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Northam Rhinos edge College Rovers to win first Gold Cup title
By Arc Williams · 26 Oct 2026
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Butch James backs Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to lead, with Handré Pollard still in the Springbok mix
By Arc Williams · 25 Oct 2026
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Yaqeen Ahmed is leaning on the Stormers' Springbok influence
By Arc Williams · 25 Oct 2026Wize Owl Original
Declassified records revive questions about intelligence and party politics
Newly declassified records reported by News24 point to an alleged State Security Agency operation inside the EFF, adding a fresh allegation to South Africa’s long-running
By Arc Williams · 26 Oct 2026The big game lives here
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Northam Rhinos edge College Rovers to win first Gold Cup title
SA Rugby Mag reports that the Northam Rhinos held their nerve in a dramatic Gold Cup final to beat College Rovers 22-20 and claim their first open-club national title.
By Arc Williams · 26 Oct 2026
Butch James backs Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to lead, with Handré Pollard still in the Springbok mix
SA Rugby Mag reports that former Springbok flyhalf Butch James sees Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the current first-choice No 10, but says Handré Pollard remains too good,
By Arc Williams · 25 Oct 2026
Yaqeen Ahmed is leaning on the Stormers' Springbok influence
Stormers flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed says the presence of the team’s Springbok players is helping him make quicker decisions and grow into his role after a match-winning cameo.
By Arc Williams · 25 Oct 2026
Sharks show fight in Cardiff despite injury chaos, says JP Pietersen
SA Rugby Mag reports that the Sharks battled through a heavy injury toll to beat Cardiff 36-21 in the United Rugby Championship, with coach JP Pietersen praising the team
By Arc Williams · 24 Oct 2026
Freelander 8 PHEV signals a bigger electrified SUV push from Chery and JLR
Chery and JLR are reviving the Freelander name with a plug-in hybrid SUV that blends strong performance, electric driving capability and a long combined range, while its
By Arc Williams · 22 Oct 2026
Transport Costs Are Blocking Young South Africans From Job Interviews
Newsroom ZA, drawing on Jobjack’s 2026 Jobseekers Report as reported by The Citizen, shows how transport costs, printing fees and long travel times are shaping the job-hs
By Arc Williams · 21 Oct 2026
Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT SUV raises the bar for performance SUVs
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a new all-electric GT SUV, led by a flagship version with up to 860kW, 2,000Nm and a claimed 0-100km/h sprint of 2.7 seconds. Newsroom ZA says a
By Arc Williams · 20 Oct 2026
Ramaphosa Weighs Fuel Price Relief as Petrol Prices Push Higher
Government is looking at possible ways to ease fuel-cost pressure, but no new relief has been announced yet. Newsroom ZA reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has linked
By Arc Williams · 14 Oct 2026Declassified records revive questions about intelligence and party politics
Newly declassified records reported by News24 point to an alleged State Security Agency operation inside the EFF, adding a fresh allegation to South Africa’s long-running
By Arc Williams · 26 Oct 2026
SAA's salary delays show how tight the airline's finances remain
South African Airways has again adjusted its salary payment timetable, with some staff facing a short delay in October after a similar disruption in September. Newsroom Z
By Arc Williams · 25 Oct 2026
Khayelitsha's Extortion Problem Is Disrupting Services and Squeezing Local Business
Newsroom ZA reports that extortion in Khayelitsha is no longer just a criminal nuisance. It is affecting construction, repairs, clinics and informal traders, while also r
By Arc Williams · 23 Oct 2026
What the Gupta-linked mine convictions mean for rehabilitation money in South Africa
A Johannesburg High Court conviction has put the spotlight back on how mine rehabilitation funds are meant to work and what happens when they are diverted. Newsroom ZA报道s
By Arc Williams · 19 Oct 2026
South Africa’s airports are nearly back to pre-Covid passenger levels, but the flight count tells a different story
Airports Company South Africa’s latest year shows a recovery built on fuller planes, stronger regional and international traffic, and a domestic market that has changed a
By Arc Williams · 07 Oct 2026Hyundai gives the Tucson a sportier N Line makeover in Paris
Hyundai has shown off a new Tucson N Line at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, adding sharper styling, upgraded cabin details and electrified engine choices to its fifth-gen SUV
By Arc Williams · 14 Oct 2026
Ramaphosa Uses Khayelitsha Visit to Put Men at the Centre of the GBV Fight
President Cyril Ramaphosa used an ANC campaign stop in Khayelitsha to press men to take responsibility for ending gender-based violence, while also linking the message to
By Arc Williams · 19 Oct 2026