Orlando Pirates open their CAF Champions League pursuit against La Cure Sylvester, aiming to balance domestic treble-defending duties with continental ambition.

Two pit bulls that attacked an eight-year-old boy in Phoenix on Sunday were euthanised on Tuesday, according to their owner, who said the dogs escaped when she entered her property.

It is not every day a car’s starting price is slashed by a whopping R150 000. But that is exactly what Renault did with the “new” Duster. The current Duster arrived at the beginning of last year with a price tag ranging between R489 999 and R549 999. But this lofty sticker compared to its predecessor did not go down well with us. But those models were only a stop-gap solution and sourced from Romania. Now the long-term Romanian-sourced solution, has finally arrived. Pricing starts at R339 999 and goes up to R499 999. Renault Duster makes a Pitstop On this week’s episode of The Citizen Motoring‘s Pitstop podcast, we discuss the arrival of the second version of the new Renault Duster. And Road Test Editor Mark Jones also shares his insights after sampling the SUV on its media launch drive in the Western Cape. Jones says that the price drop did not lead to a compromise in compromised quality or features. He also believes the Indian-built model is as good as the Romanian model was, with the added bonus of 35 new features added across the range. With the venerable 1.5-litre diesel engine from the previous generation gone for good, the Renault Duster comes in a choice of two petrol engines. 1.0 and 1.3-litre mills The base model features a 1.0-litre turbo petrol mill that sends 74kW of power and 160Nm of torque to the front wheels via six-speed manual transmission. And the familiar blown 1.3-litre engine produces 116kW260Nm of torque. The power goes to the front wheels via six-speed manual or six-speed EDC double clutch auto box. The Indian model’s styling is slightly different to that of the Romanian-built model. The Renault Duster comes standard by a five-year/150 000km mechanical warranty, a three-year/45 000km service plan and 24-hour roadside assistance.

A Thembisa man who locked his partner inside their room for months, raping and assaulting her, has been handed down life imprisonment for rape, attempted murder, and kidnapping. The Tembisa Magistrates’ Court sentenced 46-year-old Bhutan Sizwe Mlotshwa to life imprisonment for rape, plus 10 years for attempted murder, five years for kidnapping, and 12 months’ imprisonment for contravening the Immigration Act. Thembisa man locked partner inside room between July 2021 and March 2022 Mlotshwa was in an intimate relationship with the victim, and they lived together as tenants in Thembisa South. Between July 2021 and March 2022, the accused physically and sexually abused his partner. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole said the court heard that the victim told Mlotshwa that she wanted to visit her family, but he objected, leading to a fight. The convict became violent, assaulted his partner, and locked her inside their room against her will. “Mlotshwa would leave the victim locked inside the room when he went to work and threatened to kill her if she sought help,” Mohlatlole said. “During her captivity, she was subjected to prolonged physical and sexual abuse.” Victim suffered broken leg, burns from cigarettes State prosecutor Innocent Baloyi presented evidence that the convicted criminal repeatedly raped the victim without her consent. He also burnt her with cigarettes and assaulted her on the head with an iron bar. She sustained serious injuries, including a broken leg, but despite her pleas to Mlotshwa to take her to a doctor, he refused to seek medical assistance for her. “The victim eventually managed to seek help when a witness arrived at the residence looking for Mlotshwa while he was away. The witness assisted her in escaping and seeking help,” Mohlatlole said. The NPA welcomed Mlotshwa’s conviction and sentencing, stating that violence against women, particularly within intimate relationships, is a serious violation of the dignity, bodily integrity and safety of victims. Mohlatlole said the life sentence imposed reflects the gravity of the offences and devastating consequences of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). “The NPA remains committed to the vigorous prosecution of perpetrators of GBVF and to ensuring that victims are treated with dignity throughout the criminal justice process,” he added. “Prosecutors will continue to place compelling evidence before the courts and advocate for sentences that reflect the seriousness of these crimes.”

Bafana Bafana centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi is back at the Chicago Fire training grounds after weeks on the sidelines. Mbokazi had been out injured following his return from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and he was set to miss in action for the rest of the year. He had suffered a left thigh tear, and had to fly to Finland for surgery but there are some good news on him. His coach Gregg Berhalter later retracted his statement, admitting he may have jumped the gun by ruling him out for 2026. Now, on Friday, Chicago Fire revealed that Mbokazi is actually back alongside some of his teammates who were also injured. This news come at a time when Puso Dithejane is on song for Chicago Fire, and the two are expected to carry the team this season. With seven games to go, Chicago Fire are third on the Eastern Conference log with 37 points, five behind Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami who have played a game more. Mbokazi‘s return is also a huge boost for Bafana Bafana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Also read: Pitso Mosimane announces Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad CHICAGO FIRE ANNOUNCE MBOKAZI’S RETURN Some new and some familiar faces out at training 👀 pic.twitter.com/5t4OQ9Oh82— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) September 4, 2026 Also read: Details of Mohau Nkota’s sensational return to Orlando Pirates HOW MUCH OF A BOOST IS THIS FOR BAFANA BAFANA? Let us know in the comment section below…

According to SoccerBeat, the move to Sundowns is now an absolute done deal. An official announcement from the African champions is expected within the coming hours. Van Rooyen’s arrival comes as a timely boost for head coach Miguel Cardoso. The Portuguese coach Khuliso Mudau and Zuko Mdunyelwa to injuries. The defensive crisis left Sundowns with Thapelo Morena as the only recognised senior option in the position. The decision to enter the market for reinforcement became urgent. DEANO VAN ROOYEN’S ORLANDO PIRATES EXIT The move to Chloorkop comes just weeks after van Rooyen mutually terminated his contract with Orlando Pirates. The defender had established himself as a dependable member of the Buccaneers squad after joining from Stellenbosch FC. That decision ultimately opened the door for Sundowns to move quickly and secure the experienced full-back as a free agent. Van Rooyen, affectionately known as “Die Hond” because of his relentless and never-say-die work ethic, is expected to join his new teammates immediately. He is set to become the club’s fifth signing in the current window. Antonio Van Wyk, Cassius Mailula, Siyanda Ndlovu, and Katlego Ntsabaleng signed in recent weeks. MAMELODI SUNDOWNS SOLVE RIGHT-BACK CRISIS For Sundowns, the signing provides valuable depth at a critical stage of the season. Van Rooyen brings top-flight experience, pace and tactical discipline. His versatility gives Cardoso another reliable option for both domestic and continental assignments. The Brazilians are juggling a demanding schedule as they look to defend their CAF Champions League crown while also competing on the continental and global stages. Born in Stellenbosch on November 24, 1996, van Rooyen started his football journey alongside cousin and fellow professional Ashley Du Preez. The pair joined Stellenbosch FC as teenagers, with Van Rooyen making his senior debut in 2016 at 19 against Mthatha Bucks in the National First Division. He became a key figure as Stellenbosch FC earned promotion to the Premiership in 2019 and eventually left as the club’s all-time appearance record holder, with over 160 appearances. His time at the club ended with silverware, after he co-captained Stellenbosch FC to the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup.

ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi answers Wapa’s Paul Colmer on the operators’ rural infrastructure exemption application.

Icasa opens a market inquiry into telecoms affordability, the fifth such process in under a decade.