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- Proteas captain Bavuma says Windies tour is not ‘all or nothing’ for Wiaan Mulderby mphahlelem@timeslive.co.za (Mahlatse Mphahlele) on July 27, 2024 at 10:32 am
Proteas Test captain and top order batter Temba Bavuma has backed all-rounder Wiaan Mulder to come good as he has struggled to hit the lights out since making his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2019.
- ‘We will fight hard in every game,’ says Nasreddine Nabi as he charms media in first press conferenceby mphahlelem@timeslive.co.za (Mahlatse Mphahlele) on July 27, 2024 at 10:18 am
In his first official press conference, composed Nasreddine Nabi steered clear of making wild promises but said it is unacceptable for a club of Kaizer Chiefs’ magnitude to have gone nine years without silverware.
- Respect our laws, or there will be consequences – Schreiber on arrest of 95 Libyanson July 27, 2024 at 10:03 am
On Saturday, home affairs minister Leon Schreiber said he welcomed the arrest of the 95 Libyans in Mpumalanga – who entered the country with visas that were acquired through misrepresentation in Tunisia. Mpumalanga police arrested the 95 after uncovering a suspected secret military training camp operating from a farm in White River, on Friday.
- Top cop condemns killing of eight people at a tavern in Klerksdorpon July 27, 2024 at 9:49 am
The provincial commissioner of North West, lt-gen Sello Kwena, has strongly condemned the killing of eight people in the early hours of Saturday at a tavern in Kanana Location in Klerksdorp. The suspects reportedly arrived at the tavern, randomly fired shots and instantly killed eight people; two women and six men, while several others were injured.
- Mother of two plans to spoil children and travel after bagging R7.8m Lotto jackpotby Shonisani Tshikalange (Shonisani Tshikalange) on July 27, 2024 at 9:37 am
The woman won almost R8m with a R60 wager and quick pick selection.
- SA gets three more World Heritage Sites proclaimed by Unescoon July 27, 2024 at 8:37 am
The Unesco World Heritage Committee on Friday proclaimed World Heritage status for three sites in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
- IN PICS | Olympics 2024 opening ceremonyon July 27, 2024 at 8:31 am
A fleet of barges took the competitors on a 6km-stretch of the river alongside some of the French capital's most famous landmarks, as performers recreated some of the sports to be showcased in the Games on floating platforms.
- Mzamo Buthelezi installed as Inkosi of Buthelezi clanon July 27, 2024 at 7:51 am
Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi says his long-awaited recognition as the Inkosi of the Buthelezi clan was a “bittersweet moment” without the late Prince Mangosuthu Buithelezi.
- Transnet, SIU to sue Nedbank over bank deals during state capture eraon July 26, 2024 at 12:46 pm
"There is sufficient basis for the sought relief and Nedbank must account for its involvement and conduct in the swap transactions," says SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago