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Shocking discovery: Woman's body found in stream wrapped in recycling bag
Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Shocking discovery: Woman's body found in stream wrapped in recycling bag

Inside 'Jah Love': Thandiwe Baloyi’s new book explores the intersections of faith, love and law

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Thandiwe Baloyi's ‘Jah Love’ tells the poignant story of Rachel, a young woman from Mamelodi, as she navigates love, faith and the law in a new city.

Vincent Smith's sentence spurs NPA's expanded Bosasa investigation

Manyane Manyane|Published

Following the sentencing of former African National Congress Member of Parliament Vincent Smith, the National Prosecuting Authority has announced that it is delving ...

Westbury shooting highlights gang violence and community despair

Masabata Mkwananzi and Pule Makgale|Updated

As Wesbury grapples with the aftermath of yet another tragic shooting, community leaders are calling for urgent action to combat the pervasive gang violence that ...

R16 Million fraud scandal rocks Emfuleni Municipality: Ghost vehicles exposed

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

More than R16 million in taxpayers’ money may have been wasted by Emfuleni Local Municipality after trucks and bakkies were allegedly paid for but never delivered, ...

Watch VideoSafa NEC meeting chaos: Calls for Danny Jordaan to step down growing louder

Mihlali Baleka|Published

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been plunged into fresh turmoil after an NEC meeting descended into violence, as Minister Gayton McKenzie vows ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs goalkeeping crisis: Is Bruce Bvuma unfairly taking the flak?

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Former Kaizer Chiefs keeper William Shongwe defends Bruce Bvuma amid the club's recent slump, citing a lack of game time and team-wide issues for the shot-stopper's ...

Watch VideoNorth-South derby set to shape Bulls and Stormers’ URC play-off push

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Bulls and Stormers gear up for a thrilling North-South derby, both teams face a critical moment in their URC playoff ambitions.

Durban City edge Golden Arrows on penalties to reach Nedbank Cup semi-finals

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Ten-man Durban City secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Lamontville Golden Arrows in a thrilling KZN derby to book their spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals. ...

Burmester inspires Southern Guards fightback as Oosthuizen cracks Top 10 in Hong Kong

Leighton Koopman|Published

Louis Oosthuizen’s Southern Guards GC finished a strong fourth in Hong Kong as Jon Rahm snapped a 539-day individual title drought and 4Aces GC returned to the winner’s ...

Grieving Westbury family mourns loss of young man caught in the crossfire of gang violence

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A deadly shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, left five wounded and claimed the lives of 19-year-old Reece and a mother of a toddler. The tragedy has reignited fears ...

Ramadan: Recovery of Our Humanity in an Age Without Mercy

Ayhan Cetin|Updated

At a time when the world is starved of mercy and human solidarity, one hopesthat all faith traditions, through their own sacred disciplines, may also renew these ...

Blitzboks on their way to semi-final: South Africa sweep Pool A at Vancouver Sevens

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Springbok Sevens produce a flawless opening day in Canada, defeating Great Britain, Spain, and New Zealand to set up a massive semi-final clash against Australia. ...

Watch VideoPromotion over glory: Joseph Mthombeni urges Casric Stars to refocus after Nedbank Cup heroics

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Casric Stars coach Joseph Mthombeni warns his players against complacency following their 2-1 win over AmaZulu, insisting the Motsepe Foundation Championship title ...

Watch VideoArthur Zwane feels AmaZulu ‘won the game in their minds’ before Casric shock

Rowan Callaghan|Published

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane admits his side " won the game in their minds" before kick-off as Casric Stars secure a shock 2-1 extra-time win in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. ...

Mosiuoa Lekota: A political icon who refused to play the game

Published

To many, Lekota is not just a politician but an enduring symbol of resilience. His story invites us to re-examine our expectations of political leaders, urging us ...

Giant-killers Casric Stars claim another big scalp with victory over Usuthu in Nedbank Cup quarter-final

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Casric Stars continued their remarkable run in the Nedbank Cup, defeating AmaZulu 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, thanks to a late winner ...

Watch VideoSharks’ play-off hopes on a knife-edge as power shifts inland

Rowan Callaghan|Published

A dramatic shift in the URC sees the Lions claim the SA Shield while the Stormers slide down the log. We look at the inland surge ahead of the play-off race.

Watch VideoWill Lungi Ngidi carry his form to the all-important home summer?

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Lungi Ngidi was in good form at the T20 World Cup. Will he maintain form for when Australia and England are on our shores?

Watch VideoPSL must act swiftly on two fronts: FNB stadium overcrowding crisis and support VAR efforts

Herman Gibbs|Published

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