SCHOOLBOY RUGBY: Powerhouses under pressure as North-South tournament sets stage for explosive schoolboy clashes
The North-South tournament kicks off in Pretoria this weekend, signalling a high-stakes season.
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 11:45
The North-South tournament kicks off in Pretoria this weekend, signalling a high-stakes season.

In their last five meetings, the Buccaneers have failed to get a victory over Amakhosi, suffering four defeats and managing just one draw and are aiming to break their three-season winless streak against Chiefs.

The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions.
A new export levy will increase the cost of fuel for South African importers, who buy up to 24% of both petrol and diesel from India.

South Africa walked back its claim that US pressure led to its disinvitation from an upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.

A fired-up Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he was more committed to Formula One than ever, as the seven-time world champion credited his resurgence in form to a change of attitude.

Verstappen had already clashed with the journalist after December’s Abu Dhabi season finale after losing the title to McLaren’s Lando Norris by just two points.

The UK’s competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

A new 2,000 m² coastal-inspired retail and lifestyle centre, Garden Walk, has opened in Hartenbos, offering 51 stores, dining, and community spaces.

Why would Orlando Pirates fans not be excited about the prospect of becoming the first side in nine years to stop Mamelodi Sundowns from winning the league? Ouaddou’s appeal is simple: help the team get over the line.
Unless government steps in to soften the blow, fuel prices will increase by up to R11.63 per litre on Wednesday, 1 April – adding thousands of rands to household budgets for the month.

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South Africa’s largest distance learning university is taking a bold step into aviation, aiming to blend theory with real world experience.

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Two sailboats, with nine crew member, failed to arrive in Havana as scheduled

The Tshwane council has taken steps to put chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi on suspension following tender influence allegations.

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson says set-piece expertise could give Thomas Tuchel’s side an X-factor this summer.
News24 investigative journalist Jeff Wicks is a joint winner of the inaugural Ninety One For Tomorrow Award, sharing the R1 million prize with Daily Maverick journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh for his exceptional contribution to investigative journalism in South Africa.

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Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic following his side’s World Cup play-off shootout defeat by the Czech Republic.
Sunday’s Legends Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates has been cancelled.