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Kaze criticises players’ poor attitude after 2-0 loss to Siwelele
Co-coach calls out lack of fight after Amakhosi’s seven-game unbeaten run ends
HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Blitzboks revival built on culture, consistency and a long view
The Blitzboks have emerged as the team to beat in this season’s HSBC SVNS series, having finally broken their Hong Kong hoodoo. But their resurgence is built on more than results. Under Philip Snyman, South Africa’s (SA’s) sevens side have paired defensive steel with a return to their roots.
The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut
A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer’s difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.
News24 | Local government elections to be held on 4 November
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the 2026 local government elections will take place on 4 November 2026.
News24 | City of Cape Town’s fixed tariffs declared invalid and unlawful
The Western Cape High Court has declared key tariff charges in the City of Cape Town’s 2025/26 budget unlawful and invalid.
Volkswagen profit drop in first quarter spurs further cuts
Volkswagen must fundamentally overhaul its business as tariffs, geopolitical shocks and weak car demand batter the industry, the carmaker said on Thursday, with a sharp first-quarter profit drop underscoring the urgency.
Moody’s derecognition: What 24-month deadline means for South Africa’s banks
With Moody’s Ratings South Africa bowing out, local banks have a 24-month grace period to transition their credit risk assessments.
Farringdon station shut due to suspected gas leak
Passengers are being advised to find alternate methods of travel to avoid the station.
News24 | By-elections: PA snatches another Western Cape ward from the DA
The PA has once again snatched a ward from the DA in the Western Cape, this time in by-elections in Stellenbosch and George on Wednesday, while the DA has won a ward from the ANC.
‘Olivia’s Law’ gets final Royal Assent approval
The legislation will force criminals to come up from their court cell and attend sentencing hearings.
The rise of mass anxiety in SA
South Africans are resilient people, but that resilience depends on a belief that institutions still work, and that belief is beginning to weaken.
READER LETTER | Pakistan was ideal for US-Iran talks
Islamabad was chosen as the meeting ground, and it received the US and Iranian delegations with respect and with no side quietly favoured over the other.
Pochettino sad to see Spurs suffering
Tottenham’s Premier League relegation struggles are “difficult to accept”, says former manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Workers ‘drowning’ in cost-of-living crisis ahead of May Day
Organised labour says International Workers’ Day on Friday comes at a time when workers are “drowning under a deepening cost of living crisis” in South Africa.
F1’s Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP – and his 14 cats
The Williams driver is ready to race again this weekend after the unexpected five-week break.
Rifles, grenade launcher stolen from Pretoria army base
It is suspected access to the premises was gained by cutting a hole in the perimeter fence.
Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Burnley head coach Scott Parker leaves the club following talks with the club’s hierarchy.
BHEKISISA: Anti-HIV jab due in six weeks but funding cuts hollow out delivery system
The uptake of the once-every-six-month HIV prevention jab lenacapavir (LEN) in South Africa will be heavily affected by the Trump administration’s funding cuts to the country, a new report has found. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with doctors, nurses, peer counsellors, transgender and young people, sex workers, gay and bisexual men and government health workers with personal...
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
England captain Williamson signs new Arsenal deal
Leah Williamson is the fourth player to commit her future to the club in recent weeks, with Kim Little, Stina Blackstenius, and Steph Catley also signing new deals.