Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly closing in on the signing of Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana as they look to strengthen their attacking options. The 27-year-old is currently a free agent after parting ways with Tunisian giants Espérance last month. According to Soccer Laduma, Amakhosi have identified the former Sekhukhune United star as a potential solution […] More
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye questioned the exclusion of Rushwin Dortley from the Amakhosi starting eleven after their 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates this past weekend. The talented defender returned to action last week against TS Galaxy after 18 months out due to injury. However, Miguel Inacio replaced him for the derby against Pirates. […] More
South Africa says it is prepared for any outcome when the United States announces its decision on the country’s eligibility for preferential African trade benefits for 2027 next week. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the economy will remain stable and South African exporters will continue trading regardless of Washington’s decision on the […] More
Black Friday is fast approaching, with South African shoppers gearing up for one of the biggest shopping events of the year. In 2026, Black Friday falls on Friday, 27 November. The date is determined by the US Thanksgiving calendar, with Black Friday taking place on the Friday after Thanksgiving. In 2026, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, […] More
Monthly cost pressure on the SASSA Old-Age Grant is reaching breaking point for most beneficiaries. Christine van Aardt, a regular reader of The South African, put it plainly in her comment last week: “Why is minimal work payment designated per hour, day or month? Yet, old-age pensioners are receiving R80 per day?” Meanwhile, minimum wage […] More
Summer’s back, and while your kids are busy cannonballing into the pool or making mud cakes in the garden, it’s easy to forget just how quickly soaking up those warm sunbeams can burn young skin. A little too much sun now and then is easy to shrug off, but just one blistering sunburn may increase […] More
A new medical school could further boost the residential property market in the North West’s city of Potchefstroom, attracting more students, academics, healthcare professionals, and businesses. North-West University’s (NWU) new Desmond Tutu School of Medicine is being developed at its Potchefstroom campus, with construction having started in 2025. The school will become South Africa’s 11th […] More
MK Party MP Andile Mngxitama is unfazed by the backlash to his tweet condoning the attack on North West farmer, Donovan Marx. The outspoken politician, a former member of the EFF who later started his own party, Black First Land First (BLF), has a has a long history of controversial social media statements, particularly about […] More
South Africa’s economy is significantly larger than previously measured, following a major revision by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) that has increased the country’s estimated gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.9% for 2022. The revised figures reflect changes to how the agency measures economic activity, including improved data sources, updated industry weightings and better estimates […] More
The United Rugby Championship (URC) completed its fifth round this weekend. The league now heads into a month-long break as the Nations Championship resumes. We look at where the Stormers, Lions, Sharks, and Bulls are in the URC standings. What the URC table looks like Glasgow Warriors are leading the URC log with 23 points […] More
