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The resurgence of the Sharks has been nothing short of remarkable this season. I must admit, when the Durban union announced a “second-string” team to play Lyon three weeks ago, I was ready to write a less-than-complimentary opinion piece about them. It would have been about how they may have a new coach, but the same selection strategies will see them fall short again, after a similarly Springbok-depleted side were cast out of the Challenge Cup by the same opposition at the sa

The Bulls, Stormers and Sharks are making an early statement in the URC, but the Lions have plenty of ground to make up after a winless overseas tour.

DA Western Cape leader Tertuis Simmers says he has filed affidavits and supporting material in a High Court dispute over allegations that PA supporters offered tik and cash to influence voters in three George by-elections.

Political parties made their final appeal to Western Cape voters before the 4 November local government elections, as police identified 33 high-risk voting stations and an Ipsos poll put the DA ahead in Cape Town.

Police have warned that marches and protests will not be permitted on Wednesday’s local government election day, with Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili saying anyone who defies the prohibition will be committing a crime.

Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the brutal farm attack on Donovan Marx in North West, during which attackers allegedly cut off his ears. Detectives tracked down three suspects in Promosa, near Potchefstroom, on Sunday, 1 November, following the arrest of two others on Saturday. North West police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh confirmed that officers seized four firearms, including two linked to the attack, along with clothing and jewellery. What happened to Don

All nine people on board were killed when a Learjet 60 traveling from Texas to the Bahamas crashed near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida amid stormy weather on Sunday.

The story of how Savy Govender, a Chatsworth drug dealer dubbed ‘Mandrax Muniamma, rose to notoriety for transporting mandrax from India into South Africa in the late 1960s, will be published in a new book.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi has earned glowing praise.

CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has called on registered voters to exercise their democratic right in the November 4 local government elections.

Kimi Antonelli is officially the youngest Formula 1 World Champion ever. The 20-year-old wrapped up the F1 Drivers’ Championship with a podium finish in Mexico City. Here’s how he compares with Sebastian Vettel and other young champions. Youngest F1 WORLD champion: LISTING THE LEGENDS The previous record-holder was Sebastian Vettel, according to BBC Sport. When he claimed the title in 2010, the German legend was only 23 years and 134 days old. British veteran Lewis Hamilton is

Johannesburg’s financial problems cannot be solved by better debt collection alone, argues Sabelo Chalufu. Mayoral candidates must address the city’s revenue crisis, infrastructure backlog and reliance on a municipal funding model designed in 1998.

Political parties have stated their intention to have uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party parliamentarian Andile Mngxitama sanctioned over a now-deleted social media post. On Saturday evening, the former Black First, Land First movement leader posted his assessment of a farm attack that occurred near Ventersdorp earlier in the week. Farmer Donovan Marx was allegedly stabbed, shot in the back and tortured on 28 October, with the attackers severing his ears. “Attacking the ears is symbolic

Have registered. Will queue. Then vote. Two ballot papers, sometimes three, a valid identity document and the correct voting station. It’s the simple recipe which the army of voters heading to the polls on Wednesday will heed. It sounds straightforward, but getting it wrong could mean not being able to vote. And with the election taking place on a public holiday, voters should make sure they arrive prepared. Veteran DA councillor Simon Lapping said voters must familiarise themselv

More than 2.6 million South Africans are approved to cast special votes on November 2 and 3 as the IEC deploys 127,000 officials and warns against intimidation ahead of Wednesday's local government elections.

Mitchells Plain residents protested on Jakes Gerwel Drive after pastor Anthea Wilkinson died following an alleged smash-and-grab attack. Demonstrators called for arrests and better protection for motorists.

After securing a 3-1 series win over the All Blacks during Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, the Springboks then fielded a new-look side in a one-off Test against the Wallabies at the end of September, which ultimately played a part in a shock defeat. Since then, there has been a month for introspection, but it will certainly be interesting to see how Rassie Erasmus now opts to balance his selections for this Saturday’s Test against Italy. Considering it will precede high-intens

It’s good news for Smart ID card adoption in South Africa. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has just announced that the new digital partnership with South Africa’s banks has served 1 002 773 people. That’s a pretty impressive milestone since the first walk-in branch opened for business in just March 2026. Moreover, the digital service now runs at 669 bank branches, with the DHA counting 873 service points, including its own desks. FASTEST WAY TO SMART ID CARD Nevertheless,

South Africa’s AI debate must move beyond hype and fear. Stella Bvuma argues that citizens should help shape AI systems, demand accountability and judge progress by whether technology improves everyday services and livelihoods.

Revealed at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring in August, Changan importer, Jameel Motors, has released pricing of the Deepal S05 ahead of sales starting this week. Adding a second model to the Deepal range that has consisted of the all-electric S07 until now, the S05 follows the example of Changan’s own Hunter K50 bakkie by debuting as a range-extending electric vehicle (REEV) in a single derivative. Dimensions First revealed in China two years ago, the S05 rides on a platform call