Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in action World number one Aryna Sabalenka weighed into the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sport, saying it would be unfair for women to face “biological men” in professional tennis. The WTA Tour Gender Participation Policy currently permits transgender women to participate if they have declared their gender as female for…
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba addresses a press briefing for the upcoming Carling Knockout Cup Final between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The Limpopo government is optimistic that the province will continue to host more major sporting events. This comes as the capital city Polokwane is set to host the…
1 minute The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s appeal to have the African National Congress (ANC)’s cadre deployment policy declared unconstitutional has been dismissed with costs by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The party, which sought leave to appeal to the SCA on the grounds that the appellate court would reach a different conclusion, argued that…
The late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain, Senzo Meyiwa captured during a match. The state in the Senzo Meyiwa trial is expected to go through the contents of the statement alleged to have been made by defence witness Sifiso Gwabini Zungu when the murder trial resumes on Wednesday morning at the High Court in…
Ducati’s Marc Marquez 2 minutes Ducati’s Marc Marquez maintained his perfect record in sprints this season with victory over the half-distance at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday after Yamaha’s surprise polesitter Fabio Quartararo crashed on lap two at the circuit in Jerez. Marquez’s brother Alex of Gresini Racing finished second for a fifth straight…
Proposed Governance Regulations for the NHI Fund have been published. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the implementation of the National Health Insurance(NHI) is key to closing the gap between public and private healthcare in the country. In his weekly letter, he highlights stark inequalities in access to quality healthcare, despite progress in the public system. His…
South Africa experienced heavy rain in some parts of the country. 1 minute The authorities in Mpumalanga have cautioned members of the public against attempting to cross overflowing streams and rivers. This after a 27-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man went missing in Mkhondo on Monday. The authorities suspect that the Assegaai River which burst its…
Unemployment graphic. 1 minute Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, has reaffirmed that the government cannot employ doctors who have not completed their mandatory internships at public hospitals. He made this statement during an urgent parliamentary debate on the crisis of unemployed doctors and frontline medical professionals. The debate was initiated by ActionSA MP Dr….
CHAIRPERSON of a Harare-based youth empowerment co-operative has appeared in court on a US$40 000 fraud charge. CHAIRPERSON of a Harare-based youth empowerment co-operative has appeared in court on a US$40 000 fraud charge. The accused, Lydia Dzvova (37) of Mabvuku high -density suburb, was granted US$100 bail on Monday when she appeared before magistrate…
A person seen at the beach. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged beachgoers to exercise caution during the new moon spring tide, which peaks on Saturday. This natural phenomenon occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align during the new moon phase, amplifying the gravitational pull on the Earth’s oceans. The NSRI’s Andrew…
