Joburg Cracks Down on Illegal Billboards
The City of Johannesburg has intensified its crackdown on illegal outdoor advertising, urging property ownersREAD MORE
SECTION27 Goes to Court Over Withheld Limpopo Matric Results
Public interest law organisation SECTION27 has launched a judicial review application in the Limpopo Division of the High Court in Polokwane on behalf of 50…
Egypt’s Agricultural Exports Approach 8.8 Million Tonnes
Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached about 8.8 million tonnes this year, up by nearly 750,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year, according to Minister…
Outcomes of Brazil’s BRICS Chairmanship: Tackling Inequality, Climate Agenda and New Approaches to AI Regulation
The role of BRICS in the global community continues to grow. By the end of 2025, few would doubt that this role is increasingly coordinating…
ActionSA Heads to Court to Unseal IPID’s Phala Phala Report
ActionSA has announced that it is preparing a legal challenge to force the unsealing of the Independent Police Investigating Directorate’s (IPID) report into the conduct…
Matric Results Praised, But MPs Warn of Gaps
While jubilation swept across South Africa after the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results at midnight on Tuesday, education stakeholders have cautioned…
Real Madrid Cut Ties With Xabi Alonso
Spanish giants Real Madrid and head coach Xabi Alonso have mutually agreed to part ways after just seven months in the role. Alvaro Arbeloa, who…
Record 88% Matric Pass Rate as KZN Takes Top Spot
KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State and Gauteng have emerged as the top three performing provinces in the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, as South Africa…
Rosita of the Tree: A Life Born of Floodwaters, Remembered in Loss
When the floods came to Mozambique in early 2000, they did not arrive quietly. Rivers burst their banks, villages vanished beneath brown, churning water, and…
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Nigeria Captain William Troost-Ekong Quits International Football
After 83 caps for Nigeria, captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football.
He brings to an end a distinguished decade with the Super Eagles, just weeks before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Morocco.
The 31-year-old confirmed in an emotional statement that his final appearance for Nigeria came in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff defeat to DR Congo – a loss that ended the country’s qualification hopes.
“Every single time I put onREAD MORE
Saulsville Massacre Leaves 11 Dead
A devastating mass shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria, has left 11 people dead and 14 others wounded, prompting a major police manhunt for three unidentified suspects. The attack, which unfolded late on Friday, has sent shockwaves through the community and renewed concerns about violent crime in Gauteng.
Police confirmed on Saturday that 25 people were shot during the incident. Among the deceased are three minors: a three-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl. The remaining victims who died areREAD MORE
Madlanga Commission: Van der Merwe Killing Triggers National Outcry
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a full-scale manhunt for the killers of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe, who was gunned down outside his Brakpan home on Friday night. Police are searching for the hitmen, the person who ordered the killing, and the AK-47 rifle used in the attack.
In a media statement released on Saturday, SAPS confirmed that National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola will meet and brief the chairperson of the commission, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga,READ MORE
ActionSA Condemns Killing of Madlanga Commission Witness
ActionSA has expressed shock and outrage after a key witness who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission was murdered, describing the development as a disturbing indication of worsening intimidation and violence facing individuals cooperating with investigations into criminal infiltration.
The party confirmed the killing in a statement issued on Friday evening by its Member of Parliament Dereleen James, who said the witness had appeared before the Madlanga Commission in November. Details surrounding the murder were still being established at theREAD MORE
Groups Revealed in Star-Studded Final World Cup Draw
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has been mapped out during a dazzling Final Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC on Friday.
Brazil-Morocco, Netherlands-Japan and a rematch between France and 2002 conquerors Senegal were among the standout fixtures to emerge, while debutants Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan can look forward to mouth-watering match-ups against Spain, Germany, Argentina and Portugal, respectively.
Mexico-South Africa was also confirmed as the tournament’s Opening MatchREAD MORE
Breaking: South Africa Meets Host Mexico in 2026 World Cup Opener
Interestingly, co-host Mexico will meet South Africa in the opening match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
This is the repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener, which ended 1-1 at the FNB Stadium.
For next year’s global showpiece, Mexico will host Bafana Bafana at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 11 June 2026.
Bafana Bafana will also meet South Korea in Group A, and the winner of the playoff between Denmark, North Macedonia, the CzechREAD MORE
England at Ellis Park Headlines Bok 2026 Kick-Off
The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when the newly established Nations Championship kicks off.
SA Rugby has confirmed the three venues for the July Tests.
The Test against England is on Saturday, 4 July, and will be followed by encounters against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria (11 July), and Wales at Kings Park in Durban (18 July).
The new schedule brings old foes backREAD MORE
Brazil Empowers Citizens Through Digital Transformation
The expansion of 5G coverage in Brazil is happening faster than predicted. The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), linked to the Ministry of Communications, reports that 2019 municipalities are already covered by fifth-generation mobile communications, representing 64.94 per cent of Brazil’s population. This result significantly exceeds the coverage level planned for 2027, demonstrating significant progress in the development of the 5G network.
Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira noted that the advancement of 5G in BrazilREAD MORE
Vladimir Putin Arrives in India on State Visit
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has arrived in India for a two-day state visit. The government aircraft landed in New Delhi on Thursday evening. This was reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi personally welcomed the Russian leader at the aircraft ramp, which is not provided for by standard protocol and demonstrates a special attitude towards the guest. After the ceremonial welcome, the two leaders travelled in theREAD MORE
US Cancels South Africa’s G20 Membership, Sparks International Criticism
South Africa has condemned the United States’ decision to cancel its G20 membership, calling the move procedurally flawed and dismissive of multilateralism.
Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General and member of the Unite for Change Leadership Council, described the US action as “disdainful of multilateralism” and warned that South Africa’s position as a founding G20 member cannot be undone by “right-wing rhetoric and false narratives.”
South Africa joined the G20 not only as one of the world’s top 20 economies but alsoREAD MORE