FRANCE – The Blitzboks will play for third place at the Bordeaux Sevens after suffering a 21-12 semifinal defeat to hosts France. South Africa struggled to find their usual rhythm, with handling errors, inaccurate passing and turnovers proving costly in the match. Despite the loss, the tournament remains a success for the Blitzboks, who secured […]
VEERNINGING – Residents in several parts of Emfuleni, including Vaal Mall, Mantevrede, Sylvia Vale, Flora Gardens, SW 1 to 5, SE 1 to 6, and parts of SE 7, are experiencing a power outage due to a malfunctioning master relay at the Frikkie Meyer Substation. Municipal technicians have been dispatched and are working to restore […]
MBOMBELA – Two bodies were recovered on Sunday morning after a vehicle plunged into the Crocodile River near Mbombela. Emergency teams successfully pulled the vehicle from the crocodile-infested river and retrieved the occupants. Reports indicate that the driver failed to stop at an intersection, causing the vehicle to crash through a fence before ending up […]
The Gauteng Department of Health will start a phased rollout of the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir on 8 June 2026 across 133 health facilities in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng and the West Rand. The programme is aimed at people at high risk of HIV infection as part of efforts to reduce new infections and support […]
MEXICO – Bafana Bafana ended their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 1–1 draw against Jamaica in Pachuca, Mexico. The match was a late addition to their preparations after an earlier goalless draw with Nicaragua, leaving the team still searching for a win before the tournament begins. Lyle Foster […]
CAPE FLATS – Three men were shot and killed in Philippi East on the Cape Flats on Saturday night. According to police, three unidentified attackers approached the victims while they were at a fruit and vegetable stall outside a house in Lower Crossroads and opened fire, leaving all three dead at the scene. Police have […]