Sunday World News Updates

The Mpumalanga legislature has rejected a motion to celebrate the 100th anniversary of South Africa’s world-famous Kruger National Park, exposing deep political divisions over one of Africa’s most iconic conservation landmarks. The dramatic rejection came on Tuesday when lawmakers refused to adopt a motion without notice that sought to commemorate… Read more »

It has become politically untenable for MKP President Jacob Zuma while his wayward daughter runs amok and costs the Nkandla crooner votes. And Zuma this week, following a two-day meeting of the MKP national officials where he is boss, put his foot down, setting the record straight that Duduzile “Grenade”… Read more »

Award-winning South African assistant referee Zakhele Siwela has opened up about his state of readiness for the Fifa 2026 World Cup, which will start on June 11 in Mexico. The PSL referee, along with referee Abongile Tom, was announced by Fifa as one of the two Mzansi officials who will… Read more »

Law enforcement authorities have made a breakthrough in the Kruger National Park couple’s murder, arresting two suspects linked to the senseless crime. This was confirmed by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp, who announced on Wednesday that the pair has been arrested in Mozambique in connection with the… Read more »

Itumeleng Khune has weighed in on Brandon Petersen’s Bafana Bafana World Cup squad snub and has since sent an emotional message to his former Kaizer Chiefs teammate. Petersen was among the six players who were left out of the final squad by coach Hugo Broos recently, despite being the second-best… Read more »

As pressure mounts on parents and schools to produce academically advanced children at younger ages, education experts are warning that pushing formal learning too early could do more harm than good. According to education specialist Lynda Eagle, play is not simply a recreational activity for young children but a critical… Read more »

The DA has lambasted tourism minister Patricia de Lille for failing to produce legal advice that motivated her to dissolve the SA Tourism board last year. After ducking and diving for months, says the DA, De Lille has eventually admitted to not having any written legal opinion that was the… Read more »

South African music lovers are in for a treat as internationally acclaimed New Zealand singer-songwriter Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi, popularly known as Teeks, prepares to make his highly anticipated debut on local stages this August. The soulful artist, celebrated for his heartfelt lyrics, rich vocals and emotionally charged performances, has officially… Read more »

French media company Canal+ has officially listed on the JSE in a secondary listing, allowing its shares to be traded on more than one market. The listing follows the company’s debut on the London Stock Exchange 18 months ago and makes Canal+ the only global media and entertainment group to… Read more »

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed the bail appeal of suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi, upholding an earlier ruling by the Pretoria North magistrate’s court that denied him bail. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Judge Mokhine Mosopa found there was no basis to overturn the lower court’s decision, saying the… Read more »