In a tragic turn of events, the South African military reported the loss of two soldiers and the injury of three others in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to a mortar bomb attack. The incident occurred within the context of South Africa’s contribution to a larger force deployed by the Southern African Development […]

Human Rights Watch has enthusiastically welcomed the recent provisional measures taken by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel, a response to a case initiated by South Africa. The case alleges violations of the Genocide Convention in Gaza, marking a historic development in the pursuit of justice for Palestinians. In a ground-breaking decision, the […]

Bobbie Wine, Ugandan singer and political figure, expresses his profound gratitude following the nomination of “Bobi Wine: The People’s President” in the Best Documentary Feature Film category for the 2024 Academy Awards. Representing the only African entries alongside Tunisia’s “Four Daughters,” these documentaries emerged as Africa’s contenders across 23 categories at the upcoming Oscars, scheduled […]

Tom Saintfiet, the esteemed Belgian coach, has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Gambian national football team, concluding a tenure that began in July 2018 and spanned until January 2024. His extensive coaching career has taken him across various countries, including Belgium, Qatar, Germany, Faroe Islands, Finland, Jordan, and the Netherlands. […]

Today, we’re spotlighting Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, the trailblazing Secretary-General of FIFA. Born in Dakar, Senegal, on September 9, 1962, she made history by becoming FIFA’s first female Secretary-General on June 20, 2016.  Samoura’s journey includes significant roles at the United Nations World Food Programme, where she served in various countries, negotiating with local warlords […]

In the heart of Kenya, a remarkable 13-year-old named Ellyanne Chlystun-Githae Wanjiku, also known as the Tree Girl of Africa has become a beacon of environmental change. At the tender age of 4, Ellyanne observed the scarcity of trees in the world, a realization that led her to embark on a mission to make a […]

The South African matric class of 2023 has accomplished a historic 82.9% pass percentage, surpassing all of the previous classes since the country’s founding. This is a remarkable feat of academic excellence. When Angie Motshekga, the minister of basic education, made the announcement in Johannesburg on Thursday night, she disclosed not just a commendable 2.8% […]

South African DJ record producer Black Coffee who is Grammy award winner is receiving treatment as he sustained injury during flight as the reported reasons for injury was air turbulence. The incident occurred as he was en route to a club performance in the Argentinian resort city of Mar Del Plata. Local media has reported […]

Recently, as South Africa’s legal team gets ready to take the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by storm with their case of genocide against Israel, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed trust in them. Ramaphosa emphasised the severity of the situation while speaking outside of the African National Congress celebrations in Mpumalanga, where the ICJ will […]

Today, let’s shine the spotlight on Naomi Osaka’s incredible journey.  On her 22nd birthday, she questioned her achievements, but little did we know the battles she faced, in”long bouts of depression.” Despite her challenges, she became a two-time Grand Slam champion and world number one. Osaka is one of the world’s most marketable athletes, having […]