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Cardoso focused on goals in Champions League final

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, says he is well aware of the importance of goals in the CAF Champions League ahead of the final against Morocco's ASFAR Rabat. Sundowns, who are in search of a second elusive star, will host AS FAR in the first leg final of the tie at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday before travelling to Rabat for the return leg the following weekend. Speaking to the media ahead of the first leg, Cardoso […]

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Fans warned of major road closures ahead of Pirates vs Durban City FC clash

Johannesburg residents have been advised to brace for bumper-to-bumper traffic in and around Soweto on Saturday, ahead of the Betway Premiership fixture between Orlando Pirates and Durban City FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed that officers will be deployed at major intersections to manage traffic, ensure safety, and maintain order.  Officials say roads will be closed from 10:30am ahead of the 3pm kickoff, with heavy traffic expected on key routes, including the […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mogotsi refuses to answer questions, cites self-incrimination

Embattled North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, stirred up drama at the Madlanga Commission on Friday after refusing to respond to nearly every question posed to him by evidence leader, Matthew Chaskalson. This is after Mogotsi's recusal application to have Chaskalson recused was dismissed after he expressed dissatisfaction with the line of questioning. "The application is dismissed. Reasons will be given during the course of next week, if not, the week after. The effect of the dismissal application is that Mr. […]

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ANC reaffirms support for Ramaphosa amid Phala Phala fallout

The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the Phala Phala scandal, while also confirming it has entered the final stages of selecting mayoral candidates ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Speaking at the ANC’s headquarters on Friday, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula dismissed speculation about Ramaphosa’s possible resignation, insisting the issue was never discussed during the party’s Special National Executive Committee meeting. […]

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Police warn of dangers after women flaunt firearms in viral clip

A viral video showing two women brandishing firearms has sparked outrage and renewed debate around the reckless handling of guns. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has since responded to the clip, warning that the careless handling and misuse of firearms pose a serious danger to both those involved and members of the public. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has noted with serious concern a video circulating on social media depicting women allegedly handling and cocking firearms inside a house.https://t.co/wNdh2sGsTN#GovZAUpdates […]

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Ntlabakanye ruled out of World Cup following doping ban

Springboks and Lions prop, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, has been handed an 18-month bad for breaching anti-doping rules - a ruling that will rule him out of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Ntlabakanye, tested positive for the banned substance dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in 2025 and continued playing while the matter was under investigation. The 27-year-old "self-declared" use DHEA, believing it was permitted. However, after being charged by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS), has was sanctioned by an independent doping tribunal […]

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Madlanga Commission | Sebola details alleged police-linked drug dealing operation

Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks) Lieutenant-Colonel, Joseph Sebola, says investigators, uncovered cellphone messages suggesting that alleged police informant and businessman, Tumelo Nku, was communicating with an unidentified individual about a cocaine consignment seized in July 2021. Sebola testified before the Madlanga Commission on Thursday. The 750kg cocaine consignment was seized at Scania’s Aeroton warehouse on 9 July 2021, an incident that later led to the arrest of Nku and three other police officials on charges including drug dealing and […]

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Gauteng bleeding billions while young people pay the price, warns Finance MEC

Newly appointed Gauteng Finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga, has painted a grim picture of the province’s finances, warning that wasteful expenditure, unpaid invoices and failing municipalities are crippling service delivery in the country’s economic hub. Speaking at Dube Hostel in Soweto on Thursday, Dunga said ordinary residents are carrying the burden of a government system plagued by under-spending, weak financial controls and mounting debt. "The finances of Gauteng belong to the people…they belong to the unemployed young person searching for opportunities, […]

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Mahungela trial delayed again as State warns defence over more postponements

    The murder trial of 23-year-old, Bafana Mahungela, has been delayed once again in the Johannesburg High Court, despite both the State and defence indicating they could be ready to proceed next week. Mahungela is accused of murdering Johannesburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, whose body was discovered near George Lea Park in Parkmore in October 2023 after she participated in a MyRun event. The matter returned to court on Thursday, where proceedings were again postponed amid ongoing disputes over trial […]

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