Home Affairs Dismisses Passport-Free Travel Claims for Lesotho Nationals as False
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has moved swiftly to shut down widespread claims circulatingREAD MORE
Bank of Mozambique Launches Instant Payment System METIX
The Governor of the Bank of Mozambique, Rogério Zandamela, on Monday launched Mozambique’s new Instant Payment System, known as METIX, during a ceremony held at…
Ex-Task Force Officer Appears in Court Over Witness D Killing
Matipandile Sotheni (41) appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with the killing of a key witness who had testified at the…
ANC eThekwini Region and Others to Host Elective Conferences Before Local Government Elections
The ANC in the eThekwini region, once dubbed the biggest region of the former governing party in the country, has set itself a target to…
Indonesia and UAE Deepen Cooperation in Digital Talent and Research
New initiatives focus on academic mobility, innovation partnerships and strengthening Indonesia’s position in global higher education Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates are expanding cooperation…
President Cyril Ramaphosa Pushes Urgent Transport Reforms
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms in South Africa’s transport and logistics system, warning that inefficiencies are costing the country’s economy nearly R1…
Muhsin Ertugral Defends Kaizer Chiefs!
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral has penned a heartfelt note, expressing his disappointment at former coaches who have laid bare the club management’s alleged…
MC Alger Appoints New Head Coach Ben Yahia
Algerian club MC Alger has moved swiftly to replace South African mentor Rulani Mokwena, who has left the club. The Ligue 1 leaders have roped…
Dubai Flights Halted, South Africans Urged to Avoid Middle East Travel
Airline giant Emirates has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Dubai, warning passengers not to travel to the airport as authorities assess a rapidly…
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CAF Postpones the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the dates of this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to 25 July – 16 August 2026.
CAF confirmed the latest development in a statement released on Thursday.
“In October 2024, CAF granted the hosting rights for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 to Morocco and this tournament was scheduled for 17 March to 3 April 2026,” stated CAF.
“After discussions between CAF and its partners, FIFAREAD MORE
Explainer: How Chinese Tea Drink Brands are Cultivating a Global Footprint
For many foreign consumers, “Chinese tea” used to mean premium, high-end products that felt distant from ordinary people. “But today’s Chinese tea drink brands have completely shattered our impression of traditional Chinese tea — they taste modern and have such a stylish feel,” said Natalie, a Gen Z Thai woman.
In recent years, Chinese tea beverage brands have become a more familiar sight overseas. From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore and as far as Los Angeles, Chinese milk tea and freshlyREAD MORE
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith Jailed Seven Years for Bosasa Corruption
Former African National Congress (ANC) MP Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years’ direct imprisonment by the Johannesburg High Court after entering into a plea and sentence agreement with the State in a corruption case linked to the Bosasa scandal.
Judge Mohamed Ismail handed down the sentence on Thursday after accepting the agreement in terms of Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act.
In delivering judgment, Ismail said the court had to carefully consider the seriousness of the offencesREAD MORE
FIFA Unveils 2026 World Cup Official Tournament Poster
World football governing body FIFA has revealed the tournament poster for this year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The global showpiece is now under a hundred days to go before the three nations welcome the world for the greatest show on earth.
This year’s tournament will unfold across a record 104 matches, kicking off at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June, with a clash between co-hosts Mexico against South Africa and making itsREAD MORE
Alexandra Court Power Cuts Stall Bellarmine Mugabe Case
Fresh delays have hit the high-profile attempted murder case involving the son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe after proceedings at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court were halted by a power outage on Thursday.
The case against Bellarmine Mugabe (28) and his co-accused, Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze (33) has now been postponed to March 11. Both men remain in custody.
The latest postponement comes after court operations were disrupted due to the lack of electricity at the Alexandra court building, preventing theREAD MORE
Government Weighs Evacuation as Citizens Plead for Help
Fear and uncertainty are gripping thousands of South Africans caught in escalating violence in the Middle East, as government officials explore ways to assist citizens seeking to leave the region.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says more than 6,400 South Africans in the Middle East have now registered on its Travel Smart system, a platform used by the government to track citizens abroad during emergencies.
The department has urged South Africans currently in theREAD MORE
Taxi Driver on the Run After Deadly Scholar Transport Accident
A child has died, and 14 others were injured after a scholar transport minibus taxi overturned in KwaMashu, prompting authorities to call on the driver, who fled the scene, to hand himself over to police.
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma extended condolences to the grieving family following the crash in the Mount Moriah area on Wednesday afternoon.
The minibus taxi was transporting children from daycare centres when it overturned, leaving several young passengers seriously injured. EmergencyREAD MORE
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie Confirms VAR Payment to SAFA
South Africa’s sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, says he has kept his promise for the implementation of the Video Referee Technology (VAR) in the local football league.
Mckenzie has been vocal about VAR for months, insisting that it is worth digging into the public purse to fund it and elevate the game.
On Wednesday,READ MORE
Proteas Stumble in T20 World Cup Semifinals
Once again, South Africa’s Cricket team, Proteas, have failed to live up to expectations at a major tournament, this time falling short at the T20 World Cup 2026 hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The Proteas had no answers for New Zealand, who scored a dominant nine-wicket win on Wednesday to march into the T20WC summit clash.
A record ton by Finn Allen powered New Zealand past South Africa and into the final. The Proteas’ chokers tagREAD MORE
Uproar as KZN Municipality Deputy Mayor Applies for Administrative Position After Taking Part in Meeting to Restructure Organogram
The Deputy Mayor of the corruption and scandals-prone Umswathi Local Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has been reported to authorities after she allegedly applied for an administrative position within the same municipality.
Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that the deputy mayor, Nokuthula Mdunge, who is a member of the African National Congress (ANC), first took part in the council process that restructured the organogram of the municipality and then created the dubious position of Manager for IntergovernmentalREAD MORE