Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-08-25 i Daily News

Saturday will go down as a significant day on the calendar for Reservoir Hills Secondary School in Durban as it marked the school’s 53rd anniversary and the staging of an inaugural fun run/walk that drew a good response from the local community. While the school strives to stir academic excellence, it was also on a mission to promote active participation in sport amongst its pupils, which received backing from the community and other well-wishers. With a large crowd in attendance, there were good vibes throughout proceedings as parents, learners, and alumni joined in to make it a memorable occasion. Teacher Ingred Persad, who has dedicated 45 years of service to the institution, articulated the importance of the fun run. “We haven’t really done anything to celebrate the 53rd year of…

The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has called for a comprehensive investigation into the actions of teachers affiliated with the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) who participated in Women’s Day celebrations, raising concerns about adherence to procedural protocols. This move comes after the curriculum disruptions that occurred across KwaZulu-Natal last week as many teachers prioritised union festivities over their teaching responsibilities. Willies Mchunu, the provincial chairperson of MKP, stated unequivocally that the organisation intends to uphold accountability. “Ours is not merely to ensure if the right procedures were applied; we would like to ascertain if the principal, school governing body, and the parents were informed on time,” he expressed. He said any failure in this regard would highlight flaws in the processes that dictate school-related activities. The absence of teachers…

Sipho Chaine once again proved he has a safe pair of hands, emerging as one of the heroes in Orlando Pirates’ march to the MTN8 final for the fourth time in a row on Saturday. Pirates beat rivals Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 on penalties in the semi-final, after the tie finished 2-2 on aggregate over two legs. The second leg was played in Atteridgeville on Saturday, where Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring for Sundowns before Kamogelo Sebelebele found the equaliser. Sebelebele, who also scored in the 1-1 draw in the first leg, bagged his second goal of the tie and claimed the Player of the Match award. Chaine, however, had the final laugh. He saved Sundowns’ first two penalties out of three, while his teammates converted all four of theirs. This…

The Proteas may have left Australia with their fifth straight ODI series triumph over their arch-rivals, but the road ahead to the 2027 World Cup remains a long one. The record-breaking 276-run defeat in the final match of the tour in Mackay on Sunday illustrated just how vulnerable the side remains. While it hardly diminished the excellence of their earlier play, which yielded comprehensive wins in the first two matches, the weaknesses in particular the seam bowling depth cannot be disguised. The Proteas were without Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger - both rested after their exertions on the first two-matches - and the injured Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen. But so were Australia devoid of their first-choice World Cup-winning pace trio of captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.…

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side is yet to operate like a well-oiled machine this season, adding that fatigue is taking a toll on his players. Sundowns have been the dominant force in South African football, winning eight league titles in a row, but they have faltered in cup competitions, enduring a four-year drought. Rivals Orlando Pirates, meanwhile, have been soaring, claiming five trophies during that period — three MTN8 titles and one Nedbank Cup. Pirates lived up to their ‘Cup Kings’ tag once again as they recently reached a fourth successive MTN8 final at the expense of Sundowns at Lucas Moripe Stadium. The Buccaneers triumphed 4-1 on penalties after the tie ended 2-2 on aggregate over two legs. Sundowns started brightly at home, with Iqraam Rayners putting…

Residents in eThekwini raised their frustrations over a persistent lack of water supply, with complaints surfacing from regions including eMkhomazi on the South Coast and Phoenix to the north of Durban. The accusations of negligence have highlighted the urgency surrounding water availability in these areas, as citizens grow increasingly impatient with the municipality’s handling of the crisis. Mandlakayise Dlomo, a resident of eMkhomazi, expressed his dismay, emphasising that sourcing water has become an uphill struggle over the past four years. “Initially, they brought water tankers to the area, but their delivery schedule has been inconsistent. Sometimes they deliver, sometimes they don’t, and on the days they do, it’s often in the morning when most of us are at work,” he lamented. Lindokuhle Maseko of Phoenix shared a similar frustrations and…

A 14-year-old was arrested and will appear in court today in connection with the stabbing of a 17-year-old pupil, who was left with a knife embedded in his neck after the attack. The victim, a pupil at Trenance Park Secondary School, Verulam, was on his way to his home in Amaoti, when the attack allegedly happened. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed that Verulam police arrested the pupil in connection with the attempted murder incident on Friday. Netshiunda said police responded to reports of a stabbing incident at a secondary school in Trenance Park. However, when police arrived on the scene, the victim had already been rushed to a nearby medical facility. He said it was alleged that the boys had an altercation, which resulted in the perpetrator stabbing…

