By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1411 EAT on Monday 27 April South Africa is mourning the death of veteran actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange, who has passed away at the age of 76. Her family confirmed that Shange died on April 20, 2026, bringing to an end a remarkable life that spanned…
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South Africa’s Julius Malema Sentenced After Gun-Firing Case
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1405 EAT on Thursday 16 April 2026 South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to prison after discharging a rifle into the air during a political rally. Malema, who heads the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), received a five-year sentence on Thursday from Magistrate Twanet Olivier….
Miller Powers South Africa Past Afghanistan in Second Super Over Thriller at T20 World Cup
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1432 EAT on Wednesday 11 February 2026 South Africa edged Afghanistan in a dramatic Group D clash at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday, prevailing in a rare second Super Over after the match ended level at the end of regulation. Afghanistan looked set to seal victory in…
Foster’s Late Goal Seals South Africa Victory Over Angola in AFCON Opener
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0746 EAT on Tuesday 23 December 2025 Lyle Foster scored a superb late winner from outside the penalty area as South Africa edged Angola 2–1 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener in Marrakesh on Monday, marking their first victory in an opening match at the…
World Leaders Gather in Johannesburg for Historic G20 Summit as United States Boycotts Meeting
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Updated at 2146 EAT on Saturday 21st November 2025 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — World leaders are in Johannesburg for the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, which has officially opened this Saturday, marking the first time the influential forum is being hosted on African soil. The milestone event…
CHAN 2024 Showdown: Algeria vs South African- Viewing Guide and Match Prediction
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1656 EAT on Sunday 10 August 2025 Algeria will face South Africa this Friday in a decisive Group C clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), taking place at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM Morocco time (GMT+1). Fans can…
Tinyiko Ntshongwana on How Science & Tech is Contributing to the Development of South Africa.
On the #SeniorCitizensTalk with Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, we’re in South Africa with Tinyiko Ntshongwana, Deputy Director- Africa Multilateral Cooperation, Department of Science & Technology, Government of South Africa on;She shares about the contribution of Science to the Economic Development of South Africa.Ø South Africa Astronomy & Space ProgramØ Energy, Mining, Agriculture & Manufacturing Industry… Watch…
Nearly 70,000 South Africans Show Interest in US Asylum.
Close to 70,000 South Africans have expressed interest in moving to the United States after Washington announced an offer to resettle people from the country’s Afrikaner community, according to a business group. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) revealed that its website received tens of thousands of registrations from individuals seeking…
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