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04/09/2026

Tensions erupted between marchers and foreign nationals camping outside Home Affairs in Durban, with police forced to use crowd-control measures to restore order.

04/09/2026

Cape Town’s 13-year-old Julia Whitaker won the IFSA La Parva 2-Star Junior Freeride Competition in Chile after recovering from two crashes at an earlier event.

04/09/2026

Childline KZN Director Adeshnie Naicker says growing demand and limited resources made the past financial year difficult, but staff, donors and a new Comrades Marathon partnership helped the organisation continue supporting children across KwaZulu-Natal. This was her address at the organisation’s ...

04/09/2026

Feroz Khan’s dismissal from the police service follows years of controversy, from the Aeroton co***ne bust and alleged political interference to explosive Madlanga Commission testimony and questions surrounding his relationships and business dealings.

04/09/2026

SA tightens grip on drunk driving with zero-alcohol law push

04/09/2026

Following last season's early exit, an injury-hit Orlando Pirates side must overcome their lack of continental cohesion to secure a crucial win in Mauritius this Sunday.

04/09/2026

The SIU says 205 visas obtained with fraudulent supporting documents have been flagged for revocation, while seven disciplinary referrals have been made against Home Affairs employees.

04/09/2026

As Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates level the playing field, coach Miguel Cardoso anticipates a shift in momentum due to upcoming continental fixture congestion.

04/09/2026

New Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane plans to use the October friendly against Egypt to test squad depth as he begins the 2027 Afcon qualifying campaign.

04/09/2026

With four regulars sidelined by injury, the impressive club form of Relebohile Mofokeng and Puso Dithejane provides a timely boost for Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana squad ahead of Afcon qualifiers.

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