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African Grand Prix: By securing the deal Rwanda has ensured that the world’s premier motorsport series will finally race on every inhabited continent. Photo: Formula1

Rwanda’s F1 breakthrough: A blueprint for African ambition and a challenge to SA

Rwanda has secured a landmark 10-year deal to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the early 2030s. This historic achievement brings the sport back to the continent for the…

Tributes pour in for Babsy Mlangeni who died at age 83

Tributes are pouring in for legendary South African singer, guitarist, and songwriter Babsy Mlangeni, who has passed away at the age of 83 following a short illness.

Bafana Bafana lost their opening game to Mexico in the World Cup 2-0. (Bafana Bafana/X)

Accountable to no one - SAFA’s governance failures are stalling Bafana’s new era

Parliamentary tensions erupt as Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie demands the return of R30-million in VAR funds from SAFA while slamming wage disparity in negotiations for new…

FASHIONISTA: David Tlale, 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards winner for outstanding fashion and textile designer.

South African Arts honoured at the National Arts and Culture Awards

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture celebrated South Africa's top creative talent at the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) held at Sun City Resort, honouring…

Character study: The film follows teenager Logan Maart, who despite her quiet demeanour has developed a passion for spinning

Spinning from zero to infinity

Julia Jansch's award-winning documentary 'From Dust We Spin' explores the unique South African motorsport of car spinning through the eyes of Logan Maart, a teenager finding her…

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

High Court reinstates National Arts Council, suspends McKenzie's dissolution

The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria has reinstated the National Arts Council's governing council, suspending Arts, Sport and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s…

Foreigners prepare to leave the country in June 2026. Although immigration laws exist, the government has ignored the people's call to address the flagrant disregard of the laws and eradicate illegal immigration. Photo: Lyse Commins

Active citizenry is not xenophobia

The South African Constitution champions a government based on the will of the people, expressed through citizen participation in elections. However, recent protests against…