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(Archive photo: Maroela Media)Reports about millions of rands being increasingly spent on first-team rugby at schools have opened up a conversation that has been needed for a long time, says the Solidarity Schools Support Center (SOS).For many parents, teachers and former students, school rugby is much more than just a game on a Saturday afternoon: It is intertwined with community life, identity, tradition and pride.The SOS says that when spending begins to look like that of a professional market, the question must be asked whether sport still serves the child and the school community, and whether the school community begins…
The Ndimande brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi, who bailed last week, have now been charged. The brothers were found guilty of legal murder and they will appear at the Durban High Court on June 19, 2026, to start the process of trial, together with five other suspects. They are accused of murder, conspiracy to murder, and attempted murder in connection with the shooting of AKA and Tibz, as well as related to other murders and robberies in the taxi industry.One of AKA’s biggest fans, Wade Daniels, who was in court, says he is happy that the case is proceeding after the…
18 April 2026 Christel Cornelissen How would you like to share the article? (Archive photo) The police’s task force on the Madlanga Commission arrested a 50-year-old senior municipal official on charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the law on Saturday morning. The official was arrested at his home in Gauteng. Brig. Athlenda Mathe, national police spokesperson, says the task force is still looking for more suspects in connection with the case. “The arrest stems from an ongoing investigation into corruption in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police (EMPD). No further comment will be made at this stage on the merits of this…
A RESEARCH conducted at the University of Cape Town (UCT), in the field of Chemical Engineering, found that waste or obsolete products have the potential to be reused to make new products and remedies that can be useful in different ways.That research was done by Dr. Carol Ngwenya, who was investigating and researching whether waste or products that have expired but have energy-giving elements, can be used to make new products, instead of just throwing them away and ending like that.In the course of his research entitled “The Feasibility of Renewable Bioenergy Production From Carbohydrate-rich Waste Streams: Confectionery Waste As…
If you may have missed some news events, here you will find a selection of Maroela Media’s reports that were published during the week. Julius Malema sentenced Julius Malema during Wednesday’s court proceedings. (Photo: Elisma van der Watt/ Maroela Media) The EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to prison this week in the Magistrate’s Court in KuGompo City (formerly East London) for his breach of the Firearms Act. What gave rise to the case and what happens next? Adriaan Snyman, Malema’s former bodyguard, has meanwhile sued the state for millions of rands in damages. Roelf Meyer designated ambassador to the…
QuotablePernando Barrena, a member of the European Parliament, says Israel’s revival of the death penalty only for Palestinians adds to the case that Europe should cut ties with it.Published On 18 Apr 202618 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
ENDING the season in third place is not something that should be taken as a success for a big team like Kaizer Chiefs according to one of the acting coaches of this team, Khalil Ben Youssef.The coach who is training Amakhosi in collaboration with Cedric Kaze said that he wants all the points from the remaining Betway Premiership games and then see where they finish on the log.Chiefs, who are in amazing form these days, won their fifth league game in a row by beating Magesi FC 4-1 on Wednesday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane.This win with goals from…
SOUTH Africa will be represented by a strong team at the World Athletics Relays to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, next month.The governing body for athletics in the country, Athletics South Africa, has announced the list of players who will go to this competition which will be held on the continent of Africa for the first time, which will involve experienced runners.The local team came out on top in Guangzhou, China, last year where they won gold in the men’s 4x100m and 4x400m, and bronze in the women’s 4x400m.Bayanda Walaza, Sinesipho Dambile, Bradley Nkoana and Akani Simbine won the 4x100m…
Orlando Pirates, Thulasizwe Mbuyane, says that although it is disappointing that the team failed to win the league title this season, it should be commended for what it has done.The Blacks are in second place on the Betway Premiership log with 55 points from 24 games. They are one point behind the top team, Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 23 games.The dominance of the Sandawanas in the local league for eight consecutive seasons, and the fact that they have won 10 games in a row in this competition, makes them the most likely to take home the title again. That…
Checkers collaborated with the international fresh food company Amfresh to source the new generation of citrus for the local market. (Photo: AmFresh)Checkers has introduced a limited number of award-winning blood oranges in its stores.The distinctive black-skin blood orange is now available exclusively in selected Checkers branches in Gauteng and the Western Cape – while stocks last. This orange, under the brand Onix and grown in Spain, is known for its deep ruby red inside, unique stripes on the outside and complex flavor that is a perfect balance between sweet and sour.Quintin Paladin, general manager of Checkers’ procurement and distribution department…