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Former PSL and Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Lucas Ribeiro Costa has finally found a new home in North Africa. On Thursday, African football powerhouse Esperance Sportive de Tunis announced the acquisition of Ribeiro Costa. Ribeiro Costa had been linked with a number of African clubs after becoming a free agent at the end of last season. The left-footed attacker then signed on the dotted line with Libyan giants Al-Ittihad Tripoli but he has since moved to Esperance. He had a change of

Twice now, Sizekhaya’s PowerBall Xtra cascade rule has turned an unwon jackpot into guaranteed millionaires. A third cascade is already on the way, and here’s exactly when to expect it. Two cascades down, one more guaranteed On 30 June 2026, a R139 million PowerBall Xtra jackpot cascaded down to three winners, who each walked away with R45 733 457.30. On 31 July 2026, the rule triggered again, this time paying R23 810 456.50 to a single player who matched the five main

Taylor will captain the All Blacks for the first time in his 110th All Blacks match, and in what will be his first match of the tour, against the Bulls. Props Xavier Numia and Tyrel Lomax will also play their first match of the tour. Six players from the All Blacks team who beat the Sharks 54-0 on Tuesday retain their places in the matchday 23 for the Bulls match: lock Josh Lord, loose forward Wallace Sititi, halfbacks Kyle Preston and Cortez Ratima (who are both playing their third game of t

Domestic workers in South Africa and Zimbabwe are covered by minimum-wage rules, but the amounts workers are legally entitled to earn differ significantly. For years, many Zimbabweans have crossed into South Africa in search of better-paying jobs and improved economic opportunities, with some finding work as domestic workers in South African households. However, recent changes to South Africa’s immigration laws could make it more costly for employers to hire undocumented foreign nat

Orlando Pirates have reportedly completed the signing of Dublin Boon from Stellenbosch FC, according to several local publications. The 21-year-old goalkeeper has now believed to have agreed a permanent transfer for the highly-rated shot-stopper. The move comes after an earlier player-swap proposal between the two Betway Premiership clubs collapsed. DUBLIN BOON COMPLETES ORLANDO PIRATES ASSESSMENT The Buccaneers initially wanted to sign Boon as part of a deal involving Kabelo Dlamini an

Kaizer Chiefs have shown significant improvement despite their MTN8 defeat to Golden Arrows this past weekend. So far in the Betway Premiership, Amakhosi have scored five goals in their opening two matches and currently sit at the top of the standings. With four different goalscorers already finding the net, Chiefs look sharp and clinical in the final third. Their attack could prove to be one of the most dangerous in the league, while their midfield has also looked compact and well-balanc

One of Sizekhaya’s biggest selling points since taking over the National Lottery from ITHUBA on 1 June 2026 has been its cascading jackpot rule, a promise that PowerBall’s top prize will be won at least once a month, no matter what. Here’s exactly how that plays out when nobody matches all the numbers. How the cascade actually works If there’s no winner in the final PowerBall draw of the calendar month, the jackpot doesn’t roll over again. Instead, it c

Following The South African’s article on how shifting SASSA payment dates have disrupted grant recipients’ finances, readers took to Facebook to share their own frustrations. Their comments reveal that the damage from unpredictable payment dates runs deeper than missed insurance premiums, it’s hitting recipients’ pockets in ways they can’t control. Commenter Jaap Loggenberg described a financial squeeze tied directly to payment timing: “I have to pay R270 e

Back in 2022, Deon Fourie became the oldest player to debut for the Springboks. At 35 years, nine months, and 14 days old, he came off the bench as Springbok #926 against Wales at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on 9 July. Not long before that, Fourie had given up any thoughts of playing for the Springboks, and yet through sheer weight of performances for the Stormers, he earned a long-awaited call-up. After making his Test debut, Fourie went on to feature in 13 games for the Springboks, wh

Kate Hudson kicked off summer exactly the way she likes to: back in Greece, with her whole blended family in tow. The actress spent several days in Athens before continuing on to the islands, and this trip was clearly about family time first. The getaway unfolded in two parts, and both were worth the watch. Kate Hudson’s Greece trip revives a family tradition on the Athenian Riviera Hudson began the trip at the beachfront resort One & Only Aesthesis in Glyfada, on the Athe

