Africa stands at a defining crossroads, abundant in talent, resources, culture, and ambition, yet continually shaped by how its leadership, institutions, and people are perceived both at home and on the global stage. In this context, reputation is no longer a peripheral or “soft” attribute. It is a strategic asset that shapes trust, attracts investment,…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has raised concerns that some cash-in-transit (CIT) heists may involve inside help from employees within security companies, including armoured vehicle drivers. Mkhwanazi was speaking to the media about a routine CIT operation that turned violent on the N2 in Durban on 27 December 2025, when armed suspects ambushed…
Bafana Bafana are through to the Last 16 stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Zimbabwe 3-2 in a pulsating five-goal thriller played at the Marrakech Stadium on Monday night. A lot was at stake in this final Group B match, and the two COSAFA neighbours started the game with an opportunity to…
A new Man of the Match award has made its debut at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, winning acclaim for its striking design that makes it a worthy prize for the players who excel at the continental finals. The new trophy has been presented since the opening match of the…
Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with other arms of law enforcement, executed a routine, lawful operation in Johannesburg targeted at suspected violations of South African immigration law. The operation followed after intelligence reports indicated that several Kenyan nationals had recently entered South Africa on tourist visas and had illegally taken up work at a…
As part of our continued commitment to delivering dignity for all, the Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at offices from 8 to 19 December 2025, and from 5 to 16 January 2026, by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents. On these days, offices will close at…
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the parents of 217 newborns delivered at public health facilities across the province during the first 12 hours of Christmas Day..This figure, recorded from midnight to midday, marks a joyous start to the festive season for many families. Together with the…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) announced the formation of the exciting new African Nations League and also guarantees that CAF will host a world-class Senior National Team Competition in Africa, every year, in which the best African football players, who play in the best Football Leagues in the world, will participate. CAF will partner…
The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Team, together with the event’s incredible sponsors and partners, is rolling out six official TTOM Training Runs in the build-up to the 2026 event. We kick off in style in Cape Town on 25 January, before heading to Joburg on 1 February, Durban on 8 February, Cape Town again on 22 February, Pretoria on 8 March, and Stellenbosch on 22 March. “We’re excited to introduce six official TTOM Training Runs as we build toward the 2026…
World football governing body FIFA has added another layer of supporter tickets for participating nations’ fans. The pricing for these tickets will start at $60.00 in this supporter sales phase, and it will close on 13 January 2026, where all requested tickets will be allocated via a lottery system, as was the case in previous…
