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Broos names final World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final 26-member squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Broos announced the team at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Wednesday. He was joined by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan. Ramaphosa congratulated the players, saying they would serve South Africa's ambassadors during the tournament, which will be held in North America. This year’s […]

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Over 90% of repatriated Ghanaians found undocumented at OR Tambo

The Border Management Authority (BMA) says more than 90% of the 300 Ghanaian nationals processed for repatriation at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday were found to be undocumented, highlighting the scale of immigration non-compliance facing South African authorities. The BMA confirmed that 295 passengers were cleared to leave the country, while five travellers were prevented from boarding after failing to meet legal immigration requirements. The group forms part of a more than 800 Ghanaian nationals who registered for voluntary […]

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Retired general distances himself from claims against Sibiya

Retired senior South African Police Service (SAPS) Major-General, Vincent Leshabane, says he does not dispute claims made by key defence witness, Makhosonke Zungu, that accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, was allegedly involved in a previous killing but was never arrested. Leshabane testified on Wednesday in the Pretoria High Court as part of the defense's ongoing case in the long-running murder trial involving the five men accused of killing the former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper. Meyiwa […]

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Joe Sibanyoni extortion case back on court roll

Taxi tycoon, Joe Sibanyoni, and his co-accused are expected to hand themselves over to police on Thursday before appearing in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) re-enrolled the extortion case against the accused. The matter was struck off the roll last week in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court after the state prosecutor failed to appear, sparking widespread public criticism and renewed concerns over the handling of the case. The accused face charges of money laundering […]

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DJ Warras murder case headed to High Court as State finalises investigations

The murder case involving media personality, Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, is set to move to the High Court after the State confirmed that investigations into his killing have been completed. Victor Majola, believed to be the alleged mastermind, and Armando Pacula, accused of carrying out the fatal shooting, appeared briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday in connection with Stock’s murder in the Johannesburg CBD in December last year. The two accused face charges of murder and conspiracy to commit […]

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Court reserves judgment in Fannie Nkosi’s bail appeal

Judgment in the bail appeal of disgraced South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, has been reserved by the Pretoria High Court. The Pretoria North Magistrate's Court denied Nkosi bail earlier this month, weeks after he was arrested in April during a search-and-seizure operation at his Pretoria North home, days after testifying before the Madlanga Commission. The defence spent most of Tuesday's proceedings presenting arguments in Nkosi’s absence. Nkosi is currently being held at the Kgosi Mampuru […]

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Chiefs cut ties with Kaze, Khalil

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of co-coaches, Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the season. The duo joined the club as part of Nasreddine Nabi’s technical team before the Tunisian mentor was dismissed midway through the 2025/26 campaign. Kaze and Ben Youssef then took charge of the team on an interim basis until the conclusion of the season. Amakhosi endured another disappointing campaign, ending the season without silverware and […]

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Ramaphosa’s impeachment court battle could redefine how SA removes presidents – legal expert

Legal expert, Leo Maphosa, says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s court bid to overturn Parliament’s Section 89 independent panel report is shaping up to be one of South Africa’s most significant constitutional battles since the Nkandla era.  His remarks come after Ramaphosa filed papers at the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, seeking a review of the Phala Phala report and asking the court to declare it invalid. The panel, led by former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo, found that there was prima […]

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ANC warns against xenophobia amid escalating anti-illegal immigration protests

The African National Congress (ANC) has warned against xenophobia and violence linked to anti-illegal immigration protests, saying growing tensions around undocumented foreign nationals risk undermining South Africa’s democratic and constitutional order. The issue formed part of discussions during the ANC National Executive Committee meeting held over the weekend in Kempton Park, as protests intensify ahead of a planned national shutdown by the March and March movement on 30 June. Briefing the media at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, ANC Secretary-General, Fikile […]

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