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James McAtee joins Nottingham Forest, dashing Dortmund & Leipzig hopes
Oct 5, 2025 / 15 Comments
Midfielder James McAtee, 22, leaves Manchester City for Nottingham Forest in a £30m deal, snubbing Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Julius Malema convicted, faces 15‑year prison term and parliamentary ban
Oct 3, 2025 / 6 Comments
Julius Malema, EFF leader, was convicted on Oct 1 2025 of firearm offenses, faces a minimum 15‑year term and an automatic parliamentary ban under South Africa’s Constitution.
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Tanzania Women’s One‑Wicket Thriller Stuns Namibia in Accra
Sep 30, 2025 / 16 Comments
Tanzania Women snatched a one‑wicket win over Namibia in Accra during the Women's African Games 2024, but a net‑run‑rate shortfall kept them out of the semis.
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SASSA raises social grants April 2025, SRD relief stays at R370
Sep 29, 2025 / 13 Comments
SASSA raises old‑age pensions and keeps the COVID‑19 SRD grant at R370, aiming to ease poverty as unemployment drops and a coalition government pushes new social spending.
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Atlético Madrid Stuns Real Madrid 5-2 in Derby, Álvarez Nets Brace
Sep 28, 2025 / 0 Comments
Atlético Madrid's 5-2 derby win over Real Madrid on Sep 27, 2025, spotlights Julián Álvarez's brace and raises serious defensive concerns for Los Blancos.
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Harry Kane's brace fuels Bayern Munich's perfect start and pushes them five points clear at the top
Sep 27, 2025 / 0 Comments
Harry Kane netted a brace as Bayern Munich thrashed Werder Bremen 4-0, marking his 100th goal for the club in just 104 games. The win keeps Bayern unbeaten in the Bundesliga and extends their eight‑game winning streak across all competitions. Rumours of a Premier League move have swirled, but Kane insists he’s staying until 2027. The result widens Bayern’s lead and underlines their dominance this season. Fans and pundits alike are buzzing about the striker’s record‑breaking form.
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Glasgow Warriors Edge DHL Stormers 36-18 in Thrilling UR4 Quarter‑Final
Sep 27, 2025 / 0 Comments
On May 30, 2025, the Glasgow Warriors hosted the DHL Stormers at Scotstoun Stadium for a URC quarter‑final that ended 36‑18. The home side returned key players from injury and suspension, fired five tries and earned a semi‑final spot. Kyle Rowe grabbed a brace while Rory Darge took Player of the Match honors. North American fans streamed the clash live via FloRugby.
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Durban City Holds Golden Arrows to 1-1 Draw in First KZN Derby
Sep 27, 2025 / 0 Comments
In their maiden Betway Premiership KZN derby, Durban City fought Golden Arrows to a 1-1 stalemate at Chatsworth Stadium. An early own‑goal gave City the lead before Sede Junior Dion struck back before halftime. The point keeps City unbeaten on three games, sitting third, while Arrows climb to seventh. Fans enjoyed a tense, atmosphere‑charged clash that set the tone for the season.
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Reformed Baptist Leader Voddie Baucham Jr. Dies at 56 After Sudden Medical Crisis
Sep 27, 2025 / 0 Comments
Voddie Baucham Jr., a prominent Reformed Baptist pastor, author and founding president of Founders Seminary, passed away on September 25, 2025, following an emergency medical incident. The news has sparked an outpouring of grief across churches in America and Africa. His family, health history, and global ministry are highlighted in this tribute.
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PENGASSAN vows to clash with oil firms over expatriate hires
Sep 27, 2025 / 0 Comments
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says oil firms are flooding the market with foreign workers, especially Indians, while qualified Nigerians sit on the sidelines. President Festus Osifo warned the practice breaches the local content goal of 70% Nigerian participation by 2027. The union is targeting the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board and the Ministry of Interior for issuing too many work permits. Past name‑calling has forced some companies to adjust, and PENGASSAN promises more action. Tensions could spill into strikes if the government does not tighten controls.
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Ospreys Reveal 2025‑26 URC Schedule – First Ever Early Release, South African Trips and New Home Ground
Sep 26, 2025 / 0 Comments
The Ospreys have published their 2025‑26 United Rugby Championship fixtures 128 days before the first round – a competition record. Early trips to South Africa, a return to St Helen's, and U.S. broadcast times are all laid out for fans.
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Gayton McKenzie hires top law firm to probe Kenny Kunene’s alleged criminal ties
Sep 26, 2025 / 0 Comments
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has engaged the elite firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr to investigate deputy president Kenny Kunene after his suspension over a visit to businessman KT Molefe’s home during a police raid. Molefe is a suspect in the murder of DJ Sumbody, a case that has gripped the nation. The probe will examine any business or personal links between Kunene and the alleged crime figure. McKenzie says the party will wait for the report before deciding Kunene’s fate, stressing due process and transparency.
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