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Haval Jolion and Kia Sonet receive poor Global NCAP safety ratings
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (681+ words) The Kia Sonet received a one-star rating in the latest Global NCAP test. Vehicle safety standards in South Africa have come under intense scrutiny recently, with two popular models being given zero-star ratings by Global NCAP, while the organisation's latest…...
Experienced Brazilian ref in charge of Bafana Bafana's Fifa World Cup opener against Mexico
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (318+ words) Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will be in charge of the Fifa World Cup opener between hosts Mexico and Bafana Bafana on Thursday. An all Brazilian contingent will officiate Bafana Bafana's Fifa World Cup opening game against hosts Mexico at the…...
Hugo Broos dreams of historic World Cup knockout run with South Africa
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (691+ words) While Bafana Bafana's third-place finish at the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast is still fresh in the memory, the team is now focused on a monumental challenge. Sixteen years since they last faced France, Bafana are set…...
Strong Barbarians challenge exactly what Springboks need before England Test
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (489+ words) Tomas Albornoz starred for Pumas againnst the Springboks last year and will be back in the colours of the Barbarians to face the world champions in their first international match of 2026 next weekend. Facing a strong Barbarians squad ahead of…...
Beyond the memory of 1976: The meaning of Youth Day in modern South Africa
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (390+ words) Every Youth Day, South Africans are reminded of the courage of the young people who marched in 1976. Their resistance against an unjust education system remains one of the defining moments in our country's history. The images, stories and sacrifices of…...
Inside the crime crisis: Discover the Western Cape's 10 most dangerous hotspots
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (318+ words) The areas in red show the most dangerous areas in the Western Cape province of South Africa. In examining the most dangerous areas in the Western Cape, crime statistics released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) consistently highlight specific…...
Bafana Bafana deserve our respect, and pride of place among SA big three
14+ hour, 30+ min ago (342+ words) Bafana Bafana's Lyle Foster and Rele Mofokeng are put through their paces at training. Lukhanyo Sithole argues that support for Bafana Bafana rivals that of the Springboks or Proteas, but commercial value is where SA is letting Bafana down. Image:…...
WATCH: Thato Mokoena reveals what led to her split from Brandon 'Gash1' Mthombeni
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (452+ words) Thato Mokoena recently revealed that cracks in her marriage to Brandon "Gash1" Mthombeni began to emerge during their third year together. Just a few months after announcing their split, Thato Mokoena recently opened up about what led to their separation from…...
Shock as confidential medical records of 3 000 SAPS officers leaked
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (811+ words) Nearly 3 000 members impacted by alleged data leak. In a shocking breach of privacy, the confidential medical records of almost 3 000 local police officers have been leaked among staff, raising serious concerns about the security of sensitive data within the South African…...
Why South Africa needs to stop live animal exports by sea
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (377+ words) Animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is calling for an end to live animal exports. Image: Stefano Belacchi | We Animals Media South Africa is at a critical juncture regarding the controversial practice of'live animal exports by sea.'With the country sending…...