Author: Silver Sibiya
The Tunisian Football Federation has dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s disappointing opening match defeat to Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tunisia suffered a heavy 5-1 loss against Sweden national football team in their Group F opener, prompting swift action from federation officials. The Tunisian Football Federation confirmed that Lamouchi had been relieved of his duties and revealed that former national team coach Mondher Kebaier is expected to take charge on an interim basis for the remainder of the World Cup campaign. Tunisia entered the tournament hoping to build on recent improvements in international football and…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent and united action to tackle youth unemployment, saying South Africa must create opportunities worthy of the sacrifices made by the youth of 1976. Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the Youth Day commemoration held at the FNB Stadium precinct in Nasrec, Johannesburg, marking 50 years since the 16 June Soweto Uprising. The President paid tribute to the students who protested against the apartheid government’s imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools. “They faced bullets with bare hands. They confronted injustice with extraordinary bravery. And through their sacrifice, they changed the…
The Polygamist is quickly becoming one of South Africa’s most talked-about Netflix productions since Queen Sono. Following its global release on 12 June 2026, the drama surged to number one on Netflix’s South African Top 10 chart. Based on the novel by Sue Nyathi, the series follows Jonas Gomora, a wealthy and successful businessman played by Sdumo Mtshali. On the surface, Jonas appears to have the perfect life — a thriving company, a beautiful home, and a devoted wife, Joyce Gomora, portrayed by Gugu Gumede. But beneath the polished image lies a deeply flawed man driven by power, manipulation, and…
The Presidency has urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation about South Africa’s migration challenges following the recent deaths of Ethiopian and Mozambican nationals. In a statement released on Monday, government expressed concern over what it described as inaccurate narratives surrounding migration-related incidents, particularly comments linking the deaths of Ethiopian nationals to broader migration policy failures. The Presidency said it would engage the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to ensure information shared internationally accurately reflects the findings of South African authorities. Government stressed that the deaths of the Ethiopian nationals are being…
Controversial media personality and musician Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has been arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping and shooting incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale, east of Johannesburg. According to police, the 45-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday morning on charges of kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and defeating the ends of justice. Police say the incident occurred at approximately 07:30 after an e-hailing driver transported a female passenger to a residence in Edenvale. The suspect allegedly confronted the driver, accusing him of having a romantic relationship with his girlfriend. Police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko stated that…
A 21-year-old woman has died in a tragic bungee jumping accident in Brazil after reportedly jumping from a bridge without being properly attached to a safety rope. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died on Saturday in Limeira, in São Paulo state, according to Brazilian media reports. The incident took place at a bridge locally known as “Skeleton Bridge,” where she had reportedly signed up for a guided adventure package that included a bungee jump. Videos circulating on social media appear to show staff escorting her to the edge of the bridge moments before the jump. Witnesses later realised something had…
A massive warehouse fire has destroyed a 2 000 square metre building at the Amalgam industrial site in Langlaagte, west of Johannesburg, in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS), firefighters were dispatched to the scene at around 2am after reports of a warehouse engulfed in flames. The blaze completely gutted the structure, with the roof collapsing and exterior walls caving in as firefighters battled to contain the fire. City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said no injuries or fatalities were reported during the incident. Writing “The fire incident affected…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for His Majesty King Makhosoke II of the amaNdebele Nation, following his passing at the age of 65. The Presidency confirmed that the funeral, which will include full military honours, will take place on Sunday at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. King Makhosoke II, born Enock Makhosoke Mabhena, died on Tuesday after serving as the traditional leader of the amaNdebele akwaManala for four decades. Ascending to the throne in the mid-1980s, he played a key role in preserving and promoting amaNdebele cultural heritage, traditional leadership systems, and community…
South Africa’s FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start as Bafana Bafana made unwanted history in their opening match. Midfielder Sphephelo Sithole became the first player to be sent off in a World Cup opening fixture since Bolivia’s Marco Etcheverry received a red card against Germany in 1994. Remarkably, no player had been dismissed in a tournament opener for 32 years — until South Africa received two red cards in the same match. The result adds another unfortunate chapter to South Africa’s World Cup history. In 2010, South Africa became the first host nation in FIFA World…
Real Madrid have officially confirmed the appointment of José Mourinho as the club’s new first-team head coach on a three-year contract running until 30 June 2029. The decision was approved during a Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday, 11 June, under the leadership of club president Florentino Pérez. Mourinho is set to begin his new role officially on 13 July, when Real Madrid commence preparations for the forthcoming season. The Portuguese manager returns to the Santiago Bernabéu more than a decade after his first spell in charge between 2010 and 2013. During that period, Mourinho helped restore Real Madrid’s…