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Queen of Popiano: Tyla enters her A*Pop era

Today at 10:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Pap and wors with spicy tomato relish, the lekker South African dish, is my homemade meal of choice for my planned Saturday night virtual rendezvous with megastar Tyla.

South Africa

Brave Bafana bow out after historic World Cup run

Today at 10:00 AM, via SAnews

Brave Bafana bow out after historic World Cup run

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan has praised Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after the national team bowed out following a historic run to the knockout stages.

Bafana Bafana’s journey came to an end on Sunday after a 1 – 0 defeat to tournament co-hosts Canada in a Last 32 match at...

Africa

The lowdown on England’s next opponents

Yesterday at 12:58 PM, via BBC News

BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England’s opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

Sport

Full list of Orlando Pirates new signings

Today at 09:55 AM, via The South African

Orlando Pirates have unveiled eight new signings as they look to compete in the CAF Champions League and retain the Betway premiership.

Education

Kenya: ‘Every Choice Has Consequences,’ Ruto Warns Students

Today at 07:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has urged students to reject violence and embrace discipline following a wave of school unrest, warning that every decision they make today will shape their future.

Education

Uganda: Abandoned Children Drive Up School Dropout Rates At Kisima II Island

Today at 07:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[Independent (Kampala)] Jinja, Uganda — A growing number of child-headed families on Kisima II Island in Jinja City are struggling to survive, with many children dropping out of school to take responsibility for siblings after being abandoned by their parents. Kisima II Primary School, located on the island, started the 2026 academic year with 200 pupils, including 104 girls and 96 boys....

Education

Somalia: Somaliland Sets Record As 42,519 Students Begin Exams

Today at 07:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on Saturday officially launched the 2026 national certificate examinations for middle and secondary schools, marking the start of one of the country’s largest annual education exercises.

Lifestyle

Miss SA 2026: Who are the Top 24 contestants?

Today at 08:29 AM, via The South African

Meet the Top 24 finalists who will be competing for the prestigious Miss SA 2026 crown as the pageant enters it’s ‘new era’.

Health

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

Today at 01:00 AM, via BBC News

The BMA said there will “undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care” but “patient safety will still be prioritised”.