Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-12-11 i Daily News

ANC KZN Chairperson Siboniso Duma has dismissed the MK Party’s no-confidence motion against Premier Thami Ntuli. Duma affirmed that the Government of Provincial Unity’s (GPU) caucus remained united. He said that nothing will come of the motion and urged the MK Party to focus instead on helping South Africans stranded in Russia. “We are not going to support the motion of no-confidence against the premier. We are not bothered by that; we are only concerned about what is going to happen this festive season. Will our people receive service? Is the city going to attract tourists? Are we going to secure enough investors? That’s what occupies us,” Duma said. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Provincial Chairperson Mongezi Twala confirmed that they were in talks with other parties to ensure they…

Global rugby icon and Springbok legend Bryan Habana has opened up about how he found out his father had been stealing money from him when he acted as his agent. Habana burst onto the scene with the Lions in 2003 and went on to have one of the most remarkable rugby careers in the history of the sport. Between 2004 and 2016, Habana played more than 100 Tests for the Springboks, scoring 67 tries, the most by a Springbok. He was also a key member of the Springboks’ 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning squad. Today, he sits in second place on the list of top international try scorers, two behind Japanese great Daisuke Ohata. In the early years of his career, Habana was represented by his father Bernie, who he credits…

Renault have significantly upgraded their B-segment SUV Captur with a range of new interior, technology and exterior changes as it continues to fight for relevance in an ever-increasing and cluttered part of the market. First introduced in South Africa in 2015, the French “voiture à vivre” (car for living) has sold more than 12 000 units locally and an impressive two million globally. It now has three variations starting with the Techno then the Iconic and the range-topping Esprit Alpine. You may recall that Renault’s sport division used to have the RS (Renault Sport) nomenclature which is now known as Alpine. Exterior Renault has sharpened the Captur’s look with a cleaner front end that aligns it with the brand’s latest design language. The grille is more intricate, the bonnet sits…

Hype is swirling, and the unbeaten buzz is loud, but the Stormers are tuning out the noise as they steel themselves for a seismic Champions Cup duel with La Rochelle in Gqeberha on Saturday. The Cape side will host the former champions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (3pm kick-off) as they look to keep their unbeaten run intact following a strong start to the season in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and elite European competition. While there is plenty of hype around the Stormers and the form they are currently in, director of rugby John Dobson has warned that getting caught up in it could be detrimental. It is an important match in the context of the season for the home team; they will look to maintain their winning…

Kaizer Chiefs are better than they were last season, according to former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper William Shongwe, after assessing the team’s last two campaigns. The Amakhosi have been under major scrutiny this season following a tumultuous second half of 2025. They are currently managed by co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, who took over following the dismissal of Nasreddine Nabi. The duo have had to work with the squad inherited from their predecessor, which includes a mix of senior players and new signings brought in during the winter transfer window. Under those circumstances – and given that they were navigating uncharted territory as co-coaches – Ben Youssef and Kaze have led the club to fourth place in the Betway Premiership at its halfway mark, as well as third place…

Hype is swirling, and the unbeaten buzz is loud, but the Stormers are tuning out the noise as they steel themselves for a seismic Champions Cup duel with La Rochelle in Gqeberha on Saturday. The Cape side will host the former champions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (3pm kick-off) as they look to keep their unbeaten run intact following a strong start to the season in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and elite European competition. While there is plenty of hype around the Stormers and the form they are currently in, director of rugby John Dobson has warned that getting caught up in it could be detrimental. It is an important match in the context of the season for the home team; they will look to maintain their winning…

Political tensions are reaching a boiling point in the eThekwini municipality, as ANC Mayor Cyril Xaba and DA Councillor Andre Beetge engaged in a fierce exchange of allegations surrounding the city’s governance and financial crisis. Beetge accused Xaba of neglecting his duties as mayor and suggested that he was focusing on theatrics rather than addressing the pressing issues at hand. “The mayor’s spectacle appears to be less about governance and more about distracting the public from the real crisis gripping the city,” Beetge declared. Beetge spoke about a series of recent events that he believed illustrated Xaba’s failure to govern effectively. With tensions simmering, Beetge pointed to the city’s failing financial system, which he claimed was deteriorating at an alarming rate. “eThekwini’s cash on hand has dropped to just 14…

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has apparently lost control of traditional leaders who ignored his suggestion to abandon the three-day conference that was organised by the Ingonyama Trust Board without his approval. The conference, organised to discuss land management and amakhosi’s role, started with drama on Monday when the king’s Traditional Prime Minister, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, told the amakhosi that the king and Land Reform Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso were unaware of the conference. Buthelezi read last year’s memorandum, which the king handed over to the minister during their first meeting. In the memorandum, Buthelezi reminded the amakhosi that the king had asked the minister to dissolve the board because it was appointed without his or the amakhosi’s input. He also read out to the amakhosi a letter of intention to suspend the board,…

