Pirates look to win first-ever Carling Knockout Cup

Evidence Makgopa celebrating a goal with his teammates Orlando Pirates will be looking to win their maiden Carling Knockout Cup when they take on Marumo Gallants in the final in Polokwane on Saturday.  Pirates already have the MTN-8 trophy in their cabinet and the Cup Kings are up against a club that’s never won anything…

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Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62

England’s Robin Smith facing a bowler Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire said on Tuesday. Smith, born in South Africa to British parents, played 62 tests and 71 one-day internationals (ODIs) for England, scoring 13 centuries. He suffered from depression and alcoholism following his retirement,…

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Former SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashula dies at 63

Former South African Revenue Services (SARS) Commissioner Oupa Magashula. Former South African Revenue Services (SARS) Commissioner Oupa Magashula has died. That’s according to a statement released by his family on Wednesday evening. He passed away after a long illness and an extended period in hospital. He was 63. Family spokesperson, Thebe Ikalafeng says, “Oupa Magashula served South…

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PKTT was accused of human rights abuses: Mchunu

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is giving evidence at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on December 4, 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has testified at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria that the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has been accused of human rights abuses. Mchunu, who is on special leave, says the complaints against the PKTT…

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Cape Winelands firefighters dousing Witzenberg blaze

Fire on Witzenberg side of the Matroosberg Mountains on December 3, 2025 The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) says firefighters are still busy dousing the flames of a fire on the Witzenberg side of the Matroosberg Mountains. Several fires were burning in the district on Tuesday. Fire Services Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says efforts were hampered…

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