SAFA, Standard Bank announce partnership to power South African football

The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Standard Bank have announced a landmark sponsorship that will see Africa’s largest bank by assets become an official partner, supporting Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana and grassroots national teams from 2026 and beyond. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for South Africa, with Bafana Bafana set to compete…

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THE National Health Insurance (NHI) ACT IS FOR US AND ABOUT US, THE PEOPLE

The battle over the future of healthcare in South Africa played out once again in court, as the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act took centre stage at the Gauteng North High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. In Courtroom 4E, legal arguments unfolded around a law that the government says is meant to guarantee universal access to quality healthcare but which a group of litigants is seeking to halt through the courts.

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New South African Indoor Tug-of-War Team Officially Capped After More Than ADecade

The South African Tug-of-War Federation’s Indoor Tug-of-War Team, the President’s Team,was officially capped on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at a ceremony held in Cape Town. The capping ceremony formally recognized the pullers selected while also acknowledging the collective efforts of coaches, partners, and communities who have contributed to rebuilding the indoor code in South Africa….

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