Limpopo – A former police officer, Thabo Moses Mokwana (42) and his cousin, Modirela Maxwell Mokwana (45) of Motsephiri Village, have been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Polokwane High Court for the murder, seven years of which is for kidnapping and three years’ imprisonment for defeating the ends of justice. The court… Continue reading Woman Killed by Cousins She Knew and Trusted
Qatar Commits $20 Billion Investment in Mozambique
Mozambique has secured a major boost to its development ambitions following the signing of a $20 billion strategic cooperation agreement with Al Mansour Holding, a powerful Qatari conglomerate. The deal, formalised Tuesday in Maputo, spans a wide range of economic and social sectors and signals a deepening partnership between the two gas-rich nations. According to… Continue reading Qatar Commits $20 Billion Investment in Mozambique
African Champions Amajita Announces World Cup Squad
South Africa U20 head coach Raymond Mdaka has announced the preliminary squad for the World Cup. The African champions will be heading to Chile as one of the representatives of the continent. The tournament will run from 27 September to 20 October. South Africa are in Group E and will play France (29 September), New… Continue reading African Champions Amajita Announces World Cup Squad
SADC Launches ICT Statistics Workshop in DRC to Boost Regional Digital Integration
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has officially opened a five-day workshop on information and communications technology (ICT) statistics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The event, running from 25–29 August 2025, is part of the SADC Regional Statistics Project. It aims to strengthen the SADC ICT Observatory and support the implementation of the… Continue reading SADC Launches ICT Statistics Workshop in DRC to Boost Regional Digital Integration
All Roads Lead to Mpumalanga for MTN8 Final
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the venue for the 2025 MTN8 Final set for Saturday, 13 September. The league made the announcement at their headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Wednesday afternoon. Mbombela, the 43,500-seater in Mpumalanga, will be the host stadium. Orlando Pirates, who are in their fourth consecutive final, have been picked… Continue reading All Roads Lead to Mpumalanga for MTN8 Final
Man Builds Business Carrying Bags for Hikers on the Otter Trail in Eastern Cape
The Otter Trail in Tsitsikamma National Park is famous for its beauty — and for the heavy bags hikers must carry. Now, a local man from Nompumelelo Village has found a way to make it easier. Burton Mlandu, 46, started a company called Burton Otter Slackpacking and Transfers. His team carries bags for hikers along… Continue reading Man Builds Business Carrying Bags for Hikers on the Otter Trail in Eastern Cape
Barney Pityana’s Sudden Retirement from the NLC Raises Questions Over Alleged Corruption
Professor Barney Pityana, the respected academic, theologian, and human rights advocate, has stepped down as chairperson of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), two years before his term was due to end. His departure, effective December 2025, was confirmed by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau, who stressed that Pityana had not resigned but… Continue reading Barney Pityana’s Sudden Retirement from the NLC Raises Questions Over Alleged Corruption
When Cops Become Criminals: South Africans Lose Faith in Police
South Africa’s police service is facing a crisis of legitimacy after fresh statistics revealed plummeting public trust, while shocking arrests of officers accused of violent crimes highlight the rot within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The latest Stats SA Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS) 2024/25, released this week, paints a grim picture… Continue reading When Cops Become Criminals: South Africans Lose Faith in Police
Unisa Moves Up in the ARWU List of Top 1 000 International Universities
According to the 2025 Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), published on 15 August, 2025 Unisa remains among the eight best universities in the country and the top 1 000 universities globally. The ranking is published by the Centre for World-Class Universities of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University. As only approximately 10% of… Continue reading Unisa Moves Up in the ARWU List of Top 1 000 International Universities
Madagascar and Morocco Set Up Chan Final
Madagascar have booked their place in a historic first African Nations Championship (CHAN) final after edging Sudan 1-0 in a tense semi-final at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday evening. A late strike from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in the 116th minute proved decisive, capping a dramatic extra-time contest and sending… Continue reading Madagascar and Morocco Set Up Chan Final