Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has threatened legal action against Stadium Management South Africa unless they resolve security and overcrowding issues for the upcoming Soweto derby.

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The Sharks are “obviously excited” to compete in the Challenge Cup this year, said forwards coach Warren Whiteley, starting with a tough clash against Lyon in France on Saturday (kick-off 2pm). The teams have only met once before, when Lyon whipped a second-string Sharks side 34-21 and knocked them out of the tournament in the last-16 in 2024/25. The Durban outfit, who find themselves in the second-tier tournament again after finishing 10th in the United Rugby Championship last season, have also rested most of their playing Springboks for this clash. ‘It will be a great game’ Still, Whiteley said the Sharks were in a good mental space ahead of the match. “We’re really keen to see a couple of guys get their opportunity, seeing a couple of boys put their hands up,” he said. “We’re obviously excited to be back in the EPCR in Europe. We know Lyon places a lot of importance on the European Professional Club Rugby, having been past winners [in 2022]. So it will be a great game. “They are a physical team with a powerful pack. They place a lot of importance on their set-piece. And they also have some dangerous backs and like to throw the ball around too.” The Sharks also won the tournament in 2024, but have otherwise struggled in European rugby. They didn’t win a single match in Europe last season. Sharks expect fast-paced game under the sun The former Springbok said the game would likely be fast-paced being on a synthetic 4G pitch. “We are excited for that as well.” Whiteley said the Sharks had acclimatised well after their travel, recovering and having a low-impact gym session ahead of their training on Thursday afternoon. He said France was “pretty hot” this autumn. “It seems to be really good weather up until the game. So I don’t think there will be problems with that,” the coach added, referring to the Sharks coming from home matches against Ospreys and Leinster in the Durban heat, and then a first away fixture against the Stormers in a likewise hot Cape Town. The forwards coach will especially want to see a better showing in the scrums after the Sharks were completely outmuscled by the Stormers in that last game.

Persistently high temperatures and uncomfortable conditions are expected in several provinces on Friday, 16 October, as a heatwave envelops parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. Here is what to expect tomorrow, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws). Weather warnings for 16 October 2026 Fire danger warnings The weather service has warned of extremely high fire danger conditions over most parts of the Northern Cape, eastern parts of the Western Cape, in places over the western and central parts of the Eastern Cape, western parts of the Free State, in places over the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, southeastern parts of Mpumalanga and the northern and western parts of Limpopo. Advisories A heatwave with persistently high temperatures is expected in places over the Chris Hani, O.R Tambo and Alfred Nzo District Municipalities in the Eastern Cape until Saturday, in places over the northern parts of KwaZulu Natal until Sunday and in places over Mpumalanga, except along the Escarpment, until Monday. Saws predicts it will be very hot to extremely hot and uncomfortable in places over the Central and Little Karoo District Municipalities in the Western Cape and the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. For places south of the Escarpment in the Eastern Cape, extremely uncomfortable and humid conditions have been forecast. Weather outlook for Friday & Saturday: 16-17 October 2026.Partly cloudy conditions are expected over the central & eastern parts of the RSA, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible by the afternoon. Otherwise, fine & warm to hot. #saws #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/DJ2ANxrIBo— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 14, 2026 Provincial weather forecast Here’s what to expect in your province on 16 October: Gauteng: It will be a partly cloudy and warm day with isolated showers and thundershowers. The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “high”. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure. Mpumalanga: Expect fine and warm to hotconditions, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon over the Highveld with isolated thundershowers over the southwestern parts. It will be very hot in places in the Lowveld. Limpopo: It will be fine and hot to very hot, becoming partly cloudy with isolated afternoon thundershowers in the southwestern parts. North West: Fine and hot weather awaits, becoming partly cloudy with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers in the extreme east. Free State: Expect a fine and hot day, becoming partly cloudy with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers in the extreme east. Northern Cape: It will be fine in the central parts; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and hot to very hot but cool to warm in places in the west. It will be windy in the east. Western Cape: Morning fog patches are expected in places in the western parts; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and warm to hot but very hot to extremely hot in places in the eastern parts. It will be cool along the south-west coast and adjacent interior. The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “very high”. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure. Eastern Cape (western half): It will be cloudy with morning fog in places south of the escarpment; otherwise, it will be fine and warm to hot but very hot in places over the interior. It will become partly cloudy in the afternoon. Eastern Cape (eastern half): Expect cloudy skies with morning fog along the coast and adjacent interior; otherwise, the day will be fine and warm to hot but very hot in places south of the escarpment. It will become partly cloudy in the afternoon. KwaZulu-Natal: There will be morning fog patches in the northeast; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and hot to very hot with isolated showers and thundershowers in the extreme northwest. It will be warm in places in the south. The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “extreme”. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.

Here is what the weather has in store for KZN, the Free State, and the North West on Friday 16 October 2026. A heatwave with persistently high temperatures is expected in northern KwaZulu-Natal until Sunday. Meanwhile, hot to very hot conditions will cause extreme discomfort in eastern parts of the province. KWAZULU-NATAL Morning fog patches in the north-east, otherwise partly cloudy and hot to very hot with isolated showers and thundershowers in the extreme north-west. It will be warm in places in the south. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate northerly to north-easterly, reaching fresh in the north in the afternoon The UVB sunburn index is going to be extreme. DURBAN Durban is going to be partly cloudy. Light to moderate winds will blow from the north to north-east. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 31°C. The UVB sunburn index is going to be extreme. FREE STATE Fine and hot, becoming partly cloudy with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers in the extreme east BLOEMFONTEIN Bloemfontein is going to be fine, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from a minimum of 12°C to a maximum of 33°C. NORTH WEST North West is going to be fine and hot, becoming partly cloudy with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers in the extreme east. MAHIKENG Mahikeng is going to be fine, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from a minimum of 15°C. to a maximum of 34°C. Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.

Orlando Pirates resume their CAF Champions League campaign this weekend when they face Namibian champions African Stars in the second preliminary round. The Buccaneers will be aiming to take a positive result from the first leg before hosting the return fixture, with victory over the two legs securing their place in the group stages. Pirates have struggled to negotiate this stage of the competition in recent years, suffering two penalty shootout defeats within the space of three years. Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will be hoping his side can avoid another disappointing exit and put themselves in a strong position ahead of the second leg. Last season, the Buccaneers suffered a painful elimination at the hands of Saint Eloi Lupopo. After losing the first leg 3-0 away from home, Orlando Pirates produced a remarkable comeback to win the return fixture by the same scoreline. However, they ultimately lost on penalties, missing out on a place in the group stages. With that disappointment still fresh, Pirates will be determined to make their experience count as they pursue continental success this season. When Are Orlando Pirates Playing African Stars? Pirates travel to the Botswana National Stadium to face African Stars on Saturday, 17 October, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00. The Soweto giants know the importance of securing a favourable result in the first leg to ease the pressure ahead of the return fixture. Progression to the group stages would represent a significant achievement for Pirates, who are looking to make their mark on the continental stage. Orlando Pirates Predicted Starting XI Ouaddou could make the following selections for the first-leg encounter against the Namibian champions: Sipho Chaine; Ghampani Lungu, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Lebone Seema, Nkosikhona Ndaba; Thapelo Mokobodi, Mthetheli Mthiyane, Simphiwe Masilela; Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi and Boitumelo Radiopane. Can Pirates reach the next round?

South Africa will phase out support for semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly, trade minister Parks Tau has said.

Paratus Zambia has connected 18 Family Legacy schools in Lusaka using Starlink satellite internet.