Stoppage-Time Goal Ends Bafana Bafana’s Historic World Cup Run

South Africa’s historic World Cup journey came to a close on Sunday at the Los Angeles Stadium following a 1-0 defeat to Canada in the Round of 32, as a dramatic 92nd-minute strike from Stephen Eustáquio finally pierced Bafana Bafana’s defense. The high-stakes encounter kicked off at 9:00 PM South African Standard Time (SAST), allowing millions of fans back home to watch the action live as the weekend wrapped up, witnessing the final chapter of a truly remarkable... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Monday, June 29th, 2026

Bitter Fallout Inside the DA as John Steenhuisen Rejects Demotion

The Democratic Alliance is facing a sharp internal crisis following a major reshuffle of its executive team. Former party leader John Steenhuisen has publicly rejected the legitimacy of his sudden demotion, hit... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, June 28th, 2026

US Air Forces Hit Iranian Targets Following Second Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz

A high-stakes maritime standoff in the Middle East has intensified following a series of back-to-back military confrontations between American forces and the Iranian military in the world’s most critical ... Read more »
Cat Matlala. Image: ENCA
By Staff Writer On Thursday, June 25th, 2026

‘Cat’ Matlala Turns State Witness in R228M SAPS Corruption Case

Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has entered into a proposed Section 105A Plea and Sentence Agreement at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, pleading guilty to seven ch... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, June 25th, 2026

32 Dead in Venezuela After Historic Back-to-Back Earthquakes

A catastrophic “doublet” earthquake sequence struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving at least 32 people dead, hundreds injured, and causing widespread structural damage across the capit... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Bafana Bafana Defy the Odds to Secure Historic World Cup Knockout

Millions of South Africans woke up to the ultimate morning surprise on Thursday. With the critical Group A finale against South Korea kicking off at 3:00 AM SAST, a large portion of the nation was fast asleep a... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 22nd, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns Amid Plummeting Popularity and Internal Party Pressure

British politics was thrust into fresh turmoil today as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation outside 10 Downing Street, paving the way for the United Kingdom to appoint its seventh prime minist... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 22nd, 2026

Global Cyber Crisis Erupts as Historic Data Leak Puts South Africans at High Risk

The global cybersecurity landscape was fundamentally shaken this month by the discovery of what experts are calling potentially the largest data leak in human history. A massive, unsecured database containing o... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 22nd, 2026

US-Iran Peace Deal At Risk of Collapse After Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Trigger Fresh Crisis

The Middle East has entered a fragile and volatile diplomatic phase following the electronic signing of a preliminary peace agreement between United States President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pe... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 22nd, 2026

Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to Challenge MK Party Expulsions in Court

Expelled uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party figures Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla addressed a media briefing at a venue in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, rejecting their expulsions and ... Read more »