Author: Rethabile Nyelele

South Africans who suffer injuries in road accidents are facing major obstacles in securing justice. The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is unable to keep up with the demands of compulsory mediations. The situation has resulted in a growing backlog of thousands of cases, leaving victims effectively locked out of the courts. The Mediation Directive at the Centre of the Crisis The problem stems from a Mandatory Mediation Directive issued by the Gauteng High Court in April this year. The directive requires that nearly all civil cases, including RAF claims, go through mediation before reaching trial. While the measure was intended…

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Xola Mlambo has voiced his concerns over whether Patrick ‘Tito’ Maswanganyi is best suited to the Soweto giants’ evolving style of play. This is under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. Maswanganyi found himself at the centre of debate after being substituted in the first half of Pirates’ MTN8 semi-final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend. With Sundowns leading 1-0 on the day and 2-1 on aggregate, Ouaddou opted to replace Maswanganyi with Bandile Shandu just before half-time. The tactical switch proved effective. Pirates changed their attacking approach and eventually booked their place in the final.…

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma has admitted that South Africa are still some way off from producing their best cricket after a humiliating defeat against Australia in Mackay on Sunday. The hosts thrashed the visitors by a record 276 runs in the final ODI, handing the Proteas their heaviest loss in the format’s history. The result was a bitter pill to swallow, especially as South Africa had already wrapped up the series 2-1. It was a reminder that while there has been progress, consistency remains a major hurdle. A Nightmare in Mackay Australia came out with intent and delivered a ruthless…

The highly anticipated Betway Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns is already drawing massive attention. Ticket sales are surging ahead of Wednesday’s blockbuster showdown at Soccer City. Stadium Management South Africa’s managing director, Bertie Grobbelaar, confirmed on Monday morning that fans eager to witness the heavyweight encounter had already snapped up an impressive 27,000 tickets. Capacity Decision Pending Speaking at a media briefing, Grobbelaar revealed that the stadium authorities are weighing two attendance options. Officials will decide on Tuesday whether to cap ticket sales at 45,000 or increase capacity to 60,000. “It’s a strange discussion to have today,…

Kaizer Chiefs will head into Wednesday’s crucial Betway Premiership showdown against Mamelodi Sundowns with several injury concerns. This raises questions about their squad depth for the high-stakes encounter. Key Absentees for Kaizer Chiefs Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze confirmed during a media briefing at the club’s Naturena base that newly signed striker Etiosa Ighodaro, alongside a few other players, may not feature. Their absence would be against the reigning champions. “Aden McCarthy has not trained since Saturday. The medical team is working hard to get him ready. We’ll only know tomorrow if he can play against Sundowns,” Kaze explained. McCarthy…

BMW has unveiled a very special version of its iconic 3 Series, the 50 Jahre Edition. This marks 50 years since the model first hit the roads. This limited-edition release is a tribute to the legendary sedan. The model has become a cornerstone of BMW’s lineup both globally and in the country. Celebrating Five Decades of the 3 Series The BMW 3 Series first made its debut at the 1975 International Motor Show in Frankfurt. It replaced the acclaimed BMW 02 series. Over the years, it has grown into one of the brand’s most popular models. This spans seven generations…

South African motorists are set to breathe a sigh of relief as petrol and diesel prices are expected to fall next week. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for the third week of August indicates that favourable exchange rates have helped. Declining global oil prices have also created an over-recovery, paving the way for lower fuel costs. Modest Petrol Cuts, Bigger Diesel Relief Projections show a small reduction in petrol prices. Petrol 93 will drop by 14 cents per litre and Petrol 95 will decrease by 6 cents per litre. Diesel, on the other hand, will enjoy…

Mamelodi Sundowns’ quest for MTN8 glory came to a crashing halt at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday, as Orlando Pirates booked their place in the final with a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory. The semi-final clash ended 1-1 on the day and 2-2 on aggregate, but it was the Buccaneers who held their nerve from the spot to dump the Brazilians out of the lucrative competition. Iqraam Rayners had given Sundowns the advantage with a well-taken strike, but the home side’s joy was short-lived when Kamogelo Sebelebele struck late to level matters and force penalties. In the ensuing shootout,…

South Africa’s finest sporting talent took centre stage at the 18th edition of the SA Sports Awards. The dazzling Sun City Superbowl hosted the event on Sunday night. The evening, held under the theme “Celebrating Sporting Excellence”, honoured athletes, coaches, administrators, and media professionals. They have made an impact both locally and internationally. Tatjana Smith Dominates the Night Multiple Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Smith emerged as the standout winner. She claimed two of the most prestigious accolades of the evening. The swimming sensation was crowned Sportswoman of the Year. She then secured the biggest honour, Sport Star of the Year.…

Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been ruled out of the upcoming tour to New Zealand. This comes after returning an adverse analytical finding during a random anti-doping test. The test was conducted by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS). The tighthead tested positive for what SA Rugby confirmed to be a non-performance-enhancing substance. The ruling comes as a major setback for the 24-year-old, who has enjoyed a breakthrough year with the national team. Having made his Test debut in the 45-0 victory against Italy in July, Ntlabakanye quickly earned another cap against Australia in the Rugby Championship. However,…