# Soccer: Two-time champions Spain were held to a goalless draw by debutants Cabo Verde in their World Cup opener in Atlanta. A spirited Iran battled back twice from a goal down to rescue a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles. A second-half own goal denied Egypt a first-ever World Cup win as […]
# The remains of a KwaZulu-Natal man, who was allegedly lured to Russia with promises of employment, have been returned to South Africa. Sihle Makhaye was among a group of South Africans who were recruited in July last year for a security protection job, but instead they were asked to sign a year’s contract to fight on […]
# Cricket: England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is worried about Ben Stokes following an incident at a Chelsea nightclub in which the captain broke a midnight curfew with fast bowler Gus Atkinson. The two have been left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand, which starts at The Oval tomorrow. […]
# The EFF says South Africa has lost one of its greatest musical sons in legendary pianist, composer, and cultural ambassador, Abdullah Ibrahim. The 91-year-old passed away in Germany after a short illness. The EFF says it is grateful that people were able to witness one final historic performance by this music giant at the […]
# The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, NAMCOR, has defended the current fuel procurement arrangement, saying the model supports both national energy security and the company’s financial recovery efforts. International oil trader Vitol has been awarded the tender to supply fuel to Namibia for the next three months, as the company requires no government guarantees. Concerns […]
# The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it will be engaging with the World Health Organisation to correct what it views as inaccurate portrayals of fatalities linked to the country’s escalating immigration crisis. This comes after WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced stated last Friday that at least five Ethiopian and five Mozambican […]
# Eight people, including two Boeing employees, have been killed in a B-52 bomber crash shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base, northeast of Los Angeles. This is the deadliest crash involving a B-52 bomber since 1982. The Deputy Commander of the US Air Force, Colonel James Hayes, says the B-52 bomber was performing a […]
# French president Emmanuel Macron says the US-Iran deal is a very important step towards peace; also for the global economy. The agreement was reached following intensive negotiations, with both sides declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon. Macron says the deal also creates an opportunity for […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says global jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim’s profound creations honoured the South Africa that shaped his political commitment and musical brilliance. The 91-year-old composer and cultural activist passed away in Germany following a short illness. In 2009, he was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver, in recognition of his excellent contribution […]
