News24 | ‘National icon’: Kolisi to perform mentoring role at Stormers
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will help mentor the franchise’s younger players when he returns to Cape Town next year.
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News24 | Russia hits Ukraine with ‘massive missile and drone attack’, Poland scrambles jets
Several Ukrainian regions suffered power cuts in frigid winter weather on Tuesday, after Russia launched its latest deadly large-scale attack with drones and missiles, authorities said.
Soccer legends say Bafana Afcon progress is assured
Bafana Bafana will advance to the second round of the African Cup of Nations, and there are no two ways about it.
Truecaller fraud warning
Truecaller warned that South Africans should be on guard, as the country is entering its highest scam-risk period in five years.
VIDEO: South African rugby in 2025: A year for the history books
From the Springboks’ continued reign at the top of world rugby to standout performances across the women’s and junior games, 2025 delivered excellence at every level. With silverware added and the world No 1 ranking secured for a third consecutive season, this was a year that confirmed South Africa’s depth, dominance and enduring rugby culture. Maverick Sports editor Craig Ray explains.
Angola ‘still alive’, says coach Beaumelle after opening defeat to Bafana
Palancas Negras boss laments his side could not capitalise when they had first-half dominance.
PEOPLE OF THE YEAR 2025: Women for Change: From a running club to global voice for survivors of gender-based violence
The winner in this category has shone a global spotlight on South Africa’s shockingly high rates of gender-based violence and femicide.
MK Party threatens legal action after KZN legislature suspends 36 members
The MK Party has threatened legal action against KwaZulu-Natal legislature speaker Nontembeko Nothemba Boyce following the suspension of 36 members for disorderly conduct during a chaotic sitting last week.
LISTEN | Real or replica, firing a gun in public raises safety concerns, expert warns
Gun Free South Africa says Bitou’s deputy mayor could face criminal charges regardless of whether a firearm was real or a replica, and praised police for opening an investigation.
Cape Town roads claimed more than 3,000 lives in 4 years, most of them pedestrians: study
Cape Town’s roads claim one death every 11 hours and 40 minutes, with 68% of the deceased being pedestrians, according to the city’s urban mobility directorate.
Bekkersdal tavern owner arrested for ‘operating with fraudulent liquor licence’
KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal, Gauteng, where a mass shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday, had allegedly been operating with a fraudulent liquor licence.
AFCON: Broosing earful: Coach describes stern talk that fired up Bafana after flat first-half against Angola
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos said he gave his players a severe tongue-lashing following a sluggish first-half in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match against Angola. His words rallied the team to a 2-1 victory in Marrakesh.
SIU freezes late actor Presley’s home in Lottery grant probe
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a court order to freeze a property linked to the late actor Presley Chweneyagae, as part of an investigation into corruption involving the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).
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News24 | SIU targets late Tsotsi star Presley Chweneyagae’s home in R15m NLC fraud case
The Special Tribunal of the state’s corruption-fighting investigating unit has ordered that a Pretoria property belonging to the late Tsotsi actor Presley Chweneyagae be frozen, pending civil proceedings.
VIDEO | Limpopo N1 North closed after tanker, hatchback crash in Limpopo
A serious accident on the N1 North near Witvlag turn-off in Limpopo, involving a tanker and a hatchback, has led to the road’s complete closure and significant traffic congestion in both directions.
News24 | People in Gaza wonder ‘Where can we go?’ as Israel bombardment tightens grip
Many in Gaza fear being forced from their homes, compelled to move west of the Yellow Line.
PEOPLE OF THE YEAR 2025: The dying empire and its teetering Death Star — and why whoever comes after Trump will be worse
The baddest of bad guys is forever in search of a foe to conquer.