Author: Larson Thebe
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the team wants to thank its unwavering supporters by securing a victory over the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Nasrec on Saturday. Kolisi says a win would mean a lot to ordinary South Africans, homeless people and those who cannot afford to attend the match and watch the team play from the stadium. Saturday’s match will mark the Boks’ final game on home soil this year, with the two teams currently level at one win apiece in the four-Test Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. “We obviously want to win the game, but also,…
One driver has died after the vehicle he was travelling in collided head-on with a loaded truck transporting steel pipes and caught fire on the N1 North, near Mekete Lodge, Polokwane. Authorities say the victim, who was driving a Volkswagen Polo, was attempting to overtake when the accident occurred. He died at the scene. No injuries were reported among the occupants of the truck. “The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety informs motorists that the N1 North, near Mekete Lodge, Polokwane, has been cleared and is now open to traffic following a motor vehicle accident that occurred this morning.…
South African exporters have been given a two-year reprieve after the United States extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until the end of 2028. The extension provides greater certainty for businesses selling qualifying products into the US market, after months of uncertainty over whether South Africa would remain part of the preferential trade programme. US President Donald Trump has signed the legislation into law after it cleared Congress, extending AGOA without major policy changes. For South African businesses, the extension is particularly significant because AGOA provides eligible exports with preferential, including duty-free, access to the US market. Sectors…
A driver of a patient transport vehicle was robbed of his wallet and cellphone, while five patients he was transporting were robbed of their cellphones before the vehicle was hijacked in Tladistad village near Makapanstad in Moretele, North West. Authorities said the incident occurred on Tuesday evening while the vehicle was transporting patients. “According to preliminary information, the driver had just dropped off an elderly patient who had been discharged from Jubilee Hospital when an armed man approached the vehicle, pointed a firearm at the driver and ordered him to hand over his cellphone and wallet. “The driver was subsequently…
For the first time since December last year, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has recorded no new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the province over the past week. According to the department, the milestone marks a significant development in the province’s ongoing efforts to contain and curb the spread of the disease. “This is the first week since December 2025 that the province has recorded no new FMD cases, signalling a positive shift in the province’s fight against the disease. It also provides encouragement that intensified vaccination and disease-control interventions are beginning to yield results,”…
Motorists have been warned to brace for steep fuel price increases at the pumps from 2 September. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced fuel price adjustments effective Wednesday, citing local and international factors behind the increases. This marks the second consecutive monthly fuel price increase, following the adjustment announced in August. Both grades of petrol, 93 and 95, will increase by R1.34 per litre. Diesel 0.05% sulphur will increase by R2.94 per litre, while diesel 0.005% sulphur will rise by R3.15 per litre. Wholesale illuminating paraffin will increase by R2.13 per litre, while the single maximum national…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is recovering well at home after undergoing a minor surgical procedure, his office has confirmed. The Office of the Deputy President issued the update in response to weekend media reports concerning Mashatile’s health and his prolonged absence from some public engagements. “The Office reiterates the position communicated previously: the Deputy President became unwell while at home in Johannesburg and, under the supervision of his medical team, sought medical attention,” said Mashatile’s acting spokesperson, Keith Khoza. Mashatile was admitted for a minor surgical procedure and observation before being discharged. He is now continuing his recovery at home…
The Springboks bounced back in the second Test of the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, beating New Zealand’s All Blacks 33–26 in front of more than 56,000 cheering supporters in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon. The victory helped the team level the four-match series at 1–1 following last weekend’s loss in Johannesburg and ensured that they returned to the number one spot in the world rankings, with New Zealand at number two. Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende and captain Siya Kolisi scored the team’s tries, while man of the match Cheslin Kolbe converted all three tries and kicked…
The Gauteng Department of Health has welcomed the arrest of three women allegedly linked to the theft and illegal sale of medication used for legal termination of pregnancy services at Stretford Community Health Centre (CHC) in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg. The department said two boxes of Cytotec tablets, which are used as part of lawful Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) services, along with 24 loose tablets, were allegedly stolen from the health facility on Monday. According to the department, the suspects allegedly gained access to the medication after breaking a padlock securing a medicine cupboard. Gauteng Health spokesperson…
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is elated to be back and ready to face the All Blacks in the second of four matches in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series in Cape Town on Saturday evening. Kolisi was declared fit on Monday and named captain after recovering from the injury he sustained during the Test against Argentina two weeks ago. “I feel good, strong, and I think the toughest part was more the mental battle. I think people always think it’s the injury itself. You know you’re always going to heal, but I think it’s the mental one. You know, you don’t know…