South Africa’s elite police unit has conducted a raid on the Johannesburg home of parliament speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, regarding allegations of corruption during her tenure as defence minister. Mapisa-Nqakula has been accused of soliciting bribes in exchange for awarding contracts while she was serving as defence minister. A statement from …
Read More »South Africa Withdraws from African Games Hockey Due to Unfit Facilities and Unprepared Hosts
South Africa has made the decision to withdraw both its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, citing concerns over the substandard facilities and ill-preparedness of the hosts. This action follows recommendations and guidelines outlined by the International Hockey Federation. The withdrawal stems from …
Read More »Nigeria Advances to AFCON Finals After Defeating South Africa on Penalties
In a thrilling encounter at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast, the Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged victorious against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, securing their spot in the finals of the African Cup of Nations. The match ended in a 1-1 draw before Nigeria clinched …
Read More »10 African Countries With The Highest Petrol Prices As Of March 2022
From Nigeria to Uganda down to Zimbabwe, petrol prices are soaring. This is a major problem that has been exacerbated by a number of factors, including the increasing scarcity of the commodity. In Africa’s most populous country Nigeria, petrol has been scarce for nearly one month. An earlier report by Business …
Read More »Ex-Zimbabwe Footballer, Charles Yohane Murdered In South Africa
Former Zimbabwe footballer, Charles Yohane has died in South Africa at the age of 48 in an apparent car-jacking incident. Defender Charles Yohane was in the Warriors’ squad for their debut appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2004. Following retirement from playing he had been working in Johannesburg …
Read More »South Africa’s Parliament Blazes Up Again
A devastating fire that swept through South Africa’s Houses of Parliament in Cape Town has reignited – hours after it was said to be under control. Flames have been billowing from the building’s roof. Firefighters are at the scene, trying to douse the blaze. The fire first broke out on …
Read More »President Cyril Ramaphosa Recovers From COVID-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa ended a week of self-isolation following his positive test for Covid-19 after delivering the eulogy at FW de Klerk’s state memorial on December 12. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ended a week of self-isolation following his positive test for Covid-19 on December 12, 2021. In a statement issued …
Read More »President Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive For Covid-19
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa was in Ghana from 3rd December to 5th December 2021, for a State visit. His two-day stay in the West African nation was at the invitation of His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The State Visit to Ghana was directed towards enhancing bilateral relations premised …
Read More »2022 WCQ: FIFA Throws Out South Africa’s Protest Over Ghana Defeat
Fifa has ruled an appeal from South Africa relating to a decisive 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Ghana is inadmissible. Bafana Bafana had claimed they were “robbed” after their 1-0 defeat last month, with the only goal in the game scored from a first-half penalty. The South Africa Football …
Read More »2022 WCQ: Ghana v South Africa Re-match Unlikely – Hugo Broos
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, seems to have given up on facing Ghana again in the World Cup qualifier as demanded by SAFA. The South Africa Football Association [SAFA] lodged a complaint with FIFA, alleging they were robbed following their defeat to Ghana in the crucial match early this month. …
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