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
Controversial North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been ordered to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 14 August 2026, following four previous postponements and his recent request for a fifth. In handing down his ruling, Commission Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga said Carrim must undergo independent medical assessments if
The Commissioners repeatedly questioned the legal basis for charging suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) boss Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola alongside individuals accused of corruption and fraud. The Commission’s questioning made it clear that this remains one of the key issues under scrutiny.”General (Fannie) Masemola ought not to have been
Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi has been appointed as the newly appointed Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, effective 1 August 2026. Dyantyi brings with him 34 years of distinguished policing experience, having served in various operational and leadership roles across both the Eastern and Western Cape. His career reflects
