Taliban's controversial ban on chess

RT News|Published

The Islamist group is concerned the game could be associated with gambling, which is prohibited under Afghanistan’s morality laws

Menendez brothers resentenced, parole now possible

AFP|Published

The brothers initially blamed the deaths on a mafia hit, but changed their story several times in the ensuing months.

Opel to revive sporty GSE badge, but not as you might remember it

Jason Woosey|Published

GS still stands for ‘Gran Sport’ and no prizes for guessing what the ‘E’ stands for in the modern context.

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win easily and Lions to save face

Mike Greenaway|Published

The United Rugby Championship league phase wraps up this weekend and, as always, there is cash to be made by shrewd tipsters.

Long haul buses under attack: 300 cases open, but not a single arrest

Jason Woosey|Published

Long-haul bus drivers and passengers face a growing threat, with over 300 reported attacks and no arrests made. Parliament is demanding action from police as the ...

Shocking plot twist: Episode two of 'Die Brug' unveils a dramatic shake-up

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Viewers are introduced to a full roster of determined players, each with a different story, strategy, and reason to fight.

New policy on the cards for prisoners’ use of personal computers for studies, says Groenewald

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Correctional Services Minister has announced new measures allowing inmates to study using personal computers in their cells

'Packing our bags': Pensioner who won R12 million Lotto Plus jackpot heading to the Coast to retire

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A pensioner who won R12million in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot plans to retire on the Coast and invest in quality healthcare.

Eureka Primary crowned top academic school in Frances Baard District

Danie van der Lith|Published

Eureka Primary School in Kimberley has been recognised as the top academic primary school in the Frances Baard District, earning several awards including Best Overall ...

ANC targets outright majority in 2026 by filling vacant posts to tackle service delivery

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The ANC's Frances Baard region aims to win an outright majority in the 2026 local government elections by addressing service delivery challenges. The Regional Executive ...

Mdaka hails Amajita as they sink Nigeria to reach Afcon final

Smiso Msomi|Updated

Amajita secure their first AFCON final appearance since 1997 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nigeria, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline. As they ...

ANC wins Nama Khoi by-election

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The ANC won the Nama Khoi Municipality by-election on May 14 with a 37% majority, securing 779 votes for candidate Simon Kleinbooi, known as "Pappa Saai", who will ...

Mother and healer charged: 8-year-old boy set alight in tokoloshe ritual

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A Free State mother and a traditional healer have been arrested for allegedly setting the woman's 8-year-old son on fire in a ritual.

South Africa's pothole crisis: The impact of poor workmanship on road infrastructure

Karen Singh|Published

South Africa faces a severe pothole crisis, impacting road safety and incurring significant costs.

SASSA denies double grant payment rumours for June

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has firmly rejected false claims of double grant payments in June, urging beneficiaries to disregard misleading ...

Watch VideoAfrikaner 'refugee' in the US: 'I left my five-bedroom house, dogs and mother behind'

Xolile Mtembu|Published

An Afrikaner man recounts the heart-wrenching decision to leave his mansion behind while fleeing racial persecution in South Africa.

Toyota’s Dakar dominance and new motorsport hub signal a bold new era

Lance Fredericks|Published

After a stunning 1-2 finish at the 2025 Dakar Rally, Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa is shifting gears into a new future with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art ...

SA Rugby pays tribute to late dual-international star Cornal Hendricks

Danie van der Lith|Published

South African rugby is mourning the loss of former Springbok and Blitzbok star Cornal Hendricks, who passed away at the age of 37 due to a heart attack. A dual international, ...

Watch VideoSimbine eyes Lyles showdown as Wayde returns in Atlanta

Ashfak Mohamed|Updated

Akani Simbine has been in red-hot form, earning a bronze medal at the 60m indoor world championships in China in March in his first ever campaign in that arena. ...