Ronald Ralinala
The buzz around Thabo Ndlovu, the 17‑year‑old winger emerging from the Durban Academy, has reached a fever pitch after a series of eye‑catching performances that have left coaches, scouts and fans alike scratching their heads in admiration. In a candid interview, former Pirates defender Sibusiso Mayambela highlighted the youngster’s uncanny ability to read the game, … Read more
Johannesburg’s skyline still glitters, but beneath the glass towers a fiscal nightmare looms. The city that once dazzled the world during the 2010 FIFA World Cup now grapples with a budget shortfall that experts liken to bankruptcy. As South Africa prepares to face Mexico again on the global stage, the contrast between the joyous streets … Read more
Everlytic’s You Mailed It Email Marketing Awards 2026 are now open for submissions, giving marketers, communicators and creative teams across South Africa a chance to showcase the e‑mail campaigns that cut through the clutter in 2025. As the country’s leading smart communication platform, Everday users know that e‑mail remains the hardest‑working channel in the marketing … Read more
The continent’s financial sector is finally being asked to show concrete progress, not just visionary hype. Two years after banking leaders declared AI a core necessity, the Finance Transformation Africa 2026 summit will press participants to prove they have built the digital highways needed for truly borderless finance. Set for 30 September to 1 October at … Read more
Erling Haaland’s ties to Norway run deeper than any fleeting rumor of a switch to England, a fact that still echoes after Gareth Southgate’s curt dismissal of the idea back in 2020. The Manchester City striker, born in Leeds yet raised in Rogaland, has repeatedly underscored his loyalty to the country that nurtured his talent, turning … Read more
Tens of thousands of young Indians have flooded the streets of New Delhi in a wave of unrest that has rattled the country’s political establishment, with demonstrators reclaiming the slur “cockroach” and turning it into a defiant badge of honour. The Cockroach Janta Party movement, which began as a series of sarcastic social media posts, … Read more
South African motorists are rapidly tipping the scales in favour of plug‑in hybrids, a shift driven by tighter fuel budgets, an expanding model roster and price points that finally sit under the R500 000 barrier. Lightstone Auto data shows the share of new‑energy vehicles climbing steadily, with buyers gravitating towards PHEVs that combine electric‑only commuting with … Read more
In the quiet predawn hours of 4 a.m., a white saloon veered off the main road just outside Mbombela, hurtling through a barrier before disappearing beneath the churning waters of the Crocodile River. By the time emergency crews arrived, the vehicle was already submerged, and the tragic scene that unfolded would claim the lives of two young … Read more
Pyongyang has delivered a sharp rebuff to Washington, dismissing American calls for North Korea denuclearisation as an “anachronistic dream” while rolling out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrived in the capital this week for his first state visit in more than a decade. The timing is no coincidence. As US-led efforts … Read more
South African homeowners are being reminded that a casual comment in an estate WhatsApp group can quickly turn into a costly legal battle. The warning follows a recent High Court judgment in Ballito, KwaZulu‑Natal, where a resident’s string of allegations against his homeowners’ association and its directors was deemed defamatory. Attorney Marina Constas of BBM Attorneys explained that … Read more