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PSA restores Pescodia Primary School bathrooms, supporting learners during exams

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The Public Servants Association recently donated toilets, basins, and materials to Pescodia Primary School in Roodepan, ensuring learners can study and sit for their ...

Spandex isn’t going to solve anything

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This opinion piece takes yet another look at Kimberley’s litter problem – from a now spotless Oppenheimer Gardens to a trash-strewn city — arguing that no superhero ...

Joy and relief as Proteas finally break through World Cup barrier

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South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp reflected with pride and emotion after leading the Proteas Women to their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World ...

BYD set to unveil family-friendly Sea Lion 5 hybrid SUV for SA market

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BYD is set to launch the Sea Lion 5, a plug-in hybrid SUV designed for South African families, combining electric efficiency, comfort, and safety with the company’s ...

Australia wary but confident ahead of Women’s World Cup semi-final against India

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Seven-time champions Australia head into Thursday’s Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final against India unbeaten and full of confidence, with Alyssa Healy’s side ...

Porthen to debut as Erasmus names experienced Springbok lineup for Japan Test

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Rassie Erasmus has named a strong Springbok squad for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Wembley, with debutant Zachary Porthen joining a largely settled team for ...

Proteas trio among top movers in latest ICC Women’s player standings

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South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Masabata Klaas have all risen in the ICC Women’s Player Rankings, joining standout names from Australia, England ...

South Africa seeks to break England’s hold in World Cup semi-final showdown

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South Africa’s resilient Proteas face a confident England side in Guwahati for the Women’s World Cup semi-final, seeking redemption after earlier defeats and a chance ...

Blitzboks gear up for Cape Town defence with fresh hunger and new faces

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Christie Grobbelaar, Donavan Don and Grant de Jager are preparing to help the Blitzboks defend their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title, each with personal goals and strong ...

Bavuma urges Proteas Women to focus on execution ahead of England semi-final

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Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has rallied behind South Africa’s women’s team ahead of their World Cup semi-final against England, praising Laura Wolvaardt’s leadership ...

Toyota’s GR Cup crowns champions after strong 2025 campaign

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The 2025 GR Cup season ended at Zwartkops Raceway with Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa celebrating champions Nabil Abdool, Mario de Sousa and Jason Coetzee after ...

Toyota Gazoo Racing seals back-to-back SATC success at Zwartkops

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa ended the 2025 South African Touring Car Championship on a high at Zwartkops, with Michael van Rooyen securing the drivers’ title ...

Championship showdown: What’s at stake at the 2025 Mexico GP

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The 2025 Mexico GP promises twists for the F1 championship as Norris, Verstappen and Piastri fight for points, while Sainz and Hamilton look to challenge on the ...

Mexico grid set: Norris leads as Leclerc and Hamilton chase, Piastri faces uphill battle

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Lando Norris claims pole for the 2025 Mexico GP, boosting his championship hopes, while Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri face a challenging start further down the ...

Bulls stumble as Sharks, Stormers and Lions fly SA flag in URC weekend

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South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams produced mixed results this weekend – the Bulls fell in Glasgow, while the Sharks, Stormers and Lions all celebrated ...

ICC Women’s World Cup semis set: India join Australia, England, South Africa

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India defeated New Zealand to reach the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals, while South Africa’s strong group-stage form highlights their readiness to ...

Beyond the battery: How BYD plans to make EVs work in South Africa

Lance Fredericks|Published

BYD is expanding rapidly in South Africa, focusing on new energy vehicles, charging infrastructure, and technology transfer to support sustainable mobility amid ...

SA Rugby' s Mark Alexander condemns bullying in all forms

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SA Rugby condemns Milnerton high school bullying after video shows Grade 10 learner beaten, emphasizing rugby’s values of discipline, respect, empathy, and zero ...

Hard-working coaches face pay cuts as SAFA’s financial crisis deepens

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As SAFA faces financial collapse, top-earning staff – including coaches Hugo Broos and Desiree Ellis – are facing salary cuts, raising questions about accountability ...

Drama in the Premiership: Stellies shine, Pirates scrape through, Chiefs stay goal-shy

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Stellenbosch beat Golden Arrows 4–3 in a Betway Premiership thriller, Orlando Pirates edged Polokwane City 1–0, and Kaizer Chiefs were again held goalless as their ...

Still picking on the weak: why bullying never graduates

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Bullying in schools still haunts South Africa. This column reflects on initiation rituals, power abuse and how cruelty toward the weak defines our society’s moral ...

Proteas end 18-year drought with emphatic Test win in Pakistan

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The Proteas beat Pakistan by eight wickets in Rawalpindi, ending an 18-year Test drought. Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, and Senuran Muthusamy starred in South Africa’s ...

Top of the pile: Proteas continue World Cup resurgence with record win over Pakistan

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Laura Wolvaardt’s 90 and Marizanne Kapp’s all-round brilliance powered South Africa to a record 150-run DLS win over Pakistan – their fifth straight World Cup victory ...

Stubbs and de Zorzi dig deep after Maharaj sparks Pakistan collapse

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Keshav Maharaj’s seven-wicket burst set up a South African fightback, as Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi’s century stand steadied the Proteas on day two in Rawalpindi. ...

Domestic focus for Chiefs as co-coaches steer team after Nabi exit

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Kaizer Chiefs face Siwelele in a crucial Premiership clash as co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef settle in following Nasreddine Nabi’s departure.