Mamelodi Sundowns defeated FC Saint Eloi Lupopo by a 3-1 margin during their CAF Champions League group phase opener at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Portuguese striker Nuno Santos netted twice while Chilean midfielder Marcelo Allende contributed the decisive third strike for the Pretoria-based club. Kashala Ramos registered the lone response for the Congolese visitors, making their maiden group stage appearance.
The Brazilians seized control through Santos in the fourth minute before Lupopo equalized just before halftime through Ramos. Second-half dominance saw Allende restore the advantage before Santos completed his brace to secure maximum points for coach Miguel Cardoso's squad.
The victory maintains momentum for the South African...
Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, performing as Shebeshxt, remains detained after magistrates rescheduled his bail hearing at Polokwane court. Defense attorneys requested additional preparation time while prosecutors reclassified the matter from Schedule 5 to Schedule 6 due to separate criminal proceedings in Lebowakgomo involving attempted murder and armed robbery allegations. The elevated classification requires defendants to demonstrate exceptional circumstances justifying pretrial release.
Authorities charged the 30-year-old artist with attempted murder, weapon possession, and property destruction following an October confrontation where prosecutors allege he fired at admirers who greeted him, striking one person's jaw...
South African competition authorities recommended establishing an independent social media oversight body following a two-year examination revealing digital platforms extract over R10 billion annually in advertising revenue while inadequately compensating local news publishers. The proposed ombudsman would enforce transparency requirements, mediate content disputes, and facilitate collective negotiations between media organizations and technology corporations such as Meta, Google, YouTube and TikTok.
Investigators documented a severe decline across traditional outlets, with print circulation plummeting 66 percent and broadcast advertising income falling 47 percent since 2016. Algorithmic prioritization favors foreign content...
South African officials finalized an agricultural cooperation framework with Vietnamese counterparts during ministerial discussions preceding the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Deputy Ministers Nokuzola Capa and Nguyen Hoang Hiep formalized arrangements covering crop cultivation, livestock management, veterinary standards, and technological exchanges between the two nations. The agreement follows substantial increases in citrus shipments to Vietnamese markets, with orange deliveries quadrupling between consecutive growing seasons after bilateral access negotiations.
The memorandum accompanies broader diplomatic advancement to Strategic Partnership status between Pretoria and Hanoi. Officials identified opportunities worth hundreds of...
Johannesburg authorities shut the R28 northbound carriageway after a truck collided with more than 30 vehicles near the Krugersdorp intersection with Hendrick Potgieter Road. Emergency personnel treated 23 individuals for minor injuries at the scene involving approximately 35 vehicles without recording fatalities. Metropolitan police urged drivers to bypass the closed section and anticipate extended delays while responders cleared wreckage scattered across lanes.
The collision compounded transportation difficulties as security forces implemented temporary highway restrictions for diplomatic motorcades traveling to the Nasrec Expo Centre summit venue. Law enforcement deployed additional officers to manage rolling closures along convoy...
South African National Roads Agency reinstated two suspended executives without disclosing investigation findings, sparking civil society criticism amid controversy surrounding a suspended infrastructure contract. Chief procurement officer Peter Fortuin and chief audit executive Zolisa Zwakala returned to their positions after brief precautionary leave that began in late October, with officials declining to explain either the suspension rationale or resolution outcome.
The personnel actions coincided with legal challenges to a R1.57 billion Masekwaspoort Viaduct upgrade tender that courts halted following irregularity allegations from unsuccessful bidder Hillary Construction. Sanral's internal review identified scoring and evaluation...
WeBuyCars elevated Wynand Beukes to deputy chief executive while retaining his digital leadership responsibilities as the South African vehicle marketplace prepares for regional expansion and artificial intelligence integration. The executive has directed technological development since joining the Transaction Capital subsidiary, constructing a valuation platform that processes more than one million monthly assessments and reducing transaction completion periods.
The automotive trader recorded 31 percent growth in core profits, reaching R302 million during the initial 2025 semester alongside revenue gains exceeding R13 billion. Beukes will collaborate with CEO Faan van der Walt on consumer financing initiatives and potential operations...
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen praised the G20 summit declaration after member nations reached consensus without American participation at the Johannesburg gathering. The agriculture minister highlighted provisions addressing debt relief for developing economies, climate adaptation measures, and sustainable energy transitions that could generate employment opportunities while supporting South African economic reforms. Presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya confirmed leaders approved the 122-point framework earlier than scheduled following productive bilateral discussions.
The document incorporates Ubuntu principles for agricultural sustainability and food security initiatives developed under South African leadership...
Twenty-one-year-old Max Musgrave introduced Woza Rides, an iOS carpooling application targeting intercity travelers seeking alternatives to buses and minibus taxis. The platform verifies user identities and enables passengers to share fuel expenses with drivers through digital payment systems while maintaining accountability via post-trip ratings. University communities have shown initial enthusiasm for the service despite limited adoption since its launch.
Musgrave developed the concept while studying in France after observing successful European carpooling networks. The entrepreneur designed features addressing safety concerns prevalent in informal social media ride arrangements that frequently result in cancellations or pricing...
