Independent On Saturday

The Independent on Saturday is a South African newspaper that belongs to Independent News & Media. It started in 1998, taking the place of the Saturday Paper, which was created in the mid-1990s after the Saturday editions of Daily News and Mercury stopped publishing. The newspaper mainly serves the greater Durban area but is also available in other regions of KwaZulu-Natal province.

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Golden Arrows continue raid of Royal AM with two more signings

21 hours ago | iol.co.za | Smiso Msomi

Betway PremiershipSmiso Msomi|Published 9 minutes ago 2minSiphesihle Msomi ran out in the colours of Golden Arrows this past weekend. Photo: BackpagepixImage: BackpagepixGolden Arrows have continued to reinforce their squad following the collapse of Royal AM, with Siphesihle Msomi and Philani Sithebe becoming the latest players to sign for the Durban club.
Back-to-back derbies are no child’s play, warns Majoro ahead of Soweto Derby showdowns

21 hours ago | iol.co.za | Smiso Msomi

Betway PremiershipSmiso Msomi|Published 6 minutes ago 2minOrlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi clears from Kaizer Chiefs' Lehlohonolo Majoro in a Soweto Derby in 2013. Photo: Etienne Rothbart Independent MediaImage: Etienne Rothbart Independent MediaWith two fierce Soweto derbies looming, former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs striker Lehlohonolo Majoro has warned both clubs of the intensity and emotion of these back-to-back clashes.
Cape Town mom in court for allegedly prostituting her teen daughter for milk money

22 hours ago | iol.co.za | Mahira Duval

2minMom is accused of selling her daughter to the neighbour for milk moneyImage: SuppliedA Cape Town mom accused of selling her teen daughter to have sex with the neighbour in exchange for milk money is set to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court. The shocking arrest of the 39-year-old mom comes after a relative found shocking text messages that revealed that the mother was allegedly aware her child was being sexually exploited, according to the Daily Voice.
Fabian McCarthy highlights leadership gaps in Kaizer Chiefs' defence

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Smiso Msomi

Betway PremiershipSmiso Msomi|Published 15 minutes ago 2minInacio Miguel was injured in a tackle in the match against Polokwane City. The team is now approaching a decisive stage in their season, but a growing injury list – especially in defence – is threatening to derail their push for a top-eight finish and their bid to finally lift a trophy after a 10-year drought.
Justin Gatlin, Rodney Green heap praise on 'Mr Consistency' Akani Simbine

1 day ago | iol.co.za | John Goliath

2minFILE - South Africa's Akani Simbine celebrates winning the men's 100m event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting in Xiamen, China. Image: Adek Berry / AFPFollowing yet another sub-10 second run at the Diamond League event in China on Saturday, Akani Simbine solidified the claims that he is currently the fastest man in the world.
Proteas Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt hoping to 'steal ideas' from WPL experience

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Zaahier Adams

Sport Cricket Proteas WomenTRI-SERIES 2minLaura Wolvaardt is set to lead the Proteas in their opening tri-series encounter against India in Colombo. Picture: BackpagePixImage: BackpagePixCaptain Laura Wolvaardt is banking on her Women’s Premier League (WPL) experience to come to the fore when the Proteas face India in their opening match of the ODI Tri-Series in Colombo on Tuesday.
Stellenbosch FC aim for a "special season" despite CAF Confederation Cup heartache

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Zaahier Adams

BETWAY PREMIERSHIP 3minStellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker wants his team to get back on the Betway Premiership bus after exiting the CAF Confederation Cup. Picture: BackpagePixImage: BackpagePixStellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has urged his team to shake off the disappointment of failing to progress to the CAF Confederation Cup final quickly if they are to remain on course for a “special season”.
Fadlu Davids draws on Orlando Pirates’ spirit after Simba’s CAF final qualification

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Smiso Msomi

CAF Confederation CupSmiso Msomi|Published 2 minutes ago 2minSimba head coach and former Orlando Pirates Fadlu Davids engineered his club's run to the CAF Confederation Cup final after beating Stellenbosch this past weekend. Photo: BackpagepixImage: BackpagepixFormer Orlando Pirates coach Fadlu Davids is set to channel his inner Buccaneer after leading Simba SC to the CAF Confederation Cup final following a tense semi-final against Stellenbosch FC.
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Majoro expects emotional cloud over Pirates ahead of Soweto Derby

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Smiso Msomi

Soweto DerbySmiso Msomi|Published 7 minutes ago 2minFormer Orlando Pirates player Lehlohonolo Majoro hopes the club won't suffer mentally after being knockout of the CAF Champions League this past weekend. Photo: BackpagepixImage: BackpagepixOrlando Pirates have been warned to brace for an emotional battle as they return to domestic action following their heartbreak in the CAF Champions League semi-finals against Egyptian side Pyramids FC.