Zandile Gumede, the former mayor of eThekwini, has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, marking a significant political shift as she takes on the role of deputy provincial convener.

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The Junior Springboks produced a sizzling second half performance to bounce back from a halftime deficit and power to a 53-37 win over 14-man England U20 in their U20 Junior World Championship semifinal at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Monday night. Both teams had players sent off, England flank Seb Kelly permanently for a deliberate headbutt in the first half, which proved massively costly, as it allowed the Junior Boks to take a monster lead, before fullback Luan Giliomee received a 20-minute red for a poor aerial challenge with 17 minutes left. The win sends the Junior Boks into the final at the same ground on Saturday, where they will face France U20, who earlier downed New Zealand U20 26-22 in an entertaining semifinal. After waiting 13 years to win their second Junior World title, after triumphing on home soil back in 2012, the Junior Boks now have a chance of going back-to-back in Georgia after winning in Italy last year. England’s first half The first half belonged to England, as they started well, and punished the early Junior Bok infractions, as they conceded a penalty and a free kick, with England then taking a quick tap in the 22m and prop Ollie Streeter smashed over for the converted score in the fourth minute. The Junior Boks initially responded well, as they enjoyed a good spell of possession, getting into the England 22m and attacked off a lineout, where inside centre Ethan Adams made a good carry, before flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed got the ball at pace and carried two players over the line for the converted score. But England retook the lead with an 18th minute penalty to flyhalf Hugh Shields, who then turned try scorer in the 29th minute after tucking his head and diving over from close range to put them 17-7 up. The match then turned on its head in the 33rd when Kelly drove his head into Giliomee on the floor, which allowed the Junior Boks to immediately kick to the corner, attack off the lineout, and Ahmed sent a cross kick to Khuthadzo Rasivhaga to go over in the corner. But a late penalty for England, converted by Shields, pushed them into an eight-point lead at the halftime break. Junior Boks firing The Junior Boks came firing out of the blocks in the second half and powered their way to a big lead by the time they were reduced to 14. First Giliomee was incredibly involved, stepping and breaking to put Rasivagha away for his second in the 43rd minute, and five minutes later he assisted Kebotile Maake, producing a great offload to put the flank away down the line, with him running over a defender and scoring. Maake was then in for a quickfire double in the 50th minute, finishing off a move after Ahmed made a stunning break from his own half, with the extras putting them into a 33-20 lead. Three minutes later Rasivagha was into the corner for his hattrick, but England immediately hit back with replacement scrumhalf Jonny Weimann going over, making it 40-25 after 55 minutes. In the 58th minute Luke Cannon crashed over from close range, and a 61st minute penalty to Ahmed put them into a 25-point lead, before Gilimoee was given a yellow, which was upgraded to red, for his poor aerial battle that saw an England player land dangerously. With the numbers back even, it allowed England to finish strong, as flank Tate Williams went over in the 64th minute, and Shields scored his second in the 78th, either side a 68th minute penalty from Ahmed. Scorers Junior Springboks: Tries – Yaqeen Ahmed, Khuthadzo Rasivhaga (3), Kebotile Maake (2), Luke Cannon; Conversions – Ahmed (6); Penalties – Ahmed (2) England U20: Tries – Ollie Streeter, Hugh Shields (2), Jonny Weimann, Tate Williams; Conversions – Shields (3); Penalties – Shields (2)

