MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, joined a South African Police Service (SAPS)-led unannounced search and seizure operation at three high schools in Alexandra as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen school safety and combat substance abuse, dangerous weapons and other prohibited items in Gauteng schools….
Viatris in South Africa, a part of Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company today marks the start of spring in South Africa, and with it the beginning of allergy season. As warmer weather and rising pollen counts signal the arrival of spring, South Africans have been urged to identify that persistent allergy symptoms may…
Twenty awards presented across six disciplines as South Africa’s artists, creatives and cultural institutions are recognised at Sun City The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has announced the winners of the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA), following the Awards ceremony held at Sun City Resort in the North West Province on…
NAIROBI, Kenya – The stage has been set for two landmark tournaments – the Africa Netball Cup 2026 and the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Qualifiers Africa – in a highly contested week that will bring together the continent’s leading women and men’s national teams in Nairobi – Kenya; from 19-to-26 September 2026. This eight-day…
By KOPANO MONAHENG SOONER or later, kids won’t know much about their indigenous games anymore. This is because parents are gradually losing interest in them. The only time we, as South Africans, seem to focus on indigenous games is during Heritage Month. But there is a lot that children can gain from knowing about their…
By Mbali Mapholi, Canderel Partner Dietitian Most of us have heard the advice… “eat less sugar”. But that advice becomes more complicated when we apply it to everyday life. What happens to the two teaspoons of sugar in your morning coffee? The sugar sprinkled over breakfast? The afternoon cup of tea? Or the sugar you…
Langelihle Phili‘s opener was made 1-1 by Cassius Mailula after the head of the Mamelodi Sundowns to make drew 1-1 in the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Phili — a recent signing from Stellenbosch — netted the opening goal for Chiefs shortly after the hour-mark. Cassius Mailula, who is back for a second stint at Mamelodi Sundowns after a…
As part of its sustainability initiative, Primedia Sport, in partnership with Amazeballs, is helping create new sporting opportunities for learners in Diepsloot by donating more than 600 balls used at the inaugural Pretoria Premier Padel P1 to Musenga Vhadzimu Primary School. The balls, which were used during professional practice sessions and main draw matches throughout…
When Thandi Mokatse plays rugby, it’s often a case of the opponents having the ball and suddenly not having it anymore. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. When the Tuks loose forward is asked what she brings to the team when she plays for them, her honest answer is, “I steal balls. That’s my best…
