Orlando Pirates have rewritten the history books of South African football following their 3-0 triumph over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Final played in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, on Saturday evening. The Buccaneers have become the first team to win four consecutive top eight titles since the tournament’s inception in 1972. Pirates’ supporters would also be pleased to… Continue reading The Buccaneers Win Fourth Consecutive MTN8 Trophy
Brave Bok Women Exit World Cup
The Springbok Women were in the fight at the break of their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, but the defending champions pulled away in the second half for a 46-17 victory. The South Africans can hold their heads high though – after reaching the quarter-finals for the first time ever, they stayed… Continue reading Brave Bok Women Exit World Cup
Brilliant Boks Inflict Biggest Ever Defeat on All Blacks
The Springboks bounced back in brilliant fashion to beat New Zealand by 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday night to keep alive their chances in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, while retaining the Freedom Cup by inflicting the biggest defeat ever on the All Blacks. South Africa made all the play but were trailing 10-7 after… Continue reading Brilliant Boks Inflict Biggest Ever Defeat on All Blacks
Mozambican PM Calls for Urgent Revision of Media and Broadcasting Laws
Maputo, 12 September 2025 – Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi has emphasised the urgent need to revise the country’s media and broadcasting legislation in light of the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. Speaking on Friday in Maputo at the opening of the National Public Consultation Seminar on the Media Legislative Package, Prime… Continue reading Mozambican PM Calls for Urgent Revision of Media and Broadcasting Laws
Khanyisa Mayo Officially a Glamour Boy
South African striker Khanyisa Mayo arrived home on Friday to conclude his move to Kaizer Chiefs. Mayo, 27, joins Kaizer Chiefs on a one-year loan deal from Algerian club CR Belouizdad. Amakhosi have an option to make it permanent at the end of this season. The Mthatha-born forward returns home after a frustrating spell in… Continue reading Khanyisa Mayo Officially a Glamour Boy
Conference Warns of HIV Crisis Without Urgent Action, Transparency
The Co-Chairs of the 12th South African AIDS Conference that took place on the 8th to 11th of September 2025 in Johannesburg have warned that South Africa could face a sharp rise in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths if the government does not act urgently and transparently to address funding cuts. The conference, which ended… Continue reading Conference Warns of HIV Crisis Without Urgent Action, Transparency
Fuelled by Rage: Bobole Community Eats Suspect’s Pig After Murder of Motorcycle Taxi Rider
The village of Bobole, in northern Maputo province, has, in recent times, been the stage for several tragic events. This week, the community was left in shock and anger following the brutal murder of a young man who worked as a motorcycle taxi rider. His body was discovered at the bottom of a well approximately… Continue reading Fuelled by Rage: Bobole Community Eats Suspect’s Pig After Murder of Motorcycle Taxi Rider
Breaking: Lucas Ribeiro Signs for Spanish Second Division Club
Brazilian star Lucas Ribeiro Costa raised eyebrows again on Friday when he completed his move to Spanish club Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa. African Times reported earlier this week on the impending transfer to Leonesa. “He joins León as a free agent on a one-year deal. Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa welcomes Lucas Ribeiro to our club,… Continue reading Breaking: Lucas Ribeiro Signs for Spanish Second Division Club
Mozambique’s Road Death Toll Surpasses SADC Average, Warns Transport Minister
Maputo, Mozambique – The Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Jorge Matlombe, has acknowledged that the number of road traffic accident victims in Mozambique has exceeded the average for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Speaking at the opening session of the first Coordinating Council of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Minister Matlombe… Continue reading Mozambique’s Road Death Toll Surpasses SADC Average, Warns Transport Minister
Cameroon Goalkeeper Onana Leaves Manchester United
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on loan for the duration of the 2025/26 season, subject to international clearance and registration. The 29-year-old Cameroon international has had a troubled stay at Old Trafford since joining the Red Devils from Inter Milan in 2023. Onana played 102 matches for United, keeping only… Continue reading Cameroon Goalkeeper Onana Leaves Manchester United