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Safa boss intends pleading not guilty to fraud

South African Football Association (Safa) President, Dr Danny Jordaan, will return to court on the 5th of next month after he was released on R20 000 bail earlier today. He says he intends pleading not guilty to the fraud allegations levelled against him. [WATCH] SAFA President Danny Jordaan, Safa CFO Gronie Hluyo, and Grit Communications' Trevor Neethling appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court for charges of theft and corruption […]

todayNovember 13, 2024 118

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McKenzie must show Jordaan the red card: Civil society

Civil society organisation, #NotInMyName International, is urging South African Football Association (Safa) President, Danny Jordaan, to step down as a case against him is expected to start this Wednesday in the Palm Ridge Specialised Crimes Court. Jordaan is accused of fraud and theft, as well as using Safa funds to hire a communications company to manage his image after former ANC MP, Jennifer Ferguson, accused him of rape in 2017. […]

todayNovember 11, 2024 127

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Gauteng Education bans school food sales

  In an effort to protect South African children’s lives from harm, the sale of food within and around schools in the Gauteng province have been barred by the Gauteng Department of Education. In a statement, the department bemoans the recent spate of food contamination incidents, which have affected many children around the country, resulting in the hospitalisation of pupils and the demise of some. The department says the devastating […]

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Eben to lead ahead of Siya

Siya Kolisi will not captain the Springboks on Sunday evening when they take on Scotland in the Outgoing Tour in Murrayfield. Coach, Rassie Erasmus, named his team today. He says Eben Etzebeth will lead the side, with Kolisi on the bench which sees a 7-1 split. Kwagga Smith will earn his 50th Test cap, while locks Franco Mostert and RG Snyman return to the green and gold jumper after long […]

todayNovember 8, 2024 194

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Pressure mounts for President to sign Bela Act into law

Pressure is mounting on the President to sign the disputed Bela Act into law. Citizens' movement, Equal Education, is the latest organisation to make the call. It says the country needs the urgent implementation of the Bela Act to achieve transformative change within the education system. The organisation’s General Secretary, Noncedo Madubedube, says the system in its current form reflects the inequality that's pervasive in South Africa. “We believe that […]

todayNovember 8, 2024 145 2 2

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Broos rushes to Tito’s defense

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has defended Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi, saying he hasn’t had enough game-time to prove whether he can replace Themba Zwane in the national team. Maswanganyi was brought on as substitute when Zwane suffered his long-term Achilles injury in Congo-Brazzaville, but many supporters were critical of his brief appearance. There had been talks that Maswanganyi could become Zwane’s long-term replacement in Broos’ side after […]

todayNovember 7, 2024 113

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Tributes pour in for music titan Quincy Jones

  Renowned American music composer, songwriter, arranger and producer, Quincy Jones, is being remembered for his impact in the industry. The music giant passed on at the age of 91 yesterday. His family representative and publicist, Arnold Robinson, announced his passing earlier today, sparking an inundation of tributes from fans. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” said […]

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Khonkhobe sets new targets after conquering Soweto

Klerksdorp-based Onalenna Khonkhobe is already eying his next target after winning the Soweto Marathon in 2:16:36. Khonkhobe waltzed to the R250 000 prize money beating a talented field, with Lesotho’s Joseph Seutloali claiming second place in 2:18:54 and Kenya’s Kipsang Kipkemoi finishing third in 2:19:05. With the victory, Khonkobe achieved a rare feat as he claimed the Soweto Marathon title, after also winning the Two Oceans ultra-marathon earlier this year. Speaking to the media after the race, Khonkhobe set his […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 349

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Khompela urges fans to arrive early

Over 87 000 spectators are expected to make their way to the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg for the Carling Knockout quarterfinal between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) announced this morning that tickets for the match are sold out, prompting concerns over traffic and the match possibly not starting on time. The last time the two sides met was in September in a league clash at […]

todayNovember 1, 2024 149