Tennis: Newly-crowned US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz says a career Grand Slam is his main objective after clinching his sixth Grand Slam title on Sunday. He replaced his main rival, Italian Jannik Sinner, in the number one world ranking, and would become the youngest man to win all four majors if he is victorious in […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has urged Western Cape communities to work with police in combating escalating gang violence. Speaking in Cape Town, Cachalia called on law enforcement to intensify efforts against evolving crime patterns. Cachalia emphasised that organised crime is driving the violence, warning that the state must deploy all available resources to […]
# Rugby: Jasper Wiese marched right back into the Springboks’ starting-15 after completing his four-match ban for a headbutt during July’s Test against Italy. Coach Rassie Erasmus picked him in the number eight jersey for Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against New Zealand in Wellington, moving captain Siya Kolisi back to flank. Erasmus says Wiese is […]
# Prince Harry has been to Windsor Castle where he laid a wreath and privately paid respects to the late Queen. He arrived in the UK on Monday and left flowers at the castle for the third anniversary of the Queen’s death. Harry is in London for the annual WellChild Awards. His visit fueled speculation […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed Brazilian president Lula da Silva’s call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the recognition of Palestinian self-determination. Speaking at the extraordinary BRICS leaders virtual meeting, Ramaphosa said lasting peace requires a two-state solution and affirmed South Africa’s support for justice and human rights in the region. He urged BRICS […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has warned that gangsterism is not ordinary crime but a threat to national security. Speaking in Cape Town, Cachalia also emphasised that the deployment of the military is not under consideration at this stage. Cachalia warned gang members against harming communities and attacking state institutions, stating that intensified anti-gang […]
# A new study by Stellenbosch University shows that fathers’ drinking can also harm children’s growth and development. Researchers found that heavy drinking by fathers during pregnancy is linked to children being shorter, having smaller heads, and scoring lower on verbal intelligence quotient tests. Marking International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day, the university’s Marlene de Vries […]
# The South African National Taxi Council urges all taxi operators to apply for the taxi relief fund before next month’s deadline. The applications will close on 31 October. The once-off fund, introduced to help operators recover from Covid-19 impacts, has already paid over 414-million-rand to more than 73-thousand operators. Santaco’s Rebecca Phala says qualifying […]
# Rugby: New Bulls coach Johan Ackermann named Springbok lock Ruan Nortjé as team captain for the new United Rugby Championship season, starting later this month. He picked a group of 56 players – 32 forwards and 24 backs – in the squad that includes experienced players such as Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard and centre […]
