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The Springboks will take on Italy in their next Nations Championship match at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, 7 November. Kick-off is at 13:40 (SA time). The match will be screened live on SuperSport. READ | Springbok youngster to be sent home? Impressive record The Springboks boast an impressive record against Italy, with 18 wins from 19 Tests played to date, for a win-percentage of 94.7% since they first locked horns in 31 years ago in Rome. South Africa’s lo

Marumo Gallants signed the duo on loan from Orlando Pirates before September’s deadline day. Following continued absence, a report reveals a mess has befallen Mariko and Msendami. According iDiski Times’ leading reporter Lorenz Kohler, Gallants missed the deadline to register the Mali and Zimbabwean internationals. ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYERS TO RESUME FOOTBALL IN JANUARY The error has meant the worst for both players. Neither player is eligible to feature for Gallants. They ha

The Springboks have headed on their end-of-year tour with six uncapped players in the travelling squad – Riley Norton, Emmanuel Tshituka, Luan Giliomee, Yaqeen Ahmed, Markus Muller and Sebastian de Klerk. Unfortunately, Ahmed has picked up a shoulder injury, and may have to return home for further scans. Looking at the squad options, though, Norton and Giliomee could be the first in line to receive an opportunity for a Test debut in one of the upcoming matches, with France and Ireland next

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party supporters attempted to force their way into an election material storage facility in Mariannhill, west of Durban, and held IEC officials hostage. The incident happened on Monday night, 2 November, on the first day of special vote administration. MK PARTY SUPPORTERS TARGET IEC STORAGE FACILITY During a media briefing on Tuesday, 3 November, IEC chief electoral officer (CEO) Sy Mamab

The PSL is facing a calendar problem, with seven league matches already postponed. As domestic and continental games clash, the question is where to fit them in now. Here’s the latest on the PSL fixture headache and why a packed schedule is a problem. Why did the PSL postpone matches? Seven Premiership games set for 4 November were postponed due to the local government elections on Wednesday. A statement on the Kaizer Chiefs website said the PSL would confirm the new fixtures at a

If you have no idea what younger people mean when they say someone is “mogging” another person, you are not alone. The slang term has officially been named Collins English Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2026, after its use surged by 210% this year. Collins defines “mogging” as outperforming or outshining someone or something. It is particularly popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who have largely adopted the word playfully or ironically. What does ‘mogging’ even mean? Simply put, t

Shoprite Holdings’ proposed new incentive plan for chief executive Pieter Engelbrecht is facing opposition from shareholder advisers and major investors ahead of the retailer’s annual general meeting on Friday, 6 November. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, two leading proxy advisory firms, have recommended that shareholders reject the proposed long-term incentive for Engelbrecht. Incentive programmes According to Bloomberg, they have also questioned the repeated

It will be a matter of weeks rather than months before Hilton College in KwaZulu-Natal confirms its 2027 school fees. Hilton College, founded on 29 January 1872, is an independent all-boys, all-boarding school in the town of Hilton between Howick and Pietermaritzburg. Most expensive The school has consistently topped the lists when it comes to ‘Most expensive school in South Africa’ – and there’s little chance that won’t continue to be the case next year.

South Africans visiting Kruger National Park pay a significantly lower conservation fee than international visitors. The latest SANParks tariff came into effect on 1 November 2026 and applies until 31 October 2027. South African citizens and residents currently have to pay. Kruger National Park entrance fees 2026/27 Visitor categoryDaily conservation feeSouth African adult – 12 years and olderR140South African child – 2 to 11 yearsR70Children under 2FreeSADC adultR296SADC childR147In

Four men accused of attacking North West farmer Donovan Marx appeared in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 3 November, where it emerged that one had previously lived on his farm. The State will oppose bail when the accused return to court on Friday, 13 November. The four accused were identified as Phindile Nomngcayi, Godfrey Mathipa, Thomas Motlhonglong and Jan Maishone. They face charges including attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault and

