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Chef finds 'love language' in feeding people
Executive chef Karel Jacobs says feeding people is his way of expressing care, after more than 20 years in hospitality. At Room 32, he remains involved in the kitchen and works with his team to develop dishes and adjust…
South Africa Olympic gold medallist Smith to swim for Netherlands
South African Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Smith has announced she will switch her international allegiance to the Netherlands. The 29-year-old, who holds dual citizenship, cited financial challenges and a desire for…
Bafana Bafana's best XI vs Benni McCarthy's Kenya
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane is preparing his squad for a high-profile AFCON qualifier against Kenya, led by Benni McCarthy, this Friday at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Analysts are speculating on the starting…
Gauteng heatwave alert: Temperatures to reach above 35°C as second heatwave hits province
Gauteng is forecast to face its second heatwave of the 2026/27 summer, with temperatures reaching up to 36°C from Wednesday to Friday. Gauteng Weather expects Pretoria to hit 36°C, Vereeniging 35°C and Johannesburg…
Ramaphosa urges ANC to avoid DA in Johannesburg coalition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged ANC leaders to explore forming a Johannesburg coalition without the Democratic Alliance, according to the Sunday Times. The proposal was made at a National Working Committee meeting…
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Tatjana Smith officially represents the Netherlands: What it means for SA
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith has announced that she will represent the Netherlands in swimming with immediate effect, citing stronger high-performance support, financial stability and a more sustainable career path…
South African heatwave in 3 provinces puts residents on alert
The South African Weather Service has issued a heatwave advisory for Gauteng, North West and parts of the Free State, with high temperatures expected through the week. Daytime highs are forecast to reach the mid-to-high…
Wednesday’s weather: Heatwave hits Gauteng, North West, Free State
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heatwave warning for parts of Gauteng, North West, Free State, and the Northern Cape. Persistently high temperatures are expected to persist in these regions until…
Helen Zille's one-word response to Malema's lawsuit threat
Democratic Alliance federal chair Helen Zille has rejected Julius Malema’s legal demand with a one-word response: “No.” Malema’s lawyers gave her until Wednesday, 11 November, to retract her allegations and apologise…
Tatjana Smith dumps South Africa for Netherlands
South African Olympic swimming champion Tatjana Smith has announced she will represent the Netherlands at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Smith, who holds dual citizenship, cited a need to thrive rather than just…
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Maswanganyi sends strong message to Kaizer Chiefs fans
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi has urged Kaizer Chiefs supporters to be patient with the club’s young players. Speaking to the South African Football Journalists Association, he said harsh…
Thukukile Zuma resigns from Johannesburg ANC leadership amid disciplinary row
Thukukile Zuma, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, has resigned from the ANC's Johannesburg regional executive committee. Her departure follows the initiation of disciplinary proceedings by regional secretary…
Low Voltage Switchboards employees show support for cancer awareness
Low Voltage Switchboards employees supported breast cancer awareness by wearing T-shirts bought from Pink Drive, a South African nonprofit that promotes awareness and access to early detection and screening. The company…
Thuthukile Zuma resigns from ANC’s Joburg executive committee
Thuthukile Zuma has resigned from the ANC’s Johannesburg regional executive committee, citing looming disciplinary proceedings over allegations of misconduct. In a letter to regional secretary Sasabona Manganye, she…
Have Kaizer Chiefs found their star to help them win the Carling Knockout?
Kaizer Chiefs defender Rushwin Dortley has impressed since returning from an 18-month absence two weeks ago. He formed a strong centre-back partnership with Thabo Moloisane, helping the team keep a clean sheet and reach…
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Poggenpoel makes bold promise to Mosimane after Bafana breakthrough
Bafana Bafana midfielder Brooklyn Poggenpoel says he is determined to repay coach Pitso Mosimane’s confidence with full commitment to the national team. The midfielder impressed on his debut in South Africa’s 5-0 win…
The day that was: 'Cat' Matlala denies impala trade, Herman Mashaba gives Zille ultimatum & Youth unemployment soars
EWN’s daily roundup covers several South African stories: Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala denied expecting anything in return for giving former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya impalas, while Herman Mashaba offered to…
Malema serves Zille with legal ultimatum
EFF leader Julius Malema’s lawyer has issued DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille a formal demand over remarks she made about him in an eNCA interview on Sunday. The demand accuses Zille of making defamatory…
Two wards, one councillor: MK Party member's win triggers KZN by-election
South Africa’s Electoral Commission has confirmed a by-election in KwaZulu-Natal after uMkhonto weSizwe Party candidate Andreas Gumede won two ward contests in the Johannes Pumani Phungula Local Municipality. Gumede…
"A consequence of my DNA": Zuma's daughter quits ANC regional role
Thuthukile Zuma resigned from the ANC’s Johannesburg Regional Executive Committee on 10 November, questioning whether her treatment in the party was connected to her family ties to Jacob Zuma and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma…
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WSM: No more kicking the can: CR’s moment of truth after the ANC’s...
Following a significant decline in electoral support to 31%, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a critical two-week deadline to negotiate coalition agreements in seven major metropolitan municipalities. These regions…
Kevin Lerena eyes Usyk, Benavidez, and the cruiserweight elite
Kevin Lerena won the vacant WBC International cruiserweight title with a unanimous points victory over Scotland’s Scott Forrest at Sandton Convention Centre. The judges scored the 10-round bout 97-92, 97-92 and 98-91…
‘RESPECT BENNI’ - Mosimane wary of McCarthy’s Kenya ahead of Afcon qualifiers
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane says South Africa must not underestimate Kenya in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, despite Kenya already securing qualification. Mosimane highlighted the coaching ability…
Masa First Thursday brings art and wellness together in Johannesburg
MASA Medical Aesthetics and Spa has launched First Thursday, an ongoing event combining visual art and wellness in Johannesburg. Its first edition, themed “The Beauty of Beauty,” invited guests to explore paintings and…
Zuma’s daughter quits ANC Joburg: My DNA opened me for abuse
Thuthukile Zuma has resigned from the ANC’s Greater Johannesburg regional executive committee, alleging that her family ties to Jacob Zuma and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma made her a target of abuse and political…
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Benni McCarthy’s Manchester United experience earns Mosimane’s respect ahead of Kenya clashes
Pitso Mosimane has urged South Africa to respect Kenya coach Benni McCarthy’s experience ahead of their two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kenya visit Orlando Amstel Arena on November 13, then host South Africa in…
Miss SA changes its prize package - Here's what 2026 winner, princesses and other finalists will receive
Miss South Africa has announced new awards and leadership programmes ahead of its 2026 pageant. The organisation is launching a R5 million Women’s Leadership Impact Fund and a separate R1 million fund for projects led…
Mbeki is part of the problem: ANCYL defends Ramaphosa amid calls for resignation
The ANC Youth League has publicly defended President Cyril Ramaphosa and the party's leadership following calls for their resignation. During a press briefing at Luthuli House, ANCYL president Collen Malatji criticized…
WATCH: ANCYL declares DA and right-wing parties a no-go area for ANC coalition deals
The ANC Youth League has ruled out coalition arrangements with the Democratic Alliance and other right-wing parties, saying electoral losses should not lead the ANC to abandon its ideological principles. Speaking at a…