Various reports by government institutions suggest that the Free State is the worst-run province in SA. The province that once thrived on its agricultural output and viable mining industry pre-1994 is a theatre of serious corruption activities that hinder quality…
Mbokazi has also been banned for one match. FIFA has confirmed a one-match ban and a hefty fine on Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi. This was after the Orlando Pirates defender was sent off against Zimbabwe in last month’s World…
The EL-Shaddai Christian School in Sharpeville has postponed examinations for grade R to grade 11 pupils until further notice after a grade 10 pupil took his life after alleged bullying. In a letter to parents, pupils, and staff, the school…
After the Boks’ red card, Kolisi was lauded for his outstanding leadership and for putting the team first after being subbed off. Together with her kids, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s ex-wife, Rachel, attended the match in Paris as Kolisi earned…
A 17-year-old Limpopo teenager has been arrested after allegedly pouring hot water on a 20-year-old woman and repeatedly hitting her face and head with a bottle. Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the incident occurred in Denstaat village on…
AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues. Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo notched his fourth goal in his last four appearances at the weekend, opening the scoring in a 2-2 Premier League draw at Tottenham Hotspur. The…
If you’re not eating enough of the nutrients that your body needs to function properly, it can lead to malnutrition. Affinity Health CEO Murray Hewlett says the mistake many people make is to think that malnutrition “only happens when there…
The down-to-earth Kolisi, captain of the World Cup-winning Springboks in 2019 and 2023, leads from the front. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said it best when describing his inspirational skipper Siya Kolisi in the lead-up to Saturday’s Test, his 100th. “He…
l African branding expert and author Thebe Ikalafeng says his new book, Rooted and Rising, is a cultural manual, reminding Africans of who they are. Speaking at the launch at the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg recently, his charismatic energy took…
According to the World Bank, ‘extreme poverty’ means living on less than $2.15 (about R37) a day. I love me a bit of mega wealthy money maths. As of last week, the richest person in the world, our own Elon…