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SAFPU Fights Back Against Siwelele FC

TROUBLE: The South African Football Players' Union (SAFPU) is fighting back against Siwelele FC Chairman Calvin Le John's threats of looming contract terminations. Photo: Siwelele FC

There is trouble brewing at Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Siwelele FC. Club chairman Calvin Le John came out guns blazing on Sunday to make a few announcements that have not gone down well with local football stakeholders. Siwelele FC was acquired as a “going concern” when they bought the top-flight status of SuperSport United,… Continue reading SAFPU Fights Back Against Siwelele FC

Ethiopian Airlines Benefits From Africa’s First E-Commerce Logistics Hub Built With Support From China

An employee works at the e-commerce logistics hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, built with assistance from CAIEC (COURTESY)

As African economies continue to expand their trade networks, digital transformation and e-commerce have emerged as key drivers of economic development. Ethiopia has embraced this trend, aiming to modernise its logistics and aviation infrastructure to meet the growing demand. E-commerce is increasingly viewed as a critical driver for industrial upgrading, economic diversification, and regional development,… Continue reading Ethiopian Airlines Benefits From Africa’s First E-Commerce Logistics Hub Built With Support From China

China Sees Substantial Increase in Women’s Education Level: White Paper

Shou Xiaoli, director general of the Press Bureau of the State Council Information Office (SCIO) and spokesperson of the SCIO, displays a copy of the white paper titled "China's Achievements in Women's Well-Rounded Development in the New Era" released by the SCIO during a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — China has made tremendous efforts to ensure women’s equitable access to education of all categories and levels, and women’s right to education has been effectively guaranteed, said a white paper released on Friday. Gender divide in basic education has been largely eliminated, according to the white paper, titled “China’s Achievements… Continue reading China Sees Substantial Increase in Women’s Education Level: White Paper

China–Tanzania Partnership Launches First Free Soy Milk School Programme to Boost Education and Improve Rural Livelihoods

Li Xiaoyun, lead chair professor at CAU, distributes daily soy milk to students at Juhudi Primary School (COURTESY)

As the sun rises over Mtego wa Simba, a quiet village nestled in the heart of Tanzania’s Morogoro Region, the aroma of sizzling mandazi, a deep-fried dough snack popular in East African countries, floats through the school compound. At Juhudi Primary School, the air is filled with cheerful voices as children eagerly line up for… Continue reading China–Tanzania Partnership Launches First Free Soy Milk School Programme to Boost Education and Improve Rural Livelihoods

Mbombela to Host Bafana Bafana Versus Rwanda

HOST: Mbombela Stadium to host Bafana Bafana as they face Rwanda in the last match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Supplied

Bafana Bafana will be looking to banish their bad memories at Mbombela Stadium when they face Rwanda in the last match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Lydia Monyepao has confirmed Mbombela will host the match. “We are playing in Mbombela,” said Monyepao. “But (Bafana coach) Hugo Broos… Continue reading Mbombela to Host Bafana Bafana Versus Rwanda

Cachalia Overhauls Police Ministry Leadership Amid Madlanga Commission Scrutiny

REINFORCEMENTS: Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has announced the secondment of two senior officials to his office. Photo: SAPS

The Office of the Minister of Police has moved swiftly to reinforce its leadership structure as the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry continues to cast a long shadow over the country’s law enforcement institutions. On Friday, Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia announced the secondment of two senior officials into his office: Major General S. Pienaar… Continue reading Cachalia Overhauls Police Ministry Leadership Amid Madlanga Commission Scrutiny

Erasmus Keeps Faith in Core of Squad to Face Argentina

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has retained the squad that won the Freedom Cup in New Zealand for the closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London. Photo: SA Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London. The Bok squad assembled in Durban on Thursday after having… Continue reading Erasmus Keeps Faith in Core of Squad to Face Argentina

Mkhwanazi Exposes Shadowy Business Ties and Intelligence Leaks in Explosive Day Three Testimony

MADLANGA COMMISSION: KZN Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi delivered explosive testimony, alleging suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s ties to businessman Brown Mokgotsi, misuse of classified documents, and political-corporate collusion compromising state intelligence. Photo: JCPS

Day three of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry saw KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi deliver another round of shocking testimony, this time focusing on suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged ties to businessman Brown Mogotsi, irregular use of classified police documents, and the role of political figures and businessmen in compromising the country’s… Continue reading Mkhwanazi Exposes Shadowy Business Ties and Intelligence Leaks in Explosive Day Three Testimony

Kaizer Chiefs Break Silence on Nasreddine Nabi

NEAR EXIT: Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi and the club's sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Junior. Chiefs have confirmed they are in discussions with Nabi over his future at the club. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs have finally commented on the future of their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. The two parties are on the brink of a separation, and Chiefs have confirmed they are in discussions over his future, with about 10 months remaining on their contract. “Kaizer Chiefs confirms that Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi is currently… Continue reading Kaizer Chiefs Break Silence on Nasreddine Nabi

South Africa is Deliberately Being De-Industrialised: What Must Be Done?

CORPORATE EXODUS: On September 2, 2025, ArcelorMittal announced the closure of its long-steel operations in Vereeniging and Newcastle by October 2025. The author says urgent action is needed to stop this corporate exodus and safeguard jobs. Photo: CGTN Africa

In the heart of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, where the hum of factories once promised progress and prosperity, silence now reigns. On August 16, 2025, Goodyear announced the closure of its tyre manufacturing plant in Gqeberha, condemning over 900 workers to unemployment in a province already staggering under a 49% jobless rate. This is no… Continue reading South Africa is Deliberately Being De-Industrialised: What Must Be Done?