The Springbok Women’s Sevens team arrived at the second leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, carrying the heavy burden of survival. Facing the realistic prospect of dropping out of the core circuit for the 2027 season, Coach Cecil Afrika’s side required a massive turnaround in performance following a difficult outing in Hong Kong a month prior. What transpired over three grueling days of competition was a testament to South African grit. While the ult

The Springbok Women cemented their status as the undisputed queens of continental rugby, securing their fifth consecutive Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title with a gritty 35-20 victory over the Kenya Lionesses in Nairobi. Facing a hostile home crowd and a fiercely determined opponent, the South Africans overcame a halftime deficit by executing a clinical second-half tactical blueprint. The hard-fought win not only preserves their regional dominance but also rounds off a highly su

The landscape of the 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) has been whittled down to the elite four following a weekend of high-intensity quarter-final action. South African interest remains potent as the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers secured their passage to the semi-finals with dominant home displays, while the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions saw their fairytale season reach a clinical end at the hands of the defending champions in Ireland. As the competition ente

Under the resolute 2026 theme, “Working together in ending violence against children,” South Africa today officially launched National Child Protection Week (CPW). Running from May 29 to June 5, the campaign opens with a powerful call for collective action, reminding the nation that the safety, dignity, and well-being of every child are constitutional imperatives that must be driven by active community participation. This year’s focus shifts heavily toward the "Green Ribbon"

Dit is daardie tyd van die jaar waar kunstenaars, musiekliefhebbers en feesgangers hul oë na die noorde wend. Die Momentum Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees is terug, en vanjaar beloof om groter, meesleurender en meer toeganklik as ooit tevore te wees. Foto : Aardklop Nasional Kunstefees As jy nog gewonder het hoe om die komende skoolvakansie deur te bring, is die kort antwoord: Potchefstroom. Van 29 September tot 4 Oktober 2026 gaan die dorp weer omskep word in die grootste en m

Die stoeimatte van die provinsie gaan behoorlik skud, en Laerskool Fochville gaan reg in die middel van die aksie wees. Foto: Laerskool Fochville Die skool het met absolute trots aangekondig dat maar liefst vyf van hul top-stoeiers amptelik gekies is om die Noordwes-provinsiale span te verteenwoordig by die opkomende Suid-Afrikaanse Kampioenskappe. Hierdie elite-stoeiers wat die gesogte provinsiale kleure gaan dra, is Andrigh Nortjé, Liam Vorster, Ashton Delport, Adolf Nortjé

The Springbok Women maintained their historic unbeaten streak against African opposition on Wednesday, securing a 47-20 victory over Uganda in Nairobi. However, the scoreline masked a challenging afternoon at the RFUEA Ground, where the South Africans were forced to dig deep after a sluggish start. In a match characterized by disciplinary hurdles and a spirited Ugandan offensive, the "Bok Women" relied on their clinical finishing in the second half to pull away, ensuring thei

This second half of the month has seen a remarkable surge in professional activity, proving that the South African job market is bustling with individuals ready to take on new challenges. From the highly technical world of industrial instrumentation to the creative realms of branding and social media, the end-of-month talent pool is as diverse as it is impressive. Whether you are a business owner looking for a seasoned leader to oversee operations or a manager in need of fres

The Merafong City Local Municipality is managing a complex intersection of administrative duties and infrastructure preservation this week. As the local government works to secure the financial future of the region through legislative oversight, it must simultaneously coordinate with provincial entities to manage a significant disruption to essential services. These concurrent events underscore the balancing act required to maintain municipal stability while addressing the ag

Die ruitersportwêreld gons behoorlik ná ’n fenomenale vertoning deur een van Laerskool Fochville se eie top-amazones. Die skool het met groot trots aangekondig dat Emily Benson die kompetisie heeltemal uit die saal gery het tydens die onlangse SANESA (South African National Equestrian Schools Association) Saddle Seat North West Qualifiers 3 & 4. Foto: Laerskool Fochville Saam met haar pragtige en getroue perd, Hertzenberg Lisa, het Emily ’n rits asemrowende vertonings gelewe

