Thursday, June 18Browsing: South Africa
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On June 16 1976, South Africa witnessed the explosive beginning of the Soweto Uprising, a student-led revolt that would shake…
World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa sets English-language viewership record
The World Cup game between host Mexico and South Africa drew 7.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched opening match…
South African police seize more than 100 live scorpions stashed in luggage – National
Police in South Africa arrested a 28-year-old man after they discovered he was trafficking 150 venomous scorpions through Cape Town…
South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness
By Canadian Press on June 15, 2026. FILE – Musician Abdullah Ibrahim plays on a grand piano during the Adolf-Grimme…
South Africa raises alarm as nations blacklist artistes over Xenophobia – Daily Trust
South Africa’s Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has raised concern over the country’s deteriorating image abroad, warning that perceptions of xenophobia…
The Comrades Marathon: A Race that Unites Nations
By Kagiso Bonoko The 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon once again demonstrated why South Africa remains one of the…
Adolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand…
South Africa Meat Industry Loses Billions As Governmental Delays Block New Export Markets
South Africa’s meat industry is in high demand, as several European and Middle Eastern nations have shown interestSouth Africa exported…
Abdullah Ibrahim: South Africa jazz legend dies at 91
Abdullah Ibrahim, who helped define a genre of South African jazz music, has died at the age of 91, his…
Vienna’s approach to social housing offers useful lessons
South Africa faces a housing backlog of at least 2.6 million units, for more than 12 million people. The state…
Abdullah Ibrahim Obituary : NPR
Abdullah Ibrahim in Johanneburg, South Africa, in 2017. Mujahid Safodien/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mujahid Safodien/AFP via…
Kehlani South Africa Tour 2026 Dates Revealed
R&B superstar Kehlani is heading to South Africa this December as part of her highly anticipated world tour. The Grammy…
WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP – Australia thump South Africa by 65 runs | Sports
APAustralia won the first heavyweight clash of the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup after routing South Africa for 107 in Manchester…
Is Nomvalo next on Zuma’s revolving MK party chopping board?
The latest reports about a plot against Nomvalo come at a time when the MK Party is preparing for local…
The retailer opened 268 new stores across its core Supermarkets RSA segment in the first 11 months of the…
South African artistes losing gigs across Africa amid xenophobia backlash – Justice Minister confirms
The development comes as South Africa continues to face widespread criticism from several African countries over its treatment of foreign…
As South Africa marks Youth Month, conversations around opportunity, leadership, and empowerment are taking centre stage. For the Dotsure SWD…
South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya absent as Egypt makes list of countries Americans like most
The North African country received a 59% favourable rating, placing it 11th among the 21 countries assessed in Gallup’s…
Smaller political parties do have an impact, says analyst
Smaller political parties formed by community leaders must not be underestimated because they have the potential to get many votes…
Stop checking passports, minister warns South Africans
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has warned that it is illegal for members of the public to…
South Africa and ‘The road to Gandolfo’
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South Africa is opening new export markets, but meat producers say billions are being lost in existing ones
The warning from industry groups shows a growing contradiction in Africa’s most industrialised economy- while government officials celebrate rising…
The director-general of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has expressed concern over the rising wave of xenophobic attacks in…
South African firms face pressure due to anti-immigrant protests
South African companies with operations across Africa are facing mounting pressure as anti-immigrant protests in the continent’s largest economy trigger…
South African businesses, artistes feel strain of xenophobic attacks
The South African government has lamented backlash and income loss as xenophobic attacks and the mass evacuation of African immigrants…
South Africa’s relationship with sport runs deeper than the scoreboard
With the FIFA World Cup underway, South Africa is demonstrating its enduring passion for major sporting events. This manifests in…
South Africa is failing the generation it claims to celebrate
Every June, South Africa pauses to honour the courage and sacrifice of the youth of 1976. Political leaders deliver speeches…
Wonga South Africa Recognised as Technology Company of the Year at the 2026 Sentech Awards for Innovation in Short-Term Loans
National recognition highlights Wonga South Africa’s continued leadership in digital lending, following consecutive award wins for technology innovation and industry…
Nigeria, others will soon start paying for deportation of their citizens from South Africa: Official
The South African authorities have said Nigerians and other African countries will soon start paying for the deportation of their…
Rob Hersov tells Mantashe to fix South Africa’s mining sector
Rob Hersov has written another open letter to Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, arguing that South Africa is…
Why Africa Must Let South Africa Carry Its Own Economic Cross
No Surrender, No Retreat: Township Collapses Prove South Africa Weaponized Xenophobia to Its Own RuinFollowing decades of targeted xenophobic violence,…
Remains of South African man expected to arrive in Durban from Russia after botched recruitment scam
Sihle Makhanye’s family is expected to brief the media 14 June. The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government says the body of a…
Talentz MEDIA seeks volunteer entertainment writers across Africa.
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Giant python found dead after swallowing a porcupine in South Africa |
Predators are often judged by the size of the animals they can overpower. Yet in the wild, a successful hunt…
South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week
South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the…
Empty seats during World Cup’s South Korea vs. Czech Republic match renew ticket price concerns
The World Cup opened with jubilation in Mexico City as a packed stadium roared the hosts to victory. But the…
‘If you chase them, we are nothing’- Factory workers call for return of foreign workers in South Africa
Factory workers in South Africa are protesting against xenophobia and calling for the return of foreign workers, warning that their…
FILE – For illustration purposes only. [File photo: South32]South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is weighing its options regarding Mozambique’s…
What South Africa should change ahead of the Czech Republic
South Africa continue their build-up to the World Cup Group A clash with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday…
South Africa’s youth shaped through Mini-Cricket initiative
As the Proteas Women head into the T20 World Cup looking to claim their first world title, some of South…
South African billionaire Michael Lewis spends $5 million to increase stake in retail giant TFG
The purchase, disclosed in a regulatory filing on June 13, saw Lewis acquire about 1.4 million shares at R59…
Tell South Africa, Karma Is A Bitch!
Never poison a stream from which you may want to drink in future. That is a profound and timeless warning…
2026 World Cup schedule: Teams, group stage, fixtures, results, how to watch
The 2026 World Cup is here and being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. During December’s World Cup…
THE POLITICAL ARENA | Immigration crisis: politics, power and South Africa’s future
After growing tensions about immigration, calls for a national shutdown and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent address to the nation, questions…
France beat Ireland to secure semi-final spot as South Africa claim vital win France booked their place in the semi-finals…
They Helped Free South Africa. Now South Africa Turns Them Away
The arrival of 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is more than another immigration related news story. It is a…
Dominant Australia beat South Africa in Women’s T20 World Cup
Australia cruised to a 65-run win against South Africa in their opening Women’s T20 World Cup match on Saturday.Phoebe Litchfield’s…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Friday said the upcoming local government elections will be conducted in what is described…
Mexico Vs. South Africa Is Most-Watched Fifa World Cup Opening Game
The 2026 Fifa World Cup just kicked off on Thursday, but the global soccer event has already punted past viewership…
Mass shootings in South Africa’s poorest areas are a symptom of organized crime and police failures
JOHANNESBURG — A mass shooting in South Africa this week was the latest in a trend of killings in some…