Author: Rethabile Nyelele

The Springboks have once again proven why they are world champions, crushing the All Blacks 43-10 in Wellington in a performance that stunned home fans and cemented their place at the top of the World Rugby rankings. The result marked South Africa’s biggest-ever win over New Zealand on Kiwi soil and sent a powerful message to the rest of the Rugby Championship contenders. Springboks vs All Blacks: A Rivalry Transformed For years, New Zealand dominated rugby’s greatest rivalry, often dictating terms and leaving South Africa to celebrate occasional wins. That has changed dramatically under Rassie Erasmus. Since 2021, the Springboks…

Orlando Pirates look set to miss out on signing Nigerian centre-back Chimzulam Collins Nwoburuoke. This is after the towering 22-year-old stopped training with the club. The defender had been trialling with the Soweto giants but is now expected to sign a deal with newly-promoted Durban City FC. From Soweto to Durban – A Twist in the Tale Nwoburuoke’s journey has been eventful. The former Abia Warriors player first trialled with Durban City in August before making his way to Pirates. While he impressed the Buccaneers’ technical team, no deal materialised, paving the way for his return to Durban. Sources have…

The Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) have cracked down on reckless driving across major Gauteng freeways, arresting 43 motorists in a recent enforcement operation aimed at improving road safety. Reckless Speeds Lead to Arrests Drivers aged between 21 and 44 were apprehended for reckless and negligent driving. An alternative charge was applied to those exceeding the prescribed freeway speed limit of 120 km/h. Speeds recorded during the operation ranged from 148 km/h to a staggering 188 km/h. Key Enforcement Locations The speed enforcement campaign targeted major routes across the province, including: Notable Arrests One of the most extreme cases involved a…

Ford Motor Company Southern Africa has issued its fourth recall since July. This time, targeting 5,676 Ford Ranger models across South Africa and neighbouring Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries due to a potential anti-lock braking system (ABS) fault. Recent Vehicle Recall Trend This latest action follows a series of safety-related recalls by the Blue Oval in recent months. Earlier in September, the automaker recalled five previous-generation Transit Custom units over a possible airbag defect. The units were manufactured between 2024 and 2025. According to Ford, the passenger airbag’s inflator filter may not meet the required thickness specifications. While not…

The 30th edition of the Soweto Marathon 2025, famously known as The People’s Race, is scheduled to take place at Nasrec Stadium, Johannesburg, on 30 November. Thousands of runners have already signed up, but the event’s future is clouded by an ongoing ownership dispute that threatens to derail one of the country’s most iconic races. Soweto Marathon Entries and Race Details Entries for this year’s Soweto Marathon are still open, with three popular race categories: As tradition dictates, the Soweto Marathon 2025 route will take athletes past eight heritage landmarks, including Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Chris Hani…

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Kegan Johannes could be heading out on loan before the transfer window slams shut. Several clubs are believed to be keen on securing his services. Struggles at Chloorkop The 24-year-old joined the Brazilians from SuperSport United at the start of last season. However, he has found it difficult to cement his place in the star-studded squad. His exclusion from the team that represented Sundowns at the FIFA Club World Cup has only deepened uncertainty about his future at Chloorkop. Despite Khuliso Mudau missing the opening stages of the campaign, Johannes has yet to make an appearance this…

As the Betway Premiership resumed following the international break, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi admitted that the club is actively working on reducing the size of its squad. The Soweto giants have been busy in the transfer market, recently welcoming high-profile arrivals such as Khanyisa Mayo, Lebohang Maboe, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Paseka Mayo, Thabiso Monyane, and Etiosa Ighodaro. The signings reflect Chiefs’ ambitions to mount a serious title challenge this season, but the influx of new faces has left the squad looking overcrowded. Nabi on Managing the Numbers Speaking about the challenge, Nabi acknowledged that while having quality depth is positive,…

Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered a setback in their transfer ambitions after seeing a big-money move turned down. The Pretoria giants, who are determined to assemble a squad capable of conquering Africa in the CAF Champions League, have been relatively quiet in this transfer window. However, their latest attempt to inject fresh talent into the team has not gone according to plan. Mamelodi Sundowns Target Slips Away Reports from Brazil suggest that Sundowns tabled a R30 million bid for midfielder Matheusinho (full name Matheus Leonardo Sales Cardoso). Matheusinho is currently on the books of Portuguese side Santa Clara. Unfortunately for Masandawana,…

South Africa’s long-awaited return to the Formula One (F1) calendar is edging closer. Private investors pledged to fund the estimated R2.1 billion licensing fee should the country secure the rights to host the event from 2027. Bids officially closed on Monday, and Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie confirmed that South Africa had submitted a comprehensive proposal to Formula One Management (FOM). SA Confident in Its Bid “The F1 asked for 10 things, and we gave them 15. We are ready,” McKenzie told The Sunday Times. “Unlike other African countries bidding, we already have a track, sponsors, and…

South Africa’s hot hatch enthusiasts finally have their hands on the long-awaited Volkswagen Golf GTI 8.5 but the price has left many car lovers stunned. Volkswagen confirmed last month that the facelifted GTI will retail for R908 000, a staggering R54 600 more than the outgoing Golf 8 GTI, bringing it dangerously close to the million-rand mark once optional extras are added. A delayed arrival The delay in bringing the new GTI to South Africa was attributed to the country’s fuel quality, which Volkswagen says required “intensive” technical adjustments before the 8.5 could hit local roads. After years of anticipation,…