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Updated 14 Nov 2026, 12:45 SAST. Refreshed every 15 minutes.
Hamza, Paterson in for Proteas’ first Test against Bangladesh
Simon Harmer also keeps his spot in the side ahead of Keshav Maharaj.
Mantashe bemoans fragmented black vote after ANC decline
ANC chairperson also said the party must be prepared to be an opposition party in some councils
Benni McCarthy sends a big message to Bafana Bafana striker
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy believes in Lyle Foster's ability to meet and surpass his long-standing Bafana Bafana goalscoring record.
Did they even shower?’ Bafana fans react to team’s surprise Kenya arrival
Bafana Bafana arrived in Kenya just hours after their 2-2 draw against, leaving supporters surprised by the team's quick turnaround.
Draw against Bafana a fair result, says Kenya coach McCarthy
"Whoever had won this game, I don't think people would have been angry or say one team was lucky," said McCarthy.
WHO MADE 2026?: Heroes, villains and moegoes: nominate your People of the Year 2026
Help us choose who makes the shortlists for Daily Maverick’s People of the Year. Nominate in as many of our 13 categories as you like before 20 November.
Velebayi makes a big Kaizer Chiefs promise
Kaizer Chiefs attacker Asanele Velebayi has become inspired to be a regular goalscorer after his first Amakhosi goal last week.
World Rugby urged to punish Rassie Erasmus for late Springbok team changes
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus is facing fresh scrutiny after making three late changes to South Africa’s starting line-up for Friday’s clash against France.
Body of missing Durban man found in Phuket
The family of 65-year-old Durban man Devendren Naicker has confirmed his death after he went missing while on holiday in Phuket, Thailand.
Muizenberg Beach visitors can expect these big changes from 16 December
It's good news for anyone heading to Muizenberg Beach this summer, with the City of Cape Town revealing a major upgrade milestone.
Temba Bavuma set to extend remarkable Test captaincy record
Temba Bavuma is set to extend one of Test cricket's most remarkable records when he captains South Africa in the first of two Tests against Bangladesh at the Wanderers…
Black Friday warning to those South Africans in debt
South Africans have been warned against falling into debt traps during Black Friday.
Rassie: Referee was ‘human’ in not giving Boks final scrum reward
Erasmus said the Springboks should have understood the referee would not continually penalise France's collapsed scrums in front of their home crowd.
Carte Blanche coming up: Content piracy
Carte Blanche investigates the booming illegal streaming market, exploring stolen content, lost revenue.
What to watch: ‘Unforgettable’ is a crime show worth bingeing
'Unforgettable' serves up old-school crime drama and a detective with an extraordinary memory - here's why it's worth watching
Bafana Bafana land safely in Kenya!
Bafana Bafana are now under immense pressure to beat Kenya in their own backyard after having let them off at home on Friday.
Opinion: When McKenzie talks BIG, SA sport suffers
Just two years into his term and the SA sport minister has lost J-Bay, our most-decorated Olympian and ten-year F1 deal to Rwanda…
“You can’t go there!” – Mosimane snaps at journalist over Mbokazi
Pitso Mosimane was not impressed when questioned about Mbekezeli Mbokazi's omission after Bafana dropped points against Kenya.
South Africa’s neighbour hit by rising fuel costs and proposed electricity hikes
South Africa's neighbour faces rising fuel costs and electricity tariff hikes, adding pressure on households and businesses.
ANC’s resistance to forming coalitions with DA welcomed by SACP
The ANC said it will provide a detailed update on its coalition negotiations on Tuesday
Player ratings: Springboks who fired and flopped
The Springboks slipped to a disappointing defeat against France on Friday, and here we hand out some key player ratings.
Revealed: Women car buyers in SA almost always go for these brands
South African women are showing clear preferences when it comes to buying cars, with a handful of manufacturers dominating the market.
PARTY RESET OP-ED: The ANC’s liberation history cannot substitute for effective governance
The ANC’s electoral decline to 31% in the 2026 local government elections is because of a leadership crisis that relies on liberation history rather than effective…
The season is now — Time to enact family-law reform
Parliamentary terms end. Families’ needs do not. After decades of proposals, consultation and litigation, South Africa has another opportunity to protect the…
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