Foreign owned shops in Buffalo City under fire
Where is the R500 million spaza support fund? As public outrage simmers over foreign-owned spaza shops that do not comply with safety regulations, questions have once again been raised over government’s slow-moving pace in the disbursement of the R500 million spaza shop fund. The fund, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in November 2024, was officially…
Bafana handed World Cup reality check, admits Ronwen Williams
Hugo Broos’ men looked to settle into the contest but were punished early after losing possession in their own half, with Julian Quiñones capitalising on a mistake by midfielder Siphephelo Sithole to break the deadlock after just nine minutes. The task became even tougher in the second half after two red cards reduced them to…
Broos defends Bafana’s failed tactics against Mexico, says: “It was working”
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos does not seem to regret his controversial tactical approach during his side’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The Belgian tactician left many surprised when he started the game using an unfamiliar 3-5-2 system dominated by defensive players, a move many believe handed…
Khune blames Broos’ cowardly approach for Bafana’s defeat
Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune did not hide his disappointment with how the team started their opening World Cup match, where they were defeated 2-0 by Mexico. Bafana failed to create goal-scoring opportunities and ultimately only managed two shots on goal. Khune did not mince his words, placing the blame on coach Hugo Broos’…
Newzroom Afrika Weather Presenter Hijacked and Kidnapped in Pretoria, Vehicle Still Missing
Newzroom Afrika’s Iindaba Zethu weather presenter Dicksy Mdlalose was hijacked and kidnapped in Sunnyside, Pretoria, on Friday evening and held until the early hours of Saturday morning, he confirmed. According to Mdlalose, who’s also a musician, the incident occurred around 20h30 on 5 June 2026. He said he was held captive until about 02h00 on…
Mama Joy Arrives in Mexico to Rally Behind Bafana Bafana
South African superfan Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke has landed in Mexico, bringing her trademark passion and energy to support Bafana Bafana ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The 47-year-old, widely regarded as one of the nation’s most dedicated football supporters, touched down in the country on Wednesday, June 10, ready to cheer the…
Miguel Cardoso hails Lady Luck and Ronwen Williams’ heroics after Sundowns’ CAF triumph
Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF Champions League-winning coach, Miguel Cardoso, believes “a little bit of luck” was finally on his side over the two legs of the final. The African showpiece was Cardoso’s third successive appearance — and second with Sundowns— in a CAF Champions League final. Having been on the losing side on the previous two occasions, Cardoso…
‘I’m unhappy’ – Brown Mogotsi after his recusal application was dismissed
The Madlanga Commission has dismissed Brown Mogotsi’s application to have Chief Evidence Leader Matthew Chaskalson recuse himself. Mogotsi had accused Chaskalson of bias against him, trying to portray him as dishonest and improperly pressuring him to implicate a prominent businessman, allegations Chaskalson denied. The Commission said reasons for the dismissal will be provided next week or the…
Bernard Parker hails new energy as TS Galaxy stun Sundowns to survive
Parker stepped into the role under immense pressure, following a 10-match winless run that left the club staring at the threat of relegation, forcing chairman Tim Sukazi to dismiss Adnan Beganovic with five matches remaining. Speaking after Galaxy’s pulsating Betway Premiership victory in Nelspruit, Parker credited the turnaround to thorough preparation.”For us, when I took…
R360m SAPS tender case involving Masemola and Matlala postponed to next month
The case against controversial business tycoon Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, and 12 other police officials over the R360 million SAPS Medicare24 tender has been postponed to June. Masemola and Matlala appeared in court together for the first time in connection with the tender matter in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court …
