# Soccer: Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum says her country will host Iran’s national team during the World Cup after the United States reportedly refused to accommodate the squad overnight. She says FIFA approached Mexico for assistance amid ongoing Middle Eastern tensions and security concerns. Iran’s training base will be in Tijuana, Mexico, while their tournament […]
# Economists say South Africa could receive a credit ratings upgrade from major global agencies within the next year, following Moody’s improving the country’s outlook to positive. Analysts say upgrades could come after the medium-term budget in October, the local government elections in November, or next year’s national budget. Economists from Old Mutual Wealth and […]
# The minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, says his department plans to engage Groupe Canal+ over the closure of streaming platform Showmax. The shutdown has raised concerns in Parliament about possible job losses and the impact on South Africa’s film and television industry. Malatsi says regulatory bodies, including the Competition Commission and […]
# Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has called on governance professionals to protect Africa’s generational wealth and strengthen accountability systems. Speaking at the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors Governance Forum, Gcaleka warned that corruption remains deeply entrenched and costs Africa billions annually. Gcaleka described corruption as a coordinated system enabled by weak oversight and […]
# New forensic evidence in the Phala Phala burglary trial has cast doubt on president Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that approximately ten-million-rand was stolen from his Limpopo farm in 2020. According to MDN News, Hawks investigators told the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo that financial analysis links the accused persons to more than 15-million-rand in cash […]
# Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane has condemned what he calls growing anti-African bigotry disguised as patriotism. Speaking on Africa Day, Maimane warned against movements targeting fellow Africans through violence and discrimination. He said such actions betray the spirit of Ubuntu and Pan-African unity championed by leaders like the anti-colonial Africanist from Guinea-Bissau, […]
# Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has praised internal auditors who risk their safety as whistleblowers to report wrongdoing. She was speaking at the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors’ Governance Forum. Gcaleka calls for stronger protection and financial support for whistleblowers, warning they remain vulnerable after exposing corruption. She also stresses the critical role […]
# Soccer: The South African Football Association says discussions over FIFA World Cup bonuses for Bafana Bafana players are still to be finalised. SAFA vice-president Linda Zwane says they will engage players once at camp ahead of the tournament. Bafana currently have one confirmed warm-up match against Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium on Friday. He stressed […]
# KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli has urged residents to promote Ubuntu and social cohesion during Africa Day celebrations in Durban, amid growing tensions over undocumented migrants. Ntuli says illegal migration must be addressed within the law, while warning against xenophobia. He confirmed government is engaging communities through dialogue and increasing border security measures. He added […]
