Sunday World News Updates

As we commemorate Youth Month this June, the national discourse will inevitably overflow with political platitudes about the leaders of tomorrow. Yet, beneath the ceremonial rhetoric lies a catastrophic structural failure, the economic exclusion of a generation. Youth unemployment in South Africa is not merely a social crisis; it is… Read more »

As South Africa observes Youth Month, we are reminded that young people remain at the centre of our country’s development and future prosperity. The challenges facing many young people today, including unemployment, poverty, substance abuse, crime, homelessness and limited access to economic opportunities, require a coordinated and sustained response from… Read more »

Bafana Bafana returned to their 2026 Fifa World Cup base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, on Friday and immediately hit the training fields at Universidad del Futbol. The South African senior men’s national team got down to business soon after arrival following the 1-1 draw with Czechia at Atlanta Stadium in… Read more »

South Africa is at risk of failing its people as worsening service delivery, rising unemployment and weak governance continue to erode public confidence, says former ANC treasurer-general Dr Mathews Phosa. Reflecting on growing frustration among citizens, Phosa said many South Africans are increasingly questioning whether the country has delivered on… Read more »

The opening round of matches at the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup have concluded, offering early evidence of the quality on display at the tournament. Africa’s representatives in many ways proved they are prepared to compete far beyond the role of underdogs, with the continent producing some standout performances.… Read more »

As South Africa marks Youth Month, a young woman from KwaZulu-Natal is proving that the country’s automotive manufacturing sector can provide meaningful opportunities for young people seeking careers in engineering and production. Twenty-four-year-old Kwanele Sibisi has emerged as one of the standout performers at  Hyundai Automotive South Africa⁠’s Commercial Assembly… Read more »

The Central Leading Group for Party Building of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has issued a notice on studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. According to the notice, since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core… Read more »

Chinese automaker Geely Auto has officially launched the all-new Geely Coolray in South Africa, entering one of the country’s most fiercely contested vehicle segments dominated by models such as the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Haval Jolion, Toyota Corolla Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross, Kia Sonet and Hyundai Creta. The newcomer arrives as… Read more »

Powerball results for Friday, June 19 2026 Powerball numbers: 09| 10 | 27 |37| 44  Powerball: 13 Powerball Xtra numbers: 07 | 23 | 26 | 38 | 46 Powerball: 15   Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Read more »

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has welcomed 675 new trainees into the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme this year, reaffirming its commitment to tackling youth unemployment and skills development in South Africa. The automotive manufacturer invests approximately R40 million annually in the initiative, which provides young people with workplace experience and… Read more »