Riyadh, 20 July 2025 — Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the “Sleeping Prince” of Saudi Arabia, has died after spending more than 20 years in a coma caused by a tragic road accident in London. He was 35. The prince passed away on Saturday, 19 July, at a… Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Dies After 20 Years in Coma
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Siwelele FC Name their New Head Coach
Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Siwelele FC have confirmed the appointment of Lehlohonolo Seema as their new head coach. The former Orlando Pirates captain was introduced to their supporters in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Sunday. “From us to you. We’re proud to announce Lehlohonolo Seema as the new head coach of Siwelele Football Club. A… Continue reading Siwelele FC Name their New Head Coach
World Bank President Hails Mozambique’s Potential to Become Southern Africa’s Energy Powerhouse
The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, has praised Mozambique’s vast energy potential, declaring it uniquely positioned to become Southern Africa’s “energy back office” through a strategic mix of hydroelectric, gas, solar, and wind power. Speaking Saturday during a visit to Songo district, home to Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric, the World Bank President said:… Continue reading World Bank President Hails Mozambique’s Potential to Become Southern Africa’s Energy Powerhouse
Banyana Banyana Set Up Nigeria Semi-finals Clash
Defending champions Banyana Banyana have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Banyana Banyana had to dig deep to reach the last four, beating Senegal on penalties in their Quarter-finals clash played at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco, on Saturday night. Following 120 minutes of tense, goalless football,… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Set Up Nigeria Semi-finals Clash
Junior Boks Break 13-year Title Drought in Italy
The Junior Springboks became the third South African team to claim world champion status by outplaying New Zealand 23-15 in the World Rugby U20 Championship Final in Rovigo, Italy, on Saturday night. The Junior Springboks’ tournament victory – their first since 2012 – came on a hot and humid night in Italy where they once… Continue reading Junior Boks Break 13-year Title Drought in Italy
Nine-try Boks Finish Midyear Tests with a Flourish
The Springboks closed out their final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test in spectacular fashion at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday, outplaying a plucky Georgian side by 55-10 with nine pulsating tries in a match that delivered all that was promised to the big crowd in attendance. They got more that their money’s worth… Continue reading Nine-try Boks Finish Midyear Tests with a Flourish
SA Coach Achieves Coaching Qualifications Objective
South African coach Darian Wilken has made great strides in the coaching field. The Simba SC assistant coach has completed his UEFA A & A Elite Youth Licence through the Football Association of Wales. He intends to study further to acquire football’s highest coaching qualification, the UEFA Pro Licence. The 30-year-old Wilken serves under SA’s… Continue reading SA Coach Achieves Coaching Qualifications Objective
Saudi Club Back for Orlando Pirates Star
One of South Africa’s biggest talents, Relebohile Mofokeng, could be on the move, African Times has learnt. Fondly known as Rele, the 20-year-old may reunite with his age mate Mohau Nkota in the Saudi Pro League, depending on negotiations for his services. Nkota was sold by Orlando Pirates to Al-Ettifaq barely a week ago, and… Continue reading Saudi Club Back for Orlando Pirates Star
Defending Champions Banyana Banyana in WAFCON Quarter-Finals Spotlight
South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, will be up against Senegal in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday evening. The defending champions will meet the West Africans in the quarter-finals at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. Kickoff is at 21h00 South African time and live on SABC 3. This… Continue reading Defending Champions Banyana Banyana in WAFCON Quarter-Finals Spotlight
BRICS Media, Think Tanks Convene to Promote BRICS Cooperation, New Vision for Global South
RIO DE JANEIRO (Xinhua) — Over 250 representatives from nearly 150 media outlets, think tanks, government agencies, and regional organizations across 36 countries gathered here on Wednesday for the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, an event focusing on how to advance BRICS cooperation and strengthen solidarity across the Global South. In his keynote remarks,… Continue reading BRICS Media, Think Tanks Convene to Promote BRICS Cooperation, New Vision for Global South