Women’s Soccer sees global surge in popularity and participation

by Lwandiso Simanga The popularity of women’s soccer has seen remarkable global growth, especially in the lead-up to major tournaments like the UEFA Women’s Euro. Following England’s hosting in 2022 and the upcoming tournament in Switzerland, appreciation for the sport has increased significantly by 22% in Switzerland alone. Participation figures are even more striking. France…

Controversy erupts as Qiniso labels Nkateko a ‘Shaangan’ amid Zulu tribalism debate

by Mathipa PhishgoIn South Africa, a recent remark made by Qiniso Cibane, the recently appointed national convenor of the MK Youth League, has sparked a flurry of discussion and condemnation.  Cibane called Nkateko Mkhabela, the national coordinator of the MK Youth League, a “Shaangan from Limpopo,” at a party function in Durban on June 16. Many…

Gift of the Givers retrieves eight more bodies as death toll rises to 75 ongoing search for missing people

by Mathipa Phishego After eight more bodies were recovered by the humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers, the death toll from the devastating floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has grown to 75.  The most recent recovery took place at Mdeni Village, which is about 32 km outside of Mthatha.  In the OR…

Education System in crisis as provinces face financial collapse

by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa’s public education system is on the brink of collapse as several provinces face alarming budget shortfalls. Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, issued a stark warning earlier this week, stating that without urgent intervention, some Provincial Education Departments could run out of funds before the end of the financial year….