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Bezuidenhout: from comedian to romantic lead

“Mense!” (People!) – as South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout would say – is serving us some romcom charm in his latest film. If you’ve been keeping up, you’d know he’s been all over the place lately, from touring with his stand-up comedy across the nation to exploring bizarre careers in the documentary The World’s Strangest Jobs. And now, he’s stepping into a romantic lead in Soos Pynappel op Pizza (Like Pineapple on a Pizza). Fans are here for it. Bezuidenhout is known for his quirky, self-deprecating humour, his distinct bushy moustache, and of course, his signature retro-style sweaters. But a romantic lead? Even he wasn’t sure about that. Speaking to Independent Media Lifestyle, he admitted: “It’s new to me, a romcom is a completely different genre. I’ve been in a…

Bezuidenhout: from comedian to romantic lead

New episodes of 'Steinheist' to air on anniversary of Jooste's tragic death

Streaming giant, Showmax has recently announced that it will be airing two new episodes of the second season of its acclaimed documentary series, Steinheist, continuing the critical examination of South Africa’s largest corporate scandal. The release coincides with the forthcoming anniversary of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste’s suicide. Created by Richard Finn Gregory and subtitled: The wheels of justice have been turning, episodes 4 and 5 will pick up the story when the Reserve Bank seized R1.4bn of Jooste’s assets. A statement read: “From his 20-year ban and R15m fine from the JSE to his pursuit by German authorities; from his record R475m fine from The Financial Sector Conduct Authority, to his police summons to stand trial, the new episodes trace how the net tightened around Jooste in the build-up…

New episodes of 'Steinheist' to air on anniversary of Jooste's tragic death

ProVerb marks 20 years of ‘Book of ProVerb’ with reflective journey

SOUTH African rapper, ProVerb, whose real name is Tebogo Thekisho, recently celebrated the twentieth anniversary of his debut album, Book of ProVerb. He marked the milestone by reflecting on his remarkable journey through music, media and cultural influence. Taking to Instagram, ProVerb highlighted the profound impact this debut release had on his life, expressing gratitude for the way hip hop not only paved the path for his musical career but also opened doors into various facets of entertainment. His heartfelt post read: “Microphone, Sweet Home. Little did I know, this album wouldn’t just be my debut into music; it would be the first chapter of a lifelong journey in media, entertainment and storytelling.” ProVerb’s legendary tracks, such as Women, Microfone Sweet Home, I Have A Dream, Head 2 Toe and…

ProVerb marks 20 years of ‘Book of ProVerb’ with reflective journey

International Photo Contest Exhibition opens at Castle of Good Hope

FOR the first time, the renowned Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest Exhibition will be hosted at the Good Hope Gallery in the historic castle of Good Hope. Organised by Independent Media and African News Agency (ANA) in partnership with Sputnik News Agency and Radio, the exhibition is recognised as one of the world’s top 10 photojournalism showcases. Each year, the Photo Contest attracts the world’s most compelling photographic talent, capturing stories that define our times – from moments of struggle and triumph to deeply moving human-interest narratives. The exhibition celebrates the work of emerging photographers from around the globe, recognising their talent and dedication to capturing compelling moments through the lens. This year’s exhibition features a selection of winning images from over 200 countries, including Syria, Italy, Russia, South…

International Photo Contest Exhibition opens at Castle of Good Hope

Calls for prosecution after R3m McLaren crash in Sea Point

RESIDENTS together with the DA in the Western Cape’s Select Committee for Security and Justice are calling for the driver of the R3 million McLaren crash in Sea Point to face the long-arm of the law as police sit with video footage as evidence. Police in turn have asked the public to allow the detective to fully complete his investigation and not to interfere with the case, after allegations surfaced that an undisclosed amount of cash was found inside the vehicle and the registration, questionable. Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk, said while they were aware of the allegations being made, they asked the public to be mindful as the case could be handed to the Directorate of Public Prosecution. “A reckless and negligent driving case is being investigated, as in…