On August 16, 2012, 34 miners were gunned down by the bullets of the South African police while demanding nothing more than a living wage. Ten others had already been slain earlier that week under the same shadow, bringing the death toll to 44. History has since named this tragedy the Marikana Massacre, a wound reopened each year on its anniversary. For the victims and their families, little has changed to transform their lives or the fate of the broader community. Despite the mineral wealth beneath their feet, poverty still greets visitors as they enter Marikana. Residents speak of unchecked criminality, families struggle with basic needs such as healthcare, food, shelter, and a sense of neglect lingers. The town’s economic lifeblood is mining, a sector that predominantly employs men, leaving…

The Springbok Women’s team are up and running at the World Cup and looking red hot after routing Brazil 66-6 at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton. While the weakness of the opposition must be taken into account — Brazil are ranked 24th in the world, 12 places below the South Africans — the Bok Women stuck to their structures and ticked most of the boxes coach Swys de Bruin would have listed. Apart from a flat patch in the middle of the first half, the Boks were impressive. The Brazilians never gave up and tackled like terriers, making this an ideal opening game for South Africa as they had a valuable workout in match conditions. De Bruin will be pleased to have their first match out of the way, and attention…

David Moyes said he was building the foundations of a brighter future for Everton after they beat Brighton 2-0 to begin a new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium yesterday. Jack Grealish was the star of the show with two assists on his first start for the Toffees as Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner struck either side of half-time. Jordan Pickford then saved a Danny Welbeck penalty to ensure a crowd of just under 52,000 could celebrate a momentous day for Everton. The club remain a work in progress on the field, with Moyes desperate to make more additions to his squad in the final week of the transfer window. But the green shoots of a brighter future were on show on a day that has been years in the…

The late Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s family has hailed the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government’s decision to declare his grave as a provincial heritage site. In partnership with the Buthelezi family, the provincial government will officially launch Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s Place of Rest as a provincial heritage site on Wednesday. The event will take place at the home of Buthelezi at the KwaPhindangene Royal Residence, Mahlabathini outside Ulundi in the north of the province. Speaking on behalf of the family, Buthelezi’s son, Inkosi Zuzifa Buthelezi said the family was happy for such recognition by the provincial government. He said the move shows his father’s dedication to serving the public and having spent a little time with his family, was not in vain. Zuzifa Buthelezi said there were times when the family was…

A case before the Eastern Cape High Court, in which it had emerged that an attorney allegedly wrote a judgment on behalf of a magistrate to favour her clients, was described by a judge as “unprecedented in the annals of the judiciary in the country”. This followed an application by the SA Legal Practice Council, in which it asked the court that the name of attorney Zoleka Ponoane be struck from the roll of legal practitioners due to misconduct. The misconduct complained of occurred in the regional magistrate’s court at Sterkspruit, during 2012. Ponoane represented various plaintiffs in an action against the minister of police, based on alleged assaults, unlawful arrests and detentions by the police. The six plaintiffs were all represented by Ponoane as their attorney of record. After…

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has hailed the emergence of Darren Johnson as a much-needed boost for the club’s goalkeeping department, long regarded as one of Usuthu’s most problematic areas. Johnson, who joined from Chippa United at the start of the season following the departure of long-serving captain Veli Mothwa, was expected to serve as understudy. But fate had other ideas. With Richard Ofori sidelined through injury, the 28-year-old was thrust into action earlier than anticipated — and Zwane believes he has not looked out of place. “The goalkeeping department has been a challenge that we’ve had at the club for some time when you look at the kind of goals we have been conceding,” Zwane admitted. The coach emphasised the role of a reliable shot-stopper in shaping a successful team,…

Kwagga Smith doesn’t mind whether he starts or comes off the bench, as long as he plays for the Springboks, he’s content. The utility loose forward was thrust into the starting XV this past weekend against Australia in the Rugby Championship and played a defining role in the 30–22 victory. He scored a crucial try in the first half, giving the Boks a healthy lead at halftime. While he’s often made an impact off the bench for the world champions, injuries to Siya Kolisi, the suspension of Jasper Wiese, and Jean-Luc du Preez falling ill, saw Smith step up to wear the No 8 jersey in the second Test against the Wallabies. He put in a strong performance, and it will make him a contender to face the All Blacks…

The midweek round of the Betway Premiership brings Mzansi’s football fans to one of the most highly anticipated fixtures in the PSL, as Kaizer Chiefs prepare to host Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium on tomorrow. As the reigning champions take on their historic rivals, fans are bracing for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. With Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi expected to return to the sidelines, Chiefs supporters are eager to see how his strategies may differ from those employed by his assistant, Khalil Ben Youssef, who has led the team to a flawless start this season. Holding onto a perfect three-in-three record in the Premiership, Chiefs have not only won all their matches so far but have also kept clean sheets, a feat that will surely boost their…