RG Snyman has shown off his latest tattoo, which pays tribute to both the Springboks and the indisputable beauty of South Africa. The rugby star – whose nickname is “The Viking”, thanks to his towering stature and superhuman strength – has another prominent Norse-inspired inking. Snyman is currently in recovery after sustaining an ACL injury earlier this year. He is enjoying downtime with his wife, Saskia, who is pregnant with their first child. RG SNYMAN SHOWS OFF PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN TATTOO On Instagram, South African-born tattoo artist Dean Gunther – who now lives and works in Manchester – shared a look at his inking on RG Snyman. The tattoo – on Snyman’s right forearm – featured a unique South African theme, honouring both his country and national team. Snyman’s elaborate tattoo featured a Springbok skull adorned with Protea flowers – the national flower – and a hint of the South African flag. In an initial consultation, Gunther stated that the rugby star, who lives in Ireland where he plays club rugby, was looking for a “meaningful” tattoo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dean Taylor | Tattoo Manchester (@dean.gunther) It’s not the only sentimental piece of permanent art on his body. In 2019, after winning the Rugby World Cup in Japan, RG Snyman and several Springbok teammates got a “bomb squad” tattoo. And after winning the World Cup again in 2023 in France, Snyman invited a tattoo artist to the team’s hotel, who inked an image of the William Webb Ellis Cup with the years 2019 and 2023 inscribed underneath on several players. Snyman also has extensive Norse artwork on his arm sleeves, which explains his nickname “The Viking”, in reference to the historical Scandinavian seafaring warriors.  “I’ve always been fascinated by Viking history,” he has said of the tattoo.  NO PLACE LIKE HOME While RG Snymann may live and play in Ireland for the club Leinster, he has spoken highly of his home country. He’s also turned down a chance to represent Ireland, after being found eligible for residency. The Springbok – nicknamed the “Viking” –  moved to Ireland in 2020 when he signed with the Munster Club. Last year, Snyman signed with the rival Irish club of Leinster. He has been living abroad for the past five years, making him eligible for residency. Speaking on an episode of the Guinness Guru’s YouTube channel last year, host Daragh Curran asked RG Snyman if he would consider representing Ireland. “I presume you’re South African until you die?” he asked, to which Snyman responded: “All the way. No doubt about that”. He added: “I always say to the guys here, this shade of green is just not right.” “It’s always special putting on that green and gold jersey”.

A loved one close to Jayden Adams has shared details of their last encounter with him, just hours before his death. The former Bafana Bafana player passed away over the weekend, in news that has shaken South Africa and the international footballing fraternity. The tragedy came just weeks after his return from the FIFA World Cup. Police are investigating an inquest into the circumstances of his death. JAYDEN ADAMS’ LOVED ONE REFLECTS ON FINAL HOURS On TikTok, Jayden Adams’ loved one, Asheeqah Adams, recounts her last months with the soccer star. Alongside several pics of the footballer, she posted: “To think I was with you just yesterday morning before everything happened breaks my heart. We spoke, you were laughing, joking, dancing, talking about your fresh cut, and even playing pool. “Those simple moments are the ones I keep replaying in my mind. I keep asking myself what happened between the time I left and the time you got home. She continued: “Before I left, you looked at me and said, ‘I’ll see you later. Let me know when you get home safe, and look after yourself. I never knew that those would be the last words I would hear from you, or that a simple goodbye would turn into a memory I would replay over and over again. “ If I knew, I would have stayed a little longer, spoken a little more, and appreciated that moment even more”. Watch the video here. Jayden Adams’ cousin, Aiden Johnson, who was also his best friend, also posted a TikTok video of their special bond. @_aiden.johnson REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY BEST FRIEND 😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔. @Jayden Adams ♬ original sound – Serenity Aiden told the SABC that Jayden was the “rock” of their family. His sister, Amy Adams, added that the family would keep his memory alive. NO CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED  Meanwhile, Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has shut down speculation about Jayden McKenzie’s cause of death. On his X account, the minister, who accompanied Bafana Bafana to the FIFA World Cup, dismissed a user’s unfounded claim about the 25-year-old. I can absolutely hundred percent tell you that you are wrong. Just stop. Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) July 13, 2026 Gayton also shared his last encounters with Jayden, particularly after the latter learned of his grandmother’s death during the FIFA World Cup. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Gayton: “I saw everybody celebrating except him. I picked it up. I sent a message to Jayden saying how proud his grandmother is, that he has given her the best gift, which is success.’  Gayton saw Adams again and felt compelled to reach out again. He continued: “Something was telling me that there was more than that. “I sent him another text saying that ‘I am here for you’. I was so happy to have opened a line in which we could chat. And to be hit with this news… It’s a sad day for us”. The Minister revealed that Jayden Adams’s death had been a reality check for him. “We must look after the mental health of our players. And I think that’s where we fail. Players are dealing with a lot of stuff that they can’t share and need to perform.  “We need to get counselling… we need to get them help. Young people, whatever you are dealing with, tomorrow will be better than today. I know it’s hard”.

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