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PLATFORM: Bafana legend Siphiwe Tshabalala says the CAF initiative fast becoming the continent’s most important pipeline for nurturing young talent — on and off the pitch… By WSAM Sports Reporter South African...
US-Iran War: Why Talks in Islamabad Failed
Iran claims ceasefire negotiations fell part because of Washington’s maximalist approach as the Middle East country and several other countries criticised Washington’s announcement to impose a naval blockade on Iran...
‘SA’s forgiveness tested in fractured society’
PARADOX: South Africans rank among the world’s most forgiving, but new research suggests inequality and hardship may be weakening its power to heal. By Own Correspondent South Africans are among the most forgiving...
Water: Africa’s quiet human rights crisis
DELIVERY: Legal recognition means little without action — as failing infrastructure, weak governance and inequality leave millions without safe, reliable water across Africa, argue Pretoria University academics Olayinka...
Rewriting the Script!
JETOUR T2 Xplora XWD: A blend of rugged elegance and power a la Defender but with all the hallmarks to disturb the market offered at a mouthwatering price By Ali Mphaki The Chinese are rewriting the script has become...
Insurance giants dominate SASSA funeral deductions
SCRUTINY: Clientèle and Sanlam-linked firms collect over R143-million monthly from more than 1 million social grant beneficiaries, raising questions about market concentration and oversight… By WSAM Correspondent...
SA start-up takes on R1.5bn sportswear market
MERCHANDISE: It started with unlicensed Springbok gear — now Old School is cutting deals with global giants and eyeing expansion beyond South Africa… By Enzokuhle Sabela A South African clothing startup is taking on...
Eskom’s R70 – billion coal, diesel contracts under spotlight
TRANSPARENCY: Why recent court ruling that the parastatal must disclose agreements with suppliers matters… By Felix Dube South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the country’s state-owned electricity...
Masekela Tribute Concert ignites Joburg stage with Pan-African vibe
DIVERSE: Four-day musical homage brings Hugh Masekela’s legacy to life through jazz, memory and cross-continental collaboration… By Jacob Mawela A four-day musical tribute to the late jazz legend Hugh Masekela opened...
Top SA eateries bag Diners Club 2025 Icon Award
ACCOLADE: Four top-tier restaurants—three in Gauteng and one in Cape Town—have earned the prestigious Diners Club Icon Award, cementing their status among South Africa’s finest wine destinations… By WSAM Reporter...
World Cup whistle for SA’s Abongile as referee list unveiled
SHOWPIECE: South Africa’s Abongile Tom flies the national flag as FIFA names its largest-ever pool of match officials, with traditional powerhouses dominating the referee ranks for the expanded 2026 World Cup… By WSAM...
Kganyago, Maleka to lead star-studded Metro FM Awards
CONNECTION: Dynamic duo set to bring chemistry, flair and high energy to Durban as Metro FM celebrates four decades of music excellence… By Priscilla Malinga Popular radio personality Lerato Kganyago and acclaimed actor...
Ndiki: Mgidi Moms is about identity, love and legacy’
HERITAGE: Actor and TV host reflects on fatherhood, culture and guiding viewers through a sacred Xhosa rite of passage… By Katlego Molubi Mgidi Moms, a first-of-its-kind reality series, explores the formative...
Ramaphosa hails Eskom recovery as Kusile finally delivers
TURN-AROUND: South Africa edges toward a year without load shedding, but questions remain over the price, coal dependence, and the pace of the energy transition… By Lehlohonolo Lehana President Cyril Ramaphosa...
SA-Moz border overhaul cuts truck delays to minutes
TRAFFIC: Ressano Garcia Mozambique and South Africa move closer to a one-stop border post as congestion eases and digital upgrades promise faster trade flows, resulting in an average of 17 000 trucks passing through...
Court sets aside R86-million border wall tender
PROCUREMENT: Fake joint venture used a fake B-BBEE certificate and an expired compliance document to win a KwaZulu-Natal transport department contract… By Tania Broughton The Special Tribunal has set aside an R85.7...
SA Soprano: From London to Joburg charity gala
PHILANTHROPY: ‘Four Countries, Four Voices’ blends opera, fine dining and philanthropy to support emerging South African talent… By WSAM Reporter A South African soprano fresh from the prestigious English National Opera...
