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The rise of property fraud in South Africa: what homeowners need to know
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (707+ words) Property ownership in South Africa faces increasing threats from sophisticated fraud and hijacking schemes. Industry experts warn homeowners to remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their investments against these evolving risks. Property ownership remains one of the most significant financial…...
Remembering Solly Tyibilika, the township hero who inspired a Springbok captain Siya Kolisi
1+ day, 42+ min ago (1058+ words) The late Springbok flank Solly Tyibilika was a trailblazer. When the Springboks' flanker Solly Tyibilika was shot dead in a township tavern in 2011, it was a tragedy on a host of levels. He was just 32. From a rugby point of…...
BREAKING | Springboks open Nations Championship with 45-21 victory over England
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (147+ words) Pretoria News BREAKING | Springboks open Nations Championship with 45-21 victory over England The Springboks weren't at their best on Saturday night at Ellis Park against England, but they were still too powerful for the visitors after a 45-21 triumph in the opening…...
The beautiful game repays honesty: The rise of Relebohile Mofokeng
2+ day, 29+ min ago (745+ words) Relebohile Mofokeng proved to be an important player for Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana in the No 10 position. It is often said, "You cannot cheat football." Looking at the trajectory of Relebohile Mofokeng, I cannot help but feel that football…...
Wrath Against African Migrants May Exact a Heavy Toll
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (705+ words) Protesters took to the streets in a national day of action on June 30 to demand the removal of undocumented migrants from South Africa. June in South Africa is always bitterly cold. This winter carries a particularly ominous chill as anti-immigration…...
Charting a Path to Independence and Accountability for the Judiciary
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (720+ words) Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and President Cyril Ramaphosa in discussion at the Conference of International Association of Women Judges in Cape Town on April 9, 2025. The upcoming Judiciary Conference will enable much-needed introspection and institutional resetting, says the writer. As we…...
From 'too small' to a half-century: Big-hearted Springbok Cheslin Kolbe reaches 50 Test caps
3+ day, 11+ min ago (522+ words) Cheslin Kolbe celebrates winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. The double World Cup winner will reach 50 Test caps on Saturday against England in Johannesburg. Two Rugby World Cup titles, a British & Irish Lions series victory and multiple Rugby Championship…...
Watch: Zimbabwean refugees desperate to return home stranded at Shallcross Stadium
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (279+ words) About three bus loads of Zimbabwean nationals seeking refuge at Shallcross Stadium have already been transported home, while a few hundred more await transportation, after being'displaced during anti-immigration protests on'Monday night. Many are women with newborn and'premature babies. DA ward…...
Thousands of Zimbabweans repatriated after occupying Shallcross sports field
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (476+ words) More than a thousand Zimbabwean nationals gathered at Shallcross Stadium in Durban requesting urgent voluntary repatriation from their government. Since Tuesday, they were transported back to Zimbabwe by bus. Thousands of Zimbabwean nationals were bused back home after occupying the…...
Steenhuisen voices disappointment at the new DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, over demotion
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (897+ words) The DA wants John Steenhuisen to be removed as agriculture minster and demoted to the deputy minster of trade and industry Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers Former DA leader John Steenhuisen has broken his silence, voicing his disappointment at being…...