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Bulls loose-forward, Nizaam Carr, wants the Bulls to keep up their proud home record when they host the Sharks on Saturday in the seventh round of the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versveld, in Pretoria. Jake White's charges sit in third spot on the URC log after their emphatic win over Connacht last week. Saturday's clash will be the first South African derby of the season. Speaking to the media […]

Some South Africans are hopping mad over The Star's controversial headline, implying that black women do not want to use condoms. The article, which highlighted the higher prevalence of HIV infection among South African women compared to men, suggested that black women are more likely to refuse condoms during sexual intercourse.The publication cited a 2022 study into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council, as its source."(HIV) […]

Civil society forum, the South African National Aids Council (Sanac), says while the decrease in HIV infections is highly welcomed, more need to be done to decrease the gap that remains high among youth, especially young women. On Monday, a Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) study on HIV prevalence in the country, revealed that the highest prevalence of HIV in the country is among women between the ages of 15 […]

Sports Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has appointed a new Boxing South Africa Board, which comprises of seven members and will be in office for the next three years. Kodwa announced on Tuesday morning that the chairperson of the board, Sifiso Shongwe, Sakhiwo Sodo, Romy Titus, Nande Mshe, Princess Nongoma and Mary Sitata will be the new board members until 2026. They will be in office from December 12. Shongwe holds an […]

Five Springboks, who were part of the Rugby World Cup winning squad, have been nominated for the 2023 SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award. Two-time World Cup winning captain, Siya Kolisi, has been nominated for the coveted award alongside Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe and Damian Willemse SA Rugby announced the nominees, which were voted for by members of the media and key stakeholders within the […]

Global music sensation, Tyla, has made yet another international TV appearance.The "Water" hitmaker sat down with US singer, Jennifer Hudson, on her talk show, just one month after her sit down on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".The pair discussed Hudson's deep love for African music, as well as Tyla's rise to success in the competitive music business. Showing off her viral dance moves, Tyla and the "Dream Girl's" star […]

As the festive season draws near, private investigator Mike Bolhuis has urged travelers to be positively paranoid, as they plan their holiday itinerary. The warning comes as young people usually go missing during this time, which he says, is because human traffickers are usually out on the hunt for their next victim. The private investigator has urged parents and guardians to make use of apps such as FIND ME, which […]

Civil society organisation, Public Interest SA, says South Africa needs a robust and efficient criminal justice system to address corruption and improprieties that have eroded the public trust in law enforcement institutions. The organisation was commenting on the recent case of former Eskom interim CEO, Matshela Koko, being struck off the roll and the lack of prosecution for the almost 1 500 people who were implicated in state capture. The […]

South Africa's most successful football coach, Pitso Mosimane, is in no rush to get back into the dugout. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly mentor left United Arab Emirates club, Al Wahda, earlier this month after a short stint. The 56-year-old spoke to the South African Football Journalist's Association (SAFJA) on Monday morning and expressed his deep desire to spend Christmas with his family this year. “We need to […]

The South African Weather Service says relief is on the way for heat-weary Gauteng residents as the current wave is expected to end on Wednesday. SA Weather Services forecaster, Lehlonolo Thobela, has urged Gauteng residents to avoid direct sunlight, as they withstand the current temperatures.Some parts of Gauteng have been experiencing temperatures as high as 30 degrees this week.Thobela says staying hydrated and wearing lighter clothing- can prevent serious health […]