Siya Kolisi breaks Sharks’ silence on Jaden Hendrikse’s ‘wink gate’ : Planet Rugby

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has come out to bat for his club and Test teammate Jaden Hendrikse after the scrum-half’s actions in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final. Hendrikse stole the spotlight during the penalty shootout between the Sharks and Munster in Durban when he went down with cramp after taking his second shot at … Read more

bne IntelliNews – BRICS nations formulate first ever joint Climate Crisis policy

The BRICS bloc approved its first coordinated climate finance framework on May 30, marking the group’s first unified policy to fund climate action and setting the foundation for a shared position ahead of the COP30 meeting due to be held in Brazil. The nonbinding document, adopted during a high-level meeting on climate change and sustainable … Read more

bne IntelliNews – BRICS nations formulate first ever joint Climate Crisis policy

The BRICS bloc approved its first coordinated climate finance framework on May 30, marking the group’s first unified policy to fund climate action and setting the foundation for a shared position ahead of the COP30 meeting due to be held in Brazil. The nonbinding document, adopted during a high-level meeting on climate change and sustainable … Read more

Businessman mauled to death by lion after stepping out of his tent to use the toilet during overnight safari

A BUSINESSMAN who spent large sums of money supporting Namibian desert lions has been killed by one of them – after leaving his camping tent to use the loo. Dad-of-two Bernd Kebbel, 59, was with his wife Conny on a wildlife expedition at a camp with friends in the north of the country before the … Read more

Namibia to host South Africa for a historic T20I 

Cricket Namibia’s CEO Johan Muller is looking forward to partner with CSA to host the ICC Men’s World Cup in 2027. “This truly is a memorable occasion. The new FNB NCG has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialized,” Muller stated. “A match against our neighbours, and one of the … Read more

6 affordable countries South Africans should visit in 2025

Travel doesn’t have to break the bank – especially if you know where to go. With the rand under pressure, value matters more than ever. Thankfully, there are many affordable countries where your money stretches far, visa rules are easy, and the experiences are unforgettable. Whether you’re chasing culture, coastlines, or mountain air, here are … Read more

Baabaas recruit All Black Sam Cane and Irish legends for Springboks clash : Planet Rugby

The Barbarians have added three Test centurions to their playing stocks ahead of the clash against the Springboks in Cape Town next month. The encounter on Saturday, 28 June at the DHL Stadium is the first time that the two sides will meet on South African soil with former Wallabies and Crusaders boss Robbie Deans … Read more

Ramaphosa stays calm with golf diplomacy in face of Trump’s latest Oval Office ambush – The Irish Times

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” Nelson Mandela said in the summer of 2003, when post-apartheid South Africa was in its fledgling state. In the White House on Wednesday came a crash course history lesson on oppression and violence in that complex country, delivered to South Africa’s … Read more

Trump confronts Ramaphosa with videos he claims support genocide of white farmers – The Irish Times

US president Donald Trump confronted South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday with the most contentious areas of dispute between the countries, including Mr Trump’s claims of a “white genocide”. South Africa rejects the allegation that white people are disproportionately targeted by crime. Murder rates are high in the country and … Read more