The tug-of-war between the PSL and Royal AM appears far from over — but the league may have made the right call by expelling the club earlier this year. This week, Pretoria High Court Judge Boitsheko Seleka reserved judgment on Royal AM‟s bid to be reinstated in the PSL. „Thwihli Thwahla‟ turned to the High…
This after the leading energy company released an official statement to confirm that their 16-year sponsorship agreement with SAFA came to end last month. Sasol has been the long standing sponsor for the lower division programme – the Sasol League and for the national team. In an exclusive interview with SABC Sport, Dlamini praised Sasol…
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has strongly denied allegations of internal infighting and confirmed that Colleen Makhubele remains firmly in her position as Chief Whip, despite purported suggestions of a petition calling for her removal. At a press briefing held in Parliament on Thursday, MKP parliamentary leader Dr John Hlophe said reports suggesting a letter…
The outspoken, African Independent Congress (AIC) councillor, Margaret Arnolds, has been elected as Joburg Speaker again. In a surprising turn of events, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has put forward Alex Christians as its candidate for the Speaker position, marking a notable shift in the party’s political strategy. DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, confirmed that…
Sasol has officially ended its 16-year partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA), dealing a major blow to women’s football just days before Banyana Banyana begin their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defence. The petroleum company, which has been a long-time sponsor of both the senior national women’s team and the Sasol…
South African drivers will need to dig a little deeper into their pockets as fuel prices have increased on the 2nd of July 2025. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced these price adjustments, and they are mainly due to higher global oil prices. According to spokesperson Robert Maake, petrol prices have a…
In a dramatic political twist, MK Party regional coordinator of the uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu- Natal (KZN), Eugene Ndlangamandla has resigned, condemning the party as a “family-and-friends business” rather than a true vehicle for black liberation. Ndlangamandla confirmed to IOL that he has tendered his immediate resignation to join the Mayibuye Consultation Team led by Floyd…
Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called for urgent and targeted action to dismantle long-standing structural barriers that continue to marginalise women in economic and social spheres. Speaking at the G20 Women Empowerment Working Group, Chikunga emphasised three critical priorities for South Africa: financial inclusion for women, recognition of the…
Despite captaining the Springboks against the Barbarians last week, Jesse Kriel will officially become Springbok captain No 67 when he leads the team out in the first Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Siya Kolisi has not sufficiently recovered from a tender Achilles tendon, and even if he had, he might have sat…
Following several challenging years, State-owned airline, South African Airways (SAA), is now in a position to contribute economic value. This is according to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, who presented the departmental Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday morning. SAA was racked by allegations of fraud and corruption during the State capture years. It was put…
