NPA Condemns Threats Against Prosecutor in Julius Malema Case

Sadio Mané has secured Senegal’s ticket to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to his lone goal scored just over ten minutes from the end of the semi-final clash against Egypt on Wednesday at the Grand Stade of Tangier.

As expected, the first half was tense. Egypt sat deep in a low block and waited for Senegal, who struggled to put together their attacking moves. The only real chance came in the 19th minute, when Nicolas JacksonREAD MORE

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 21 years, edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday night.

After 90 minutes and extra time failed to separate the sides, the contest was settled from the penalty spot, where Bounou rose to the occasion in front of a packed Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah.

The Morocco shot-stopperREAD MORE

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has announced the temporary suspension of classes in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality following persistent heavy rains that have disrupted schooling activities in parts of the province.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, the department said it convened a meeting with district directors and affected circuit managers to assess the impact of the ongoing rainfall on the reopening of schools. The meeting was held in consultation with sister departments and provincial disaster managementREAD MORE

One of the prominent factions within the National Freedom Party (NFP) has backed the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) led by Premier Thami Ntuli of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), stating that it is doing an excellent job in fighting crime.

The faction led by NFP National Chairperson and Mayor of eDumbe Municipality, Sbusiso Mkhabela, also said its sole MPL in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, Mbali Shinga, who is serving as the MEC for Social Development in the GPU, mustREAD MORE

Now that the festive season has passed, I find myself reflecting on an unsettling reality I encountered in rural communities: many young people cannot speak their native languages, and in some cases, this inability is celebrated rather than questioned. For some parents, their children’s fluency in English, often acquired through private schooling is treated as a marker of success, modernity, and upward mobility.

This pride is understandable. English functions as a global lingua franca and remains a key instrument forREAD MORE

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove South Africa from its list of “High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions,” describing the move as a significant step towards restoring confidence in the country’s financial systems.

The EU delisting follows reforms undertaken by South Africa to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) frameworks. The ATM said the decision reflects the “tireless efforts” of the National Treasury and other stakeholders who have worked to address deficienciesREAD MORE

For the first time in AFCON history, all four semi-finalists in 2025 are guided by African coaches, guaranteeing that the fourth successive edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be won by a homegrown tactician.

This milestone reflects a growing trend in African football: local coaches are not only capable of competing at the highest level but are now shaping the very future of the game on the continent.

A clear pattern has emerged in recent tournaments. Djamel BelmadiREAD MORE

Cross-border payments provider Verto has welcomed the decision by the United States House of Representatives to vote in favour of extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), describing the move as a positive signal for trade relations between the US and Africa, while warning that ongoing political uncertainty continues to pose risks for exporters, small businesses and currency stability.

The House vote, which now sends the bill to the US Senate for consideration, comes at a critical juncture forREAD MORE

Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang Province, has been included in the United Nations’ list of the world’s top 20 cities advancing towards zero waste, according to local environmental authorities. The recognition comes under the “20 Cities Towards Zero Waste” initiative supported by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste.

In an official communication, the advisory board noted that Hangzhou stood out for its long-term commitment to waste reduction and for promoting inclusive, sustainable and innovative approaches to wasteREAD MORE

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have rejected the adoption of the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), accusing the Government of National Unity (GNU) of advancing a fiscally conservative agenda that fails to address South Africa’s deepening socio-economic crisis.

The MTBPS, adopted by the National Assembly on Wednesday alongside the Special Appropriations Bill and the 2025 Adjustment Appropriations Bill, outlines the government’s medium-term fiscal framework, with a focus on debt stabilisation, expenditure control and structural reforms aimed at supporting modestREAD MORE