by Lwandiso Simanga Chelsea have secured the signature of 13-year-old Camden Schaper, a highly rated young talent, in a record-breaking youth deal reportedly worth R17 million, according to The Sun UK. Though the club has not officially confirmed the signing, this is standard practice with youth transfers. Originally from Benoni, South Africa, Schaper began his…
Kelebogile Matlou Lusanda Selo is the founding director of Zinzulu Creates in Kagiso, Krugersdorp, a non-profit company dedicated to empowering children through the transformative power of the arts. Her journey is rooted in a deep belief that knowledge is power, and when applied, it has the potential to create meaningful change, especially within local communities….
by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates have made another major statement in the transfer market by securing the signature of highly rated midfielder Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City. The 23-year-old, long linked with the Soweto giants, adds further strength to a squad already bolstered by the arrivals of Sipho Mbule, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, and Tshepang Moremi. image:…
by Kelebogile Matlou Sun International has withdrawn its plan to buy Peermont Holdings, the company that owns Emperors Palace, in a deal worth around R7 billion. On Wednesday, 2 July 2025, Sun International said that it and Peermont had mutually agreed to cancel the deal. This happened because the Competition Commission said in October 2024…
by Lwandiso Simanga Springbok stalwarts Bongi Mbonambi and Handré Pollard are gearing up for a tough clash against Italy this Saturday at Loftus Versfeld, despite the Azzurri’s 10th place in the world rankings and a number of key absentees. image by: Springbok (X) Following a dominant 54-7 win over the Barbarians in Cape Town, the…
by Mathipa Phishego On Wednesday, July 2, fuel prices went up and consumers are preparing for yet another financial setback. The price increases for petrol and diesel by R1.18 and R0.92 per litre were confirmed by the Department of Energy. In turn, this is the fourth hike in a row this year. During the past year,…
by Kelebogile Matlou Low-income households across South Africa are facing a worsening housing shortage, highlighted during the Department of Human Settlements budget vote delivered by Minister Thembi Simelane. The country continues to experience a serious shortfall in affordable, formal housing options for working-class families. The limited housing supply, combined with stagnant income levels, has pushed…
by Kelebogile Matlou Nearly R730 million has now been clawed back from the wreckage of VBS Mutual Bank, the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority (PA) said in its latest annual report. The amount, confirmed by VBS Mutual Bank liquidator Anoosh Rooplal, represents almost a third of the approximately R2.3 billion looted through fraud and…
by Lwandiso Simanga Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal pulled off a stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over European champions Manchester City in the Club World Cup on Monday in Orlando, earning a quarter-final clash with Brazil’s Fluminense. City took an early lead in the 9th minute through Bernardo Silva, but Al-Hilal turned the game on its head…
by Lwandiso Simanga The South African Springboks launched their 2025 rugby season with a commanding 54-7 victory over Barbarians FC at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. The home side seized control from the outset, building a 19-0 halftime lead and adding six more tries in the second half to seal the emphatic win. Cheslin Kolbe…
