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DSAC can’t explain why provinces get different sport cash

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has no research to back up how it moves sport development money between provinces. On Friday, acting DDG for sport Teboho Thebehae admitted to Parliament

October 2, 2026

News·Sport

Throne war rages but Queen Masalanabo clinches top spot in Kings Council

Embattled Balobedu monarch Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII has received a major vote of confidence from fellow traditional leaders, being elected Deputy Chairperson of the Forum of South African Majesties just as her

October 2, 2026

News·Politics

“Nobody will learn”: MPs slam DSAC on audit failures

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture keeps getting the same audit findings, year after year. But nobody has been held responsible. On Friday, the department’s chief audit executive admitted her unit

October 2, 2026

News·South Africa

Parliament inquiry turns guns on NPA as parties clash over IDAC’s future

The probe into South Africa’s broken criminal justice system has taken a dramatic turn, with Parliament’s ad hoc committee now demanding that top prosecutors themselves be investigated for alleged capture by organised

October 2, 2026

Politics·South Africa

Home Affairs official convicted of selling passports to foreigners

A former Home Affairs employee has been convicted on 264 charges linked to the alleged fraudulent acquisition of South African passports by foreign nationals. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) spokesperson

October 2, 2026

Crime·South Africa

Legendary musician Babsy Mlangeni dies

South African music legend Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83 after a brief illness. Mlangeni, whose career spanned more than five decades, was known for his distinctive voice and

October 2, 2026

Celebrity News·South Africa

Warrant of arrest issued for former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

A warrant of arrest has been issued for former Defence Minister and ex-Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations linked to her tenure as Defence Minister. The warrant was authorized on

October 2, 2026

News·South Africa

Amaglug-glug turn focus to AFCON and Olympic mission after Algeria victory

South Africa’s national Under-23 team have given their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games fresh momentum after completing their international friendly programme

October 2, 2026

Soccer·Sport

Bafana shift focus to Egypt after perfect AFCON start

After an impressive start to their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying campaign, Bafana Bafana will now shift their attention to a high-profile international friendly against Egypt in Cairo on Sunday.

October 2, 2026

Soccer·Sport

Lungisa blasts “painful” ANC and accuses Mbalula of lying under oath in vetting court battle

ANC National Executive Member (NEC) Andile Lungisa has accused ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula of lying under oath and using factionalism to manipulate internal party processes. Lungisa launched the scathing attack on Thursday

October 2, 2026

Politics·South Africa

October 2026 - Page 43

DSAC can’t explain why provinces get different sport cash

Throne war rages but Queen Masalanabo clinches top spot in Kings Council

“Nobody will learn”: MPs slam DSAC on audit failures

Parliament inquiry turns guns on NPA as parties clash over IDAC’s future

Home Affairs official convicted of selling passports to foreigners

Legendary musician Babsy Mlangeni dies

Warrant of arrest issued for former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

Amaglug-glug turn focus to AFCON and Olympic mission after Algeria victory

Bafana shift focus to Egypt after perfect AFCON start

Lungisa blasts “painful” ANC and accuses Mbalula of lying under oath in vetting court battle

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