Springbok wing Bryan Habana made headlines during the 2007 Rugby World Cup semifinal at the Stade de France in Paris, scoring two tries as South Africa cruised past Argentina 37-13 to book their place in the final. Scrumhalf Fourie du Preez also crossed the line after a brilliant performance, while eighthman Danie Rossouw added another try to secure the dominant victory. The match remains one of the most memorable moments in Springbok history, with Habana’s pace and precision proving unstoppable as Argentina’s Horacio Agulla failed to prevent his crucial scores. Other notable moments in South African sports history on this…
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Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, has denied any links to the alleged “Big Five” cartel, describing the claims as unfounded and questioning why no arrests have been made if such a group truly exists. Appearing before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Monday, Sibiya said there was no evidence proving the existence of the supposed criminal network. “The Big 5 that is being spoken about is not there, and if it is indeed true it exists, why are they not being arrested for drugs or for whatever reason…
A coalition of 165 civil society organizations has criticized South Africa for what they describe as a lack of progress on addressing global debt sustainability issues during its presidency of the G20 major economies. In a letter sent to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday — coinciding with the opening of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings in Washington — the groups urged South Africa to push for debt relief reforms before handing over the G20 leadership to the United States on December 1. The organizations, including Amnesty International, ActionAid International, the Malala Fund, and…
MASHISHING, MPUMALANGA — Five suspects, including four police officers from Limpopo, have been remanded in custody following their appearance in the Mashishing Magistrate’s Court in connection with a house robbery involving R950,000 in cash and illicit cigarettes worth R1.5 million. According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, the case was postponed to Friday to allow time for bail applications and for both the prosecution and defence to finalise necessary information. The accused were identified as Senama Sarafina (35), Huma Malesela Daniel (34), Shogole Lesiba Lucky (41), Ledwaba Macdonald (34), and Komane Johannes (29), the only civilian among them. The…
Nigeria’s crucial match against Benin could determine South Africa’s chances of qualifying for the Fifa World Cup, as Bafana Bafana must win against Rwanda and rely on Nigeria’s victory to advance. Much like a Liverpool fan shouting for Manchester United, it’s something that’s rarely done — but there are exceptions. South Africa’s long-time rivals, Nigeria, could now have the biggest influence on whether or not Bafana Bafana reach the Fifa World Cup next year. As it stands, Benin top Group C of the CAF Fifa World Cup qualifiers with 17 points heading into the final round of fixtures on Tuesday.…
About 18 school children were injured on Monday morning when a taxi carrying them to school overturned on the N3 highway near Durban. According to ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, the crash occurred just before the Mariannhill toll plaza around 7am. “ALS Paramedics Medical Services arrived at the scene after a single taxi transporting school children lost control and overturned, coming to rest on its roof,” Jamieson said. Paramedics quickly set up a triage system and called for additional ambulances and advanced life support units to assist with the large number of casualties. “About 18 children sustained injuries ranging from…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep condolences to the nations of Zimbabwe and Malawi following a devastating bus crash near Makhado (formerly Louis Trichardt) in Limpopo, which claimed 42 lives. The victims, mostly Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals, were travelling from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in the Eastern Cape to their home countries when the bus veered off a mountainous section of the N1 and plunged down an embankment. Several passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. President Ramaphosa described the tragedy as heartbreaking, especially as it occurred during Transport Month — a period dedicated to promoting…
Controversial businessman and tenderpreneur Hangwani Morgan Maumela allegedly spent about R60 million on seven luxury cars — including a Rolls-Royce, two Aston Martins, a Ferrari, and three Lamborghinis — using funds “looted” from Tembisa Hospital. Four of the vehicles — a Ferrari 812 Superfast, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, an Aston Martin DBS, and an Aston Martin DB11 — were discovered at a car dealership in Mpumalanga during a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) operation this week. The vehicles are valued at more than R30 million combined. The SIU obtained an interim court order from the Special Tribunal on September 29 to attach…
The Gauteng Department of Education will begin issuing placement offers for the 2026 online admissions for Grades 1 and 8 on Thursday, MEC Matome Chiloane announced on Sunday. Parents and guardians with complete applications will start receiving placement offers through SMS notifications sent to the cellphone numbers provided during registration. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona explained that within seven days of receiving a placement offer, parents or guardians must log on to the department’s admission website to either accept the offer as final or accept it while awaiting others. “It must be noted that when a parent accepts an offer from…
A tragic incident occurred on a farm in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, on Saturday morning when an 11-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed a farm worker while attempting to shoot at guinea fowl. Police spokesperson Col. Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that officers were called to the scene following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of a man, believed to be in his thirties, lying on his side with a bullet wound to the upper left chest. “The victim was declared dead by medical personnel who attended to the scene,” Ledwaba said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the young boy had…