Society & Culture
South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, faces disciplinary action from FIFA after a red card incident during their World Cup qualifier against Mexico, with financial penalties now loo…
Jun 16, 2026
Society & Culture
In a modest community centre in Deir al-Balah, a handcrafted puppet named Lulu helps a seven-year-old girl name the fear that has lived inside her since October 2023. The scene plays out across doz…
Jun 15, 2026
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A decades-old folk song from Bosnia has become the unlikely anthem of World Cup 2026, racking up millions of streams and drawing global attention to a country that rarely dominates international he…
Jun 14, 2026
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Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup after suffering an injury setback during international duty, leaving Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman with a significan…
Jun 12, 2026
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A southern right whale made an unexpected appearance in Cape Town's Table Bay Harbour on Monday, drawing dozens of spectators to the waterfront. The marine visitor remained near the harbour entranc…
Jun 12, 2026
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Nigerians to set aside their differences and present a united front against the rising wave of insecurity gripping the nation. The governor iss…
Jun 12, 2026
Society & Culture
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has quietly launched an AI-generated clickbait news feed within its For You feature, a move that has sent ripples through the digital publishing industry and r…
Jun 10, 2026
Society & Culture
A warehouse management system failure at Clicks wiped out approximately R175 million in sales, according to a preliminary assessment released by the South African retailer. The outage persisted for…
Jun 10, 2026
Society & Culture
The Border Management Authority has dismantled a sophisticated illegal immigration network operating through South Africa's Musina border crossing, with minibus taxis serving as the primary conduit…
Jun 10, 2026
Society & Culture
Two cousins from KwaZulu-Natal received prison sentences on Thursday after being convicted of murdering an innocent man in a case of catastrophic mistaken identity. The men, who admitted targeting …
Jun 10, 2026
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A coalition of South Africa's largest companies confirmed plans on Tuesday to deploy resources and e…
Jun 8, 2026 · 5 min
Society & Culture
Seven African players have emerged as prime transfer targets as clubs across Europe and beyond scramble to secure talent ahead of the 2026 …
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min
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