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Sports43 minutes ago FIFA Investigate South Africa, Mokoena Over Alleged Ineligibility The world football governing body, FIFA, has opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and midfielder Teboho Mokoena for…
Mokoena played in South Africa’s 2–0 victory over Lesotho on March 21 in Polokwane, despite reportedly being ineligible after accumulating yellow cards against Benin (November 2023) and Zimbabwe (June 2024). According to FIFA regulations, that...
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Wits launches research centre to tackle South Africa’s water challenges
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The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its flagship water research centre, Wits:H₂O, in response to South Africa’s deepening water woes. The working research group brings together government, business, academia and civil society...
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South African Markets Navigate Fed Policy Shift as SARB Decision Looms
South African equities opened under pressure as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy stance, with market sentiment cooling despite expected rate adjustments and mounting anticipation ahead of the South African Reserve...
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Report warns of looming water crisis for Gauteng and Cape Town due to growth in population
A new report from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that Gauteng and Western Cape are likely to experience more water scarcity due to growing populations - driven by significant in-migration. This is according to the 2024...
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SARB keeps interest rates on hold in blow for South Africans in debt
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) elected to keep interest rates on hold, dealing a blow to those South Africans in debt. Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced the decision at a press briefing on Thursday. The SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee’s...
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Partnerships with China offer opportunities for Africa's economic growth: South African officials
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JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- African countries should tap into their partnerships with China to boost skills transfer, infrastructure development, and economic growth, South African officials have said. Anna Thandi Moraka, South Africa's...
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Why is international law not being enforced against Israel?
In July last year, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion definitively declaring Israel’s occupation of Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem to be unlawful. Notably, the opinion included a reminder of the General...
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South Africa’s toll plazas to upgrade to tap-and-go before Christmas
South Africa’s toll plazas are set to receive a major technological upgrade, with tap-and-go payment systems to be rolled out across the country by the end of 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral),...
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South African Businesses Face Refined Cyber Threats as Global Attacks Evolve
Cybercriminals are perfecting sophisticated deception techniques globally, with 80% of South African businesses experiencing cyber attacks costing R2.2 billion annually, as new research reveals attackers hiding malware in image pixels and...
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How to become a flight attendant in South Africa: A complete guide
Knowing how to become a flight attendant in South Africa helps those wanting to follow their dreams follow the correct steps with minimal hassle. The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED. Although it is not required, a bachelor's...
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SADC Mission Raises Concern Over Low Representation of Women in Malawi’s 2025 Elections
SADC Mission Raises Concern Over Low Representation of Women in Malawi’s 2025 Elections September 18, Lilongwe, Mana: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission has voiced serious concern over the continued...
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Zimbabwe ditches South Africa, chooses Botswana venue for Bafana Bafana clash
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The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) have announced a dramatic venue change, in an unexpected twist in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month. Their pivotal clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, originally slated...
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Cape Town To Host Global Summit On Gender Equality In Agri-Food And Water Systems
● Join over 500 scientists, researchers, and changemakers uniting to drive real solutions for  gender equality in food, land and water systems.  ● A call to co-create solutions that accelerate gender equality in agri-food and water...
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Family feud erupts over late SA Former Deputy President David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension with two women claiming to be his lawful spouse.
Family feud erupts over late Deputy President David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension A legal dispute has emerged over the R44.7 million pension of the late former Deputy President David Mabuza, with two women claiming to be his lawful spouse. The...
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O’Sullivan calls out Mkhwanazi’s lawsuit as attack on whistleblowers
O’Sullivan calls out Mkhwanazi’s lawsuit as attack on whistleblowers Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has hit back at KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who is suing him for R5 million over alleged...
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International Identity Day 2025 – Identity is Not a Privilege – It’s a Right
Ideco calls on South African businesses to treat digital identity as a human right, not just a compliance checkbox. As the world marked International Identity Day under the theme ‘My Identity. My Umbrella’, Ideco warned that millions of Africans –...
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Cyberthreat Trends: Infostealer & Ransomware on the Rise in South Africa
According to data from Kaspersky, 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks were detected in Sub-Saharan Africa in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025). The region recorded more than a double increase in spyware, as well as 64% more...
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Massive Attack remove music from Spotify to protest against CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in AI military
Massive Attack have become the latest act – and first major-label one – to pull their catalogue from Spotify in protest at founder Daniel Ek investing €600m (£520m) in the military AI company Helsing. In June, Ek’s venture capital firm Prima...
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Adding Another Governmental Seat for Africa: Amplifying Voices, Enhancing Health Outcomes
In the global health arena, Africa stands at a paradoxical crossroads. Despite bearing a disproportionate share of the burden from diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, the continent remains severely underrepresented in the...
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Two additional Election Commissioners elected ahead of 2026 elections
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile elected two seasoned Tibetan women leaders as Additional Election Commissioners ahead of the 2026 general elections on Friday during the last day of the parliamentary session....
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