Amid rising anti-foreigner sentiment, President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses deep shame over the treatment of foreign nationals in South Africa, urging the nation to uphold dignity and equality.

In ‘Umthetho’, Netflix's latest South African crime drama, characters grapple with loyalty and survival, leading to choices that will spark debate long after the credits roll.

New Zealand back Caleb Clarke was ruled out of the four-Test series with South Africa on Saturday, adding to a mounting injury toll two games into the All Blacks’ tour. Scans revealed experienced winger Clarke suffered a shoulder tendon injury during the 54-0 win over the Sharks in Durban on Tuesday. He will return home for surgery, with no timeline put on his return to the playing field. New Zealand coach Dave Rennie said there would be no injury replacement for Clarke, who has scored 16 tries in 35 Tests. “We are comfortable with the outside backs cover we have at the moment, so will not be bringing another squad member in to replace Caleb unless further injuries necessitate it,” Rennie said in a statement. “We are all feeling for Caleb and really sorry to see his Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour come to an early end. He’s an important member of our group, both on and off-field, so we look forward to him making a full recovery.” Two other New Zealand players have already returned home with injuries. Billy Proctor injured his shoulder in the tour-opening win over the Stormers in Cape Town last week while hooker George Bell suffered a calf knock at training. Both players were replaced — by 56-Test fly-half Richie Mo’unga and uncapped hooker Bradley Slater. The first of four Tests against the world champion Springboks is at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park on August 22.

It is often said that you need to save before retirement, but what happens once you actually get there? One of the biggest questions retirees face is simple: “How much can I safely spend each year without running out of money?” Martiens Barnard, marketing actuary at Momentum Investments, unpacks why the familiar “4% to 5% retirement income rule of thumb” still matters and why many South African retirees may be drawing more income than their savings can sustainably support. A rule of thumb is not a precise formula. Instead, it is a simple, experience-based principle designed to help improve decision-making and outcomes. In financial planning, particularly in retirement, one such principle has shaped decision-making for decades: the retirement income rule of thumb. Retirement income rule of thumb The 45th Sanlam Benchmark Survey found that South African pensioners who take a cash lump sum at retirement, on average, deplete the money within a year and two months. Barnard says the 4% to 5% withdrawal guideline stems from William Bengen’s influential research, which showed that withdrawing approximately 4% in the first year of retirement, adjusted for inflation every year, allowed retirees to sustain income for 25 to 30 years. However, behaviour in the South African market tells a different story. Most retirees exceed this guideline recommendation, placing unnecessary strain on their retirement savings and jeopardising the long-term sustainability of their income. Reimagining Retirement Barnard gives five key risks that determine whether retirement income lasts: Drawing too much income – Starting retirement with a drawdown rate that is too high is one of the most common mistakes. Higher withdrawals require higher returns to keep income sustainable, increasing reliance on market performance and reducing the margin for error. Market risk and sequence risk – Markets do not move in straight lines, and retirees remain exposed to short-term losses as well as long-term performance that may turn out to be below average. Sequence risk, the order in which returns occur, intensifies this problem. Poor returns early in retirement, combined with ongoing withdrawals, can permanently erode capital, even if good returns follow later. This makes retirees far more vulnerable than pre-retirement investors, who are still contributing rather than withdrawing. Inflation risk – Inflation gradually reduces purchasing power, and income that rises more slowly than living costs will fail to meet a retiree’s needs over time. Inflation is one of the most underestimated threats to retirement income. Behaviour tax – Behaviour tax is the cost of switching between investments, often at emotionally charged moments, such as during market volatility. These decisions typically destroy long-term value, as shown by switching patterns observed across tens of thousands of client transactions. Longevity risk – Longevity risk is the risk of outliving one’s money. As life expectancy increases, more retirees face the prospect of needing their income to last 30 years or more. Drawing too much, living longer than expected and facing unpredictable markets all multiply this risk. Getting a sustainable income Barnard explains the balance required for a sustainable income: An initial 5% starting drawdown (where the amount withdrawn increases by 5% every year into the future) implicitly assumes a net return of roughly 8.2% a year to maintain living standards. If a retiree starts at 7%, the required net return jumps to more than 11%. Missing this 11.2% target by only 2% can shorten income sustainability by as much as a decade. “All these risks and other aspects of retirement, such as inheritance and the impact that these risks have on leaving one, are unpacked in a series of short, insightful videos that can help clients and financial advisers make better retirement decisions,” he says.

