September 2025 News Archive

When you browse the September 2025 news archive, a curated collection of the month’s most relevant African stories. Also known as the 2025/09 archive, it brings together events that shaped the continent in September, from thrilling sports moments to policy shifts that affect everyday lives.

The archive African sports, high‑octane games and record‑breaking performances are a core focus. This month saw Tanzania’s women’s cricket team pull off a one‑wicket win in Accra, Atlético Madrid decimate Real Madrid 5‑2 in a fiery derby, and Harry Kane hit a brace that kept Bayern Munich on top of the Bundesliga. Those stories illustrate how competition fuels national pride and drives fan engagement across the continent.

Another pillar of the collection is South African social grants, government payouts aimed at easing poverty. In September, SASSA lifted old‑age pensions and held the SRD grant steady at R370, a move that directly impacts millions of households. The grant increase ties into broader economic trends, like a dip in unemployment and a coalition government’s push for more social spending.

What’s Inside This Month

Beyond sports and grants, the archive covers political investigations, high‑stakes probes into power dynamics that dominate headlines. For example, Gayton McKenzie hired a top law firm to investigate Kenny Kunene’s alleged criminal ties, highlighting how legal scrutiny can reshape party politics. Meanwhile, the controversy around Erika Kirk’s past work with Romanian Angels shows how past affiliations can spark intense public debate, especially when new leadership roles are involved.

Research insights also find a place here, with a spotlight on human settlements research, studies that aim to professionalise South Africa’s housing sector. Brendan Boyce’s award‑winning paper at the Pan African Symposium underscores the need for systems thinking to tackle service‑delivery delays, a topic that resonates with policymakers and city planners alike.

Entertainment and culture round out the archive. From the re‑release of the iconic film “Singham” and Kajal Aggarwal’s reflections on its legacy, to Sheba sauce spicing up Heritage Day braais, these pieces capture the everyday moments that give Africa its vibrant flavor. Even the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025, won by Chelsea, finds its way into the mix, showing how global events intersect with local enthusiasm.

All these themes connect through a simple idea: September 2025 was a month where sports triumphs, social policies, political scrutiny, and cultural celebrations intersected to shape the continent’s narrative. The archive doesn’t just list stories; it shows how each thread weaves into the larger fabric of African life.

Below you’ll discover each article in full, giving you quick access to the details that matter most. Dive in to see how the events of September 2025 continue to influence the present and what they might mean for the future.