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Jukskei Derby is personal: Venter

Lions prop, Boan Venter, says his side will have to "match fire with fire" when they face off against the Bulls in Round Three of the United Rugby Championship (URC) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Lions head into the Jukskei Derby high on confidence, looking for a third straight win after a flawless start to their campaign. After edging Leinster 27-26 in the opening round, Ivan van Rooyen’s men […]

todayOctober 6, 2026 147

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Mamelodi twins’ family believes killer was known to them

The family of the 14-year-old twins murdered in Mamelodi believes they may have been killed by someone they knew. Bonolo and Bothlale Makena were found dead with multiple stab wounds at their home on Friday. Their mother reportedly discovered their bodies in a bedroom when she returned from work. One of the boys was found covered with a blanket. The family says the only items missing from the house are […]

todayOctober 5, 2026 115

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Ackermann names competitive team for All Blacks battle

Bulls coach, Johan Ackermann, has named four Springboks in his starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour clash against the All Blacks in Pretoria. The team features new arrivals, Thaakir Abrahams, Curwin Bosch and Hanro Liebenberg. Springbok flanker, Marcell Coetzee, will captain the Bulls, with Liebenberg and Jeandre Rudolph completing the loose trio. JF van Heerden and Ruan Vermaak start as the lock pairing with tighthead, Francois Klopper, hooker […]

todayAugust 13, 2026 387

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Another record beckons for Rassie Erasmus

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, will make history on Saturday when he sends out a Springbok team for a record-breaking 55th time as head coach, the most by any South African coach since the team's first Test match in 1891. Erasmus reaches the milestone across two stints in charge, to surpass the previous record of 54 tests held by 2007 Rugby World Cup winning coach, Jake White, who led the Springboks […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 66

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Broos names preliminary World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana have been drawn in Group A, where they will open their campaign against hosts Mexico, in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June, before facing Czechia and South Korea. Broos' charges will also face Nicaragua in a friendly on Friday, 29 May before they jet off to Mexico. Notably, Kaizer […]

todayMay 21, 2026 142

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Bulls bolster squad ahead of new season

The Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok flyhalf, Curwin Bosch, on a three-year deal ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old, who earned two caps for South Africa in 2017 and 2018, will arrive in Pretoria in July following a two-season stint with French Pro D2 club CA Brive. He previously played for the Sharks between 2016 and 2023. Bosch headlines a list of new signings announced by the […]

todayMay 11, 2026 179

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SA cinemas boycott Melania Trump documentary

South African cinemas have announced plans to boycott Melania Trump's documentary, which premieres globally today. Local distributor of international movies, Filmfinity, says it has decided not to release the documentary in South Africa, citing strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria, driven by disagreements over several international policy positions. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened by remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that a […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 87

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Family struggling to come to terms with death of alleged Tinder serial rapist victim

One of the families of the alleged Tinder serial rapist’s murder victims says they are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved one. Helder Isidro appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, where he faces charges relating to the murder of at least two women and the sexual assault of dozens of others. The 36-year-old was arrested following multiple complaints of sexual violence and murder. Prosecutors […]

todayJanuary 14, 2026 149 1

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Eersterust community demands justice as the alleged ‘Tinder Killer’ faces new charges

  The mother of one of the victims of the alleged "Tinder Killer", Helder Isidro, says he deserves to spend the rest of his life behind bars, warning that he may commit more heinous crimes, if he is set free. Isidiro appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Wednesday, in connection with two separate cases, both involving violent abuse against women. The 37-year-old was arrested in early August after police discovered […]

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