Okezie Omorogie
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will aim to reclaim the top position in Group C of the CAF FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they host Zimbabwe at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, October 10, 2025. Coach Hugo Broos’ side, which led the group with 17 points before a three-point deduction for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena … Read more
Mandla Mandela, grandson of South Africa’s late president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained and deported by Israel. The 51-year-old activist was part of a flotilla intercepted while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, an effort halted by Israeli forces amid the ongoing conflict. He returned alongside four … Read more
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has extended the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until May 28, 2027, offering significant relief to approximately 180,000 Zimbabwean nationals residing in South Africa. The extension, formalized through the Minister’s Immigration Directive No. 21 of 2025, ensures continued legal protections for ZEP holders amid ongoing consultations about the programme’s future. … Read more
As the festive season looms, South African motorists are staring down a seismic shift in how they navigate the nation’s pothole-riddled roads, one that could swiftly turn a forgotten parking ticket into a revoked license. The impending rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act, slated for full national implementation on December … Read more
A tragic five-vehicle collision on the M4 highway near La Mercy, just after Umdloti in KwaZulu-Natal, claimed one life and left more than 20 people injured on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Emergency services were alerted to the scene shortly after the incident occurred, with responders rushing to the northbound carriageway where vehicles had piled up … Read more
As the year winds down, skywatchers around the globe are gearing up for a lunar treat: three consecutive supermoons capping off 2025 with ethereal glows that blend science, wonder, and a dash of ancient lore. These are not the average full moons, they are perigee full moons, when our satellite swings closest to Earth, appearing … Read more
Gauteng police, in a sweeping multi-agency operation under the banner of Operation Shanela, arrested more than 1,500 suspects across the province on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Led by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Tommy Mthombeni, the high-density initiative targeted serious crimes in all districts, involving collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, Gauteng Traffic Police, … Read more
Shoprite Holdings, Africa’s largest food retailer, has executed a calculated withdrawal from its operations in Malawi and Ghana, driven by a confluence of economic pressures that rendered these markets unsustainable. Citing high inflation rates, volatile currencies, dollar-pegged rental costs, and prohibitive import duties, the Johannesburg-based giant is streamlining its portfolio to fortify its core South … Read more
Emma Raducanu was forced to retire from her first-round match at the Wuhan Open against Ann Li after appearing gravely ill in 32-degree Celsius heat, with a medic checking her blood pressure on court as she slumped exhausted in her chair. The British No. 1, who lost the opening set 6-1 and trailed 4-1 in … Read more
The inquiry of South Africa’s Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee into alleged corruption and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system is set to commence on Tuesday morning, marking a critical step in addressing systemic vulnerabilities. Leading off the proceedings is KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, whose high-profile media briefing in July ignited national scrutiny … Read more
In a country where the daily grind often feels like a race just to keep up, fresh data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) offers a glimmer of hope for career climbers: the average monthly salary has ticked up to R29,290 in the second quarter of 2025, a modest 3.4% bump from the previous quarter … Read more
South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has underscored the strategic advantage his Bafana Bafana side possesses over rivals Nigeria and Benin Republic as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers enter their decisive final rounds this month. With the group stage hanging in the balance, Broos emphasized how South Africa’s positioning could tip the scales in … Read more