KINSHASA – Delirious fans flooded the streets of Kinshasa, dancing in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo secured a historic World Cup spot for the first time in 52 years. Defender Axel Tuanzebe, who plays for Burnley in the Premier League, scored the lone goal in a 1-0 extra-time victory over Jamaica in […]
WELLINGTON- New Zealand’s White Ferns defeated the Proteas Women in the second ODI in Wellington, chasing down 346 runs set by South Africa. Despite strong performances from Laura Wolvaardt (69), Anneke Bosch (91), and Chloe Tryon (52), South Africa couldn’t defend their total. Captain Amelia Kerr starred with 179 not out, supported by Isabella Gaze’s […]
UPDATE: South Africa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Panama in a 2026 World Cup warm-up match in Cape Town, with defensive lapses proving costly. Bafana Bafana failed to deal with a corner in the 58th minute, allowing José Córdoba to score after Ismael Díaz’s initial effort was saved. The hosts responded quickly, equalising just six […]
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that he will re-examine the 2026/27 budget following a temporary reduction in the general fuel levy. The review comes as the government seeks to provide relief to motorists facing rising fuel prices. In a joint statement with Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe, they said the levy would […]
The government has temporarily reduced the fuel levy by R3 per litre to ease the impact of sharp fuel price increases on South African motorists. The intervention is aimed at providing short-term relief as global oil prices continue to rise. Despite the reduction, fuel prices are still expected to increase due to international market pressures […]
Chinese tech giant Huawei has recorded a slowdown in its revenue growth, with its latest annual report showing only modest gains compared to the previous year. The dip reflects weaker momentum in its consumer business, particularly as sales of smartphones and other devices begin to level off. The slowdown comes amid sluggish domestic demand in […]