Bafana Bafana Incur Big Fines at World Cup

South Africa’s senior national football team, Bafana Bafana, will have to contend with big fines from FIFA after a disastrous match against Mexico on Thursday.

Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca in the opening match of this year’s World Cup.

To make matters worse, Bafana Bafana midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane received their marching orders from Brazilian referee, Wilton Sampaio.

According to the FIFA Disciplinary Code, thereREAD MORE

South African coach Fadlu Davids has been let go by Moroccan side Raja Casablanca after nine months at the helm.

Davids was in charge since September last year, but Raja Casablanca have taken a decision to relieve him of his duties after falling to fifth on the Morocco Botola log standings.

Davids was in charge of 22 matches, winning 13, drawing five and losing four.

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The inquiry into the fitness of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke has delivered a stinging rebuke of former National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi, accusing her of disregarding due process and displaying what the panel described as a potentially “disdainful attitude” towards the proceedings.

In a strongly worded ruling released on Friday, the Nkabinde Inquiry dismissed Batohi’s application to submit written representations explaining why she abandoned her testimony while under cross-examination andREAD MORE

For decades, South Africans have lived with the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS, a disease that has claimed millions of lives, torn families apart and left communities grappling with stigma and loss. Now, health authorities believe a groundbreaking new prevention tool could help turn the tide in the fight against the epidemic.

The City of Ekurhuleni has welcomed the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection that is now available at selected public healthcare facilities across the metro.READ MORE

When we speak about apartheid history, we often turn to legislation, political speeches, court records, and the biographies of prominent leaders. Yet some of the most revealing histories and herstories exist elsewhere, in memory, in lived experience, and in the observations of ordinary people who stood at the intersections of power and everyday life. Oftentimes, we do not even speak of the cultural workers who helped in liberating this country from the clutches of the most brutal regime, apartheid.READ MORE

The South African government has rallied behind the senior national football team, Bafana Bafana, following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico.

Bafana Bafana were outplayed at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday.

The government, however, is confident Bafana Bafana can put the loss behind them and has urged the nation to keep supporting the team.

“Government commends Bafana Bafana for their spirited performance in their openingREAD MORE

Nine-man Bafana Bafana were left to rue costly errors as they were beaten 2-0 by co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

The two sides met at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Bafana Bafana conceded as early as the ninth when midfielder Sphephelo Sithole was dispossessed, and Mexico pounced.

Hugo Broos’ charges were further hindered when Sithole and Themba Zwane were both sent off in the 49th and 84thREAD MORE

Five days after he was denied entry into the United States and forced to return home, Somalian referee Omar Artan has been handed the responsibility to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.

The 34-year-old was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals, but has been dropped from the list of officials after he was turned back at the Miami International Airport on Saturday.