# Cricket: South Africa’s men take on Pakistan in the second T20 in Lahore today after winning the first encounter in Rawalpindi by 55 runs. No changes are expected to the tourists’ team, led by Donovan Ferreira while Aiden Markram is rested. It also features experienced wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, who reversed his retirement to […]
# Rugby: The returning Caelan Doris is only fit enough for a place on the bench for Ireland’s match tomorrow night against New Zealand in Chicago, with Dan Sheehan named as captain. Iain Henderson, Bundee Aki and Sam Prendergast are also on the bench. Jack Crowley starts at fly-half ahead of Prendergast, alongside half-back partner […]
# The ANC says the ruling by the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, confirming Chief Albert Luthuli was killed by apartheid police, restores truth, dignity, and justice to his legacy and South Africa’s history. The court overturned the apartheid-era inquest that falsely claimed Luthuli died after being hit by a train in 1967. ANC spokesperson […]
# Transport minister Barbara Creecy says the Cape Town container terminal is an essential component in exporting produce to global markets. Speaking as she conducted an oversight visit assessing Transnet’s readiness for the deciduous fruit export season Creecy emphasised the port is a key hub for Western Cape ensuring vital economic growth and job creation. […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the 7th Parliament has the tools and public backing to rebuild trust in democratic institutions, but oversight often lacks impact. The organisation’s 7th annual parliamentary oversight report reveals that many committee findings on corruption and mismanagement often fail to lead to tangible action. OUTA’s Rachel Fischer recommends six […]
# The Association of Private Security Owners of South Africa has condemned corruption, criminality, and governance failures in the Private Security Sector Provident Fund, citing illegal tenders, bribery, nepotism, and mismanagement of around 14-billion-rand. Tapsosa warns this threatens workers’ retirement and funeral benefits. The association has lodged a complaint with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority […]
# Polish MiG-29 fighter aircraft intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea on Thursday in the second such incident this week. The aircraft was flying in international airspace without a flight plan and with its transponder turned off, before it was intercepted, identified, and escorted out of the area. Countries on NATO’s eastern […]
# Rugby: Japan Rugby coach Eddie Jones says his team is ready to give their all when they face four-time world champions Springbok in London on Saturday. After narrowly losing to Australia last week, the Brave Blossoms now face an even tougher test. Jones says Japan must neutralise the Springboks’ forward power and high-ball game. […]
# Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik sê die sewende Parlement het die gereedskap en openbare steun om vertroue in demokratiese instellings te herbou, maar toesig is dikwels sonder enige uitwerking. Volgens OUTA se sewende jaarlikse parlementêre toesigverslag is komitees se bevindings oor korrupsie en wanbestuur dikwels sonder enige tasbare optrede. Rachel Fischer van OUTA beveel ses […]