Calls for prosecution after R3m McLaren crash in Sea Point

Three killed in weekend shootings

AN ALLEGED leader of the Six Bob gang and two brothers have been shot and killed in sporadic shootings in Cape Town over the weekend, as community activists call for intervention. People Against Gangsterism and Crime (Pagad), also shared a stern warning to alleged gunmen and drug dealers to stop the mayhem, while residents in Lentegeur carried out a peaceful march on Friday in response to shootings in the area. Police were called to a scene in Victoria Road, Grassy Park on Saturday, where a 51-year-old man allegedly known as “Taswell Six Bob,” was shot and killed outside the KFC. It’s alleged the man was a prominent leader of the gang and videos of the scene were shared widely on social media showing his vehicle riddled with bullets. Police spokesperson,…

Three killed in weekend shootings

Mchunu says no cover-up in Top-Secret Phala Phala Ipid report

POLICE Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied allegations of political pressure being exerted on him after the Ipid Phala Phala report was declared Top-Secret, saying this was to protect ongoing investigations and not to conceal information from the public. Mchunus comments come amid growing pressure from opposition parties who are threatening to take the matter to court. The report, which was completed by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) in October 2023, allegedly contains information about police behaviour during the Phala Phala farm scandal involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. “It’s not exactly that the report should not be released, but what has happened is that there was a complaint filed by the ATM (African Transformation Movement) on the report of Ipid,” Mchunu explained. “Ipid received this report about police behaviour on the…

Mchunu says no cover-up in Top-Secret Phala Phala Ipid report

Mystery surrounds skeletal remains found in Atlantis

POLICE are investigating whether the skeletal remains of an adult male found in Atlantis may belong to a person who disappeared more than six months ago. DNA testing and a post-mortem is under way to determine the cause of death and the identity of the body. The body was discovered on Friday afternoon in a bushy area in Witsands, Atlantis, after police received information that there was a shallow grave. According to sources, the person was dressed in a pair of black pants. It is also believed the person was from the same community and may have vanished around August last year. Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk, said their K-9 unit was called in and found a human limb, which led to the discovery of the entire corpse. “Atlantis police…

Mystery surrounds skeletal remains found in Atlantis

Woman loses R365 000 and Toyota Fortuner in alleged romance scam

A 44-year-old man was arrested in Pretoria following allegations that he was involved in a romantic scam that defrauded a woman of a staggering R365 000 and her Toyota Fortuner. The suspect was arrested on March 6, by members of the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit in Pretoria. The fraud case was initially opened in June 2023, when the victim reported that she had been tricked into handing over large sums of money and her vehicle. Police allege that the victim was romantically involved with a Congolese national, who is still at large. Police spokesperson, Christopher Singo, said the suspect reportedly posed as a businessman and convinced the victim to send him money under the false promise that he would use it to clear goods shipped from overseas. He…

Woman loses R365 000 and Toyota Fortuner in alleged
romance scam

KZN declared state of disaster

KWAZULU-Natal is grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic weather events from February 16 to 28, resulting in a National State of Disaster declaration by the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC). The rains, thunderstorms, floods, and high winds have caused an estimated R3.1 billion in damages and led to the loss of 22 lives. KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the NDMC’s declaration of a National State of Disaster, which, promulgated in terms of Section 23(1)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002, represents a critical intervention to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive response. Furthermore, the incidents precipitated extensive damage to public infrastructure and private property and severely disrupted essential services, including water and electricity supply. The declaration will facilitate the following key actions: Through…

KZN
declared state of
disaster

IEC to host e-voting conference on digital transition

THE prospect of entering an electronic voting era is what the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) is hoping to explore at its three-day conference in Cape Town. Today will see the start of the conference on the prospect of electronic voting (e-Voting) in South African elections. The IEC will hold the conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The conference will serve as a pivotal platform for initiating a public conversation about the possibility of introducing electronic voting in the future. The conference is based on research commissioned by the Commission and undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). The research study produced a discussion document, to be launched at the conference, which navigates all crucial aspects related to electronic voting and implications for the country. Some…

