The 153rd Open Championship: South Africans eye strong showing at The Open as golf’s elite descend on Portrush

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With global stars like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy headlining The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, South Africa’s top golfers are also in the spotlight. ...

Married man’s romance with AI chatbot sparks debate over digital intimacy

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A Colorado man’s emotional attachment to an AI chatbot has reignited questions about love, loneliness, and the limits of machine relationships. As more people forge ...

Rulani Mokwena takes charge at MC Alger, set to lead CAF Champions League push

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South African coach Rulani Mokwena has signed a two-year deal with MC Alger after their league title win secured CAF Champions League qualification. The 38-year-old ...

‘I always believed I’d win’: Jobless man hits R19. 4 million Lotto jackpot

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An unemployed man has won a life-changing R19. 4 million Lotto Plus 2 jackpot with a R30 ticket, saying he always believed he would win and now plans to help others ...

Pilot associations reject claims of human error in fatal Air India crash

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Two major pilot associations have criticised early speculation suggesting human error in the June 12 Air India crash that killed 260 people. Responding to a preliminary ...

Northern Cape copper revival: Orion raises funds to advance Prieska, Okiep projects

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Orion Minerals has raised R67 million to fast-track development at its Prieska and Okiep copper projects in the Northern Cape, signalling investor confidence in ...

Bok Women ring the changes for Canada clash, with World Cup plans in mind

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Springboks Women Performance coach Swys de Bruin says the Springbok Women are focused on testing new combinations against Canada in Gqeberha as part of their build-up ...

Mbane warns Banyana not to underestimate Tanzania in crucial WAFCON clash

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Veteran defender Bambanani Mbane has urged Banyana Banyana to maintain focus and intensity as they prepare to face Tanzania in their second WAFCON 2024 group-stage ...

Skipper Norton returns for Argentina semi as Junior Springboks eye U20 final after dominant group stage

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The Junior Springboks will meet Argentina in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final on Monday, with skipper Riley Norton returning and momentum firmly behind ...

Springboks braced for Italian backlash as Willie le Roux prepares for 100th Test

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After a shaky second-half showing in Pretoria, the Springboks are dialling up the intensity ahead of Saturday’s second Test in Gqeberha – with Italy sensing opportunity ...

Lhuan-dre Pretorius too good to ignore – even for a frustrated Zimbabwe bowler

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Teen star Lhuan-dre Pretorius caught the eye with his elegant strokeplay – and a flying throw to the wrist – as Proteas coach Shukri Conrad lauded his and others' ...

Watch VideoSA's Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opening match

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Aimee Barrett-Theron, a highly rated South African referee, is set to officiate the opening match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup between England and the United ...

Keep punching: IBA’s global feeder system offers hope for rising South African boxing talent

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The IBA’s new global feeder system promises fresh opportunities for young South African boxers, including those rising through platforms like the Northern Cape’s ...

Cool heads, hot form: Banyana Banyana burn past Ghana in Wafcon opener

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South Africa's Banyana Banyana started their Wafcon title defence with a composed 2-0 win over Ghana, with goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe and ...

Kimberley cathedral to shine blue in honour of asbestos victims

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St Cyprian’s Cathedral in Kimberley will be lit in blue on Action Mesothelioma Day to honour victims of asbestos-related diseases and raise awareness about the Northern ...

Nation in shock as a mother sells her own child

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Keneilwe Shalaba, 28, appeared this week before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on charges of human trafficking and conspiracy to commit a crime. She is accused ...

Sol Plaatje University rugby rocked by assault charges

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Sol Plaatje University’s rugby program has been rocked by a scandal involving head coach Jonathan Francke and assistant coach Joseph Molale, who were involved in ...

Assault case opened after rugby coaches’ training ground altercation

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Police are investigating an alleged assault involving a respected former Griquas player during a Kimberley rugby team’s practice session, following a heated dispute ...

Eskom confirms continuation of Stage 2 load shedding in evening peak hours

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Eskom to maintain Stage 2 load shedding during evening peak on May 15.

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Seeing the world another way - that’s a gift, not a problem

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Autism Acceptance Month: Through the lens of a father’s journey with his autistic son, this opinion piece highlights why acceptance - not just awareness - is essential ...

Enough is enough – start answering the phones

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Outdated numbers. Endless ringing. No answers. Why is it almost impossible to reach a government office in Kimberley - and what does it say about public service ...

Tony Leon and Lindiwe Sisulu punted for US ambassador role

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Former DA leader Tony Leon and ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu are in the spotlight as potential candidates for South Africa's next ambassador to the US, following the expulsion ...

Sol Plaatje’s cash crisis: Sheriff set to seize mayor and Speaker’s vehicles over R800k debt

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The sheriff is set to seize the Sol Plaatje mayor and Speaker's vehicles over an R800k unpaid debt, sparking DA opposition to new SUV purchases amid the municipality’s ...

Watch VideoHistoric day-night Test to celebrate 150 years of Test cricket at MCG

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Cricket Australia announces a landmark day-night pink-ball Test match at the MCG from March 11-15, 2027, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Test cricket's inception. ...