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We’re playing for Cornal: Le Roux

Bulls utility-back, Willie le Roux, says the team will use the memory of former teammate, Cornal Hendricks, to spur them on as they face Irish powerhouse Leinster in the United Rugby Championship final this weekend. The Pretoria franchise is also looking to exorcise the demons of having fallen short against the Stormers and Glasgow in previous previous URC finals. The Hendricks' death, a month ago, hit the Bulls hard, no more so than Le Roux who began his professional career […]

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EC floods claim over 40 lives, leave at least 58 schools damaged

  As mop operations continue in the Eastern Cape following devastating floods Education MEC, Fundile Gade, says 6 038 learners have been affected as schooling has been halted due to inaccessibility and damage to at least 58 schools. “Some of those schools are not usable in terms of the classes that could have been damaged and you need an alternative way out of that and we are currently engaged in exams. Fortunately for us as a province, we chose what […]

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Rights groups haul Operation Dudula to court

In a landmark case, a class action lawsuit against Operation Dudula is underway in the high court in Johannesburg for the alleged harassment of migrants and interfering with their right to access healthcare, among others. Civil organisations, including Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX), the South African Informal Traders Forum (SAITF), the Inner City Federation (ICF), and Abahlali baseMjondolo (AM), are accusing the anti-illegal migration political party and government of conducting xenophobic and racially motivated attacks on foreign nationals living in […]

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Bavuma names competitor XI for WTC final

Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, will be playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia starting on Wednesday. Bavuma headlines a well-rounded lineup that offers the first-time WTC Finalists multiple options in all departments of the game. At the top of the order is Ryan Rickelton, who has been South Africa’s top-scorer in the WTC 2023/25 cycle, alongside Bavuma - not too far behind in the scoring charts, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs. South Africa playing XI: Aiden […]

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Ramaphosa to meet Batohi over infiltration claims

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he doesn't believe that there's any state capture at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Ramaphosa's comments come as the NPA faces backlash over its failure to successfully prosecute a number of high-profile cases, such as those involving state capture and the sexual assault case against Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, among others. Calls have also been made for the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate, Shamila Batohi, to be fired as she has failed to do […]

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Youth reiterates demand for a seat at the decision-making table

As Youth Month celebrations take shape across South Africa, some young people are demanding real influence in shaping the nation’s future, saying they are tired of the "blue tick" culture. They say it's time that they be part of decision making in the country and meaningful participation. Scores of young people formed part of an online webinar under the 'Hold My Hand' campaign led by KeReady, which aims to help children and teenagers take their rightful place in society. In […]

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Lack of support exacerbates men’s high suicide rate: Expert

Mental health expert, Rinky Magamela, believes that men's psychological troubles are exacerbated by a lack of support. She was reacting to a report from the Gauteng Health Department, which states that men in South Africa are four times more likely to commit suicide, with at least 14 000 incidents recorded each year. The report was released to mark Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, which raises awareness on men's mental health. The health expert says too many demands are placed on […]

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“I definitely belong where I am,” says Gauff

French Open winner, Coco Gauff, says she understands how emotional Aryna Sabalenka could've felt after her loss, saying she won't dwell on snide comments. The 21-year-old has been the talk of the town after clinching the coveted Suzanne-Lenglen cup, winning 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 to beat the Belarusian world number 1. The win was, however, marred by the 21-year-old's opponent's remarks that Gauff didn't win because she played a good game but due to her mediocre performance on court. "She won […]

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We need prayer to win URC: White

Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, is aware of the mammoth task that is ahead of his side when they take on Leinster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday in Dublin. It will be the Bulls' third final in the tournament's four-year existence. Despite falling at the last hurdle several times, the 2007 Rugby World Cup winner believes that their time will come soon. “The wonderful thing for us is that we have a lotto ticket. You can’t win […]

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