The daily scroll, cleaned up
The daily briefing.
Seven Wize Owl Originals for a quick catch-up, with the credited reporting inside every article.
- 01news
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 2026 - 02sport
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 - 03sport
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 - 04sport
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 - 05news
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 - 06sport
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 - 07sport
Lions pay for lineout trouble and defensive lapses in Edinburgh
SA Rugby Mag reports that the Lions’ 31-10 defeat to Edinburgh was shaped by a poor lineout, defensive mistakes and the difficult conditions in Scotland, with coach Ivan?
By Arc Williams · 24 Oct 2026