Many think cricket is unique. It’s not. All sports require players to respect their opponents.

The soccer boss’ Fifa Forward Enterprise died just a few days after it became public knowledge. But the controversial sell-off proposal may still sink his future as the president of Fifa.

With 48% of all tries scored from turnovers, trend-setting teams such as the Springboks and Bulls are investing in transition strategies.

Despite 2,200 soldiers being deployed to support the police at a cost of more than R800-million, the police minister admits ‘we are not winning’ the war.

Buti Manamela is considering legal options following the judgment of the High Court in Pretoria

The All Blacks don’t need second invitations to make the most of them. They scored a second successive half-century of points to beat the Bulls 50-19 (halftime 24-0) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

People are choosing to have pets instead of kids, mostly because raising the latter is too expensive.

Subpoenas to appear before the Madlanga Commission trigger a sudden outbreak of conveniently timed illness. Really, it’s enough to make anyone sick.

Sibeko was laid to rest on Saturday, while Tlomatsane's funeral will be held on Sunday.

A tailing dam belonging to Samancor Chrome's Dikwena Chrome in Brits, collapsed on Thursday,

Some roads will be closed to accommodate visiting dignitaries.

The department says tests have found no toxins associated with harmful algal blooms.

The man had been surfing with his 23-year-old son when he collapsed and became unresponsive.

The arrests were made during the first-ever End-of-Snow party.

Nhlalayenza Ndlovu was murdered at his home in 2023 in front of his wife and children.

Dlamini died in a car crash in Richards Bay last week.

Mineworkers, who fought for a R12 500 wage, are now earning more than double that benchmark

This edition of the Weekend Wrap takes us inside Caryn Dolley’s new book, The Untouchables, which traces the long-running story of drug trafficking, policing and alleged political collusion now playing out before the Madlanga Commission. We also investigate South Africa’s sports funding crisis, the R5.6bn Prasa Siyangena scandal and the inside story of Eskom’s turnaround. Plus, we ask whether 10,000 steps a day really matter, and explore stories of community, food and farming.

The Hillbrow Carnival, supported by various community groups, reclaimed public spaces for joy on a recent Saturday.

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