At least 35 people were killed this morning (18 August) in two separate road accidents in the districts of Manhiça and Chongoene, in the provinces of Maputo and Gaza respectively. In Manhiça, Maputo province, at least 24 people died at the scene. The injured were taken to Manhiça District Hospital, while the bodies of the… Continue reading Road Accidents Claim at Least 35 Lives in Mozambique
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High Stakes Trial: Mapisa-Nqakula’s Corruption Case Pushed to November
The high-profile corruption case against former National Assembly Speaker and ex-Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been postponed to 21 November 2025, following proceedings at the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. The postponement came after Mapisa-Nqakula’s legal team requested more time to consult on the docket provided by the state. Her… Continue reading High Stakes Trial: Mapisa-Nqakula’s Corruption Case Pushed to November
Vigilante Groups: Where is Humanity When Operation Dudula Addresses illegal immigration issues in South Africa?
It’s important to lay down the foundation of knowledge and data about the extent of attacks on illegal immigrants in South Africa over the past decade or so. Many debates arise within the topics of migration, migrant rights, and the structures and systems when it comes to how wide the scope should be considered in… Continue reading Vigilante Groups: Where is Humanity When Operation Dudula Addresses illegal immigration issues in South Africa?
Chippa Coach Sinethemba Badela on His Bike
Chippa United mentor Sinethemba Badela is expected to depart the club sooner rather than later. Badela, 35, has been at the helm for a little over two months, but indications are that the club would confirm his exit. He is on a three-year contract, but African Times has it on good authority that both parties… Continue reading Chippa Coach Sinethemba Badela on His Bike
R1 Billion Looting Scandal Explodes in Limpopo, Premier Ramathuba and MEC Makamu Implicated
Limpopo politics has been thrown into crisis following explosive allegations linking Premier Phophi Ramathuba and Cooperative Governance MEC Basikop Makamu to a corruption scandal estimated at more than R1 billion at the troubled Mogalakwena Local Municipality. Documents, whistleblower accounts, and leaked internal memos seen by African Times suggest that questionable payments, inflated contracts, and political… Continue reading R1 Billion Looting Scandal Explodes in Limpopo, Premier Ramathuba and MEC Makamu Implicated
South Africa’s Roads Under Siege: Taxi Industry Accused of Lawless Intimidation
Chaos continues to engulf South Africa’s transport sector as taxi violence escalates into open bullying of private motorists and e-hailing operators, forcing the government to step in. In recent weeks, shocking incidents in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have laid bare how deeply entrenched intimidation tactics have become. Families, commuters, and business owners say they live in… Continue reading South Africa’s Roads Under Siege: Taxi Industry Accused of Lawless Intimidation
Du Plessis Owns Up After Poor UFC Showing
South African mixed martial artist Dricus du Plessis is the first to admit he was no match for Khamzat Chimaev, who outwrestled Du Plessis to become the new UFC middleweight champion after his victory in Chicago, United States of America. The judges scored it 50-44, 50-44, and 50-44 for Chimaev in the early hours of… Continue reading Du Plessis Owns Up After Poor UFC Showing
Reception Held in South Africa’s Cape Town to Mark Victory of World Anti-Fascist War
The Chinese Consulate-General in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, hosted a reception on Friday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. CAPE TOWN, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Consulate-General in Cape Town, the legislative capital… Continue reading Reception Held in South Africa’s Cape Town to Mark Victory of World Anti-Fascist War
FIFA Intervenes in Racism Saga in England
World football governing body FIFA has condemned the racist abuse directed at Bournemouth and Ghanaian star Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool. The Black Stars international appeared to be targeted by a 47-year-old man in a wheelchair as he went for a throw-in at Anfield. Merseyside Police confirmed the man was ejected… Continue reading FIFA Intervenes in Racism Saga in England
Ramaphosa Under Fire as Taxpayer-Funded Dialogue Faces Backlash
The National Dialogue — billed as a platform to forge unity and chart South Africa’s future — descended into chaos on its very first day, with political spats, withdrawals of key figures, and social media mockery overshadowing proceedings. The opening session, hosted in Johannesburg, was briefly disrupted by shouting matches between delegates who clashed over… Continue reading Ramaphosa Under Fire as Taxpayer-Funded Dialogue Faces Backlash