A family hike near Hout Bay turned into an emergency on Saturday afternoon after a 23-year-old Dutch tourist suffered a painful leg injury on Little Lion’s Head. The woman was hiking with her family when she felt a sudden ‘pop’ behind her knee. Unable to put weight on her leg or continue along the trail, she called emergency services for assistance. Helicopter dispatched A rescue helicopter was dispatched after Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) received the emergency c

Residents in parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape should prepare for extreme heat on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an advisory for very hot to extremely hot conditions, warning that the heat could pose serious health risks. The advisory will remain in effect from 07:00 until 18:00 on Wednesday. Advisory: Very hot and extremely hotArea: Western Cape and Northern Cape Validity: 04 November 2026#saws #weatheroutlook #Warning #spring

You don’t need to spend an entire day driving around Kruger National Park to enjoy a good self-drive safari. With some careful route planning, visitors can cover a rewarding section of the park in a few hours and still have time to stop at a picnic site, rest camp or viewpoint along the way. The key is to choose a route that doesn’t require you to spend most of your available time simply getting to and from your destination. SANParks publishes approximate travel times betwee

Several national brands are rewarding voters with freebies on Wednesday, 4 November. All you need is proof that you’ve cast your ballot, namely that telltale ink mark. Show your thumb on Election Day for a free Wimpy coffee, Krispy Kreme doughnut, Spur soft serve, and more. Here’s how to claim your voting-day reward… Free coffee, doughnuts and ice cream for voters Wimpy is handing out a complimentary regular Famous Wimpy Coffee or a regular hot chocolate. Just show

A SASSA grant recipient in KwaZulu-Natal says pensioners carrying entire households deserve more attention from the government. The man, who asked to remain anonymous, receives the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. He shared his story with The South African through its SASSA grant survey. SRD grant runs out before month-end The recipient, aged 54, has relied on the SRD grant for between one and three years. He spends it mainly on food and groceries but says nothing remains by the e

Black Friday is quickly approaching. You could use your money to indulge in discounts, or you could become a property owner. Considering the latest iPhone Duo sells for R50 000, you could technically become a property owner for the price of a phone. The best properties for sale in South Africa below R70 000 Some of South Africa’s most affordable properties offer beautiful views, sit on golf estates, or are close to tourist attractions. If you know where to look, you can ente

South Africans who play any of the nightly National Lottery games can continue buying tickets, and winners will still receive their prizes, despite a recent High Court judgment concerning the awarding of the country’s Fourth National Lottery and Sports Pools Licence. Sizekhaya Holdings RF (Pty) Ltd issued the reassurance following a judgment delivered by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, on Monday, 2 November. Technical issue The ruling followed review ap

Today’s Kaizer Chiefs rumour wrap looks at an imminent deal for Elias Mokwana and the future of manager Fernando Da Cruz. Is Mokwana a red flag for Chiefs? Elias Mokwana moved to Saudi Pro League side Al Hazem on loan from Esperance in August 2025. The ex-Sekhukhune man played 24 times in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season, scoring once and supplying three assists. That’s a pretty poor direct output of goal contributions, but what’s even more worrying is his disciplinar

Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng looks at home in Belgium. He’s been nominated for October Player of the Month. Relebohile Mofokeng up for Player of the Month award in Belgium After a string of decisive displays for Royal Union Saint-Gilloise, 22-year-old Rele Mofokeng is one of the frontrunners to take home the Belgian Pro League’s October Player of the Month gong. The club is flying both domestically and in the Europa League. Union went unbeaten in the month of October,

Nthabiseng Moloi almost let her good news slip away. When she learnt she had won The South African’s survey, she assumed someone was trying to trick her. Speaking exclusively to The South African, the Child Support Grant beneficiary said she needed time to accept that the win was genuine. “My first thought was ‘, This must be a scam’. I took time to realise that I actually won,” Moloi said. Survey entry started as a bit of fun Moloi said she never expected anything to come from takin