IEC to host e-voting conference on digital transition

Godongwana faces criticism on new VAT hike plan

FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana is facing criticism from his coalition partners in the Government of National Unity (GNU) and ANC Alliance partner Cosatu, for not consulting widely enough on his plan to increase Value-Added Tax (VAT). Godongwana is expected propose a gradual increase in VAT over the next two years, starting with a smaller hike of 0.5% this year, when he presents his budget on Wednesday. The finance minister’s budget speech was postponed last month after DA and other GNU partners refused to allow for a 2% increase in VAT, saying this hike would have disproportionately affected poor and low-income families. Those opposed to a VAT hike, even an incremental increase, continue to argue that Godongwana should have consulted more widely and considered alternative proposals for funding the budget. Godongwana…

Godongwana faces criticism on new VAT hike plan

Leadership tussles ahead of IFP conference

THE removal of mayors who are known to be backers of the IFP’s KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Thami Ntuli is believed to be part of the behind-the-scenes tension playing out with party president Velenkosini Hlabisa ahead of a crucial elective conference. The IFP officially said that it has removed mayors for non-performance and this has nothing to do with internal tension in the organisation. Several members of the party, known to belong to the Konke Kuhamba kahle (KKK) faction, which is associated with Ntuli, are not happy with the removal of Umzinyathi district Municipality mayor Petros Ngubane, who was fired last week. Ngubane is known to be a staunch member of the KKK and a Ntuli backer. His removal followed that of another known Ntuli backer, Prince Ndabuko Zulu the mayor of…

Leadership tussles ahead of IFP conference

Beyond the stadium: Cape Town’s tale of two cities

THE Cape Town Stadium is one of the biggest jewels in the Mother City’s crown. The 55 000-seater venue, which was purpose built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, cost about R4.4 billion to build and has hosted some of the most memorable events in the city, with the stadium able to host anything from big sporting events, monster truck rallies and music concerts. The building of the stadium started in 2007 in the lush Green Point suburb right next to the Atlantic Ocean. At the time thousands of homeless people lived in that area, but were removed from the land to accommodate the venue in the shadow of Table Mountain. Some 10 000 homeless people were then relocated to live in corrugated iron shacks on a dusty piece of…

Beyond the stadium: Cape Town’s tale of two cities

SA mourns the loss of playwright Athol Fugard

ONE of South Africa’s most celebrated playwrights, Athol Fugard, has died at the age of 92 after a long illness. Fugard, also a renowned novelist, actor and director, was a revolutionary force in the South African arts, having penned more than 30 plays that brought attention to the injustices inherent in the apartheid system. His commitment to social justice extended beyond theatre, as he insisted on producing his works in venues where audiences were not segregated – demonstrating a profound dedication to equality and inclusivity. Among his notable works are masterpieces such as The Blood Knot, Hello and Goodbye, Master Harold and the Boys, and The Road to Mecca, each of which has left an indelible mark on audiences both locally and internationally. Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie…

SA mourns the loss of playwright Athol Fugard

The legacy of #RhodesMustFall at UCT

IT WAS 10 years ago on March 9 when Chumani Maxwele threw faeces on the statue of Cecil John Rhodes on the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) upper campus, which gave birth to the #RhodesMustFall movement, and in turn became a catalyst for heightening the #FeesMustFall movement – a movement which is still taking place today. It was a tense scene with a number of photographers on hand documenting and witnessing the moment when Maxwele threw the faeces onto the statue. At the time of the incident, Maxwele said: “As black students we are disgusted by the fact that this statue still stands here today as it is a symbol of white supremacy. How can we be living in a time of transformation when this statue still stands and our…

The legacy of #RhodesMustFall at UCT

Load shedding suspended, but Koeberg remains offline

POWER utility Eskom has announced the suspension of load shedding for now. “After the recovery of more than 3 000 MW of generation capacity and replenishment of sufficient emergency reserves in the past 44 hours, load shedding will be suspended (Sunday) at 10am,” Eskom said in a statement. “Coal operations at Kusile power station are at optimal levels. All units that were offline as of Friday are now back in service. Progress on the recovery of Koeberg Unit 2 is well underway. “Eskom reassures the public that Koeberg Unit 2 remains safe.” Stage 3 load shedding was implemented from 2pm on Friday. The dreaded power interruptions were expected to last until 5am today. Yesterday, Eskom added that planned maintenance outages aimed at preparing for winter and meeting regulatory and environmental…

