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Another dream has been shattered and a sad story for black business prevails as Drip Footwear enters liquidation. The company owned by Lekau Sehoana became a household name in 2019 when it broke into the sneaker market. The retailer had at least 14 stores across the country, with a reported net worth of about R280 million. Hundreds of employees will be laid off as the company ceases to trade. Drip allegedly owed […]

Kaizer Chiefs striker, Wandile Duba, is confident of the club's future under coach, Nasreddine Nabi. Chiefs last won a trophy in 2015, when they won the league title under former coach, Stuart Baxter. Duba's optimism has been fueled by their decent start to the season, which saw them win their two opening matches against Marumo Gallants and AmaZulu, respectively, before they controversially lost 2-1 to reigning league champions, Mamelodi Sundowns. […]

New AmaZulu FC co-coach, Arthur Zwane, has penned an emotional farewell message to Kaizer Chiefs and the club's chairman, Dr Kaizer Motaung. AmaZulu announced Zwane's appointment alongside former Golden Arrows and Richards Bay FC coach, Vusumuzi Vilakazi, on Tuesday night. Introducing our dynamic duo! 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 Meet our new co-coaches Arthur Zwane and Vusumuzi Vilakazi. Together they will lead Usuthu to new heights! 🇿🇦🆙#ThatsPower#HebeUsuthu#UsuthuTogether pic.twitter.com/nd7IMYL1c4 — AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) October 8, […]

As the country continues to grapple with the high unemployment rate and the high cost of living, Human Rights organisation, Black Sash, says social grant beneficiaries are struggling to survive. According to the organisation's Advocacy Manager, Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker, grant beneficiaries are dependent on the lifeline from government but the amount they get is not enough as the food poverty line is currently at R 796. "The child support grant of […]

The families of the 18 people killed in Ngobozana Village, in Lusikisiki, say they are hopeful that the police will finally bring to book the people responsible for the heinous crime. Forty-five-year-old Siphosoxolo Myekethe made his first appearance in the Lusikisiki Magistrate Court after he was arrested at his home on Monday. During his court appearance, it was revealed that Myekethe is currently out on parole and is also wanted […]

General manager at Rhema Bible Church, Pastor Wayne Chaff, says the late Pastor Ray McCauley did not only change lives behind the pulpit but went out to make a difference in the world. The 75-year-old spiritual giant passed away at his home last night. McCauley started the Rhema Bible Church 45 years ago in his parent's house and has now grown to become one of the most prominent churches in the Southern […]

The newly elected mayor of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, has vowed to prioritise service delivery in township communities and address the long-standing concerns of residents.  She made the commitment earlier after succeeding ousted mayor, Cilliers Brink.  Moya secured 122 votes, beating the DA councillor's 86.  Her predecessor's tenure was marred by allegations of financial mismanagement and neglect of township communities. Speaking at the back of her appointment, Dr Moya promised […]

Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis, has announced the 23-player squad that will participate in the European Tour from 21 – 31 October. The announcement took place in Auckland Park, ahead of the African Champion’s high-profile international friendly matches against Denmark and England. Our ⭐️⭐️⭐️ our golden generation 💛 Our 23 player squad to participate in the European Tour 😍⚽️❤️🇿🇦 🇩🇰vs🇿🇦 25 October 2024 Aalborgh Stadium, Aalborgh Denmark KO 18:00 […]

  South Africans remain divided over Chris "Breezy" Brown's upcoming concert in the country. While some believe he should be barred from entering South Africa, which has a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) crisis that needs to be addressed, others say - that's not going to solve the issue. Like anti-GBV NPO, Women for Change, GBV Monitor South Africa founder, Omogolo Taunyane-Mnguni, is one of those who believes that the uproar over […]

The mother of 7-year-old, Katlego Oliphant, who is fighting for his life in ICU after eating suspected contaminated snacks, says she can only pray he pulls through.  This after five learners died in Soweto at the weekend, allegedly after consuming snacks from a local spaza shop. Lydia Oliphant's desperate cries come as she grapples with uncertainty over her son's fate.  She says while Katlego remains critical at a local hospital, […]