FILE | Banyana Banyana players. After facing an uncertain future without a main sponsor, Banyana Banyana have now averted a potential financial crisis. Global energy company, Sasol has eventually renewed its sponsorship of the national women’s football team, reaffirming its status as the longest-standing supporter of women’s football in South Africa since 2009. The previous…
FILE| South African rands. The National Treasury has welcomed the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to remove South Africa from the Greylist. It emphasises that Government has worked tirelessly to address all the deficiencies reflected in the 22 action item plan agreed between the country and FATF. The global financial crime watchdog placed South…
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele. Former Police Minister Bheki Cele says Riah Phiyega’s appointment was strange because of her lack of experience. And he believes that she was placed in the position to be manipulated. Cele concluded his testimony before the Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security on Friday. He has told…
Pakistan are 129/9 after 48 overs, leading by 58 runs, in the second test in Rawalpindi, October 23, 2025. South Africa has bounced back to level the two-match test series against Pakistan, winning the second test in Rawalpindi by eight wickets. Pakistan, who trailed by 71 runs after the first innings, resumed their second innings…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addresses a media briefing African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula says the party is honoured to use the legacy of liberation struggle stalwart Dr. Tlou Theophilus (T.T.) Cholo, to revive itself while he still alive. Mbalula is expected to deliver the keynote address at the centenary birthday celebration of Cholo…
File image | Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard how alleged criminal cartel member Vusi “Cat” Matlala was persuaded by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and General Shadrack Sibiya to open a case over his missing Rolex watch. Witness C testified that Matlala admitted in a recording that his watch was never…
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has denied claims that the city is forcibly removing informal street vendors from the city centre in violation of the traders’ rights. The mayor claims that the city was merely enforcing by-laws and removing vendors from unauthorised trading spaces. His comments come ahead of a…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, September 18, 2025. The Activists and Citizens Forum has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa and Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to immediately remove all police officers implicated in corruption at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The commission, which holds its…
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele speaks DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on October 24, 2025. Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has criticised South Africa’s criminal justice system, saying it is sympathetic to criminals than victims. He made the remarks while concluding his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of…
Chelsea’s Tyrique George celebrates scoring their fifth goal. A youthful Chelsea hammered Ajax Amsterdam 5-1 in an eventful Champions League game on Wednesday that included three goals from teenagers, three penalties and a red card, under pouring rain at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca put out a side with an average age of 22…