Load shedding suspended, but Koeberg
remains offline

Why thrillers captivate us

THERE’s a reason why thrillers remain one of the most popular genres – they demand attention. But beyond providing an escape, thrillers sharpen our critical thinking, challenging us to draw our own mind map to solve the mystery midway through. Many may say that it is predictable, but when a suspenseful thriller grips you from the first page, all you really want to do is finish the book to see if your prediction was correct. Chad Zunker’s Not our daughter, delivers exactly that kind of suspense and high-stakes. It is a fast-paced thriller that wastes no time getting the action, Cole and Lisa Shipley are living a normal life in the small town of Colorado with their teenage daughter. But nothing about the past is ordinary, thirteen years earlier they…

Why thrillers captivate us

From Cape Town to Dublin

The Cleaner Mary Watson Loot.co.za (R275) Bantam MARY Watson is a very accomplished author. Born in Cape Town, living in Ireland, she was recipient of the Caine Prize for African Writing for her adult publishing in South Africa in 2006. Other awards followed and a series of YA novels have secured her place as an influential writer. With The Cleaner she makes her worldwide adult debut – and what a debut it is. All the right ingredients: mystery, a touch of magic, mayhem, murder, secrets, infidelity and a young woman at the heart of it – the woman who is invisible in your home – the cleaner. Beware the things you want hidden, she will find them, exposing them subtly, with deadly purpose. With all these components Watson keeps…

From Cape Town to Dublin

Harrowing tale of childhood trauma and retribution

Medusa Rudie Van Rensburg Loot.co.za (R301) Queillerie Publishers There’s that saying “the sins of the fathers revisit the sons and daughters,” reflecting on how warped this can be, especially concerning those who become children’s so-called guardians. I started reading Medusa about a month ago and put it aside – a tale about depraved characters and their innocent victims. It demonstrates deeds so evil and disturbing that one becomes haunted when putting down the book. However, I picked it up again last week and was so morbidly fascinated that I barely put it down until the end. Rudie van Rensburg is a skilled writer who constructs a story focusing on one of the worst scourges of humankink – paedophilia and child trafficking. He weaves in other characters on the fringes, adding…

Harrowing tale of childhood trauma and retribution

Tech mom finds romance in coding,

Technically Speaking Michael Elliot Queen Latifah as executive producer AUDIBLE ORIGINAL When single mother LaVeesha develops an app inspired by her autistic son, she never expects it to lead her to professional success and romance. Queen Latifahis the executive producer for this compelling Audible Original Technically Speaking by award-winning screenwriter Michael Elliot that brings together technology, love, and one mother’s determination to create a better life for her child. Vee couldn’t afford to place him in a school with personnel equipped to help him with his special needs. But even though Vee is a single mother, she is determined to find a way to provide for Oz. To make matters worse, Oz’s father lost his job and he has not been able to help Vee with their child financially. A…

Tech mom finds romance in coding,

How Ramaphosa failed his country

The President is again expressing shock and horror at what the country’s 60 million other residents have known for decades. He talks about the state of Johannesburg as if he’s a foreign dignitary visiting South Africa for the first time. How often has he been chauffered to Luthuli House in the heart of Johannesburg over the last 30 years? Does he not see the progressive collapse of the city? Is he too busy on his iPad that he doesn't have time to look up to see the state of collapse? Has he driven past Alexandra recently and forgotten the promises made to the community in 2019? Seventy-seven people died in the 80 Albert Street building fire eighteen months ago. Lilian Ngoyi Street is still a horrible mess 20 months after…

How Ramaphosa failed his country

Chiefs boost Mzansi’s happiness index

Doubtlessly, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was spot on when he said South Africans would celebrate the 3-1 win over Stellenbosch in Saturday's Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. Some time ago, football legend Lucas Radebe reiterated what was already well known – Kaizer Chiefs' victories were vital for the country's happiness index. On a personal note, the under-pressure Nabi breathed a sigh of relief when the high-octane game ended, as it was a chance to salvage his tenure as head coach of South Africa’s most storied club. Chiefs' inconsistency over the past few weeks had raised the ire of the AmaKhosi faithful. During the match, Nabi, while in the dugout, occasionally let out sighs of relief after Chiefs managed to contain threatening situations. At the start of his tenure, the hot-headed Nabi…

