Clean-up operations have commenced on Failsworth and Manchester roads in Pietermaritzburg following a massive fire that engulfed numerous businesses. Efforts are underway to manage the aftermath and restore normalcy in the affected areas.

The article discusses the inseparable connection between sports and politics, particularly in the context of South Africa's history. It references the iconic moment when Nelson Mandela celebrated the Rugby World Cup victory in 1995, symbolizing nation-building post-apartheid. The author criticizes the notion of keeping politics out of sports, citing the recent incident where cricketer Quinton de Kock withdrew from a World Cup game after Cricket South Africa mandated players to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The article argues that sports should reflect societal diversity and act as a symbol of hope, emphasizing that the BLM movement seeks equality, not special treatment. It also touches on the historical exclusion of players of color due to past injustices and calls for sports to contribute to the fight for freedom and equality.