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…
National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has been arrested in Cape Town in connection with allegations of fraud and defeating or obstructing the course of justice. Adams was taken into custody on Tuesday, 5 May, at Parliament Village by the South African Police Service Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), following instructions for him to present himself to authorities. According to police, a J50 warrant had been issued for Adams’ arrest. The charges relate to claims…
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has called out self-proclaimed superfan Mamajoy (real name Joy Chauke), accusing her of having a sense of entitlement. This follows her exclusion from a group of football fans to be sponsored by the government for a trip to North America to watch the FIFA 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA and Mexico in June. McKenzie on Tuesday announced the names of selected fans, who had to submit videos to be considered for the all-expenses-paid trip.…
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Dr Dickson Masemola has stressed the importance of empowering firefighters to serve communities with integrity, professionalism, and without fear or discrimination. Masemola is leading a two-day national commemoration of International Firefighters’ Day 2026 at the Rustenburg Civic Centre in the North West. The 2026 national commemoration is hosted in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Centre, the North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre, and other stakeholders. The aim is, among other things, to…