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The weather will play no part in helping Orlando Pirates in their encounter against African giants and CAF Champions League record winners, Al Ahly, at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, according to Bucs' coach, Jose Riveiro. The two giants meet in match day 2 of the CAF Champions League's group C, with both looking for a second victory in as many matches. Riveiro believes the Egyptian team, who are aiming to […]

South Africans have expressed support for SA Rugby's (Saru) decision to turn down a R1.3 billion proposal for a private equity investment in the sport’s commercial rights. The proposed deal fell through the crack after it failed to reach the 75% majority required for the transaction to be approved. Ten out of 13 votes were needed from the country's rugby unions for the deal to go ahead, but seven of […]

Youth GBV activist, Courtney Gelderblom, says when addressing gender-based violence, the emotional toll the scourge takes on children who witness these violent acts must not be ignored. Her remarks come as the country observes 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. Gelderblom believes that the voices and experiences of children must be amplified instead of being overlooked. The young activist also noted that due to fears of discomfort, adults are failing […]

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, says Janusz Walus deprived South Africa of one of its greatest leaders, and his release without a full confession of his actions and conspiracies remains an injustice. Mbalula was reacting to the announcement of Walus' imminent deportation to his home country of Poland after completing his parole. The Justice, Home Affairs, Correctional Services and the Presidency Ministers made the announcement earlier today. They say they […]

This year's recipient of the Standard Bank Top Women Young Achiever Award, Matshidiso Gama, is encouraging young aspiring entrepreneurs to be deliberate about their growth and development. The 35-year-old from Kwa-Thema near Springs, in Ekurhuleni, was recognised for showing a promising potential, excellent business acumen at the Sandton Convention Centre. Gama is celebrated for the passion she's shown in building her company, creating employment opportunities, as well as contributing positively […]

Matriculants have been urged to apply for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2025 academic year as applications are set to close soon. The Higher Education Department says the 15th of this month is the last day for online applications. The application process has been opened since September. This year, the scheme supported about 1.2 million students, with the number anticipated to grow next year.   NSFAS has […]

The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children has highlighted the need for conversations about sexual abuse to be had more openly in order to empower victims to speak out, especially when the abuser is in a powerful position. The NPO's Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says while such conversations are not easy, they are necessary to help victims understand that it's never their fault to fall prey to abusers. Dr Omar […]

Hundreds of travellers have been left stranded at OR Tambo International Airport, in Ekurhuleni, due to a wage strike. Pilots, working for the South African Airways (SAA), are demanding a 15.7% wage hike and improved working conditions. Long queues of traveler’s formed at SAA's help desk, with many having missed their flights and others still awaiting communication from the company.  The queues were filled with young couples, businesspeople traveling for […]

The state says it will exercise its prerogative on who it will call as a witness in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. It was responding to defence counsel for accused number four, advocate Zithulele Nxumalo, who quizzed the prosecuting team on whether or not they will call Kelly Khumalo to take the stand. Advocate Nxumalo told the court that he had questions lined up for the songstress, who was in […]

South African Football Association President, Dr Danny Jordaan, and CFO, Gronie Hluyo, want their fraud case struck off the roll. Jordaan, Hluyo and businessman, Trevor Neethling, made their second appearance at Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court today where their legal representative, advocate Norman Arendse, informed the court about the application to have the matter removed from the roll. The duo's challenge of their arrests' constitutionality is cited as one of the […]