South Africans looking to replace their green ID books with Smart ID cards now have hundreds of bank branches to choose from. The Department of Home Affairs has expanded its use of banks as alternative service points, allowing eligible applicants to access Smart ID services at participating branches. Home Affairs has also introduced an online […] More
Anele Mdoda has called for Springbok Andre Esterhuizen to be banned from playing after allegations that he said the K-word during a schoolboy match in 2012. The former Klerksdorp High School student will captain the national team in their match against the Wallabies in Australia this weekend. ANELE MDODA CALLS FOR ANDRE ESTERHUIZEN BAN On […] More
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine recently set a new club record in the PSL history. Chaine played his 152nd competitive match for the Buccaneers against Marumo Gallants; the game which they won 2-0 at Orlando Amstel Arena. Kabelo Kgositsile and Nkosinathi Sibisi netted as Pirates narrowed the gap between them and Mamelodi Sundowns to just […] More
Kaizer Chiefs legend Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane is set to be unveiled as the new head coach of Mochudi Centre Chiefs in Botswana. Letsholonyane was recently on the books of Zimbabwean Premier League giants FC Platinum where he served as Thabo Senong’s assistant but he has since resigned. He was earmarked for the vacant coaching position […] More
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) raised interest rates on Wednesday by 25 basis points, taking the repo rate to 7.25% and the prime lending rate to 10.75%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously for the increase as renewed fuel-price pressures threaten to push inflation higher and economic growth remains under pressure. SARB Governor […] More
British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Britain, Europe, and the US after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year. The once-warring brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to perform 38 shows including 11 dates in their hometown Manchester, as well as […] More
Pitso Mosimane believes Bafana Bafana have the quality and experience to overcome Guinea when the two nations meet in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Saturday, 26 September. South Africa host Guinea at Orlando Stadium, with Mosimane confident his side has done enough preparation to deal with the threat posed by […] More
South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy is believed to be in custody in Djibouti after he disappeared while on assignment over the weekend. According to a report on Monday morning, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) believes authorities detained Reddy after he travelled to the country without media accreditation. Local journalist Mohamed Willo Ismael, […] More
South African racing champion Robert Wolk was allegedly one of four employees targeted in a planned hit that ended with his murder in Kempton Park. Gunmen shot the 41-year-old dead in Esther Park on 16 September after a blue Volkswagen Jetta collided with his vehicle. The shooting initially appeared to have followed a minor road […] More
