Author: Larson Thebe

Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after beating Rwanda 3-0 at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Tuesday to top Group C. Bafana’s goals were scored by Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa. The team went into the match needing a win, and crossing their fingers that arch-rival Nigeria would halt Benin’s progress to the global showpiece. The Super Eagles beat Benin 4-0, to finish the group as best runners and qualify for the playoffs. Despite dominating the match, Bafana missed several golden opportunities, leaving fans at the stadium frustrated, including Sport, Arts and Culture…

The country’s preparedness to rollout a new HIV prevention method, Lenacapavir, will be discussed today at the two-day multi-stakeholder meeting organised by the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), together with the Department of Health in Kempton Park. Lenacapavir is a long-acting antiretroviral medicine administered via injection twice a year and can be used as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to help reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are HIV-negative. The injection has been recommended by the World Health Organisation for member states as an additional HIV prevention choice, as part of combination HIV prevention approaches. According to the…

More than 150 have been left homeless after a fire destroyed about 70 shacks at the Sivillcon informal settlement, near Sefako Makgatho Drive in Derdepoort, Pretoria. According to the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department, all residents managed to evacuate on time, and no injuries or fatalities were reported. The department said several firefighting units were dispatched to the scene, which included crews from crews from Silverton, Innesdale, and Wonderboom Fire Stations who managed to suppress the blaze. “Firefighting teams worked methodically to contain the flames and manage the intense heat and smoke. The coordinated effort by firefighters ensured the…

Authorities in Mahikeng, North West, are investigating circumstances that led to a section of the roof of the Department of Health Head Office collapsing.  According to the department, the damaged area accommodates the Financial Management, Salaries and Accounting Directorates. As a precautionary measure following the incident, the department said it has taken urgent steps to safeguard employees and secure the building. “The Department of Labour has been officially notified and will conduct an on-site inspection on Monday to assess compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and determine the structural integrity of the building. Access to the building will…

Kaizer Chiefs has officially announced that it has parted ways with head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. The announcement follows almost two months of uncertainty, after the club announced that Nabi was not going to be part of the coaching staff until further notice. “Kaizer Chiefs FC and Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi hereby confirm that, following constructive engagements, they have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship on an amicable basis. “The Parties recognise the importance of this decision being communicated in respectful and positive terms, reflecting the mutual regard maintained throughout their employment relationship,” read a statement from the club.  Amakhosi…

North West Education MEC Viola Motsumi has congratulated seven teachers, who obtained first positions at the National Teaching Awards Gala event held in Boksburg. The awards were held under the theme “Empowering Educators, Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability.” According to the department, the awards celebrate educators who go above and beyond in their profession, often under challenging conditions, to ensure quality learning and teaching. The province sent a delegation of 15 finalists to compete at the national level and walked away with seven awards. “Reverend Dr. David Tlhowe from Tlhabane West Primary School in Bojanala District obtained first position in Primary…

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has committed to working with the e-hailing companies, such as Bolt, Teksi Ride, and Shuma Ride. These emerged during a meeting between the council along with its affiliate body, the South African Meter Taxi and E-Hailing Association (SAMTEA), and e-hailing companies. The council is optimistic that this cooperation is a start of important work to ensure that the taxi industry and e-hailing platforms operate in harmony and with mutual respect. The agreement follows last month’s signing of regulations that officially recognize the e-hailing sector as a legal mode of public transport in the…

World football governing body, FIFA, has been lambasted for failing to ban Israel teams from participating in its competitions, including the World Cup. This after a FIFA council meeting failed to discuss global pressure to ban Israel at its meeting in Zurich, Switzerland. The call comes as Israel’s national team is currently participating in the World Cup qualifiers, while some of its clubs are playing in the UEFA competitions. Delivering his key opening remarks, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, acknowledged the situation in Gaza, but however stressed the role of using football to promote peace and unity. “At FIFA, we are…

The North West MEC for the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, has welcomed the arrest of five police officers for stock theft and possession of endangered animals. The three detectives are stationed in Vryburg and were granted bail of R1000 each by the Vryburg Magistrates Court for allegedly stealing four sheep belonging to a local farmer. According to the police, the suspects were caught on security cameras loading the sheep into a vehicle, which was later confirmed that it belonged to the Vryburg Detectives. “Further investigation led the police to a house in Dithakwaneng village outside…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has implored the team to focus on the do-or-die 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda later this month, and not on the Teboho Mokoena matter. His comments come few days after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for erroneously fielding midfielder Mokoena during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho on 21 March 2025. Broos was speaking in Johannesburg after naming his final squad for the two decisive games. “So, if we win two times, there’s a big chance that we would qualify for…