
Striker Rayners adds X-factor to World Cup squad, says Broos
Coach explains strategy and decision to include ‘different’ kind of player
SUNDAY, 31 MAY 2026, 09:58

Coach explains strategy and decision to include ‘different’ kind of player

An Interpol warrant has led to the capture of a United States fugitive wanted for the alleged sexual assault of his minor daughter.

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After race against time to get the player fit, the decision was made hours before Wednesday’s final squad announcement

SIU blocks payout of Tembisa Hospital clerk’s pension amid probe into R2bn looting

SIU blocks payout of Tembisa Hospital clerk’s pension amid probe into R2bn looting

Buhlungu is further accused of damaging the University’s reputation through public comments made during a media interview, which Council claims undermined its integrity
The 26 players who will represent South Africa at the 2026 Fifa World Cup have been revealed. In total six players were cut from the preliminary squad, with one of those unfortunate to miss out being Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen. Coach Hugo Broos has explained his some of his choices.

The SA Reserve Bank increased the interest rate by 25 basis points, citing high inflation risks.

He has an assignment with former three-weight world champ, Gideon “Hardcore” Buthelezi, in July.“So, ja, tomorrow will be a normal day – I will get up early, go for a run and I will definitely be involved in a sparring session at 11am.”

At present, most policy responses remain fragmented. Governments focus on border enforcement, documentation systems, policing and short-term political responses. Yet these interventions rarely address the structural drivers behind migration flows
Swedish brand Volvo avoids crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China

On World Hunger Day on 28 May, it is important to point out that more than one in five people in Africa go hungry today, and nearly six in 10 face moderate or severe food insecurity.

The massive R97.1 billion Johannesburg 2026/2027 budget has passed.

He warns against reducing people to measurable outputs, predictive profiles or behavioural categories. Once technology becomes the standard by which human beings are judged, it no longer serves human development; it begins to reshape society according to its own logic
Russia said on Thursday it had summoned the ambassador to Luxembourg to protest against the exhumation of the remains of Andriy Melnyk, a Ukrainian nationalist leader during World War Two whom Moscow described as a “Nazi collaborator.”

Bafana Bafana newcomers Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross are both thrilled about their inclusion in the final squad for the upcoming World Cup.
Israel’s Wix.com WIX.O, which helps small businesses build and operate websites, is laying off 20% of its workforce, CEO Avishai Abrahami said on Thursday, citing a strong shekel versus the dollar ILS= and the rapid evolution of AI.

Brandon Petersen was overlooked by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos despite the impressive season he had with Kaizer Chiefs. Here’s why…