Author: Larson Thebe
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids and loose forward Kwagga Smith, have both cautioned the team against complacency when they Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday, in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter. The Boks will be hoping to register their fifth win in a row and secure their first title since 2019. Their concerns come as Los Pumas have already beaten New Zealand and Australia and currently sitting in second place at 18 points while the Boks lead the standings with 18 points. Smith said they’re not taking anything for granted. “This Argentinean team have proven that they can…
The Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has announced that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding applications for the 2025 academic year will open on Friday, 20 September. The applications were supposed to be opened today (Monday) but had to be postponed following a four-day extensive consultation with stakeholders in the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector. Nkabane made the announcement during a media briefing held in Pretoria. “Having received a presentation during these stakeholder consultations and having noted the comments received from stakeholders, I am now confident that NSFAS is ready to kickstart the 2025…
The opening day of the 202/25 Betway Premiership saw eight goals scored, with wins for Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City, while Royal AM and Cape Town City settled for a draw. The first goal of the league was scored just eight minutes after kick-off by City’s Prins Tijuena, during their encounter in the afternoon with Royal at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg. But the host fought hard for secure a draw when Motebang Sera stunned the visitors late in the game. The much-anticipated reign of Chiefs new mentor Nasreddine Nabi got off to a winning start at the Free…
Police have arrested a Nigerian drug mule at the OR Tambo International Airport, after they discovered cocaine hidden in a pair of airline headphones. According to the police, the suspect had just landed from São Paulo and was about to board a connecting to Nigeria. The police then became suspicious when the suspect handed over airline headphones to a cleaner at the airport. Police were working closely with airport security, Border Management Authority, customs officials and Airports Company South Africa staff effected the arrest, and found 450 grams of cocaine stashed in the headphones. “The drug mule who claims he…
The Presidency has sought to assure the nation that Deputy President is well, after he collapsed while delivering his keynote address at the N’wamitwa Day Celebrations held at Valoyi Cultural Village, Tzaneen, in Limpopo. This after he was seen struggling towards the end of his speech, before he was taken off the podium by security officers and emergency officials. “While delivering his keynote address, the Deputy President felt lightheaded from the heat and was attended to by his medical team. We can confirm that the Deputy President has received the necessary medical attention and is well,” said Mashatile’s acting spokesperson,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA Bill), albeit with several conditions at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Despite signing the bill, its full implementation has been delayed by three months, to allow for further engagements on two clauses which relates to languages and school admissions. “I am willing to allow those who believe a solution will be found to the two clauses that they believe they have solutions for, to give them the opportunity and delay the implementation of clauses four and five for a period of three months. The rest of the act is…
Former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has passed away at a Johannesburg hospital, following a period of illness. Gordhan’s family announced that he was admitted to the hospital earlier this week. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he is deeply saddened by the passing of Gordhan, whom he described as a lifelong activist. “President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Gordhan’s spouse, Vanitha Raju, daughters Anisha and Priyesha, as well as the former Minister’s older brother, Manecklal Gordhan, and sister Shanta Harilal. The President’s thoughts are with former Minister Gordhan’s extended family, comrades, associates, and organisations with whom he established relationships…
A joint unannounced search by the North West MEC for Education Viola Motsumi, Community Policing Forum and members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) through the Adopt-a-Cop flagship program uncovered knives, space muffins, marijuana, cigarettes, and an old police belt, at the Meriti Secondary School in Meriting outside Rustenburg. The department said the search and seizure initiative is part of ongoing efforts to curb crime and prevent gang-related activities from infiltrating school grounds. The school was recently in the news following a rise in violentincidents, after two learners were admitted at the Intensive Care Unit after they were stabbed…
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has made seven changes to his 28-man squad that he announced for the short tour to Argentina on 21 September in their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash. Hooker Johan Grobbelaar was recalled to the squad and is expected to cover along with Malcolm Marx and Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who can also play prop. Erasmus said the seven players will get enough rest and are expected to be back in the return and final match of the Championship against Los Pumas on 28 September in Nelspruit. The seven players are Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Pieter-Steph du Toit,…
Bafana Bafana have revived their chances of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, by beating South Sudan 3-2 in added time at the Juba National Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.These as Thalente Mbatha came to the rescue of the team, by scoring a late goal to seal victory for the visitors. The hosts were complacent after thinking that they had forced a 2-2 draw before Mbatha scored a similar goal to the one he scored against Uganda last week Friday at the Orlando Stadium. The hosts were the first to find the back of the net…