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World Cup 2026: Goalkeeper Ricardo Goss backs Bafana Bafana to bounce back against Czech Republic
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (739+ words) There is a strong belief within the Bafana Bafana camp that the team will return to winning ways during their next Group A clash against the Czech Republic on Thursday (6pm), following a disappointing start to the Fifa World Cup 2026 in…...
Bolt introduces rider ID verification as safety concerns remain a key factor for commuters
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (568+ words) The e-hailing platform Bolt has begun rolling out rider identity verification across South Africa in a move aimed at improving safety, strengthening accountability and reducing risks for both passengers and drivers. The new measure will require riders to verify their…...
Youth Day 2026: Arthur Zwane reflects on how the dusty streets of Soweto shaped his football legacy
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (712+ words) Arthur Zwane's story mirrors the story of modern Sowetan football. Born in Meadowlands and raised on the dusty fields that have produced generations of South African footballers, Zwane rose from humble beginnings to become a Kaizer Chiefs legend, a Bafana…...
Tributes pour in as jazz maestro Abdullah Ibrahim takes his final bow
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (592+ words) South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, one of the country's most celebrated musicians and cultural ambassadors, has died at the age of 91. The world is singing the blues for Abdullah Ibrahim, as tributes pour in for the South African jazz…...
Ivory Coast light the African torch at the Fifa World Cup with gusty victory over Ecuador
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (534+ words) Ivory Coast's forward Amad Diallo celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 14, 2026. Image: MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP Sometimes the first victory carries more weight than…...
COMMENT | Ronwen Williams must lead by example as Bafana Bafana struggle at World Cup
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (550+ words) BAFANA Bafana captain Ronwen Williams will have to show leadership and organise his defensive line better when they meet Czechia on Thursday night. As the leader of Bafana Bafana, Ronwen Williams must accept that the buck stops with him " both…...
If that was a South African, he would be gone " Benni Mc Carthy blasts " biased" refereeing after Hakimi's tackle on Vinny Jnr
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (534+ words) Brazil's forward Vinicius Junior reacts after being tackled late by Morocco's Achraf Hakimi in the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 13, 2026. Image: Jewel SAMAD…...
From 'Funeral Face' Mains to 'Whiskey' Wyllie: SA's long love affair with Kiwi coaches
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (737+ words) Tony Brown will join the All Blacks' coaching staff after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. New Zealander Tony Brown has been thrust firmly into the spotlight following the revelation that he will join the All Blacks" coaching staff in 2028. His current…...
Five South African restaurants ranked among the world's best as global awards spotlight local dining
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1578+ words) In 202 Salsify debuted on the World's 50 Best Restaurants. South African restaurants are enjoying unprecedented international recognition, with five local establishments ranked among the best restaurants in the world and earning some of the industry's most prestigious awards. From Cape Town…...
Spanish GP: Winless world champion Lando Norris lays down definitive marker
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (320+ words) Mc Laren's British driver Lando Norris takes part in the second practice session at the Circuit de Catalunya ahead of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix. Defending Formula One World Champion Lando Norris laid down an early marker for the…...