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June 14, 2026 Johann Gresse How would you like to share the article? George Kusche is the new Comrades king! (Photo: Pieter Cloete/Maroela Media) “Are you going to run to win?” was one of Maroela Media’s questions to George Kusche in the run-up to the Comrades marathon. The 27-year-old former pupil of the Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool replied that he was not necessarily going to choose a specific position; he is just curious to see how well he will do. And guys, he did a great job! Kusche is the new Comrades champion, after he won the 85.777 km of the…

The end of the days of preparation means the beginning of the hard work of facing the biggest race of all for athletes like Bonmgusa Mthembu, who is a champion of the Comrades Marathon three times and has won gold 12 times, and Joseph Manyedi of Maxed Elite Running Club, Rustenburg, who received the gold medal of the Comrades five times and finished fourth in the Comrades Marathon 2025, are part of this race this year as well.Every year, the Comrades Marathon attracts thousands of runners, fans and spectators to the province, bringing significant benefits to the tourism sector and…

(Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed/AFP)The government must explain how thousands of foreign-owned companies do business across South Africa, while only 33 business visas were approved in the latest financial year.This according to Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA’s chief whip in parliament, after a parliamentary answer according to her raised serious questions about the application of South Africa’s immigration laws.According to Ngobeni, the Immigration Act requires foreigners who want to establish businesses in South Africa to have a valid business visa. In most cases, they must also provide proof of a minimum capital investment of R5 million.”The Minister of Home Affairs has confirmed that only…

CELE has been accused of embezzling money from four companies, which appear to be employees of the Municipality of Thekwini, the Azania Youth Action organization yesterday, which held a press conference at the Bluewaters Hotel, Durban.The organization, which said that there is no political party affiliated with the one led by Mr. Lindokuhle Vilakazi, pointed out that it is a shame what is happening under the Durban Council as the money is being used carelessly, and in the end some contractors are not paid.In this forum, Vilakazi revealed that they have filed charges within the council, the police and the…

SOUTH Africa had its moment in the limelight before Bafana Bafana kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Grammy Award-winning local singer Tyla collaborated with the Mzansi Youth Choir in singing the South African national anthem at the opening of the competition. Tyla is not the only one who was seen in this place as there are other celebrities from this country who showed through pictures and videos that they are also present in this country in North America to fly the flag of this country.Thando Thabethe is among the South Africans…

The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.Published On 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2026The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday after winning 94-90 against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals.The Knicks headed into Saturday’s match at Frost Bank Center with a 3-1 lead, needing just one win to be crowned champions. It marks their third NBA title, following victories in 1973 and 1970.More to follow …

Convicted criminal Julius Malema said in an interview last week: “AfriForum is stealing stupid Afrikaners’ money.” Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, writes about the successes and results that AfriForum achieves with the income generated from membership fees.

The patrol dog Floppie. (Photo: SAPS) The police in the Eastern Cape have requested the public’s help in the search for one of its patrol dogs who is missing after responding to an armed robbery. Three armed men robbed Nzuzo Primary School in Mdantsane of 20 laptops and 15 mobile phones on Friday morning before fleeing in the principal’s black Peugeot. According to Brig. Police spokesman Nobuntu Gantana said the air unit responded quickly and the principal’s vehicle was found about 1 km from the school. “The suspects were seen running into bushes next to a nearby dam. The dog…

June 13, 2026 Nico Strydom How would you like to share the article? (Photo: SAPS) A 28-year-old man was caught at the Cape Town International Airport with 150 live poisonous scorpions in his possession. The arrest was the result of an intelligence-driven operation between Kuilsrivier’s livestock theft and endangered species unit and Cape Nature Conservation. According to Sgt. Wesley Twigg, police spokesperson, responded on Friday to information about a person at the airport with scorpions in his possession. “A description of the suspect was obtained and he was apprehended. His luggage was searched and 150 live scorpions were found among…

George Kusche worked hard in the run-up to the Comrades marathon. (Photo: Provided) George Kusche tightened his Comrades laces for the first time in 2025 with a spectacular time (5:41:23) and place (12th). Now it is a year later and the 27-year-old former pupil of Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool is stronger, wiser and ready for the challenge. At the peak of his training program, he jogged as much as 1,000 km per month, while he used the challenging Two Oceans half-marathon just a bit as an additional stress reliever for Sunday’s big test. “I prefer the uphill race, even if I…