Ghanaian international goalkeeper has joined Orlando Pirates from Maritzburg United, the Soweto giants confirmed on Tuesday. The player was a notable absentee for the Team of Choice during their season-opener against his new club’s fiercest rivals Kaizer Chiefs, prompting speculation about his whereabouts. Richard Ofori becomes a Buccaneer One of the worst-kept secrets of the […]
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World Rugby confirmed the date for the 2021 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. A total of 12 teams, including South Africa, will take part in the global showpiece event in New Zealand, kicking off in about a year’s time. The upcoming edition of the tournament is the first to be held in the southern hemisphere. […]
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Europe’s elite renew rivalries on Tuesday, as the 2020/21 edition of the Uefa Champions League kicks off with eight fixtures scheduled for the day. Teams from Groups E to H will kick off proceedings on the opening day, while Groups A to D will all be in action on Tuesday. Mouth-watering action on Tuesday Headlining […]
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Springbok winger S’bu Nkosi is back in contention for a spot in the Sharks matchday squad for the match against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Rugby World Cup-winner is yet to feature in the inaugural Super Rugby Unlocked tournament after battling injury. Sharks boosted by returning stars He is one of four […]
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International golf returns to South Africa in November after a nine-month coronavirus-induced suspension with the reintroduction of the Joburg Open, it was announced Tuesday. The event, last staged in 2017 and won by Indian Shubhankar Sharma, is co-sanctioned by the European Tour and Sunshine Tour. Randpark Golf Club, which boasts two international-standard courses in suburban […]
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Ashish Lata Ramgobin was found guilty of defrauding a businessman by claiming she had won a R20 million tender to supply the Netcare Hospital group with linen. Picture: SAPS. JOHANNESBURG – Mahatma Gandhi’s great granddaughter is on Tuesday expected to be sentenced in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on charges of fraud and forgery amounting […]
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For 14 weeks the industry could not sell wine locally and there was a ban on exports for about five weeks. CAPE TOWN – Over 21,000 jobs have been lost in the wine industry and more job losses are anticipated due to COVID-19. Wines of South Africa on Tuesday said the sector was running at […]
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Several provinces, including Gauteng, are battling scorching temperatures – with the mercury reaching 37 degrees in some cities. JOHANNESBURG – The heatwave currently gripping Gauteng will only start easing later on this week when a cold front hits the southern parts of the country. Several provinces, including Gauteng, are battling scorching temperatures – with the […]
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WATCH LIVE: SABC board appears before Parliament’s Communications committee On Monday, the public broadcaster made a shocking announcement that 13 employees have received letters after their appointments were called into question. FILE: The SABC headquarters in Auckland Park. Picture: SABC. JOHANNESBURG – The board of the SABC is appearing before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications […]
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With job creation high on the agenda of government’s recently unveiled economic recovery plan, it offers a programme to employ teaching assistants. CAPE TOWN – The Department of Basic Education (DBE) on Monday said provinces were already making plans for the recruitment of education assistants. With job creation high on the agenda of government’s recently […]
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