Die netbalbane van Hoërskool Carletonville (Callies) is tans ’n brandpunt van opgewondenheid en pure sporttrots. Die skool het met groot geesdrif aangekondig dat hul o/16-netbalspan na ’n rits skitterende vertonings amptelik deurgedring het na die gesogte Interdistrik-finaal. Foto: Hoërskool Carletonville titaniese eindstryd vind eerskomende Donderdag, 28 Mei 2026, plaas, waar die span die kans sal kry om hul uitsonderlike seisoen met die uiteindelike goue kroon te beklink. ’

The Junior Springboks continued their impressive run in the U20 International Series, securing a comprehensive 82-25 victory over Fiji at Wynberg Boys' High School. Following a massive opening-round win against Chile, the South African side once again displayed their clinical edge, crossing the whitewash 12 times in a high-scoring encounter that showcased both forward power and backline flair. The match, which followed Georgia’s 59-26 win over Chile earlier in the day, saw So

The future of South African women's golf is burning incredibly bright, and one of its newest rising stars hails directly from the classrooms of Hoërskool Carletonville (Callies). The school community is in full celebration following the announcement of a phenomenal golfing masterclass by Grade 8 learner, Lerato Lesenyego. Image: Hoërskool Carletonville Lerato showcased elite composure, technical precision, and an exceptional reading of the greens to claim first place at the

Recent events involving high-risk livestock seizures and significant changes in the leadership structure have highlighted the intense demands placed on the organization’s staff. As the branch navigates these developments, its core objective remains the same: ensuring that every animal, from the smallest pet to the largest farm animal, is treated with the dignity and care required by law. Intervention in Cases of Livestock Neglect A major operation recently conducted by the so

The "Fuzzy Facts" are in, and while we can’t scientifically prove that wearing slippers to the office increases your productivity by 100%, we can prove they change lives. Reach For A Dream has officially launched its 2026 Slipper Day campaign, blending lighthearted humor with a deeply serious mission: bringing hope to children fighting life-threatening illnesses. Image: The Go-To GUy Creations The Power of "Fuzzy Facts" Conceptualized by TBWA, this year’s campaign leans into

The road to the HSBC SVNS World Championship title continues this weekend at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain. Both the Springbok Women’s Sevens and the Blitzboks have touched down in Europe with distinct missions: the men aim to consolidate their lead at the top of the standings, while the women look to capitalize on a more settled preparation period to climb the global rankings. With fresh faces and returning stalwarts in the mix, the South African contingent

Laerskool Fochville se Blougolf-akademici bly een van die skool se grootste spogpunte. Nadat die skool onlangs hul Graad 5-wetenskapsterre gevier het, is dit nou die oudste leerders in die skool wat die akademiese septer swaai. Die skool het met groot trots aangekondig dat drie van hul top-Graad 7-leerders deurdring het na die Distriksvlak van die amptelike Natuurwetenskappe (NW) Olimpiade. Foto: Laerskool Fochville Die drie uitblinkers wat gereed staan om Fochville se naam h

Die 2026-hokkieliga sal ongetwyfeld onthou word as een van die mees suksesvolle en glansryke seisoene vir Hoërskool Carletonville. Na weke van intense wedstryde, strawwe oefensessies en pure taktiese vernuf, het die skool se hokkiedogters deur al die ouderdomsgroepe heen gewys dat hulle ’n kragbron is om mee rekening te hou. Foto:Hoërskool Carletonville Met podiumplekke in byna elke kategorie, het die Callies-dogters en hul toegewyde afrigters bewys dat harde werk, opoffering

The Springbok Women officially signaled their intent for the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup with a resounding 64-5 victory over Madagascar at the RFUEA Ground in Nairobi. Despite an early scare that saw the island nation draw first blood, the South Africans flexed their tactical and physical superiority to cross the whitewash ten times. This opening fixture served as a significant barometer for the team's depth, blending the explosive power of seasoned internationals with a cl

In a ceremony that resonated with the spirit of Stronger Together, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially bestowed the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold upon Springbok head coach, Dr. Johan “Rassie” Erasmus. The award, presented at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, marks a milestone not just for rugby, but for the role of sport in nation-building. While Rassie is celebrated globally for his tactical brilliance, the Presidency emphasized that his true achievement has been