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Ramaphosa cautions parties against post-election coalition chaos
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned political parties against turning coalition negotiations into battles for positions and power, saying residents’ interests must come before political ambitions as parties prepare to negotiate governing arrangements in 137 councils following the 2026 local government elections. Addressing the announcement of the election results at the… Read more »
Proteas welcome back key stars for crucial Bangladesh Test series
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has received a massive boost heading into the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, with the return of top-order batsman Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje from injuries. The new number one-ranked Proteas will assemble for camp on Wednesday as they fine-tune their preparations this week for… Read more »
Bafana legend Benni McCarthy faces beloved South Africa in high-stakes Afcon qualifier
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Benni McCarthy was the undisputed poster boy of South African football and the best player the country had exported to Europe. Passionate about Bafana Bafana, he plied his trade in some of Europe’s elite leagues and remains the only South African to have… Read more »
From Lamontville to Leeds: Netball star Tarle Mathe secures big UK move
As the saying goes, dynamite comes in small packages and South African netball star Tarle Mathe is a perfect example. Her power, energy and talent have finally paid off, earning her a high-profile move to the Netball Super League in the United Kingdom. Mathe recently penned a one-year deal with… Read more »
Ramaphosa’s visit sparks crucial soccer safety talks
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is arguably one of those head of states who does not command a lot of respect and authority from his people. More often than not, he is accused of being indecisive and faltering. His trademark Colgate grin, goofy dancing moves and “daddy jokes” are always… Read more »
Downs coach Miguel Cardoso feeling the heat as Kaizer Chiefs advance to Carling cup semis
Mamelodi Sundowns were humbled by Algeria’s USM Alger in front of their home supporters in the CAF Super Cup final that was played at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday night. The Brazilians were shell-shocked and defeated 3-1 by the Algerians, adding more woes to Masandawana, who were embarrassingly knocked… Read more »
Goodbye my lover: Ode to Agoa
Dear President Donald Trump Thank you for announcing your intention to divorce South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). Some of us have been uncomfortable with this arranged marriage for years. We never understood why a relationship supposedly built on mutual prosperity required one partner to swallow… Read more »
When voters start asking questions after the ballot
For some, the conversation that might have changed their vote came a day too late. After the government elections, some social media users described how a politician’s promises or footage of the politician at work in a community had helped settle their choice. Then came further reading and conversations with… Read more »
If you fail to vote or fail to vote responsibly, are you a killer?
I remember a confrontational road-safety campaign poster that proclaimed: “If you drink and drive, you are a killer.” The message was deliberately uncomfortable. It challenged people to recognise that personal choices could have deadly consequences for others. With this week’s municipal elections, I find myself more and more convinced that… Read more »
The vote is done and now a new test for coalition governments begins
With the Electoral Commission of South Africa set to declare results of the local government elections today, coalition governments face a test beyond surviving votes of no confidence. How parties exercise shared power will determine whether divided electoral mandates produce administrations that function through collaboration, political blame shifting or opportunities… Read more »