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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | James Freemantle |Rob de Mezieres |Joshua Hendricks |Siseko Gwegwe
Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap features a controversial opinion about trophy success and a blow regarding Mfundo Vilakazi. Fans of all clubs around the world love winning cups. That’s obvious. However, another season outside of the MTN8 places will be a sign that Chiefs aren’t getting any closer to winning the league crown. Erik Ten Hag got sacked by Man United despite winning the EFL and FA Cups.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Rob de Mezieres |Joshua Hendricks |Siseko Gwegwe |Garrin Lambley |Robert de Mezieres
Believe it or not, on 27 March, our “apex” Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruled that the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF’s) chanting or singing of “Kill the Boer” does not qualify as hate speech, inciting violence or a call to genocide, and it’s totally okay and legal for them to do so. Yes, that happened. In South Africa, today. My…the true colours are really oozing out lately, aren’t they?
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3 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Garrin Lambley |Precious Simpasa |Rob de Mezieres |Eliot Mahlase
They are often disparaged as ugly, sly and cruel scavengers but for South African artist Hannelie Coetzee, hyenas are symbols of female power and the normalisation of queerness. The walls of her studio in the university district of downtown Johannesburg are covered in drawings in ink and rooibos tea of the sloped-back carnivores, her heroines of the bush. ‘Underdog’With cute ears but a frightening jaw, the animal is also represented in sculptures Coetzee fashions from scavenged materials.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Garrin Lambley |Precious Simpasa |Rob de Mezieres |Eliot Mahlase
The UK’s charity watchdog on Thursday opened a probe into Sentebale, the African organisation co-founded by Prince Harry, after a bitter boardroom row led King Charles III’s younger son to step down as patron.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Precious Simpasa |Garrin Lambley |Rob de Mezieres |Eliot Mahlase
Durban’s favourite reality TV show, The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD), is back with its fifth season, streaming exclusively on Showmax. The new season, which premiered on 28 March, has already captured the attention of fans across South Africa and beyond. THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DURBANWith returning OGs, exciting newcomers, and plenty of drama, Season 5 promises to be a thrilling ride.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | David Mutengwa |Precious Simpasa |Garrin Lambley |Rob de Mezieres
Bafana Bafana star defender Siyabonga Ngezana shared moments with his wife, enjoying the snow and some time on the safari. Siyabonga made the most of his time off during the international break. Ngezana, a fan-favourite in South Africa, gained further recognition after joining French club Football Club Steaua București (formerly FCSB) in 2023. Despite being well-known in football corridors, some did not know much about his hobbies.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Garrin Lambley |Precious Simpasa |Rob de Mezieres |Eliot Mahlase
The 2025 Formula One season will feature 24races, the third of which will take place in Japan. The next battle is scheduled for the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday, 6 April. The lights will go out at 07:00 (SA time). RELATED | RIP: Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan dies in Cape Town aged 76Max Verstappen is the defending drivers’ champion – having won the title for the past four seasons – while McLaren are the reigning constructors’ title winners.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Precious Simpasa |Rob de Mezieres |Eliot Mahlase |Freddie Hiney
Halle Berry dazzled on the red carpet at Amazon MGM Studios’ CinemaCon 2025 presentation in Las Vegas, proving that age is just a number. HALLE BERRY ON THE RED CARPETAt 58, the Oscar-winning actress turned heads in a striking sheer black corset top paired with a structured blazer and pencil skirt. Her sparkling Aquazzura heels added glamour, while her soft waves and smokey eye accentuated her timeless beauty.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Rob de Mezieres |Precious Simpasa |Eliot Mahlase |Freddie Hiney |Robert de Mezieres
Yes, it is a real word. It’s a thing. Wiki and the dictionary describe it as: “A system of government run by the worst, least qualified or most unscrupulous citizens.”Sound familiar? S’Africa…? Although, here in our beloved ailing, flailing banana-republic-in-the-making, I think it’s pronounced with high-pressure emphasis on the first three letters…Because it appears that’s exactly what we’re devolving into. Just another clichéd, basket-case, failed African state. How the hell did we get here?
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1 month ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase |Craig Lewis |Adamu Andrew Michael |Rob de Mezieres
Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela is officially off the market after marrying his long-term girlfriend Zenande Funani. Daily Sun reported that the 32-year-old defender and his new wife exchanged vows on Human Rights Day, 21 March. Funani, who is a presenter for SuperSport, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news. “I cannot believe that I’m about to marry my best friend! i love you and appreciate that man down. He is so excited.
