The All Blacks removed star halfback Cam Roigard from their upcoming match against the Sharks as a precautionary measure due to a tight calf, according to team statements reported by RugbyPass. Roigard, who missed the opening match of the tour, was originally named on the bench but has now been replaced in the No. 21 … Read more
According to rugby writer Gregor Paul, the selection adds a tangible layer of drama and intrigue to the fixture at King’s Park in Durban, yet risks reducing a once-in-a-lifetime sporting opportunity into a manufactured sideshow. Commercial Pressures and the Reality of Global Tours The fixture forms part of a broader four-test and four-match tour package … Read more
South African swimmer Chad le Clos lost his Sea Point flat to a destructive fire while competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, an incident that claimed the life of his 93-year-old neighbour, Sam Strime. According to city fire and rescue services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse, the blaze erupted at approximately 3:30 p.m. on the top … Read more
A Durban man who threatened judicial officials and law enforcement officers with violence, death, and bloodshed through social media was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment in the Durban Regional Court on Tuesday, according to court records. Avinash Ramkistan, 40, of Glen Ashley, was arrested and charged in March 2024 with multiple counts of intimidation, crimen … Read more
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban ordered the Department of Home Affairs to give a Nigerian woman an opportunity to attend a “good cause” interview to pursue her refugee claim, while sharply criticising her legal representatives for submitting what the court described as a deeply flawed application riddled with factual errors, inconsistencies, and poor drafting. … Read more
The 2026 Judiciary Conference has formally resolved that magistrates should migrate from the Department of Justice (DoJ) to the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). The move, intended to establish a single judiciary system, addresses long-standing concerns that current administrative arrangements leave magistrates under-resourced and lacking full independence from the Cabinet. Deputy Chief Justice Dunstan … Read more
Police arrested 69 people aged 18 to 52 on charges of public violence after an anti-immigrant march in Jeffreys Bay turned violent on Thursday morning. According to police spokeswoman Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, the unrest in Oceanview resulted in the looting of at least 23 spaza shops and left one person injured and hospitalized. Law Enforcement … Read more
South Africa Expands Visa-Free Travel for 22 African Nations South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has implemented a visa-free entry policy for ordinary passport holders from 22 African countries, aimed at boosting regional tourism and business mobility. Eligible travellers can enter the country for short-term visits without a prior visa, provided they comply with standard … Read more
A vervet monkey in Nelson Mandela Bay has been found covered from head to tail in blue paint, an act that animal welfare advocates identify as a form of illegal cruelty. Monkey Matters Eastern Cape, which spotted the primate in Deer Park on Sunday, reports that the animal is currently struggling as it attempts to … Read more
Residents in Durban townships, including Chesterville and KwaMashu, report significant price hikes for essential goods following the transition of spaza shops from foreign to local ownership. Price Disparities and Operational Changes The shift in shop ownership has led to immediate economic strain for many households. Zandile, a 37-year-old mother from Chesterville, stated that the price … Read more