Reports of mass killings: president calls for unity

Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa called for national unity and peace yesterday after hundreds of civilians were reportedly killed along the country’s Mediterranean coast in the worst violence since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Clashes between the new security forces and loyalists of the former government erupted on Thursday in the heartland of the Alawite minority to which Assad belongs, and have since escalated into reported mass killings. “We must preserve national unity (and) civil peace as much as possible and, God willing, we will be able to live together in this country,” Sharaa said from a mosque in Damascus. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor has reported that 745 Alawite civilians were killed in the coastal Latakia and Tartus provinces. The Britain-based Observatory said they were killed…

Hamas pushes for phase two of Gaza truce talks

Hamas reiterated yesterday its insistence on moving directly into negotiating a second phase of the Gaza truce, as Israel announced it would dispatch a delegation to Doha for further talks. Representatives of the Palestinian militant group met with mediators in Cairo at the weekend, emphasising the need for humanitarian aid to re-enter the besieged territory “without restrictions or conditions”, according to a Hamas press release. The high-level delegation also stressed the need for “moving directly to begin negotiations for the second phase” of the deal, which will aim to lay the groundwork for a permanent ceasefire. Hamas’s demands for the second phase include a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, an end to the blockade, the reconstruction of the territory and financial support, an official said. Hamas spokesperson Abdel Latif al-Qanoua…

BRICS is driving force for growth of Global South

BRICS is playing an increasingly important role in international co-operation and becoming a major driving force for development in the Global South, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi while addressing the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress. He noted that Indonesia became a full member of BRICS earlier this year, and a number of states joined the association as partners. In this regard, the minister emphasised the need to strengthen the role of the enlarged BRICS in promoting the interests of the countries of the Global South in the world arena. His words were reported by CCTV+, a partner of TV BRICS. “A distinctive feature of our era is the marked strengthening of the influence of the Global South. It accounts for more than 40% of global GDP…

Troops deployed during tropical storm injured

A total of 13 Australian soldiers were injured when two army trucks rolled over during a deployment on the country’s storm-battered eastern coast, officials said Sunday. “One vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times into a paddock, and a second vehicle tipped onto its side attempting to avoid the first vehicle,” New South Wales state police said in a statement after launching a crash investigation. “The vehicles did not collide with each other.” Police, emergency services and troops removed all 32 occupants of the two trucks in Saturday’s incident near the flood-prone New South Wales city of Lismore. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told a news conference that six of the soldiers had been seriously hurt. “These men and women are heroes who were on their way to help people…

Time for revolution regarding SA football’s match officials

In recent years, the PSL have faced growing scrutiny over the quality of officiating. Fans, players, coaches, and pundits have expressed increasing frustration with poor decisions on the pitch that affect the flow and integrity of matches. Kaizer Chiefs’ controversial win over Stellenbosch in the Nedbank Cup followed on from Mamelodi Sundowns’ rant in midweek when they drew to Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership. Those two matches have only contributed to the growing wory regarding the poor officiating in the domestic game. There isn’t a PSL side that can claim to have never lost points or a trophy because of an inadequate call from a referee in recent years. These incidents often spark heated debates on social media, with fans quick to criticise referees for making what are seen…

Time for revolution regarding SA football’s match officials

URC Showdown: Bulls, Sharks and Lions gear up for final stretch

The South African sides are sitting pretty in the United Rugby Championship (URC) with three of the four franchises in the nockout spots as the competition heads into the final stretch. The Bulls (third), Sharks (fourth) and Lions (eighth) will have a week’s break to strategise ahead of the final six rounds to figure out how they will stay amongst the Top 8 of the tournament. For the Stormers, currently 12th on the URC log, a tough two-match overseas tour awaits in a fortnight. Although they are currently out of the play-off spots by only one point, how they fare overseas will quite possibly shape their run into the final four home games. Loftus Versfeld will welcome Leinster to Pretoria in two weeks, and the Bulls will be hopeful it’s…