Watch out, Porsche 911 Turbo and Mercedes-AMG GT: Toyota is officially entering the supercar sector with a high-tech model that takes the firm’s engineering expertise to the next level. On Friday, the Japanese manufacturer pulled the covers off its all-new GR GT and GR GT3 prototypes, which pave the way for production models that will see the light of day in 2027. Designed and engineered by the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) motorsport division, the vehicles are said to represent a “major leap forward” for the brand’s performance and motorsport ambitions, employing technologies never used before in a Toyota production car. Designed as a “road-legal race car for purists”, the GR GT is built around an all-aluminium body frame, a first for Toyota, which is combined with aluminium and CFRP panels.…

Proteas batter Tristan Stubbs welcomes having senior players Quinton de Kock, David Miller and Anrich Nortje back in the national set-up, as the youngsters get to absorb valuable learnings from the experienced trio. When Stubbs made his debut in Delhi three years ago, following an impressive CSA T20 Challenge, he had the best seat in the house to watch Miller smash an unbeaten 31-ball 64, a knock that included five sixes and four boundaries as the Proteas chased down 212 with five balls to spare. In his three-year T20I career, the 25-year-old has benefited from having the three senior players around him to guide him as he acclimatised to international cricket. However, after the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, the trio have played very little T20I cricket, and…

South African netball spent 2025 in the pressure cooker – and by design. With the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow fast approaching, Netball South Africa (NSA) mapped out one of the toughest international calendars in Proteas history. The result was a season in which the Proteas were tested by world-class opposition, endured hard-earned growth and showed promising signs from the national pathway. Proteas embark on brutal but necessary Test schedule This year, the Spar Proteas faced the strongest teams in the sport: Jamaica, England, New Zealand and Australia – all ranked above South Africa and key benchmarks for a squad in transition. The year began with a demanding away series against Jamaica, whose physicality and aerial strength continue to set the global standard. While the Sunshine Girls’ towering shooting circle…

It took him a while to reach 100 international matches for the Sharks after an overseas stint with Harlequins, but André Esterhuizen always knew that Durban was the place where his heart lies and where he was coming back to. The hybrid player, as he was dubbed at the Springboks for being comfortable both in the backline and among the forwards, will reach the milestone on Saturday when the coastal side faces Saracens at Kings Park in the second round of the European Champions Cup. Esterhuizen (31) will follow in the footsteps of his former centre partner at the Sharks, Lukhanyo Am, who reached his 100 caps in May this year. The Klerksdorp-born Bok will embrace the tough challenge ahead, but said that as a young boy, he never imagined…

The KwaZulu-Natal based clubs are slowly but surely showing that they are not in the top flight just to make up the numbers, as they’ve displayed grit and determination over the last few months to earn respectable positions in the Betway Premiership. Last season, AmaZulu and Richards Bay carried the province’s torch in the league, both earning respectable top-eight finishes, while Lamontville Golden Arrows did just enough to stay afloat and away from the drop zone. The trio have continued with their respective strides this season. As a result, the returning Durban City – formerly known as Maritzburg United – have hardly looked out of place either, as the quartet finished the year in decent positions. AmaZulu Established in 1932, AmaZulu are the oldest club in the PSL but over…

It took him a while to reach 100 international matches for the Sharks after an overseas stint with Harlequins, but André Esterhuizen always knew that Durban was the place where his heart lies and where he was coming back to. The hybrid player, as he was dubbed at the Springboks for being comfortable both in the backline and among the forwards, will reach the milestone on Saturday when the coastal side faces Saracens at Kings Park in the second round of the European Champions Cup. Esterhuizen (31) will follow in the footsteps of his former centre partner at the Sharks, Lukhanyo Am, who reached his 100 caps in May this year. The Klerksdorp-born Bok will embrace the tough challenge ahead, but said that as a young boy, he never imagined…

Arne Slot dedicated Tuesday’s 1-0 Uefa Champions League win at Inter Milan to the players he took to Italy, refusing to further fuel a public row with star forward Mohamed Salah. The build-up to the match had been dominated by Salah’s extraordinary criticism of Slot, who on Monday admitted he had “no clue” as to whether the unsettled attacker had played his last game for the Reds after deciding not to take him to Milan. Salah sparked huge drama at Liverpool when he said he felt like he had been “thrown under the bus” by the club and no longer had a relationship with Slot after being left on the bench for Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds. “In the rich history Liverpool have, they have had many of these evenings,”…

Xavi Simons said he wanted to “build my own legacy” after marking the return of Son Heung-min on a visit to Tottenham with another goal in the number seven shirt once worn by the former Spurs star. The Dutch attacking midfielder followed his commanding display in last weekend’s win over Brentford with another impressive showing in a 3-0 Champions League win at home to Slavia Prague on Tuesday. Simons rounded off victory with a late penalty as Son finally bid farewell to the Spurs faithful after a decade of superb service with the north London club. “It is really nice to score the goals, but feeling great on the pitch, that is the most important for me and I’m enjoying it,” said Xavi. The 22-year-old, a £52 million (about R1.18…