Confederation of African Football (CAF) president and billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed his commitment to the African National Congress (ANC), saying the party still plays a vital role in shaping South Africa’s future. Speaking at the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) fundraising gala dinner on Friday, Motsepe said despite the challenges the country faces — many of which have been attributed to the ANC — the party remains a “broad church” that is necessary for national progress. Motsepe, who confirmed he remains an ANC member, dismissed ongoing speculation that he might enter the race to succeed President Cyril…
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After conquering the southern hemisphere, the Springboks are turning their attention to the north, with five Tests lined up in November as they aim to close out the season on a high note. Fresh from lifting the Rugby Championship trophy for the second consecutive year, the world champions will now face a new challenge against Europe’s best teams. Their end-of-year tour includes matches against Japan (Wembley Stadium, London), France (Stade de France, Saint-Denis), Italy (Allianz Stadium, Turin), Ireland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin), and Wales (Principality Stadium, Cardiff). The five-Test tour will not only test the team’s depth and adaptability but also…
Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) Imtiaz Fazel faces a parliamentary probe following a complaint that led to his suspension by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Police authorities have remained silent over claims that Fazel was suspended after allegedly leaking investigation reports implicating National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo. President Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday that Fazel, who was appointed in November 2022, had been suspended with immediate effect. He did not provide reasons for the decision but said the suspension would remain in effect pending a parliamentary investigation into Fazel’s conduct. The Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI)…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has apologised to billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe over remarks he made about the mining magnate’s alleged political ambitions to lead the African National Congress (ANC). “When I spoke about Patrice Motsepe, people said I was fighting with him… No, I’m not fighting with him,” Mbalula said. “If I spoke badly, I withdraw those words, because Motsepe’s people fought with me, telling me to stop fighting with Motsepe. I’m not fighting with him. I was relaying the NEC’s decision, saying we must not speak about succession battles because we are in trouble. We must fight and win…
South Africa’s women’s cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday, overcoming both their opponents and difficult weather conditions to keep their World Cup semifinal hopes alive. The Proteas chased down a Duckworth/Lewis/Stern (D/L) revised target of 121 runs without losing a wicket in a match reduced to 20 overs per side. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with an unbeaten 60 off 47 balls — her 37th half-century — while opening partner Tazmin Brits contributed 55 runs, sealing the victory with a six over midwicket. Their 125-run opening stand was the pair’s best partnership of the tournament…
Rapper X, Black Coffee, Enhle Mbali, and Nadia Nakai made headlines this week as TshisaLIVE rounded up the biggest entertainment stories on its weekly podcast feature, which includes commentary from journalists and the voices of top celebrities. Here’s a look at some of the major stories of the week: Ukhozi FM Programming Manager and Senior Producer in Tense Stand-Off Tensions are reportedly high behind the scenes at Ukhozi FM, with growing friction between programme manager Langa Cele and senior producer Zandile Wardie. The dispute, which has allegedly been building for months, has now spilled into internal communications. According to TshisaLIVE,…
The new MG ZS Pro has officially arrived in South Africa, joining the country’s highly competitive compact crossover segment. The model, launched internationally in 2024, is positioned in the R360,000 to R450,000 price range and aims to deliver a mix of space, technology, and performance at an affordable price. When Morris Garages (MG) Motors relaunched in South Africa earlier this year, it introduced the HS crossover, Cyberster electric roadster, and the first-generation ZS compact crossover. Now, the second-generation MG ZS Pro enters the market with major upgrades and a fresh design. Available in two variants — the entry-level MG ZS…
The Caledon community continues to mourn the death of 16-year-old Deveney Nel, who was murdered by a classmate at Overberg High School in August 2024. On Friday, the Cape Town High Court sentenced the now 18-year-old offender to 25 years’ direct imprisonment for murder and a further 12 months for defeating the ends of justice. The sentences will run concurrently. Deveney’s mother, Lida Nel, described her pain as “unimaginable” in her victim impact statement, saying she would never be able to fully express the grief of losing her daughter. According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila, the youth…
The national dialogue process in South Africa has reached a critical phase following the completion of nominations for the long-awaited national dialogue steering committee. According to the Presidency, 26 sectors have submitted their nominees, marking a major step toward forming the committee that will lead the next phase of public consultations. The list of nominees has been handed to the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) for quality assurance. The EPG will then forward its recommendations to President Cyril Ramaphosa for final approval in his capacity as head of state and convener of the national dialogue. Once approved, the steering committee will…
A community clinic just north of Johannesburg has become the center of a growing controversy over whether foreigners should have access to South Africa’s public health facilities. What began as a small local action in 2022 has now spread across parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, with members of the anti-migrant group Operation Dudula stationed at hospital gates, checking identification cards and turning away anyone who is not South African. The group, whose name “Dudula” means “to force out” in Zulu, has been accused of using intimidation and violence in the past. Despite several arrests, the authorities have struggled to…