
From 1976 to 2026: ‘Youth still fighting for opportunity,’ says Ramaphosa
What began as a student protest became a defining moment in the liberation struggle, exposing the brutality of apartheid.
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What began as a student protest became a defining moment in the liberation struggle, exposing the brutality of apartheid.
Traders have scaled back bets on additional South African interest-rate hikes after a US-Iran peace deal sent oil prices tumbling, potentially reducing inflationary pressures.f three

The student struggle, in fact the entire liberation Struggle, was first and foremost about human dignity.
Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince, was sentenced to four years for rape

‘From people you played with, you don’t expect those people to say such negative stuff,’ said the Bafana goalkeeper.

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end their war, declaring the deal “complete” and ordering the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: npr.org) In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, 15 […]

Three pieces of good news arrived last week, and they all point in the same direction. GDP growth beat forecasts. The World Bank ranked Durban the most improved port in the world. And Fitch upgraded South Africa’s credit rating for the first time in 20 years. The reform agenda is starting to deliver real results. […]

Rondebosch and Stellenberg are each on three-game winning streaks now.

South Africa’s MVNO market will reach approximately 14.4 million MVNO SIMs by 2030, says Africa Analysis.

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly closed in on the appointment of Fernando Da Cruz as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.

South Africa’s wagering market has grown into a R1.5-trillion business over the past several years, and the structural shifts that drove that growth have come predominantly from the app-first betting platforms that dominate the market in 2026. The conversation is no longer confined to operator press releases or trade-magazine coverage. It plays out in the […]
National Youth Parliament pays tribute to 1976 students
Parliament will convene the National Youth Parliament on Monday, in Johannesburg, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprisings and mark 30 years of South Africa’s transformative Constitution.
Taking place under the theme: “Youth Empowerment for a Suitable Future,” the 2026 Youth Parliament will reflect...

More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.

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Armagh will face Kerry and Donegal will travel to Dublin in the third round of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
Carving out a better future for SA’s youth
As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the task ahead is clear: to create opportunities for the country’s youth through education, skills development and pathways into employment.“For millions of young people, access...
Gauteng congratulates Comrades Marathon runners
The Gauteng provincial government has congratulated all participants in the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon, from elite athletes and seasoned ultramarathoners to first-time finishers who took on one of the world’s greatest tests of human endurance.
“Every athlete who stood on the start line and every runner who crossed the...

The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.