Ex-Orlando Pirates Star Mohau Nkota Faces Uncertain Al-Ettifaq Future
Mohau Nkota could be on the move again, with Al-Ettifaq reportedly considering whether to part ways with the former Orlando Pirates winger. The 21-year-old’s future in Saudi Arabia has come under scrutiny as Al-Ettifaq looks to reshape its squad ahead of the new season. Nkota joined the Saudi Pro League club from Orlando Pirates in July 2025, making the move after...
Black Coffee Takes Family Time to Paris as He Explores the City With Loved Ones
Internationally acclaimed South African DJ Black Coffee is swapping the decks for quality family time in Paris. The Grammy Award-winning DJ, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, has been enjoying a family getaway in the French capital alongside his children, girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez and a wider group of guests. The group of 10 has been taking in some of Paris’ most...
Currie Cup: Sharks Need a Perfect Storm to Reach the Semi-finals
The Sharks are still alive in the Currie Cup — but their route to the semi-finals is extremely narrow. With the league phase reaching its final weekend, the Durban side sit seventh on the log, three points behind fourth-placed Boland Cavaliers. That means the Sharks cannot afford anything less than a victory when they host the Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park...
South African Students Go Days Without Food as Campus Hunger Crisis Deepens
For some university students in South Africa, getting through the academic year means making impossible choices between food, accommodation, study costs and basic necessities. Students across the country have described skipping meals, depending on friends and turning to university assistance simply to get through periods of severe financial pressure. Research by the University of the Western Cape indicates that student hunger...
Parliament Committee Calls for Seven-Year Probe Into Foreign National University Appointments
South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training wants a seven-year investigation into the appointment of foreign nationals at universities. The call follows concerns that some institutions may not be fully complying with the country’s labour and employment laws when recruiting foreign nationals. The committee raised the issue during a meeting involving the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), the Department of...
MTN8: Just Eight Orlando Pirates Players Remain From 2023’s 5-0 Rout of Sekhukhune
Orlando Pirates have undergone a major squad overhaul since their last MTN8 meeting with Sekhukhune United at Orlando Amstel Arena. When the Buccaneers welcome Babina Noko for Saturday’s second-leg semifinal, only eight players from the Pirates squad that demolished Sekhukhune 5-0 at the same venue in 2023 remain at the club. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00, with Pirates taking a narrow...
Danny Jordaan Tried to Convince Hugo Broos to Stay With Bafana Bafana
Hugo Broos has revealed that SAFA president Danny Jordaan made a late attempt to convince him to remain involved with Bafana Bafana. Broos had long planned to leave the national team after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, believing the tournament would provide the ideal opportunity to bring his coaching career to an end. However, his departure was far from straightforward. Jordaan left...
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs Defender Aden McCarthy Set for Champions League Showdowns With Arsenal, Man United and Barcelona
Aden McCarthy is about to embark on the biggest European adventure of his career. The former Kaizer Chiefs defender and his Sabah FK teammates have been handed a daunting set of fixtures in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase, with clashes against some of the biggest clubs in world football. Sabah secured their place in the competition after a dramatic...
Aden McCarthy’s Sabah FK Draw Arsenal, Barcelona and Man Utd in Tough Champions League Campaign
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy is set to experience UEFA Champions League football after his new club, Sabah FK, secured a place in the 2026/27 league phase. Sabah booked their historic spot in dramatic fashion, defeating Hapoel Be’er Sheva 6-4 on aggregate. McCarthy played his part in the decisive second leg, coming on during extra time as Sabah completed...
Springboks Facing Late Selection Blow Ahead of All Blacks Test
The Springboks could be forced into a late and significant change to their starting line-up ahead of Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks, with concerns reportedly growing over Handre Pollard’s fitness. Pollard was selected to return to the No. 10 jersey after starting the match on the bench in the previous Test, with Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff...
