UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, warning that the ruling threatens the credibility of the World Cup. Also see: Brazil’s Neymar retires from international football after World Cup loss UEFA has issued a scathing statement condemning FIFA’s decision to suspend United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, describing the […]
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After an American man wondered about the availability of socks in Africa, a Nigerian woman clapped back with humour. Her sarcastic response instantly went viral, prompting many other Africans to join in on the fun. Also see: Clever hacks to give your old socks a new life Nigerian woman answers US man’s socks question In what […]
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Petrus ‘Peet’ Viljoen, the husband of former The Real Housewives of Pretoria star Melany ‘Mel’ Viljoen, was reportedly arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday evening, 16 June 2026. Also see: Peet Viljoen opens up about ICE detention facility fears Peet Viljoen faces the law at OR Tambo The disgraced lawyer arrived from the United […]
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With more than five million fans expected to travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, knowing which stadiums to avoid could make the difference between a memorable trip and a miserable one. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Ticketing experts SeatPick analysed all 11 US host venues across seven cost […]
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In true South African fashion, global star Tyla used her time at the recent Global Citizen stage to send a clear, unapologetic message to Tiwa Savage, who took the liberty to apologise on her behalf for previous comments on her race. Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage recently made headlines when a clip of her interview with […]
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The recent gruesome public assassination of American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk has not only traumatised the world at large, but has raised questions regarding the USA’s readiness to host the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup. While speaking at an outdoor event hosted at Utah Valley University, which formed part of his “American Comeback […]
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Lobby group AfriForum has defended its call for targeted sanctions against corrupt ANC leaders, saying this won’t harm the broader South African economy. The group distanced itself from any blame if South Africa faces wider US sanctions, insisting their advocacy is only aimed at individuals, not the country. This follows the approval of the US-South Africa […]
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United States President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 30% tariff on all South African imports, set to take effect on 1 August, unless a new trade agreement is reached. The announcement was made in a letter addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa and shared on Donald’s Truth Social platform, citing ongoing trade imbalances […]
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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema has demanded the addresses of 49 Afrikaners who fled to the United States, arguing that the farmland they left behind should be reclaimed and used for the benefit of South Africans. He questioned whether those who left were truly farmers and mocked their appearance, suggesting they resembled “car […]
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President Donald Trump ambushed his South African, counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa recently by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to the United States. The extraordinary stunt turned the usually staid diplomatic setting of the Oval Office into a stage for Donald’s contention that […]
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The Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) expects Budget 3.0 to pass today, following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s third presentation of the national budget to Parliament. In a turbulent global context, the passing of this budget will likely be read as a sign of domestic political and market stability, and as an indication that South Africa’s […]
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The white Afrikaners who have accepted resettlement in the United States did not face “any form of persecution” in South Africa, the department of international relations and cooperation said recently. It came hours after a first group of 49 white South Africans flew out of Johannesburg following US President, Donald Trump’s offer to grant refugee […]
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