Author: Silver Sibiya
DStv is overhauling its subscription packages, giving South African viewers more choice over what they pay for, with prices ranging from R99 to R799 a month. MultiChoice and Canal+ unveiled the new packages on Monday, with the changes set to take effect from 17 September 2026. The new line-up is: The overhaul is one of the biggest changes to DStv’s package structure in years and comes as the traditional pay-TV business faces mounting competition from streaming services and pressure from consumers looking to cut monthly costs. What does each package offer? Starter – R99 The entry-level package is aimed largely…
South African winger Thapelo Maseko has wasted little time making his mark at FC Copenhagen, scoring twice in his first start for the Danish giants walloping Odense BK 5-0 on Sunday Maseko, who joined Copenhagen after making his name in South Africa and playing and scoring in the World Cup against South Korea, has, announced himself in style as he continues to settle into life at the club. The brace will be a major boost for the 22-year-old, who has been looking to establish himself as an important attacking option in Copenhagen’s squad. The pacey attacker previously played for SuperSport…
A new state witness has told the Johannesburg High Court that police never read him his rights or told him he was under arrest when he was detained alongside accused number one Musa Kekana in Kew in April 2024. The evidence emerged on Monday during the trial-within-a-trial involving alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, Kekana, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, Tsakani Matlala and Nthabiseng Nzama. The five accused face 25 charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering. The witness, a custom car builder whose identity is being withheld, told the court he had gone to Kekana’s home to…
A 53-year-old scholar transport driver was shot and killed in Westbury, Johannesburg, shortly after dropping off schoolchildren on Monday morning. Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said police received a complaint of a shooting at around 08:10. “The driver had just dropped off the children and was preparing to park his vehicle at a flat in Westbury when two unknown men approached him and opened fire. “The man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics,” Sibeko said. The suspects allegedly fled the scene in a blue Volkswagen Polo. Police have not yet established a…
The 2026 local government elections could produce a dramatic political contest in Gauteng, with several high-profile mayoral candidates carrying histories of legal battles and controversy entering the race for Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. The latest development came on Saturday when the Afrika Mayibuye Movement announced businessman and former convicted prisoner Themba “Skeem GP” Lukhele as its mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni. Party president Floyd Shivambu made the announcement during a political event in Kliptown, Soweto. Lukhele, who has spoken publicly about his time in prison and subsequent rehabilitation, is being presented by the party as a businessman, author, motivational speaker, philanthropist and…
The ANC Veterans League has called for decisive action against March and March, accusing the movement of fuelling vigilantism and attacks on foreign nationals following violent clashes outside a Durban Home Affairs office. The organisation says the clashes on Thursday, 3 September, broke out after about 100 March and March supporters attempted what they called a “clean-up campaign” against foreign nationals camping outside the Home Affairs office on Che Guevara Road. According to the Veterans League, the migrants had fled anti-immigrant tensions in their communities and were seeking refuge outside the government office. In a strongly worded statement issued on…
A police sergeant has hit back at allegations that accused number one, Musa Kekana, was unlawfully removed from Edenvale Hospital and taken to Bramley Police Station instead of South Rand Hospital. Sergeant Elvis Raseala was under cross-examination by Kekana’s lawyer, Riaan Gissing, in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday. Raseala is the latest State witness in the trial involving alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused. The accused face 25 charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering. Gissing put it to Raseala that police had acted unlawfully when they transferred Kekana from the hospital…
Mamelodi Sundowns have piled the pressure on early Betway Premiership log leaders Orlando Pirates after keeping pace with the Buccaneers at the top of the table. The defending champions beat Milford FC 2-0 at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night, moving level with Pirates on 13 points after five matches. Pirates had opened up a three-point lead with a comfortable win over Kruger United on Tuesday, but Sundowns responded 24 hours later to close the gap. Iqraam Rayners put the Brazilians ahead deep into first-half stoppage time before Antonio Van Wyk sealed the victory in the 76th minute with his first…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Lebogang Maile as Acting Premier while he takes sick leave. Maile will assume the position from Thursday, 3 September, until Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The appointment has been made in terms of Section 131(1)(a) and Section 13 of the Constitution, which provide for an acting premier to perform the functions of the provincial executive when the premier is unable to do so. According to a statement from the Gauteng Provincial Government, “Maile will assume the duties, authority and responsibilities of the Office of the Premier to ensure…
Kaizer Chiefs striker Etiosa Ighodaro is determined to put his injury troubles behind him and make a greater impact for Amakhosi this season. The 25-year-old endured a frustrating first campaign at Naturena, making just six appearances after a series of fitness setbacks. However, Ighodaro believes a full pre-season has left him in a much better position to show Chiefs supporters what he can offer. “Last season was quite frustrating for me because of injuries, but that is behind me now and I am looking forward to a great season,” Ighodaro said. “Hopefully, you’ll see the best of me. I am…