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Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, has hailed the team after securing South Africa’s first Test series win in India in 25 years — and says they’re still looking for ways to improve. South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second test in Guwahati - the hosts’ heaviest defeat by runs — sealing a 2–0 series victory after a 30-run win in Kolkata. After the historic victory, Bavuma was asked […]
SA Drug Policy researcher, Shaun Shelly, says rising global cannabis use has placed growing pressure on health systems, and South Africa should prepare for the same trend. Shelly says international research shows that as daily cannabis use increases, more young people are seeking help for anxiety, dependency, and impaired functioning linked to heavy use. "We have seen an increase in youth use because people are being prescribed it medically more, […]
Pressure is mounting on Advocate, Ishmael Semenya, to step aside as Chief Evidence Leader of the Khampepe Commission, with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Department of Justice, and families of apartheid victims jointly arguing that his past involvement in shaping the NPA’s now-disputed TRC prosecution policy creates a serious risk of perceived bias. The Commission — chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe — is investigating claims that the state deliberately […]
Judges Matter has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to immediately suspend Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane in the wake of serious bribery allegations. Phahlane is accused of receiving millions in gratification to deliver a favourable judgment in the long-running International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) succession battle — a dispute that has been before the High Court for nearly a decade after the death of founder’s son, Glayton Modise. The […]
Springbok scrumhalf, Morne van den Berg, insists that the Boks will not underestimate Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, warning of a massive onslaught from a determined home side in their final game of the End-of-Year Tour. "They are such tough and competitive players, and they are not afraid of anything," said Van den Berg. "They chase lost causes, so the experience we’ve gained from the URC is that they are […]
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee has confirmed that attempted-murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will testify as scheduled on Wednesday. Committee chair, Soviet Lekganyane, said proceedings will begin at 11am and could extend over several days. "As it stands now, we are here this week to feature Mr. Matlala together with his legal representative. They are available. The announcement we made here is that they have requested that we start at 11," […]
Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says that while the G20 Leaders’ Summit, has been celebrated as a major success for the province, it unfolded under a backdrop of criminal incidents, significant operational spending, and renewed calls for tougher anti-crime intervention ahead of next year’s local government elections. - International guests targeted during G20 weekend - Lesufi revealed that several international visitors were targeted by criminals during the summit at the weekend. […]
As the Class of 2025 prepares to write its final matric papers, education activists are urging learners to celebrate responsibly, cautioning that "pens down" festivities often come with serious safety risks. More than 900,000 candidates have sat for the National Senior Certificate exams over the past six weeks, and excitement is mounting as this year’s matric class prepares to write its final paper on Thursday. But the festivities that follow […]
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, says the classification of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster marks a critical turning point in the fight against the scourge. Hlabisa says the classification stands as an urgent reminder that every sector of society must converge and intensify measures to confront GBVF. Last week, the National Disaster Management Centre said that after evaluating the risks posed by the ongoing […]
Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has named a 54-player preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which will run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. South Africa have been drawn in Group B alongside Egypt, Zimbabwe and Angola. Broos has opted for a blend of youth and experience, sticking largely with the core players he has relied on in recent years while adding several […]