The Sunday, 16 August episode of Carte Blanche takes a closer look at the explosive politics surrounding one of the world’s toughest and most prestigious road races, as KwaZulu-Natal runners find themselves caught in a bitter battle involving politics, litigation and administrative warfare. What was once primarily a test of endurance has become the centre of a growing dispute that could split the sport and reshape its future in the province, with competing interests now fighting over control, governance and the direction of one of South Africa’s most iconic running events. Credibility among South African viewers Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00. Its first episode aired on 21 August 1988 and over the last 34-plus years has earned credibility among South African viewers for its investigation into corruption, consumer issues, and current events. Are you a regular Carte Blanche viewer? If so, let us know by clicking on the comment banner below …

Kaizer Chiefs will play hosts to the African champions at the FNB Stadium this afternoon, kick off is at 15:00. SABC 1 will televise the action, as well as SuperSport 202. Amakhosi coach Fernando Da Cruz could make several changes for the clash. The French coach suggested his injured players are unlikely to recover in time. FERNDO DA CRUZ FACES SELECTION HEADACHE Flávio Silva, Bradley Cross, Ethan Chislett, Khanyisa Mayo and Paseka Mako remain doubts. Da Cruz could also rest a couple of regulars after Kaizer Chiefs played twice in six days. Mamelodi Sundowns also have a major injury concern. Teboho Mokoena is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a horrific tackle from Surprise Manthosi against Polokwane City in the MTN8. Sundowns still have plenty of quality available. The defending champions opened their league campaign with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over TS Galaxy. Kaizer Chiefs are expected to start Brandon Petersen in goal. Thabiso Monyane, Inacio Miguel, Zitha Kwinika and Reeve Frosler could form the defence. Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Lebohang Maboe are expected in midfield. Expected to hurt Sundowns on transitions, the pace of Mduduzi Shabalala, Asanele Velebayi and Dillan Solomons could support Etiosa Ighodaro in attack. Kaizer Chiefs’ expected starting line up: Petersen, Monyane, Miguel, Kwinika, Frosler, Mthethwa, Maboe, Shabalala, Velebayi, Solomons, Ighodaro. Ronwen Williams is expected to start behind Khuliso Mudau, Kegan Johannes, Grant Kekana and Fawaaz Basadien. Gomolemo Kekana, Marcelo Allende and Nuno Santos could form the midfield. Tashreeq Matthews, Antonio van Wyk and Brayan León are expected to lead the attack. Mamelodi Sundowns’ expected starting line up: Williams, Mudau, Johannes, Kekana, Basadien, Kekana, Allende, Santos, Matthews, van Wyk, Leon. KAIZER CHIEFS HAVE RECENTLY HELD SUNDOWNS Recent league meetings have produced little between the two giants. The first clash of the 2025/26 season ended 0-0 at FNB Stadium on 27 August 2025. Kaizer Chiefs produced a disciplined defensive display to frustrate Mamelodi Sundowns. The return fixture at Loftus Versfeld Stadium also ended in a draw. Flávio Silva gave Kaizer Chiefs the lead before Brayan León equalised in a 1-1 draw. The last meeting between the giants to produce a winner came in the 2024/25 Nedbank Cup semifinal. Lucas Ribeiro Costa put Sundowns ahead at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Wandile Duba restored parity in the 57th minute before Ashley Du Preez completed a dramatic comeback. The 2-1 victory sent Kaizer Chiefs into the Nedbank Cup final.

Silver Lake is said to be in talks to acquire Workday in a deal that would rank among the largest software buyouts in history.

Icasa has withdrawn the allegation three days after a councillor raised it in parliament, conceding it had done no investigation.