Pensioners who don’t want to spend money to get from point A to point B can benefit from free or discounted transport. A handful of operators across the country offer these services to passengers over 60. To access them, pensioners may need to provide age verification. Where Over 60s Can Get Free Transport Despite pensioners having a fixed income, only two transport services in the country’s major metros offer free transport to pensioners. Johannesburg Rea Vaya Bus

Former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Manqoba Mngqithi has won his first major trophy with new club Yanga SC in Tanzania. Mnqithi recently left the South African shores for Yanga SC following his departure from Golden Arrows. Also read: Orlando Pirates midfielder suffers another injury blow on returns MNGQITHI BEATS BARKER TO COMMUNITY SHIELD CUP Now, having assembled a new technical team and bringing in new players, including Peter Shalulile, this was expected to be a scrappy affair.

This week’s snow closed roads, stranded motorists and dominated warnings across the Eastern Cape. But according to eNCA, it also did something else: it sparked a genuine moment of joy for visitors who went looking for the snow on purpose. While heavy snowfall disrupted the R58 and forced extreme caution on affected passes, eNCA reported that many people found real delight in the experience, turning a travel disruption into exactly the kind of scene that keeps drawing visitors back t

Durban shoppers are getting another affordable retail option, with international value retailer MR.DIY opening a new store at Westwood Mall this week. The Malaysian retailer will open its latest Durban store at Saxony Westwood on 14 August 2026, adding to its growing presence in South Africa. The opening is part of MR.DIY’s wider expansion strategy, with the retailer targeting 14 stores across South Africa by the end of 2026. A grand opening event for the new store is scheduled fo

The Springboks will soon face the All Blacks in the first clash of a four-Test series, which will kick off in Johannesburg on 22 August, and as always there will be plenty of attention on the performance of the referee. This opening Test will be officiated by Matthew Carley (England) Carley, who established himself as a mainstay on the world referee stage. His major career appointments include officiating at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and taking charge of the 2024 Champions Cup final

South Africans could soon be able to apply for their first Smart ID and passport at participating bank branches, with Home Affairs planning a major expansion of its digital services before the end of 2026. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said on Wednesday, 12 August, that the department plans to introduce first-time Smart ID applications, passport services and home delivery of civic documents through banks by the end of the year. The announcement comes as the department’s partne

Judging by their mounting injury issues, Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates will need to dig deep into their considerable playing reserves this season. Buccaneers stumble at AmaZulu Pirates could only manage a 1-1 draw with AmaZulu on Wednesday and the result came at a high cost. Goal-scorer Tshepang Moremi was withdrawn with an injury, as was Sihle Nduli. Evidence Makgopa will miss up to two months of action after aggravating an existing knee injury. Makgopa played through the

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has singled out two players following his side’s 1-1 draw with AmaZulu on Wednesday. Usuthu came from a goal down to force a draw at home and deny the Buccaneers all three points. Ouaddou was left frustrated on the touchline as he watched his side miss several opportunities before conceding a soft penalty. Speaking after the match, the Pirates coach felt his team deserved to claim all three points. Ouaddou reflects on Pirates draw

The Border Management Authority (BMA) intercepted 4 229 people who tried to enter South Africa illegally between April 1 and July 31 as it stepped up patrols along vulnerable border areas. BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato told Parliament’s Home Affairs committee on Tuesday that officials made most of the interceptions along the northern border with Zimbabwe. The borders with Lesotho and Mozambique recorded the next-highest numbers. The BMA carried out 318 multidisciplinary operations

Today’s Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates news wrap looks at the latest injury news, transfer rumours and match updates. Chiefs see off Sekhukhune Kaizer Chiefs got the better of an impressive Sekhukhune side 2-0 thanks to second-half goals from Mduduzi Shabalala and Luke Baartman. 20-year-old Baartman opened the scoring in the 63rd minute, and substitute Shabalala made the points safe in the 84th. Chiefs have a 100% start to their Betway Premiership campaign. It’s a welcome r