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By Kayiira Jackson  The 2026 USSSA Makindye Division Qualifiers kicked off in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, with Kakungulu Memorial and Buziga Islamic emerging as the standout performers on Day One across the two venues of Buziga Islamic and Kibuli SS. Kakungulu Memorial stamped their authority early, registering back-to-back victories to set the pace in the competition. They opened their campaign …

Bongani Ntanzi, accused number two in the trial of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, has refused to be drawn into the testimony of the state’s key witness, Constable Zungu. Constable Zungu placed him in Vosloorus on the day Meyiwa was shot and killed while at his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo’s parental home in Vosloorus on Gauteng’s East Rand, in October …

By Kayiira Jackson  Highland Secondary School emerged as the standout side on Day Two of the USSSA Kawempe Division Qualifiers hosted at Highland SS Grounds in Kisaasi, delivering the most emphatic performance of the round to move into early contention. The day began with a tightly contested 1-1 draw against Caltec Academy, where Nsubuga Meddie put Caltec ahead before Mweru …

The historical Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, which accommodates more than eleven government departments, is on fire. It’s still unclear what caused the fire. The building accommodates departments such as Health, Education and Land Affairs. Earlier, the building made headlines after the Provincial Public Works Department failed to pay for electricity and couldn’t render services to …

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President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war in Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The four-day poll, which closed on Monday, showed 36% of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, down from 40% in a …

Power utility, Eskom, says the new electricity smart meter system aims to modernise the electricity network and prevent illegal connections and theft. This comes after Orange Farms residents, south of Johannesburg, picketed outside Eskom premises demanding the stopping of the installation of smart meters at their homes, saying the high tariffs are unaffordable and that they were not consulted about …

South Africa continues to grapple with Tuberculosis, which remains the leading cause of death in the country. A commemoration of National World TB Day has been held at Caledon in the Overberg District of the Western Cape. Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, was among the dignitaries who attended the event. This year’s country theme is: ‘Yes! You and I Can End …

At least R120 billion has been invested in Gautrain‘s planned expansion of its rail network, designed to offer commuters in Soweto and other parts of Gauteng townships a faster, safer and more reliable transport option. This follows Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s State of the Province Address, where he outlined the timelines and the routes earmarked for inclusion in the expanded network. …

Pakistan’s prime minister said on Tuesday he was willing to host talks between the US and Iran on ending the war in the Gulf, a day after President ​Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants, saying there had been “productive” talks. In a post on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan welcomed and fully supported ongoing efforts …

France striker Kylian Mbappe says he has fully recovered from a knee injury ​and wants to play all of Real ‌Madrid’s remaining matches in the season run-in as he builds toward the World Cup. The 27-year-old missed four ​league games in 2026 due to ​a lingering knee issue from last season ⁠but featured off the bench in the ​64th minute …

South Africa is facing its most challenging pre-election climate in three decades ahead of the 2026 local government elections. This is according to the Human Sciences Research Council’s (HSRC) latest Voter Participation Survey. The study tracks public attitudes to democracy across the country. It has found growing frustration, disengagement and declining trust in political leadership. HSRC Research Director in Developmental, …

By Our Reporter Leaders under the umbrella body governing traders, the Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA), have called off a planned strike by traders affected by recent floods that destroyed goods worth billions of shillings. The strike had been organized to demand the UGX 20 billion compensation earlier promised by the President. FUTA leaders, led by President John Kabanda, …

The economic rights of LGBT+ people are ignored by development projects. Wicker basket maker in Benin (Photo courtesy of Benin Tourisme Vibrant) In this interview, Luc Agblakou of Benin, a founding member of the economic and human rights group Hirondelle Club International, discusses the challenges facing  young LGBT+ people who are excluded and marginalized in his country, as well as …

KwaMaphumulo Taxi Association chairperson Sphamandla Mhlongo has told the Nkabinde Enquiry that he survived several assassination attempts allegedly carried out by the Cato Manor Organised Crime Unit. Mhlongo says the attempts began while he was still an ordinary member of the association. He was testifying virtually under heavy police guard from a court building in KwaZulu-Natal. Mhlongo said this was …