URC Showdown: Bulls, Sharks and Lions gear up for final stretch

Barker fuming after ‘blatant foul’ leads to Chiefs goal

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is fed up with his team being on the wrong end of controversial decisions against the two Soweto clubs Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Barker left the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium fuming on Saturday evening after the latest incident against Chiefs, which led to his team being dumped out of the Nedbank Cup 3-1 in Gqeberha. The game was locked at 1-1 deep into stoppage time and seemed set to be heading for extra time when George Matlou appeared to have pushed Stellies goalkeeper Sage Stephens from an incoming corner. With Stephens out of action, it allowed Chiefs winger Pule Mmodi to stab the ball into the Stellies net from close range. The assistant referee immediately raised his flag to indicate the foul on the…

Barker fuming after ‘blatant foul’ leads to Chiefs goal

Chelsea slip into Top 4 by hunting down Foxes

Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Uefa Champions League as Marc Cucurella's rocket sealed a 1-0 win over Leicester, while Tottenham fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth on Sunday. Cucurella struck in the second half at Stamford Bridge to lift Chelsea above Manchester City into fourth in the Premier League. T he Blues are two points ahead of City in the race for the top four finish that guarantees a Champions League berth. It was only Chelsea's fourth victory in their last 12 league games as they responded to boss Enzo Maresca's challenge to win all their remaining home matches. Maresca believes that should be enough to ensure Champions League action, but Chelsea will have to improve on a spluttering performance against second-bottom…

Chelsea slip into Top 4 by hunting down Foxes

Bosch triumphs in dramatic derby

The curtain came down on schools' cricket in the Western Province with the much-anticipated derby between high-riding Rondebosch and Bishops. In a single-innings, unlimited-overs game, it was Bosch who emerged victorious by 45 runs. It was an incident-filled game that ebbed and flowed, with the result in doubt until the very end. Bishops won the toss and sent the hosts in to bat on a greenish wicket that assisted the swing bowlers. Disaster struck the visitors as early as the fifth over when their WP opening bowler, Waco Bassick, was prevented from bowling for the remainder of the game after receiving three warnings for running onto the pitch. Undeterred by the drama that unfolded, Bosch openers Eli Aufrichtig and Tyler Heyns applied themselves to the task at hand with a…

Bosch’s fairytale season gets even better after IPL call-up

Proteas all-rounder Corbin Bosch is set to join Mumbai Indians for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Bosch has played in various T20 Leagues around the world from Betway SA20, Caribbean Premier League, Pakistan Super League, Canada Global T20 League and previously been a reserve player with Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. The 30-year-old is fresh off helping MI Cape Town to their maiden SA20 title where he claimed an impressive 11 wickets at an average of 17.36. Bosch will replace fellow Proteas fast bowler Lizaad Williams, who has been ruled out of the competition due to injury. Bosch will join up with his fellow MI Cape Town teammates Ryan Rickelton and Trent Boult at Mumbai Indians. He will, however, have to forgo his PSL contract for the 2025 season…

Bosch’s fairytale season gets even better after IPL call-up

Rocks smash WP to secure home final

Boland Rocks secured a home Cricket SA 1-Day Cup final by defeating neighbours Western Province in the final league match at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday. Boland will now host the 1-Day Cup final for the first time since they lifted the limited-overs trophy before their home supporters back in 1999. Much like the Paarl Royals team who dominated their home matches with spin during Betway SA20, Boland have utilised a similar spin-dominated strategy. Their slow bowlers came to the fore yet again against Province with Shaun von Berg (3/44), Aviwe Mgijima (2/27), Imran Manack (2/32) and Siya Mahima (2/17) combining excellently. Province could only manage 182 in 46 overs, despite the return of Proteas Tony de Zorzi and George Linde from ICC Champions Trophy duty. Boland had little…

