Egyptian team Al Ahly fired blanks to draw 0-0 against USA’s Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup opener in front of 61,000 fans. The two sides met in the early hours of Sunday morning, South African time, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari stole the show, making… Continue reading Al Ahly Receive R18 Million Despite Draw
Proteas Break 27-Year Knockouts Hoodoo
After a rather long wait, South Africa’s Men Cricket team, the Proteas, has finally lifted the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Championship Trophy. The Temba Bavuma-led Proteas created history at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, where they beat Australia by five wickets, to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final. This is… Continue reading Proteas Break 27-Year Knockouts Hoodoo
Alexander-Arnold: No Need for Bellingham to Convince Me
Real Madrid’s new signing, Trent Alexander-Arnold, says it was a no-brainer to join the club. The former Liverpool defender has signed for six seasons with the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners. Alexander-Arnold says no one had to persuade him to move to Spain, including his England teammate, Jude Bellingham. “We’ve spoken [with Bellingham]. We’ve spoken… Continue reading Alexander-Arnold: No Need for Bellingham to Convince Me
South Africa Begins Withdrawing Troops from DR Congo Amid Delays and Logistic Hurdles
Bloemfontein — South Africa has commenced the process of withdrawing its troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following their peacekeeping deployment under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission. The first group of 249 soldiers is expected back in South Africa shortly, although logistical and technical challenges have caused delays. The withdrawal,… Continue reading South Africa Begins Withdrawing Troops from DR Congo Amid Delays and Logistic Hurdles
PICTURES: The Devastation In The OR Tambo District After Eastern Cape Floods
The OR Tambo district in the Eastern Cape was the hardest hit by the floods that swept through it on Monday and Tuesday this week. So far the death toll is standing at 78 and it is expected to rise as emergency services are still combing the district and its neighbor, Amathole. On Friday, 13… Continue reading PICTURES: The Devastation In The OR Tambo District After Eastern Cape Floods
JDR Stars’ PSL Status Exchange Hands
Motsepe Foundation Championship club JDR Stars has exchanged hands after being sold. African Times can confirm that current owner Nditsheni Nemasisi has thrown in the towel after another season without winning promotion to the elite league, the Betway Premiership. In a communique sent to the club’s staff, including the players, Nemasisi was at pains to… Continue reading JDR Stars’ PSL Status Exchange Hands
Tottenham Hotspur Get their Man for the Hot Seat
Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has found a replacement for their former coach, Ange Postecoglou. Postecoglou made way recently with Spurs not convinced he deserved to stay after the team finished an uncomfortable 17th in the 2024/25 campaign. Postecoglou did bring home the Europa League, but that could not save him from the chop. Spurs… Continue reading Tottenham Hotspur Get their Man for the Hot Seat
SAFTU Condemns Israel’s Attack on Iran, Says It Will Lead to Wider Middle East Chaos
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has condemned the overnight decision by Israel to attack Iran, saying it will lead to wider instability in the Middle East. The labour federation says the attack will also lead to a catastrophic war by the entire world. According to the federation, the act of aggression is… Continue reading SAFTU Condemns Israel’s Attack on Iran, Says It Will Lead to Wider Middle East Chaos
Abu Dhabi achieves 97.4% Sustainable Fisheries Index in 2024
Abu Dhabi has recorded a Sustainable Fisheries Index of 97.4 per cent by the end of 2024, continuing a six-year streak of marine conservation achievements in line with World Oceans Day. The accomplishment marks an improvement from just 8.9 per cent in 2018. This was reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of… Continue reading Abu Dhabi achieves 97.4% Sustainable Fisheries Index in 2024
José Riveiro Sets the Record Straight
Ex-Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro has dismissed claims that he left the club for family reasons. Before his departure in mid-May, there were reports that he was homesick and wanted to return to his home country, Spain. Riveiro, however, has remained on the African continent with Egyptian club Al Ahly, with whom he has signed… Continue reading José Riveiro Sets the Record Straight