EThekwini Mayor, Cyril Xaba Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal has hosted a high level meeting of cities from three Southern African neighbours to co-host the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup as they mark 15 months to the event. Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed Chairman of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Local…
FIFA World Cup Trophy seen on the image above. United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington has no objections to Iranian players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, he says, the players will not be allowed to bring with them people with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. After…
The Soweto Derby will take place on Sunday at the FNB Stadium. Kaizer Chiefs’ current form suggests Sunday’s highly anticipated Soweto Derby against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates will not be a repeat of February’s one-sided affair at the same venue. Chiefs who are currently third on the log, were annihilated on that occasion. Mathematically, Amakhosi can…
Mosquito on water. Four malaria deaths and 858 cases have been reported in Mpumalanga since the beginning of the year. Health MEC Sasekani Manzini says Nkomazi, east of Malelane, is one of the malaria-affected zones in the province. The area experienced devastating floods in January and now, recent floods have created favourable conditions for mosquito…
FILE | Formula One race. Turkey’s Istanbul Park circuit will return to the Formula One calendar from 2027 onwards for at least five years, the Turkish presidency said on Friday The circuit on the Asian side of the city is popular with the drivers and fans, but it last hosted a race in 2021 as…
Bafana Bafana winger Simphiwe Tshabalala scores during the 2010 World Cup opener against Mexico. South Africa and Mexico will relive and replay the opening match of the 2010 edition of FIFA World Cup – just three days before the opening match of the 2026 edition of football’s global showpiece in Mexico City, featuring the same…
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on October 9, 2025. Suspended National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola‘s knowledge of allegations of criminality within the South African Police Service were put to him three times before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around issues of national security. He was…
KwaZulu-Natal–Mozambique border where the halted R84m wall project exposed tender fraud and corruption. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has commended the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) after its probe put a halt to a multi-million rand border wall due to tender fraud allegations. This comes after a Special Tribunal set aside the R84 million border wall project,…
KwaZulu-Natal–Mozambique border where the halted R84m wall project exposed tender fraud and corruption. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has commended the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) after its probe put a halt to a multi-million rand border wall due to tender fraud allegations. This comes after a Special Tribunal set aside the R84 million border wall project,…
A person in handcuffs following an arrest. Police in Mpumalanga have arrested two suspects found at a house in Barberton allegedly used as an illegal gold processing lab. The suspects were also found with two unlicensed firearms and ammunition. Provincial Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says their intelligent structures assisted in busting the illegal mining activities….
