Lucas Ribeiro Wins Goal of the Tournament

World football governing body FIFA has announced Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa as the winner of the Club World Cup 2025 Goal of the Tournament. The Sundowns star’s long-range run beat out the likes of Lionel Messi’s free-kick finish for Inter Miami against FC Porto, and João Pedro’s stunner for Chelsea against Fluminense. “The… Continue reading Lucas Ribeiro Wins Goal of the Tournament

Njabulo Blom Transfers from MLS to Asia

TRANSFER: Njabulo Blom has transferred from Major Soccer League club St. Louis FC to Vietnamese reigning champions, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh. Photo: Nam Dinh

In a rather shocking move, former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom will be playing his trade in Asia this season. Blom, 25, transfers from Major Soccer League club St. Louis FC to Vietnamese reigning champions, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh. He spent the past season on loan at Kaizer Chiefs as it became clear he was… Continue reading Njabulo Blom Transfers from MLS to Asia

BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum Releases Initiative on AI Cooperation, Development

(250717) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A delegate reads a report titled "BRICS Cooperation: Advancing the Collective Progress of the Global South" while attending the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 16, 2025. This report compiled by the Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, was released during the forum here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

RIO DE JANEIRO — The BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum released an initiative on AI cooperation and development on Wednesday, calling for joint efforts to explore AI-empowered journalism and think tank research. The initiative formed important consensus on building synergies to reshape global communication, deepening collaboration to forge new models of industrial cooperation, and… Continue reading BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum Releases Initiative on AI Cooperation, Development

MK Party Files Urgent Constitutional Court Challenge Against Ramaphosa, Demands Resignation and Arrests

LEGAL ACTION: The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party has filed an urgent application at the Constitutional Court to declare President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave, appoint Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Police Minister, and to establish a judicial commission of inquiry unconstitutional. Photo: MK Party

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party has dramatically escalated its confrontation with President Cyril Ramaphosa, filing an urgent application at the Constitutional Court on Friday to declare several of his recent executive decisions unconstitutional — including the appointment of acting police ministers and the establishment of a judicial inquiry into police corruption. The legal action… Continue reading MK Party Files Urgent Constitutional Court Challenge Against Ramaphosa, Demands Resignation and Arrests

BRICS Nations Reshaping Global Perspectives Through Media and Think Tank Cooperation

(250717) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A delegate reads a report titled "BRICS Cooperation: Advancing the Collective Progress of the Global South" while attending the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 16, 2025. This report compiled by the Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, was released during the forum here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

RIO DE JANEIRO – The BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, convened this week in Rio de Janeiro, brought together voices from across the Global South to jointly reshape the narrative system and enhance the representation of developing countries in international affairs. The event served as a pivotal gathering for over 250 delegates from media… Continue reading BRICS Nations Reshaping Global Perspectives Through Media and Think Tank Cooperation

Mozambican Lawyer Elvino Dias Posthumously Awarded 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize

The late Mozambican lawyer Elvino Bernardo António Dias has been posthumously awarded the 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize by the Portuguese association ProPública – Law and Citizenship, in recognition of his courageous advocacy for human rights and the public good. The award was formally handed over to his family today by the Mozambican Bar Association (OAM).… Continue reading Mozambican Lawyer Elvino Dias Posthumously Awarded 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize

South African Stranded in Vietnam After Losing Job Appeals for Help to Come Back Home

SOS: Zenzele Makulula is appealing for help after being stranded in Vietnam. Photo: Facebook

A South African national who is stranded in the Asian country of Vietnam near China has reached out to the public via social media to help him raise funds to pay a fine for overstaying in the country before he can be allowed to leave. Zenzele Makulula (also known as Zulu) from Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal,… Continue reading South African Stranded in Vietnam After Losing Job Appeals for Help to Come Back Home

Rand Water and Government Deny Presence of ARVs in Drinking Water, Assure Public of Safety Amid Rising Concerns

WATER DELAYS: The Chatsworth community and surrounding areas in KwaZulu Natal who rely on the Chatsworth Reservoir 4 are facing delays in the restoration of water supply after a group of community members prevented an eThekwini municipal water distribution officer from entering the reservoir. Photo: Supplied

Rand Water and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have moved to reassure the public following a social media storm and speculative media reports claiming that antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) have been found in South Africa’s tap water. The institutions have dismissed the allegations, stressing that the country’s drinking water remains safe and complies with… Continue reading Rand Water and Government Deny Presence of ARVs in Drinking Water, Assure Public of Safety Amid Rising Concerns

MK Party Marches on Union Buildings, Demands Ramaphosa Resign Over Alleged Constitutional Breach

MARCH: Hundreds of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party members marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday, demanding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s immediate resignation. Photo: Supplied

Hundreds of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party members marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday, demanding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s immediate resignation over what they claim is a clear violation of the Constitution. The protest, held on Nelson Mandela Day, saw crowds of party supporters clad in green, black and gold regalia, singing struggle… Continue reading MK Party Marches on Union Buildings, Demands Ramaphosa Resign Over Alleged Constitutional Breach

Mohau Nkota Hits the Ground Running at Saudi Club

Former Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota appears to be settling in well at Al-Ettifaq. The 20-year-old has joined Al-Ettifaq on a three-year deal, leaving Pirates after just a season with the first team. “It’s a dream come true to come to a club like Ettifaq, playing in one of the top leagues,” says Nkota. He… Continue reading Mohau Nkota Hits the Ground Running at Saudi Club

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