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BIG price HIKE coming for critical Home Affairs verification checks

1 day ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ray Leathern

Real-time Home Affairs verification technology has been available for more than a decade now. Essentially, what it is, is any third-party company or private individual can access the National Population Registry (NPR). As such, the service allows registered users – mostly banks and financial service providers – to confirm biographical data of their clients. Of course, such Home Affairs verification doesn’t come for free.
SASSA beneficiaries turn the tables on agency officials

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ray Leathern

2025 has been a tough year for SASSA beneficiaries. Uncertainty over grant increases back in April because of the budget delays dovetailed with other disruptions in service. The most recent issues stem from SASSA’s insistence on stricter biometric verification policies. Now, embattled SASSA beneficiaries have turned the tables on agency officials. This week, grant recipients used an outreach programme meeting in Khayelitsha to air their grievances.
Monovolume: Ford Tourneo Trend 2.0 Diesel LWB Bus tested

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ray Leathern

The weird thing about the Ford Tourneo Trend LWB Bus – and others like it – is you’ve got to love its working-class ethics. I, for one, don’t know the first thing about commercial vehicles, but I know a good one when it lands up in my driveway. And I just figured out why …I suppose it’s because there’s not a lot to dissect when you drive a commercial vehicle. They aren’t spaceships with eight different drive settings.
Orlando Pirates - Full list: Players facing likely exits under Ouaddou

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of four players. Another four face likely exits. Orlando Pirates’ squad overhaul is well underway. To date, FOUR Bucs player departures have been confirmed – Innocent Maela, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako and Miguel Timm. However, more player exits are on the cards at Mayfair. PIRATES QUARTET FACING LIKELY DEPARTURESAs mentioned, Maela, Monyane, Mako and Timm have all officially left Pirates.
Orlando Pirates: Ouaddou transfer targets

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

Orlando Pirates have a new coach in charge and he wants to bring in a few new faces. Orlando Pirates recently confirmed the announcement of their new head coach – Abdeslam Ouaddou. However, that does not change the clubs objective to recruit more players. In fact, more players are now linked with Pirates following Ouaddou’s appointment. OUDDOU’S TRANSFER TARGETSSipho Mbule is the first official signing confirmed under Ouaddou. Interestingly, he is not the only Mamelodi Sundowns target.
Orlando Pirates in hot pursuit of R20-million Sundowns Bafana star

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

Orlando Pirates continue to recruit players ahead to the 2025/26 season. More targets are lined up. Orlando Pirates have just signed former Mamelodi Sundowns player Sipho Mbule. However, he is not the only Sundowns star the Bucs are after…PIRATES WANT SUNDOWNS’ BAFANA BAFANA MANPirates are interested in abother Sundowns player – Neo Maema. “Yes, the club is believed to have made enquiries about Maema. Actually he was the first one even before Sipho Mbule.
Mamelodi Sundowns v Fluminense: Team news, kick-off time

3 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

Mamelodi Sundowns takes on Fluminense in their final group F encounter at the FIFA Club World Cup. Mamelodi Sundowns have it all to play for when they face Fluminense on Wednesday evening. History beckons for The Brazilians…SUNDOWNS VS FLUMINENSE – KICK OFF DETAILSSundowns take on Fluminense on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Kick off is at 21:00 (SA Time). It’s a battle of ‘The Brazilians’ with millions up for grabs. TEAM NEWSThere are no major injury set backs to report on.
Kaizer Chiefs: SEVEN expected signings

3 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

Kaizer Chiefs are yet again linked with a plethora of talent in the PSL. Kaizer Chiefs are linked with several top players in every position. However, most of these reported links do not materialize. So, lets take a look at the players Amakhosi are expected to sign. CHIEFS EXPECTED TO UNVEIL FOUR NEW PLAYERSEtiosa Ighodaro, Asenali Velebayi, Paseko Mako, Thabiso Monyane are all set to jet off with Chiefs for their pre-season tour of the Netherlands.
South Africans are becoming addicted to sports betting

3 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Ray Leathern

A new survey into sports betting in South Africa says the industry is experiencing a massive online boom. Particularly among gamblers aged 18 to 34, online sports betting is even starting to challenge the popularity of the National Lottery. South Africa’s gambling revenue – including casinos and online sports betting – is projected to touch R64 billion in 2025. Nevertheless, there are concerns that gamblers are endangering their finances by using essential or borrowed funds for sports betting.
Springboks vs Barbarians: SA-borns star to face the Boks

3 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

The Springboks will tackle one of their countrymen when the host the Barbarians on Saturday. The Springboks play host to the Barbarians for the first time ever on Saturday, 28 June 2025. Meanwhile, they will also play against their own with this South African-born player in the Barbarians squad. SAFFAS SET TU TAKE ON THE SPRINGBOKSEmile van Heerden has gone from the Sharks to the Stormers. Now, he is set to run out alongside SEVEN All Blacks for the Barbarians against the Springboks.