Could big money reshape the football industry? | Football
Saudi Arabia, American private investors and celebrities are betting big on football. Global football stars – including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, and just…
Xi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summit | News
Trip will be Xi’s second overseas visit of 2023 and comes as China attempts to expand its geopolitical influence. China’s President Xi Jinping will attend…
‘Traumatic’ trend: Ransom kidnappings thrive in South Africa as crime soars | Crime
Johannesburg, South Africa – Last October, what seemed like an ordinary commute to work in Nkangala in the eastern South African province of Mpumalanga, quickly…
Catholic Church in South Africa begins class action against mining firms | Mining News
The church says it filed the case after it was approached by mine workers for help. The Catholic Church says it is shepherding a class-action…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa pardons predecessor Zuma, other offenders | News
Zuma, 81, was given a 15-month sentence in June 2021 for refusing to testify in a probe of corruption and cronyism under his presidency. South…
Singer Sixto Rodriguez, subject of Searching for Sugarman, dies at 81 | Arts and Culture News
The US singer and songwriter who was the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugarman has passed away in Detroit. Sixto Rodriguez, the obscure…
Five killed in South Africa’s Cape Town amid taxi strike | Protests News
Five people have been killed in the South African city of Cape Town as a strike by minibus taxi drivers that began last week turned…
At least two killed on fifth day of taxi drivers strike in South Africa | Protests News
Protests erupt against a new law that gives Cape Town authorities the power to impound vehicles over offences. At least two people have been killed…
Sweden knock out Women’s World Cup holders USA in wild penalty shootout | Women’s World Cup News
Sweden beat the USA 5-4 on penalties to knock the two-time defending champions out of the Women’s World Cup after the teams were locked at…
South Africa’s coach calls for more support after historic World Cup run | Women’s World Cup News
Desiree Ellis calls for government and sponsors to help Banyana Banyana push on and professionalise after historic World Cup run ends. South Africa’s women’s football…
Saudi Arabia’s bid to become Ukraine war middleman – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Saudi Arabia was dismissed globally as a human rights pariah following the brutal murder…
South Africa make Women’s World Cup history with last-gasp win over Italy | Women’s World Cup News
Kgatlana strikes two minutes into stoppage time to send South Africa into the knockout round for the first time, setting up a last 16 clash…
No cease-fire while Ukraine is on the offensive, Putin declares – POLITICO
Vladimir Putin said he does not reject the idea of peace talks over Ukraine, but the Russian president added that there could be no cease-fire…
Netball World Cup: Australia thumps Tonga 85-38 to keep perfect start alive
Australia has recovered from another slow start to deliver a second convincing win at the Netball World Cup with a 85-38 thumping of Tonga in Cape…
South Africa’s controversial ‘race quota’ law stirs debate | Unemployment News
Johannesburg, South Africa – A new law to help close the racial economic gap in South Africa – which remains one of the world’s most…
Wagner boss Prigozhin spotted at Russia-Africa summit – POLITICO
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has been photographed at a Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, appearing on the sidelines of the event hosted by President Vladimir Putin…
Desiree Ellis: How a trailblazing coach lifted S African football | Women’s World Cup
Nearly 30 years after she played in South Africa’s first-ever women’s international football match, Desiree Ellis coached her nation to their first title when they…
South Africa: Putin to miss BRICS summit by ‘mutual agreement’ | News
Putin’s absence at the summit has been announced by the South African presidency, ending months of speculation. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the…
South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’ | Vladimir Putin News
Putin’s arrest would undermine South African-led mission to end war in Ukraine, President Ramaphosa says. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said that any attempt to…
Aussie Diamonds prepare for ‘unfinished business’ at World Cup, as netball’s Commonwealth Games future hangs by a thread
In three days, the Aussie Diamonds will board a plane to Cape Town with their hopes set on pinching back the Netball World Cup crown.The…