The road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) makes a critical stop in the Eastern Cape this month, as South Africa’s Bafana Bafana gear up for a high-stakes international friendly against perennial rivals Zambia. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for Saturday, 15 November 2025, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, with kick-off…
In a moment of pure, unadulterated brilliance, Thembinkosi Lorch once again proved why his move to North Africa has been one of the most talked-about transfers of the season. The South African winger scored a decisive, second-half winner to propel Wydad Athletic Club to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a resilient Hassania d’Agadir on Wednesday…
The peaceful suburb of Mattafin in Nelspruit has been shattered by a crime of brutal violence, leading to the arrest of two 18-year-old suspects for the murder of 19-year-old Lusanda Mathabela. The accused, Katlego Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole, made their first appearance in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, their youthful faces belying the gravity…
In a desperate plea that underscores the dark underbelly of global conflict and economic despair, seventeen South African men have appealed directly to President Cyril Ramaphosa for rescue after being deceived into fighting as mercenaries in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine. The group, aged between 20 and 39 and hailing predominantly from the province…
A wave of controversy has crashed over one of South Africa’s most beloved celebrity couples, as unverified allegations of infidelity have ignited a fierce online debate. Gossip journalist Musa Khawula, a figure known for his incendiary social media revelations, set the internet ablaze late Wednesday with a claim that DJ Murdah Bongz (real name Bongani…
In a match that simmered before exploding into a thrilling finale, the Orlando Pirates stormed to a decisive 3-1 victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows at a sold-out King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday night. The win, sealed by a stunning late brace from substitute Yanela Mbuthuma, propelled the Buccaneers into second place in the Betway Premiership,…
The Cape Flats, a vast, windswept plain on the outskirts of the city, is once again convulsing in a cycle of violence so brutal it has shattered families and strained the very fabric of community. A surge in gang warfare has left at least 22 people dead in a single, bloody weekend last month, with…
The Jan Breydel Stadium was a cauldron of noise and conflicting emotions on a night where footballing philosophy collided with raw, Belgian resilience. FC Barcelona and Club Brugge played out a breathtaking 3-3 draw in a UEFA Champions League classic, but the match will be remembered not for the six goals, but for one that…
In a quiet boardroom, far from the public glare of the courtrooms that had defined their relationship for nearly two decades, a long and arduous journey finally reached its end. Vodacom and Nkosana Makate, the inventor of the revolutionary “Please Call Me” service, have reached a confidential, out-of-court settlement, drawing a final curtain on a…
The wait is finally over. In a move that has sent ripples of anticipation through the South African hip-hop scene, the poet-laureate of the genre, Stogie T (born Tumi Molekane), has pulled back the curtain on his highly anticipated new album, Anomy. The reveal includes the official artwork and a formidable 12-track list, marking his first…
