Premier League club Nottingham Forest have appointed Ange Postecoglou as head coach. The Australian replaces Portuguese manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who was dismissed on Monday. “Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as the Club’s First Team Head Coach,” announced Forest on Tuesday. “Postecoglou has been in management for over 25… Continue reading Nottingham Forest Appoint New Manager
Reconfiguring South Africa’s Foreign Policy: A Negritude Analysis from Non-Alignment to BRICS
South Africa’s foreign policy configuration since the twilight of apartheid has been characterised by an evolving commitment to “active non-alignment” and an increasingly strategic engagement within the BRICS coalition. Popular analytical frameworks predominantly interpret such shifts in terms of geopolitical pragmatism or economic strategy aimed at positioning South Africa favourably within the global order. However,… Continue reading Reconfiguring South Africa’s Foreign Policy: A Negritude Analysis from Non-Alignment to BRICS
South Africa Posts 0,8% GDP Growth but Investment and Exports Lag
South Africa’s economy posted a modest recovery in the second quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 0,8% between April and June, Statistics South Africa announced on Tuesday.The growth comes after a sluggish 0,1% increase in the first quarter, and offers some relief for an economy still battling structural weaknesses, load shedding,… Continue reading South Africa Posts 0,8% GDP Growth but Investment and Exports Lag
Defence in Crisis: EFF Warns Ministers’ Absenteeism Threatens South Africa’s Security
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has raised the alarm over what it calls a “deliberate disregard” for parliamentary oversight by two key Cabinet ministers, warning that their failure to account threatens South Africa’s already fragile defence capability. In a letter sent to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza on Monday, the EFF accused Defence and Military… Continue reading Defence in Crisis: EFF Warns Ministers’ Absenteeism Threatens South Africa’s Security
International Partnerships: Unisa Signs Deal to Boost Technical, Vocational Education in Africa
The University of South Africa and the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) have signed an agreement to promote innovation, vocational education and the development of technical skills across Africa. Unisa Vice Chancellor Professor Puleng LenKabula and ATUPA leaders, including Executive Board Chair Dr Tafadzwa Mudondo, signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU)… Continue reading International Partnerships: Unisa Signs Deal to Boost Technical, Vocational Education in Africa
Zimbabwe Football Association Addresses Player Threats to Journalist
Zimbabwe’s Football Association (ZIFA) has intervened after national team player Tinotenda Kadewere attacked sports journalist Yvonne Mangunda on Monday. The incident happened at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, where the Warriors were training ahead of Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The 25-year-old allegedly confronted Mangunda, poking her in the chest and threatening to assault… Continue reading Zimbabwe Football Association Addresses Player Threats to Journalist
Gaza Bleeds: Activists Vow to Break Siege as Israeli Strikes Kill Thousands
The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has deepened as Israeli airstrikes, drone attacks and ground assaults continue to devastate communities, leaving tens of thousands dead and entire neighbourhoods flattened. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a civilian initiative aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza, confirmed on Monday that one of its main vessels, the Family Boat,… Continue reading Gaza Bleeds: Activists Vow to Break Siege as Israeli Strikes Kill Thousands
Nottingham Forest and Espírito Santo Part Ways
Surprisingly, Premier League club Nottingham Forest has let go of their manager, Nuno Espírito Santo. Santo led them to a seventh-place finish last term, and currently, they are sitting in the 10th spot after three matches. Despite this, Nottingham Forest has sacked the Portuguese mentor. “Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno… Continue reading Nottingham Forest and Espírito Santo Part Ways
Belgian Club Sign SA Forward Cassius Mailula
South African striker Cassius Mailula has an opportunity to play regular football following his departure from Major League Soccer (MLS) side Toronto FC. Mailula, 24, had been forced to return to Toronto after his loan spell at Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Toronto, however, was offering no guarantees he would have a fair shot at regular… Continue reading Belgian Club Sign SA Forward Cassius Mailula
Tunisia Book FIFA World Cup Ticket
Tunisia are heading to the FIFA 2026 World Cup after a last-minute winner against Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Monday evening. The Carthage Eagles become the second African team to secure qualification, following in the footsteps of Morocco. This marks Tunisia’s third consecutive World Cup appearance. Mohamed Ben Romdhane found the back of the net… Continue reading Tunisia Book FIFA World Cup Ticket