The City of Cape Town has rejected allegations by NCC leader Fadiel Adams that more than R60 million worth of electrical cable was stolen from a municipal facility and that the matter was covered up. Adams has not provided evidence publicly.

Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign.

Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted on Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland’s winner in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an “error of judgment”. VAR allows Haaland goal With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden’s dismissal for kicking Bruno Fernandes, Haaland netted on the hour mark with a close-range finish from Josko Gvardiol’s cross. The goal was initially disallowed for offside against Haaland but VAR eventually overturned that decision, even though City midfielder Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position and attempted to reach the ball before the Norwegian forward. Fernandez did not touch the ball so the goal was given, allowing Haaland to celebrate his ninth league strike in Manchester derbies. Premier League Match Centre posted on social media after the goal to say the VAR “determined that Haaland was in an onside position” and “deemed that while in an offside position, Fernandez didn’t play the ball”. However, Pro Ref later on Sunday came out to say that the VAR “did not recognise the likely impact” of the Argentine midfielder’s position and “should have recommended an on-field review”. “Contact has been made with Manchester United this evening to acknowledge what we deem is an error of judgment. A review of the incident will take place,” the statement added. After the match, United manager Michael Carrick said it was “worrying” that a team of officials had come to the conclusion that Haaland’s goal should stand. Lisandro Martinez was the United defender at the centre of the controversy. ‘We have to go home with this injustice’ The Argentine said he was clearly impacted by the presence of his international teammate Fernandez and branded the City goal an “injustice”. “I went to him because he was in front of me. That’s why Haaland was free at the back,” Martinez told Sky Sports. “Five or six people (officials) doing this kind of mistake in the Premier League is unacceptable. “We have to go home with this injustice.”

The Griquas managed to right the wrongs and banish the ghosts of 2022 when they clinched a 23-16 Currie Cup final win over their fierce rivals, the Pumas, at Griqua Park in Kimberley on Saturday. The victory clinched back-to-back titles for the Griquas, after they stunned the Lions in the final in Johannesburg last year, but this win is all the sweeter as they did it in front of their home fans, and gained some revenge for four years ago. Back in 2022 the Griquas and Pumas finished third and fourth on the log respectively, but stunned the Bulls and Cheetahs in the semis to set up a blockbuster final in Kimberly, and despite being slight favourites the Griquas were upset 26-19 by the Pumas, who won their first and only title. Better team This time around the Griquas were clearly the better team, losing just one pool game, their first of the season against the Stormers, before winning everything else, and they deservedly lifted the trophy in front of their home fans. “This is all I dreamt of. After 2022 this is all I wanted for Kimberley. A home final, in a stadium like this, to see the people come out and support us, this is all I dreamt of,” said an emotional Griquas coach Pieter Bergh after the match. “This is amazing. They (the supporters) don’t always see what the players do in training, off the field, how hard they work and the sacrifices they make. They (the players) absolutely deserve this. “We lost our first game of the Currie Cup against the Stormers and we came back, regrouped and the guys didn’t lose a game from there. So all credit to the players. “We have had a lot of injuries over the season, but the guys bounced back, kept on going and believed that they could do it. The goal was to win it at home and I am just so happy.” Proud captain Griquas captain Albert Liebenberg was a proud man after the match, and praised how his team were able to lift their game after a successful campaign last year. “It’s goosebump stuff. It was a great season for us. We pulled it through and the guys really performed. Going back-to-back was great. We wanted to go from good to great, which meant we had to keep winning. We wanted to win the final again and that is what we did,” explained Liebenberg. Pumas captain Willie Engelbrecht was proud of his team’s efforts, after they fought their way into the final against all odds, and then pushed the Griquas to the brink before falling just short. “It’s disappointing. Well done to the Griquas, they played well at the end. All credit to them. It was unlucky for us, but I am glad with how the season ended except for not winning the trophy,” said Englebrecht. “I felt we had the game until about 65 minutes in. We lost our lineouts and in finals your set piece is crucial. Our defence was on point, but we were just lacking at the set piece.”

Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has thanked South African expats who travelled to Baltimore to support the Springboks at their Greatest Rivalry series finale over the weekend. Rugby fans, many of whom supported the Boks, filled the 68 000 M&T Bank Stadium, setting a record for an audience for a rugby match. GAYTON MCKENZIE THANKS DIASPORA Days after appealing to South Africans living in the US to show up for the Springboks, Gayton McKenzie has issued a heartfelt thank you. The Minister of Sport acknowledged the expat community who had travelled from around he country to attend the Baltimore match on Saturday, 12 September. Gayton shared a picture of a family that had driven across multiple states to support the Boks in their match against the All Blacks. He posted: “Leaving SA doesn’t mean SA ever leaves you. The Bok spirit was burning in this great family, who drove 2400km from Houston to a stadium that looked like a home test. Thank you to all the South Africans abroad.  “You showed the beautiful, friendly face of the SA diaspora to the world”. Leaving SA doesn’t mean SA ever leaves you. The Bok spirit was burning in this great family, who drove 2400km from Houston to a stadium that looked like a home test. Thank you to all the South Africans abroad. You showed the beautiful friendly face of the SA diaspora to the world pic.twitter.com/pL9IK3ddwP— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) September 13, 2026 Springboks captain Siya Kolisi also thanked supporters, saying in a post-match interview: “It was super special. It was crazy the amount of people who came out to support us. I want to thank every single South African here and back at home. We are so grateful. We do it for you each and every time.” As did coach Rassie Erasmus, who added: “It was awesome to see so many South Africans here. I don’t know how they afford it or how they got here, but it’s great.” SOUTH AFRICANS WHO LIVE IN THE US According to statistics from a 2023 US consensus, around 85 000 South Africans live in the US. The state of Maryland – where the Springboks will play – has an expat community of 2000.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and team coach Rassie Erasmus, as well as support staff, have shaved their heads bald after taking a bet… The 53-year-old celebrated his 100th test cap at the helm of the Boks, who won the Greatest Rivalry series 43-28 in Baltimore. RASSIE ERASMUS AND SIYA KOLISI SHAVE THEIR HEADS On their Instagram accounts, Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi have sparked speculation after posting pictures of their shaved heads. The Sprigboks coach hinted that the bold, bald move was a result of winning a bet. In another post, Rassie posted a picture with Bok staff who also sported chiskops, like him. “Rules are rules”, he casually captioned the post. Siya also posted a picture of himself and Rassie posing with their bald heads, thanking the coach for his hard work and efforts. In the comments section, Springbok fans were amused, with many asking for details of the mystery bet. FOR ALL SOUTH AFRICANS Speaking after the Springboks’ Greatest Rivalry series win and his 100th test appearance as coach, Rassie Erasmus thanked South Africans for their loyal support. He said in a post-match interview of rugby fans who had travelled to Baltimore to watch the Boks: “It was awesome to see so many South Africans here; I don’t know how they afford it or how they got here, but it’s great.” Rassie emphasised that the victory was for all South Africans, including those who could not afford to watch their team play. He added, “We really care the most about South African people. There’s only one reason we do this. “We want to win and feel great for us as a team, but that’s why we play rugby. We just want to please South African people.’

Analysts have warned that Apple has not clearly defined who the R50 000 iPhone Duo is actually meant for.

Two Southern African nations switched on sovereign digital trust anchors this past fortnight, ahead of South Africa.