Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly close to signing Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana, with the club also getting a boost ahead of Khanyisa Mayo’s anticipated return. Amakhosi were interested in signing Mokwana in 2024, but the winger opted to join Tunisian giants Espérance from Sekhukhune United in a deal reportedly worth around R7 million. The 27-year-old […] More
13 stars called up for the latest Bafana Bafana squad are currently based overseas. This matches the trend of players lacing up in America, Europe, and elsewhere in Africa. Here’s what South Africa’s football export stars are currently achieving across the globe. Bafana Bafana BACK IN ACTION South Africa face Kenya in two crucial 2027 […] More
Kaizer Chiefs are close to signing Elias Mokwana after he was released by Tunisian side Esperance. Is it a good idea? Mokwana dazzled in 2024, but he’s since faded Elias Mokwana moved to Saudi Pro League side Al Hazem on loan from Esperance in August 2025 after his initial move to Tunisia in August 2024. […] More
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of dead geese and other birds at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg. As confirmed by the Zoo Lake Users Committee, the carcasses of more than 20 waterbirds – including Egyptian geese – were discovered at Zoo Lake on Sunday, 1 November 2026. This prompted concerned park visitors and […] More
Teachers in South Africa and Botswana earn different salaries, with qualifications, experience and job grades playing an important role in determining their monthly earnings. The two neighbouring countries have different public-sector salary structures, but advertised salary scales provide an interesting comparison of what educators can earn. South Africa’s 2026 teacher salary scales show that educators’ […] More
MK Party MP Andile Mngxitama has seemingly backtracked on his comments mocking the farm attack on North West cattle farmer, Donovan Marx. The outspoken politician came under fire after he claimed that chopping off Marx’s ears was “symbolic” to “denote the refusal of land thieves to listen”. Five suspects – including one who once worked […] More
Celebrity Come Dine With Me is bringing one of Mzansi’s most recognisable digital stars into a very different spotlight. Lasizwe Dambuza is best known for making his guests squirm on camera. This time, he is the one under pressure, and he admits the kitchen did not always go to plan. The YouTuber and Awkward Dates host is one of 24 […] More
The SASSA review system has come under scrutiny yet again, as the agency vows increased stricter action in 2027. One reader of The South African, Rita Cronje, gives insight into what the process feels like from the queue. Her grant was stopped in August 2026, she says, so she emailed her Limpopo office. To which […] More
Have you noticed any of the four new R2 coins circulating in South Africa? The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says the series of four commemorative coins is all about important milestones in history and democracy. Known as the Milestones of Freedom campaign, the four new R2 coins were launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa at […] More
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday that Washington intends to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). “President Trump found that the governments of Rwanda and South Africa are engaging in practices that are inconsistent with AGOA’s eligibility criteria. “These […] More