Rocks smash WP to secure home final

Combative India lift third title

Rohit Sharma made a combative 76 to back up a potent spin bowling display as India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win a record third Champions Trophy title on Sunday. Chasing 252 to win, India got off to a fast start through their captain's first half-century of the tournament before KL Rahul hit an unbeaten 34 to help seal victory with six balls to spare in the final in Dubai. India added to their trophies in 2002 and 2013 to go past Australia, who have two titles. The world's No 1 ODI team, India finished unbeaten in the eight-nation tournament played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. In a battle of spin on a sluggish Dubai pitch, New Zealand's bowlers put India in trouble at 203/5 with…

Combative India lift third title

Madrid keep it Real against Rayo Vallecano

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored in the first half to give Real Madrid an easy 2-1 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, which helped them draw level at the top of the table in the battle to retain their La Liga crown. Only one point separates Spain's three biggest clubs in one of the closest title races in recent years with Barcelona leading the pack on 57 points, ahead of second-placed Real on goal difference, and Atletico Madrid in third on 56 points. Barca, who will face Atletico next Sunday, have a game in hand after their match against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed due to the sudden death of their team doctor. Real Madrid dominated proceedings and got a two-goal lead with quickfire strikes, as Mbappe finished…

Riveiro’s frustration spills over

JOSE Riveiro looked like he’d rather not be there, but post-match interviews are compulsory, and the Orlando Pirates coach had to oblige the media corps awaiting him deep in the bowels of the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. The Spaniard had just watched his team reach yet another Nedbank Cup semi-final, courtesy of a 5-4 victory over SuperSport United via a penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 stalemate that remained unchanged even after an extra half-hour of play. It was definitely not how Riveiro would have wanted it to be, with Pirates gifting SuperSport the equaliser in injury time when they should have wrapped up the match in regulation time. Despite the win, his frustration was evident, particularly given his open dislike of this Polokwane venue, whose pitch he finds inconducive to…

Riveiro’s frustration spills over

Bafana might have to play World Cup qualifiers without Ronwen

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos faces the possibility of being without captain and No 1 goalkeeper Ronwen Williams for this month's Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Bafana will take on Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium next week Friday, before traveling to Ivory Coast four days later to face Benin. Winning both games is crucial for Bafana, as it would move them a step closer to qualifying for the finals in North America next year. While clinical finishing will be key to securing victory, Broos would undoubtedly prefer to have his first-choice goalkeeper between the posts. However, Williams may disappoint the Belgian coach by failing to recover in time for camp, having been sidelined for Mamelodi Sundowns in recent weeks due to injury. His fitness could have been assessed…

Bafana might have to play World Cup qualifiers without Ronwen

Plumtree ‘frustrated’ with squandered chances

The Sharks butchered a couple of chances on Saturday, which their coach, John Plumtree, was not too happy about. But all that counted was slotting that final penalty kick in the 75th minute to make it 25-22 when they beat the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday to claim an important home win and the South African Shield of the United Rugby Championship (URC). The Durban side consolidated their fourth place on the official URC log and put daylight between them and Munster, currently in fifth, with six rounds of rugby to go ahead of the playoffs. It was a crucial win for the Sharks, but Plumtree feels they could’ve made more of the chances they had created. “We definitely squandered some opportunities, which is pretty frustrating,” Plumtree said, despite…

Plumtree ‘frustrated’ with squandered chances

Pirates draw Gallants, Chiefs eye potential Sundowns showdown

Kaizer Chiefs will travel to either Mamelodi Sundowns or Sekhukhune United in the semi-finals of the 2025 Nedbank Cup after being drawn to face each other on Sunday. In the second semi-final, the defending champions Orlando Pirates will welcome Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Stadium. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa sealed their place in the last four by beating Motsepe Foundation Champion side Durban City, with the draw taking place immediately after. With their quarter-final clash postponed this past weekend, the eventual winner between Sundowns and Babina Noko will face a buoyant Amakhosi. Having had to come back from behind in the last 16 against TS Galaxy, the hosts made four changes to the starting XI that helped them progress in the last round. One of the changes made by coach Simo…

Pirates draw Gallants, Chiefs eye potential Sundowns showdown

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