A Johannesburg magistrate denied eight former police protection officers' bid to dismiss assault charges stemming from a July 2023 highway incident. The court ruled that sufficient evidence exists for trial regarding the violent confrontation with three off-duty military trainees near Fourways. Proceedings were postponed until March 5, 2026, with the accused remaining on bail.
The defendants, previously assigned to Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security detail, face multiple charges, including assault with intent to cause serious harm and property damage. Cellphone footage of the attack circulated widely online, showing the trainees being forcibly removed from their vehicle and beaten. All eight officers have since been reassigned...
Mamelodi Sundowns extended their lead in South Africa's Betway Premiership after defeating TS Galaxy one-nil on Wednesday at Loftus Versfeld. Substitute Arthur Sales scored the decisive goal early in the second half. This victory pushed Sundowns three points clear atop the standings with twenty-five points from twelve matches.
Sundowns controlled possession throughout but required goalkeeper Ronwen Williams' crucial saves to preserve their advantage before Sales broke the deadlock. Kaizer Chiefs hold second place with twenty-three points, while Orlando Pirates occupy third with twenty-two points despite playing fewer games. TS Galaxy remained seventh following their third loss in five outings.
Sundowns face Richards Bay next, seeking...
Bloemfontein-based Siwelele FC secured their inaugural away victory in the Betway Premiership, defeating Stellenbosch FC two-nil at Athlone Stadium on Wednesday. Striker Tebogo Potsane opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by Siviwe Magidigidi's second-half goal. This win lifted Siwelele to tenth position with fourteen points from twelve matches.
Stellenbosch suffered their third consecutive defeat across all competitions, leaving them in fifteenth place with nine points and facing potential relegation. The Cape club dominated possession but failed to penetrate Siwelele's organized defense. Goalkeeper Ricardo Goss recorded a clean sheet for the visitors.
Siwelele achieved back-to-back league victories for the first time...
Durban City ended a two-game losing run by defeating Marumo Gallants one-nil in Betway Premiership action on Wednesday at Chatsworth Stadium. Striker Haashim Domingo secured the victory with a seventy-ninth-minute strike after substitute Samkelo Maseko delivered the assist. This result lifted the KwaZulu-Natal club to seventh position with eighteen points from twelve matches.
The narrow win maintained Durban City's perfect home record at Chatsworth Stadium this season. Marumo Gallants suffered their second consecutive defeat, falling to twelfth place with thirteen points. Both teams created limited, clear chances before Domingo's decisive intervention. Durban City's next league fixture is against Richards Bay following the...
Orlando Pirates secured a 3-1 victory against Lamontville Golden Arrows at King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten league run to eight matches. Substitute Yanela Mbuthuma scored twice shortly after entering the field, converting a tied contest into a decisive win for the Soweto club. Defender Nkosikhona Ndaba opened the scoring before halftime, while Arrows striker Thokozani Khumalo leveled early in the second half.
This result elevates Pirates to twenty-two points from ten matches, tying them with Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs atop the Betway Premiership table. Goal difference currently places Pirates third among the equal-point contenders. Arrows remain eighth with sixteen points following their twelfth...
Seventeen South African citizens, primarily young men from KwaZulu-Natal, are stranded in Ukraine's Donbas conflict zone after being duped by fraudulent employment offers. President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned their illegal recruitment as mercenaries, ordering urgent government action to secure their safe return. Officials confirmed the men, aged 20 to 39, contacted families pleading for assistance after discovering the deception.
Recruiters allegedly used social media to promise high-paying security or construction jobs, violating South Africa's Foreign Military Assistance Act. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola stated authorities are working with Ukrainian officials and global partners on repatriation efforts. The...
South African footballer Thembinkosi Lorch scored a decisive goal as Wydad Athletic Club defeated Hassania Agadir, propelling his Moroccan team to first place in the domestic league standings. The 32-year-old attacker has directly contributed to seven goals across his last seven appearances, demonstrating consistent offensive impact for the Casablanca-based club.
Lorch recorded four goals and three assists during this productive run, reviving his reputation after earlier career challenges. His clinical finish against Agadir highlighted Wydad's strong season performance. This form resurgence comes after Lorch joined the North African club in 2024 following his South African Premier Soccer League tenure with Orlando Pirates.
His current...
South African digital banking leader TymeBank announced Cheslyn Jacobs will become its next chief executive officer starting January 1, 2026. Jacobs replaces Karl Westvig after holding senior roles at parent company Tyme Group since 2012. The Johannesburg-based bank, valued at approximately twenty-seven billion rand and backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, serves 8.5 million customers primarily through retail kiosks and mobile applications.
Jacobs previously served as chief commercial officer and head of sales and services for the organization. His appointment marks the fourth leadership change at TymeBank since 2022 as the fintech firm pursues international growth and a potential Nasdaq stock exchange listing. Jacobs holds a...
South Africa's suspended MK Party deputy leader John Hlophe demanded complete expulsion from the organization hours after his suspension took effect November 5. Hlophe submitted this request following party founder Jacob Zuma's decision to remove him from leadership roles. The suspension came after Hlophe replaced parliamentary chief whip Collen Makhubele with former finance minister Des van Rooyen during Zuma's overseas trip.
Hlophe circulated his termination request via WhatsApp message to colleagues, stating he preferred final separation over suspension. This internal conflict erupted as the party grapples with repeated leadership disputes since its 2023 formation. Zuma reinstated Makhubele and revoked van Rooyen's appointment...
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