Newly-signed Orlando Pirates duo Thulani Hlatshwayo and Deon Hotto. Absa Premiership side Orlando Pirates on Monday announced the double capture of Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo and Namibian attacker Deon Hotto, both from Bidvest Wits."Tyson", as Hlatshwayo is affectionately known, led the Clever Boys to the Absa Premiership title in 2017 and now joins the…
Nehawu protested outside the Union Buildings in Tshwane, demanding the implementation of a wage increase agreement and other issues relating to Covid-19. Nehawu's NEC protested outside of the Union Buildings on Monday.The union wants the president to respond to their demands and resolve their issues.The issues include the implementation of a wage increase agreement and…
Proteas head coach Mark Boucher Proteas coach Mark Boucher will wait for a new convenor of selectors before naming his Test captain.Cricket SA is yet to name a replacement for Linda Zondi as selector chief.Faf du Plessis stepped down at Test skipper in February, while Quinton de Kock is the limited overs captain.Proteas coach Mark…
Proteas coach Mark Boucher has stressed the importance of forging ahead with the team's new vision.Cricket South Africa is hard at work finalising dates for both the domestic and international seasons.Boucher says it was vital for the Proteas "to create a new identity" at a recent culture camp.Proteas coach Mark Boucher has emphasised the importance…
Jacob Zuma Photo: Felix Dlangamandla Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says former president Jacob Zuma is scheduled to appear before the commission from 16 to 20 November.Zondo says the commission will not negotiate dates with the former president and his lawyers.Zuma's lawyer, Eric Mabuza, previously said his client will not be appearing before the commission…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…