Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced a 32-member preliminary squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the selection heavily dominated by players from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. The announcement comes as both clubs remain locked in the race for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title. Orlando Pirates need a victory against Orbit College FC on Saturday to secure the championship, while a draw or defeat would see Mamelodi Sundowns retain the league crown. Sundowns are also chasing…

Low-cost carrier FlySafair is in trouble again, this time for allegedly contravening multiple sections of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred the airline to the National Consumer Tribunal over its controversial practice of overbooking and/or overselling flight tickets between November and December 2024, and January 2025. The commission said the referral follows an investigation initiated in terms of the CPA after concerns emerged in the media, including on social media platforms, regarding the allegations…

Thousands of residents from Thokoza in Ekurhuleni marched to a nearby industrial area on Thursday, accusing undocumented foreign nationals of taking employment opportunities from local residents. The protesters are demanding that companies prioritise the hiring of South African citizens. Members of the civic organisation, Abahambe Thokoza, gathered in large numbers before marching to factories in the area, where they handed over memorandums outlining their demands to management. The group’s spokesperson, Tebogo Motloung, claimed that many local residents remain unemployed while…