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Grocery grab gone wrong: Cape Town officer dismissed after trying to steal a trolley full of groceries from Woolies

IOL ·

A Cape Town police officer was dismissed from SAPS after attempting to steal a trolley full of groceries from Woolworths. The officer, identified only as Warrant Officer GF Madeley stationed at the Nyanga Police Station, was arrested in January...

Feature: Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre

The Chronicle News Online · July 16, 2025

To dodge Trump’s tariffs and wrath, five African presidents played the role of loyal colonial subject, and left their dignity behind. On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the...

South Africa Playing 11 vs New Zealand- Match 2, Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series 2025

CricketAddictor · July 16, 2025

South Africa will take on New Zealand in the second match of the T20I tri-series. This article provides details about South Africa's Playing 11 vs New Zealand for the second match of the series. South Africa Playing 11 vs New Zealand- Match 2,...

American couple relocates to South Africa, showcases dream home on R56K monthly budget

Briefly · July 15, 2025

An American couple shares their experience of moving to South Africa and how it has brought them a sense of liberation and freedom The couple showcased their dream home in Johannesburg, featuring an open-plan living space and modern kitchen, all...

How South Africa’s BFSI industries are seizing the GenAI opportunity for greater inclusion

South Africa Today · July 15, 2025

South Africa’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sectors are [1]on the cusp of a transformation, fueled by the nation’s ambitious digital agenda and the burgeoning potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Gen AI market is...

Issues on the agenda at the G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Engineering News ·

Group of 20 finance officials meet in South Africa from Thursday amid trade tensions, a global economic slowdown and Washington's threat to withdraw from multilateral organisations. President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought to leverage Africa's first...

South Africa’s MK Party Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Morocco World News · July 15, 2025

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met on Tuesday with former South African President Jacob Zuma, leader of the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, in Rabat. The meeting marked a significant shift in South Africa’s political stance, as...

‘Right-wing nexus’: Presidency cautions South Africans against the DA [VIDEO]

The Citizen (South Africa) · July 16, 2025

The DA claimed that the United States had denied South Africa’s special envoy Mcebisi Jonas a diplomatic visa. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has cautioned South Africans against treating the DA’s “disinformation on matters of international...

Factbox-Issues on the agenda at the G20 finance meeting in South Africa

The Gazette - Colorado ·

By Kopano Gumbi and Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Group of 20 finance officials meet in South Africa from Thursday amid trade tensions, a global economic slowdown and Washington's threat to withdraw from multilateral organisations....

South Africa, Egypt, Botswana Others Storm Abeokuta For Africa’s U18/U20 Athletics Championships

Leadership · July 15, 2025

Abeokuta is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to host the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, with delegations from across the continent arriving in Nigeria. Countries including South Sudan, Seychelles, and Congo have already landed...

U.S.-Africa Summit: Whither Nigeria?

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 16, 2025

For decades, Nigeria, the country that is home to the largest black population in the world, has proudly carried the epithet: ‘Giant of Africa.’ For this, it has often been in the forefront in the defense and propagation of the sovereignty and...

Bezuidenhout to spearhead South Africa's hope for Claret Jug glory at The Open Championship

IOL ·

AS the 153rd Open Championship begins at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday, a quartet of South African golfers will be leading a strong contingent looking to stake a claim for the famed Claret Jug. Top-ranked South African Christiaan...

Python on the M19: Dramatic rescue scares South Africans

The South African · July 15, 2025

A routine snake sighting call turned into an incredible wildlife encounter when renowned KwaZulu-Natal-based snake rescuer Nick Evans came face-to-face with a African rock python near the M19 highway in New Germany, stunning residents and social...

S.Africa police minister suspended after corruption allegati...

Modern Ghana ·

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday suspended his police minister over corruption allegations "with immediate effect", a week after accusations made by a provincial police chief. In a country facing endemic corruption, Sunday's...

RAF board dissolved amid scandal and leadership failures

The South African · July 16, 2025

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) is undergoing a dramatic overhaul after Transport Minister Barbara Creecy officially dissolved the fund’s entire board following months of internal collapse, financial mismanagement, and leadership failures....

French National Day highlights India-France alliance in defence, diplomacy and innovation

ETGovernment · July 16, 2025

“Culture is not just about preservation—it is about innovation. As we navigate a world of rapid technological change, we must ensure that our cultural ecosystems remain robust, inclusive, and inspiring": Ambassador Mathou. On the evening of July...

Chinese Embassy in South Africa warns of spate of kidnappings targeting Chinese women

Global Times ·

The Chinese Embassy in South Africa urges Chinese nationals to strengthen safety awareness after cases of kidnapping targeting Chinese women occurred in the country, in an announcement on July 6, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of WeChat account of the...

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons’ Ajibade, Plumptre named in Group Stage Best XI

Premium Times · July 16, 2025

The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) has unveiled the Best XI from the group stage of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 in Morocco; a team brimming with quality, grit, and tactical intelligence. Lined up in a classic 4-3-3...

Young Innovators Accelerator by TEDxLagos Celebrates Africans Driving Impact

TechEconomy · July 16, 2025

Advertisements The 2025 cohort of the Young Innovators Accelerator (YIA) by TEDxLagos and accelerated by Kijana concluded with resounding success, spotlighting 19 promising entrepreneurs from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa. After...

WAFCON 2024: Plumptre, Ajibade makes group stage Best X1

Prompt News Online · July 16, 2025

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Falcons duo, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Rasheedat Ajibade has been included in the group stage Best X1 at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports. The selection was compiled by the technical...