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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 …

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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 …

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10 African Countries With The Highest Petrol Prices As Of March 2022

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 …

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Ex-Zimbabwe Footballer, Charles Yohane Murdered In South Africa

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 …

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South Africa’s Parliament Blazes Up Again

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 …

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President Cyril Ramaphosa Recovers From COVID-19

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 …

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President Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive For Covid-19

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 …

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2022 WCQ: FIFA Throws Out South Africa’s Protest Over Ghana Defeat

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 …

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2022 WCQ: Ghana v South Africa Re-match Unlikely – Hugo Broos

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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EXPOSED! Our Penalty Against South Africa Was ‘Soft’ – Black Stars Defender Confesses

EXPOSED! Our Penalty Against South Africa Was ‘Soft’ - Black Stars Defender Confesses

Black Stars defender Andy Yiadom has admitted that the controversial penalty awarded to his Ghana side in their World Cup qualifying win over South Africa was ‘soft’. The victory for the Black Stars saw them qualify for Africa’s World Cup play-offs at the expense of Bafana Bafana, who needed a …

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