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
ANC Officials in Mangaung Roll State-Owned Vehicle: ACT Demands Accountability
A routine political trip has turned into a national scandal after two senior ANC leaders in Mangaung were involved in a crash while travelling in a state-owned vehicle. The incident has raised fresh questions about the misuse of taxpayer-funded resources and whether government assets are being treated as private property by public officials. The accident… Continue reading ANC Officials in Mangaung Roll State-Owned Vehicle: ACT Demands Accountability
Boks Blow Big Lead to Lose to the Wallabies
The Springboks will look back to the defeat to Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday with so much regret. The reigning world champions raced to a 22-0 lead in less than 20 minutes, only for the Wallabies to stage a fightback that carried them to a 38-22 victory (halftime 22-5) in the opening Castle Lager… Continue reading Boks Blow Big Lead to Lose to the Wallabies
A Life in Service: The First Black SAPS Chaplain’s Final Bow After 40 Years
For 40 years, Reverend Nicholas Komosasa “NK” Mashiane whispered prayers in hospital corridors, held his hands steady on trembling shoulders, and stood firm when the world shook. Armed with faith, and a forgiving heart, Lieutenant Colonel Mashiane became South Africa’s first black chaplain in the South African Police Service (SAPS). Born at Ga-Chuene Village, outside… Continue reading A Life in Service: The First Black SAPS Chaplain’s Final Bow After 40 Years