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Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has reiterated that he will step down when his current term ends in 2029, insisting he has no intention of serving beyond two terms. The mining tycoon and former Mamelodi Sundowns president took over as CAF President in March 2021, and was re-elected for a second term in 2025. "There are certain things you should never be persuaded about. And nobody is […]
Embattled Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson, has come under sharp criticism at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry over her decision to authorise an investigation into a group of Crime Intelligence officials. Johnson spent much of Wednesday's proceedings answering questions about IDAC's role in approving the probe. The commission heard that IDAC received allegations that several Crime Intelligence officials had manipulated procurement processes within the South […]
The defence in the attempted murder trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, spent Wednesday systematically challenging the credibility of the State's first witness, questioning everything from the layout of the crime scene to whether he may have accidentally shot the alleged victim himself. Proceedings in the Johannesburg High Court centred on the testimony of security guard, Bethwell Cele, who was on duty when taxi boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, […]
Banyana Banyana have settled in Casablanca, Morocco where they will compete in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa have been drawn in Group B alongside Tanzania, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. The tournament also offers a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with the four semi-finalists securing automatic qualification. Despite the stakes, striker Hilda Magaia, believes they cannot afford to think too far […]
Embattled Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson, says she received death threats while investigating senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officials. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, Johnson insisted investigations into several senior police officers had begun before she took office at IDAC, and rejected claims that she specifically targeted Crime Intelligence head, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo. She also dismissed allegation by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) […]
The credibility of the State's first witness in the trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, came under intense scrutiny on Tuesday, as the Johannesburg High Court refused to allow CCTV footage to be played, until it is properly authenticated. Defence lawyers also challenged the witness's recollection of key details surrounding the 2022 attempted murder of taxi boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni. Security guard, Bethwell Cele, spent hours in the […]
Following a blistering start to the inaugural Nation's Championship, Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, says there is no time to relax as the two-time World Champions shift their focus to their upcoming clashes. Arendse was once again among the standout performers in Saturday’s 43-0 win over Wales at Kings Park in Durban, taking his tally to 25 tries in 32 Tests. The Boks now have a two-week break before a 26-man […]
Defence witness, Qiniselani Buthelezi, has given evidence that appears to contradict accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube's, over where a photograph presented in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was taken. Buthelezi testified on Monday after initially indicating that he no longer wished to take the stand, claiming his statement was not drafted by him and that he should not be held responsible for its contents. After consulting an independent Legal Aid […]
The trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, and his four co-accused officially got underway in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, with all five pleading not guilty to 25 charges as the State prepares to call businessman, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, as its first witness. The accused face charges including attempted murder, fraud and money laundering linked to three alleged hit plots between August 2022 and January 2024. The […]
