Police shot and killed a protected witness in South Africa’s Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town on the morning of Tuesday. The National Prosecuting Authority of Western Cape confirmed the murder while protecting investigation facts until experts complete their work. “The deceased served as an official State witness, yet we cannot discuss which prosecution matter […]
The 2025/26 season marks the start of the new Proteas Men’s contracted squad as CSA has given 18 national contracts plus 2 hybrid contracts to its players across June 2025 and May 2026. CSA created hybrid contracts so that David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen can participate in specified bilateral tours and ICC events […]
Low-cost European airline companies started flying directly to Western Sahara even though Morocco and Polisario Front keep fighting for its territorial rights. Ryanair and Transavia began airline flights that link Madrid and Paris air routes to Dakhla Airport in the disputed territory. The low-cost €20 flights received strong support from travelers when Spanish hotel developer […]
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts oversees South Africa’s 10 million tree cover expansion project spanning five years from her office as Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment minister. South African staff members started “One Employee One Tree” in Pretoria during 2018 by planting 10 million trees throughout South Africa. South Africa leverages its environmental goals by becoming part […]
Thousands of runners return this weekend to complete the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town while creating traffic problems in the racing areas. This famous event holds events over two days starting from April 5-6, 2025, while earning its ‘World’s Most Beautiful Marathon’ title. On Saturday, see the Ultra Marathon’s challenges, and on Sunday’s […]
Through their joint venture with Nvidia, Cassava Technologies creates the first African AI production facility to help local inventors. Cassava Technologies revealed its AI factory initiative at the Global AI Summit on Africa Kigali before the event began. Nvidia supercomputers will enter data centers across Africa with South Africa receiving them first in June under […]
On Friday, South Africa’s government leaders warned that President Trump’s wide trade tariff policies have zeroed out Africa’s AGOA benefits. Since its start in 2000 the trade initiative has connected US markets with eligible sub-Saharan African countries but its ending date is set for September. The chances of AGOA extension decline strongly due to Trump’s […]
The Gujarat Titans (GT) team confirmed Thursday that fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is taking an early IPL 2025 exit to handle a personal emergency in South Africa. The Titans published an official statement about Rabada leaving IPL 2025 but did not disclose his reason or return date. The formal statement from Gujarat Titans noted that […]
The International Finance Corporation gives Raxio Group $100 million to accelerate their data center building efforts throughout Sub-Saharan African regions. Raxio plans to quickly open data centers across Africa twice as fast during next three years thanks to this major investment. The company looks to grow its presence in Ethiopia, Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their tenth consecutive victory by beating the Chicago Bulls 145-117. This victory raised their season total to an outstanding 63 wins. The Thunder jumped ahead fast in this match against the Bulls by scoring 29 points more than them in the first period and then secured a 34-point lead before […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced a detailed list of cricket matches that will take place at home during the second half of 2025. The Indian national cricket team plans two international series against South Africa and the West Indies from October through December 2025. The cricket tour against West Indies starts […]
Rob Walter Resigns his Position as coach for the Proteas men’s team for white-ball games because personal problems needed attention. The coach at 49 achieved a historic milestone by helping South Africa reach their first T20 World Cup final in 2024. Through his coaching the Proteas played eight straight victories but placed second to India […]
Starting April 2, South African drivers will get lower costs when filling their tanks as fuel prices decrease for all gas and diesel types according to unaudited CEF data. Based on latest estimates petrol types 93 Unleaded receive a drop of 64 cents and 95 Unleaded experiences a decrease of 78 cents in price per […]
The U.S.-based driver training company Zutobi analyzed road safety worldwide and found South Africa stays last in driving danger since its first ranking. South Africa kept its position as the last ranked country on the safety indicators list for driving safety two years running according to data in the comprehensive annual report. India stands among […]
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) returns for its 2025 season with exciting changes and developments. Since 2019 the NBA-linked basketball league has broadly expanded across Africa while South Africa now hosts the playoffs and finals after Rwanda lost this privilege. Morocco becomes a new host country and Egypt withdraws as a host nation. From April […]
The Somali president supports their military forces to eliminate the threats from Al-Shabaab, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda. The Somali National Army successfully recovered important regions while damaging extremist bases. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visits military outposts to boost the fighting spirit of his forces and demonstrate that the government fights terrorism. Together with outside partners, these […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic through a phone call to bolster cooperation in different sectors particularly in trade, investments, renewable energy and infrastructure today March 28th 2025. President Touadéra expressed gratitude by taking X stating, “I thank my brother, President […]
African football teams struggle intensely in the World Cup Qualification rounds to earn their place on the international football stage. The African World Cup Qualifiers showcase active footballers and fans experience nail-biting matches filled with excitement. Matchday 5 Results (March 19-22, 2025) Date Match Result March 19, 2025 Tanzania vs Congo Postponed March 19, 2025 […]
The journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup is rapidly intensifying for all African teams, who now hold a historical chance to advance. Only CAF Confederation nations can win spots at the 2026 North American World Cup, making this event unique across Africa. Multiple big-nation football squads struggle intensely to win available tournament slots. Separately […]
The cricket authority in Zimbabwe will organize matches between top international teams in a major cricket event expected to succeed in recent times. South Africa and New Zealand will test-match for all games while participating in a T20I tri-series during their tour of South Africa. The Tests against South Africa start at Queens Sports Club […]