FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in the round of 16, sparking criticism from Belgian officials.
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Pitso Mosimane is being strongly backed as the next head coach of Bafana Bafana, as calls grow for Hugo Broos to step down following the team's recent international campaigns.
Argentina advanced to the World Cup last 16 after a hard-fought victory over Cape Verde, with Lionel Messi scoring early. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's resilience.
South Africa's national team celebrated a historic achievement by advancing past the World Cup group stage for the first time, returning home to a hero's welcome.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage concludes with 16 teams eliminated and 32 advancing, as veteran stars shine and surprise exits rock the tournament.
As anti-migrant protests loom, South Africa ramps up drone and AI surveillance, while regional voices shift blame to instability in origin countries.
While some regions invest in AI-equipped police units, a new audit reveals that over half of South Africa's police stations remain unreachable by phone, exposing deep disparities in law enforcement infrastructure.
Uncapped lock Riley Norton will miss up to 10 weeks due to injury, while coach Rassie Erasmus emphasizes experience ahead of South Africa's clash with England.
Former Marumo Gallants goalkeeper Washington Arubi has returned to Zimbabwe after his stint in South Africa, while British tennis player Jack Draper has pulled out of Wimbledon due to a persistent arm injury.
Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new manager, replacing Pep Guardiola who stepped down in May. The former Chelsea boss has signed a three-year deal.
A Federal High Court has directed INEC to generate and release access codes for ADA registration, while Nigerian political parties begin positioning ahead of the 2027 elections.
Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng struggle with service delivery amid a surge in undocumented migrants, while protests grow and unions link unrest to long-standing economic policies.
An Australian is charged with murder in a Thai teen's death, five are dead in a German youth centre shooting, and Nigeria's army reaffirms its fight against insecurity in Taraba.
The All Progressives Congress has overturned Senate and House primary results in Ondo, replacing eight candidates as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, Peter Obi faces internal and external pressures over his political future.
Suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters attacked a secondary school in Borno, killing two teachers and abducting students, disrupting national examinations and underscoring persistent security failures in northern Nigeria.
Bharti Airtel has completed a cashless share swap deal valued at N4 trillion, increasing its direct ownership in Airtel Africa to 79%. Separately, an autocall note issuance was reported under the ticker SXBIIH.
Ahead of planned anti-illegal immigration protests on June 30, South African authorities are urging peaceful demonstrations while accelerating repatriation efforts in Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against violence, emphasizing constitutional rights and responsibilities.
South Africa's World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after a 1-0 defeat to Canada, marked by a late goal from Stephen Eustaquio and a viral on-air expletive by Teboho Mokoena.
Volkswagen dismantles its autonomous driving partnership with Bosch and eyes production of China-developed models in Germany, while Aston Martin doubles down on performance at Goodwood.