CEO Khulekani Mathe argues there was no meaningful consultation, with unrealistic one-size-fits-all targets and conflicting compliance frameworks. He insists its action […]
# The DA in Gauteng will ask the Public Protector to investigate the Education Department’s failure to oversee 2.2-billion-rand allocated since 2019 to the ANC-linked Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance. The department admitted it does not monitor how funds are spent, despite legal obligations under the Public Finance Management Act. The DA says […]
# Rugby: SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has paid tribute to Nolusindiso Booi following her retirement after a stellar 15-year career. Booi leaves the game as South Africa’s most capped Springbok Women’s player with 55 Tests and the most capped captain with 26. Her achievements include four Rugby World Cups and multiple Rugby Africa Women’s […]
