A Johannesburg security guard who was publicly humiliated and told he would never own a BMW has experienced an extraordinary reversal of fortune after receiving the keys to one of the luxury vehicles he was once told was beyond his reach. The emotional gesture has captured national attention, turning a
South African motorists could soon spend far less time waiting at licensing centres after Cabinet approved a major reform that will double the validity period of certain driving licence cards from five years to 10 years. The decision, announced by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on 30 July 2026
The final journey has begun for Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two young daughters, whose brutal killings in England have left families, friends and communities across two continents grieving. The bodies of the 42 year old mother, together with her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, are being flown to
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will not televise the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership this weekend, the public broadcaster confirmed on Friday. In a media statement, the SABC said it regrets informing audiences that it cannot broadcast the matches scheduled for Saturday, 1 August 2026. Negotiations on
The South African Football Association (SAFA) says it will deal internally with Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane following her emotional social media comments after the team’s shock defeat to Tanzania at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Mbane’s comments went viral shortly before Banyana’s crucial Group B clash against
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has officially confirmed that Hugo Broos has stepped down as Bafana Bafana head coach, bringing an end to one of the most successful periods in the national team’s recent history.SAFA president Dr Danny Jordaan announced Broos’ departure on Friday, taking a moment to thank
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Thuso Phala has expressed concern over the recent social media activity involving Amakhosi midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala, saying he hopes there is no problem between the player and the club.Shabalala reportedly unfollowed Kaizer Chiefs on all his social media platforms, sparking speculation about his future at Naturena.Phala
A multi-disciplinary, intelligence driven operation conducted by the Stilfontein Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STES) and Crime Intelligence in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District in the North West, led to the arrest of a suspect for possession of suspected stolen stock on Monday. Information received, regarding a suspect allegedly
People who ignore messages from SASSA to visit their offices for grant reviews risk having their government financial aid cut off. The agency has reminded individuals who received a message instructing them to go to their offices with the required information not to delay, as this process checks whether the
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has suspended operations at the Qachas Nek Port of Entry due to heavy snowfall in the area. The decision to suspend operations was taken on Wednesday afternoon. “The BMW wishes to inform travellers and stakeholders that operations at Qacha’s
