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Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Malibongwe Khoza, says he was surprised to receive his first Bafana Bafana call-up, admitting that he thought it would come later in his career. The 21-year old Khoza was named in Hugo Broos' squad for the must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda, set to take place in Durban and Mbombela respectively. Khoza is one of two new faces in the Bafana team, with […]
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala intends to appeal the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court’s decision to deny him bail. Matlala made a brief appearance in the same court on Tuesday, facing charges linked to the 2023 attempted murder of his former girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane. The matter was postponed to 11 November to allow the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) time […]
What began as a modest gathering at a grill café in Tsakane, east of Johannesburg, has evolved into a dynamic cultural movement — one that celebrates rhythm, roots, and reinvention. Today, What Is Afro Nation? (WIA) stands as a powerful platform for Afro tech enthusiasts, a space where the genre’s pulse is not just heard but deeply felt. Founded in March 2024 by Vusi Mabena and Xolani "DJ Fede" Mathebula, […]
Dozens of frustrated demonstrators gathered outside the Department of Home Affairs headquarters in Pretoria on Monday, accusing the department of inefficiency, neglect, and failing to resolve long-standing identity document (ID) issues affecting thousands of South Africans. Protesters, supported by the Soil of Africa civic movement, are calling for immediate action to unblock citizens’ IDs and restore access to essential services. They also accuse the department of mishandling the crisis of […]
Orlando Pirates attacker, Relebohile Mofokeng, has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda, after sustaining an injury during the Carling Knockout Cup over the weekend. Mofokeng picked up the knock during Pirates 1-0 win over Siwelele FC at Orlando Stadium, ruling him out of the must-win fixtures against Zimbabwe & Rwanda on Friday and Monday respectively. Kaizer […]
An crucial forensic report and pending DNA results have once again delayed proceedings in the high-profile case of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba, whose mother and a traditional healer are facing serious charges related to his death. The Vanderbijlpark Magistrates court postponed the matter to 13 January 2026, granting investigators additional time to finalise key forensic evidence. The accused, Keneilwe Shalaba (32), the child's mother, and Sebokoana Khounyana (50), face multiple charges […]
Labour and Mediation Expert, Patrick Deale, says the Constitutional Court ruling on shared parental leave will bring much-needed relief for fathers, who were previously entitled to only 10 days. The Constitutional Court on Friday, ruled that fathers are entitled to the same parental leave as mothers, which means parents can now share a total of four months and 10 days of parental leave. The ruling declared existing provisions of the Basic […]
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) is demanding urgent accountability following revelations that more than R2 billion was looted from Tembisa Hospital through irregular procurement and fraudulent tenders. The union took to the streets of Johannesburg on Friday, marching from Gandhi Square to the Gauteng Department of Health, calling for swift action to address what they describe as deep-rooted corruption and chronic mismanagement in the province’s healthcare […]
The Proteas Women opened their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 with an embarassing 10-wicket defeat at the hands of England. England won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Proteas batters were poor and were dismissed for just 69 in under 21 overs. South Africa were left reeling early on after Smith spun a web around their top order. Smith struck first by dismissing skipper Laura Wolvaardt, then […]
