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Spanish coach Jose Riveiro has been linked with Egyptian giants Al Ahly. This follows the announcement of his early departure from Soweto giants, Orlando Pirates on Monday. In a statement that sent shock waves through the fans, Pirates revealed that Riveiro requested to leave before the expiry of his contract in June 2025. The renowned coach will field his final Pirates game on Tuesday night, when they take on Golden […]
Y's trailblazing contentrepreneurship and culture conference GRYND returns for its 2025 edition — bolder, sharper, and more relevant than ever. This immersive experience is built for the bold, the curious — the ones rewriting what it means to GRYND in the digital age. GRYND is a curated space where young South Africans gather to unpack side hustles, explore multiple income streams, and learn from the freshest voices shaping today’s business […]
Shukri Conrad, Proteas Men's Test coach, will take over Proteas limited-overs coach in an expansion of his current role that will run until the home ODI World Cup in 2027. Conrad succeeds Rob Walter, who resigned in April. The decision to do away with a separate white-ball coach and add to Conrad's already existing role meant that Cricket South Africa did not need to advertise the position or conduct interviews. "I'm […]
The mother of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, and her two co-accused will be sentenced on 29 May following their conviction for kidnapping and trafficking the child for exploitation. Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appolis, and Steveno van Rhyn appeared in the Western Cape High Court on Friday. The trio was found guilty after an eight-week trial that uncovered chilling details about Joshlin’s disappearance. Despite the convictions, the search for Joshlin, who […]
The family of 18-year-old Simphiwe Biyela, a Musi High School pupil who was fatally stabbed on Tuesday, has called for calm as tensions continue to rise in Pimville. It is alleged that Biyela was attacked by students from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) during an altercation. He was battered with a baseball bat and stabbed with a shattered bottle while on his way home. The young boy's body was found at a soccer ground in Kliptown. Earlier this week, scores of aggrieved learners took to the streets demanding justice for Biyela. The protests spread to two other schools in the area, where students left their classrooms and marched to the UJ Soweto Campus. Biyela’s aunt, Thandiwe Mpanza, acknowledged the learners’ frustration but urged them to allow law enforcement to carry out their investigation. "The school children are really hurt because this is someone they were with everyday of their lives and looking at the way he died, they are bound to be hurt." "We plead with them to calm […]
Public policy specialist Dr. TK Pooe says that while Johannesburg’s newly introduced "bomb squad" task force may sound promising, the City of Johannesburg must prioritise addressing its deep-rooted structural issues to prevent future crises. Earlier this week, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced the formation of a "bomb squad", a task team intended to improve service delivery in the struggling city. The team will be led by the ANC Snuki Zikalala […]
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says he is grateful to outgoing Orlando Pirates coach, Jose Riveiro, for playing a pivotal role in his development. The former SuperSport United player joined the Buccaneers in January 2024 on a six-month loan deal after struggling for game time at Matsatsantsa. Upon linking up with Riveiro, the 25-year-old quickly became a key figure for the Buccaneers, playing an instrumental role in their 2024 Nedbank […]
Governance Expert, Professor Sam Koma says should the motive behind the rejection of EFF leader Julius Malema's visa to the United Kingdom (UK) be politically motivated, it could have bad ramifications for the political landscape. His remarks come after Malema who was preparing to travel to the UK for the Cambridge Africa Together Conference, received a rejection letter just hours before his scheduled departure, on Wednesday. The Cambridge Conference is […]
Amapiano artist Mpho Lebajoa whose real name is Scotts Maphuma says his fans and the public deserve his apology. The 29-year-old has been at the center of public debate following his bold statement that he is not obligated to take photos with fans, adding that they didn’t contribute to his rise to fame. In a turn of events at the recent Cotton Fest event, unimpressed attendees snubbed his performance, showing […]
You’re More Than You Seem Absa is celebrating the untold stories that drive us. You’re not just a job title, or a salary bracket, or a social media profile. You’re a dreamer. A doer. A builder of new chapters. Absa is giving you the mic to share a side of you the world doesn’t always see — the part that fuels your journey. Here’s how it works: 1. Send #WeSeeYourStory […]
