WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre Flexes in New Bafana Bafana Jersey During Intense Workout
Scottish wrestling icon Drew McIntyre generated widespread buzz across both the professional wrestling and international football communities after sharing a workout video wearing South Africa’s brand-new Bafana Bafana jersey. The 41-year-old WWE superstar, whose real name is Andrew McLean Galloway IV, posted an Instagram clip of his gym session while donning the green and gold shirt from adidas’ newly launched...
Orlando Pirates Head Coach Explains Oswin Appollis’ Slow Start & Minutes Management
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has addressed concerns regarding star winger Oswin Appollis, explaining why the 25-year-old has yet to complete a full 90-minute match this season. Following a standout campaign where he reached double figures in goals, earned Midfielder of the Season honors, and lifted three trophies, Appollis has registered one goal in five appearances so far. Ouaddou...
How the Springboks Can Reclaim the World No. 1 Ranking in Cape Town
Seven days after losing their top spot following a 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park, the Springboks have an immediate opportunity to reclaim the No. 1 World Rugby ranking this Saturday at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Heading into the second Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, New Zealand lead the standings with 94.03 rating points,...
Who Are Al-Khaldiya SC? Inside Patrick Maswanganyi’s New Club
Orlando Pirates confirmed the departure of star attacking midfielder Patrick "Tito" Maswanganyi to Bahraini Premier League club Al-Khaldiya SC. He joins Relebohile Mofokeng as the second Buccaneers star to complete an overseas move in the current transfer window. Founded on October 27, 2020 in Northern Riffa, Al-Khaldiya SC—nicknamed the Lions of Bahrain—have undergone a rapid rise to the top of...
Orlando Pirates Host Sekhukhune United to Headline Tuesday Night’s Betway Premiership Action
Defending champions Orlando Pirates return to domestic league duty as they headline a full Tuesday night of Betway Premiership fixtures, hosting Sekhukhune United at the Orlando Amstel Arena. With seven points from their opening three league fixtures, victory for Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side will send the Buccaneers clear at the top of the table and place direct pressure on early title...
Rassie Erasmus Admits Springboks Could Make Late Team Change Ahead of Second All Blacks Test
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has acknowledged that late adjustments could still be made to the matchday squad for this Saturday's second Test against the All Blacks at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium. While managing several key injury concerns across the roster, the world champions are holding out hope for positive fitness news ahead of kickoff. Injury Clouds & Potential Fitness...
Amakhosi Transfer Rumours: 3-5-2 Formation Here to Stay, Ngcobo Facing Uncertain Future?
Speculation is intensifying around Naturena as Kaizer Chiefs prepare for their Betway Premiership clash against Richards Bay at the Princess Magogo Stadium on August 26 (19:30). Following a tactically disciplined performance against Mamelodi Sundowns, head coach Fernando Da Cruz may stick with his new-look 3-5-2 system, while long-serving midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo faces an increasingly uncertain future at the club. Tactical...
Hugo Broos Issues Stark Warning Over Potential Pitso Mosimane Bafana Bafana Appointment
Former Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has delivered a direct warning regarding the potential return of Pitso Mosimane to the South African national team bench, cautioning that administrative interference could undermine the progress made over recent years. Broos, who concluded a historic five-year tenure at the helm of South African football, led Bafana Bafana through an era of resurgence....
Building Bridges: Cultivating Belonging and Epistemological Access in South African Higher Education
Nelson Mandela University’s Teaching Development Unit, situated within the Learning and Teaching Collaborative for Success (LT Collab), recently hosted the launch of a new edited volume titled Building Bridges: Reflecting on Learning and Teaching, Research and Engagement. Published by Mandela University Press (MUP) in partnership with African Sun Media, the publication is edited by Dr. Noluthando Toni, Dr. Viwe Ndayi,...
The Case for Centering Community Engagement in the African University
African universities face an intensifying crisis of public purpose and legitimacy. Across the continent, deep-seated challenges—from structural unemployment and severe economic inequality to social fragmentation and ecological disruption—raise persistent questions about whether higher education truly serves the societies sustaining it. In response to these pressures, many institutions have leaned heavily into market-driven performance metrics, competitive international rankings, research productivity quotas,...
