Why CAF still uses the away goals rule in African football

When Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with Wiliete at Loftus Versfeld last month, the defending champions went out of the CAF Champions League. The tie finished 1-1 on aggregate after a 0-0 first leg in Angola, and Wiliete went through because they had scored away from home. Also see: Patrice Motsepe faces calls to step down as […]

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Who will govern Johannesburg? Helen Zille faces growing opposition

Coalition negotiations are set to intensify in Johannesburg after the 2026 local government elections left the city without a clear majority, with ActionSA pushing the DA to reconsider Helen Zille as its mayoral candidate while the ANC weighs whether to govern through a coalition or take the opposition benches. Also see: Zolani Mahola speaks on ‘people […]

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How South Africa’s Kwaito pioneers built a blueprint for generations of artists

Long before global dance floors surrendered to amapiano’s hypnotic log drums or local airwaves were dominated by Motswako and modern SA hip hop, South Africa’s musical blueprint was forged in the post-1994 township crucible of Kwaito. Also see: REMEMBERING MAGESH: MZANSI CELEBS CELEBRATE LATE KWAITO LEGEND ON 50TH BIRTHDAY Spearheaded by trailblazers like Arthur Mafokate, […]

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Big fuel price relief on the cards for South African motorists

South African motorists could see a significant drop in petrol prices in December, with early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pointing to an over-recovery of more than R2 per litre for both grades of petrol. Also see: Enoch Godongwana R10bn fuel relief disappoints as petrol price drops by 1 cent CEF data for the […]

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Maps Maponyane posts rumoured girlfriend Shudu Musida while thanking One Young World team

South African media personality, entrepreneur, and global ambassador Maps Maponyane has sparked warm reactions across social media after sharing a heartfelt post featuring former Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida. Also see: MAPS MAPONYANE WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT SCAMMERS USING HIS NAME Expressing his gratitude to the One Young World team following another impactful edition of the […]

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BONA Reads: African folktales and short stories to check out this summer

African folktales and short stories are beautiful ensembles of words that can capture your mind and send you into worlds you’ve never known and will never know. For a light read that is still impactful, enlightening, and riveting, here is a list of five short stories to read this summer and a few collection suggestions. […]

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Small family, big memories: Holiday stays to explore this Christmas

Are you a small family looking for a Christmas holiday stay? Does a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life sound like paradise? Here are a few places that accommodate families—with small children—at reasonable prices in and around the Western Cape and Gauteng. Also see: Navigating family burnout and boundary setting during the […]

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5 Ways to make your festive spending go further

Black Friday is approaching, and many South Africans are already taking a hard look at their spending. TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse Study found that 63.4% of respondents actively sought discounts, while 52.7% had cut discretionary spending. Also see: How to plan a memorable festive gathering on a 2026 budget “Have a clear idea of what […]

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Will SASSA pensioners get a grant increase in 2027? Finance Minister responds

South African pensioners hoping for more money in their monthly SASSA payments will have to wait until February 2027 to find out whether the Older Persons Grant will increase. Also see: SASSA confirms December 2026 grant dates, issues important warning to beneficiaries Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reportedly confirmed that no final decision has been […]

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