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• South Africa ‘deeply concerned, ashamed’ on attacks against migrants: President August 14, 2026 6:02 pm Ghana MMA South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday that his country is “deeply concerned and ashamed” by how vigilante groups treated foreign nationals during recent anti-immigrant protests that forced thousands to flee the country. “We cannot submit to …
• Richie Mo’unga Set to Join All Blacks in South Africa Following Clearance August 14, 2026 6:01 pm Ghana MMA The experienced playmaker missed out on initial selection for the tour due to eligibility restrictions resulting from a three-year stint playing in Japan. However, Mo’unga restored his national eligibility by returning home to represent his home province …
• South African giant makes big move in Zimbabwe August 14, 2026 5:51 pm The Zimbabwean   The shares debuted at 76 US cents apiece on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange on Wednesday and advanced 2.9% to 78.17 cents by the close, valuing Africa’s largest insurer by assets at $51 million. In neighbouring South Africa, where the company is based …
• Raymond And Dil-E-Nadan Sell Out South Africa’s Chutney Fusion Festival August 14, 2026 5:49 pm TTT Live Online Raymond Ramnarine and Dil-E-Nadan have created history once again on Sunday, August 9, drawing a sold-out crowd of more than 8,000 fans to the Chutney Fusion Festival at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, South Africa. The concert, produced by …
• Caleb Clarke injury: All Blacks wing ruled out of South Africa tour August 14, 2026 5:47 pm The New Zealand Herald Liam Napier Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald· 14 Aug, 2026 05:44 PM2 mins to read ‌ Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now ‌ Save Share Share this article Copy Link …
• De Lille wants cheaper holidays as South Africa looks to boost domestic tourism August 14, 2026 4:59 pm African Insider Cape Town – Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has called for domestic travel in South Africa to become more affordable, as the rising cost of living continues to place pressure on households. She was speaking at the launch of Tourism Month in Durban. De …
• Nedbank and AWIEF Partner To Launch Women Enterprise Growth And Export Programme In South Africa August 14, 2026 4:51 pm Africa.com The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has partnered with Nedbank to launch a new programme – Women Enterprise Growth and Export. This new initiative builds on Nedbank and AWIEF’s long-term relationship and partnership since 2018, …
• Shell Loses Exploration Case at South Africa's Top Court August 14, 2026 4:50 pm Energy Intelligence
• South Africa’s Top Court Blocks Shell Wild Coast Exploration August 14, 2026 4:49 pm Ghana MMA South Africa’s Constitutional Court has blocked Shell-led exploration along the country’s Wild Coast, adding another legal setback to an offshore sector already struggling to keep pace with neighboring Namibia. The country’s highest court on Friday …
• Kidnapped while preaching in South Africa August 14, 2026 4:47 pm Joy! Interview with Josh Sullivan by Gillian Fraser Article originally posted in the August issue of JOY! Magazine You will remember April last year, when news broke that American missionary and pastor Josh Sullivan had been kidnapped while preaching at …
• Super Falcons miss 2027 World Cup after South Africa’s defeat August 14, 2026 4:43 pm Biz Watch Nigeria By Boluwatife Oshadiya| August 14, 2026 Key Points Super Falcons lose 2-1 to South Africa in Casablanca to miss the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Nigeria’s defeat ends its record of appearing at every Women’s World Cup since 1991 South Africa advances to …
• South Africa ends Nigeria’s reign at Women World Cup, knock Falcons out of race August 14, 2026 4:29 pm Ripples Nigeria South Africa’s female football team on Thursday beat Nigeria’s Super Falcon 2-1 in Casablanca to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The defeat brings Super Falcons’ remarkable reign as Africa’s ever-present representatives at the FIFA …
• SADC at a defining moment: Building a more resilient, industrialised and inclusive Southern Africa August 14, 2026 4:16 pm Doha News Ghulam Hoosein Asmal, South Africa’s Ambassador to Qatar, writes that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) stands at a defining moment in its drive for industrialisation and regional prosperity. On the 17th of August 2026, South Africa will …
• Chery asks South Africans to name its new bakkie August 14, 2026 4:13 pm Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Chery South Africa is asking the public to help name its new bakkie ahead of its local launch, with one entrant set to win …
• British oil giant faces major setback in Africa’s richest country as top court blocks offshore oil exploration August 14, 2026 4:06 pm Business Insider Africa South Africa’s top court has blocked Shell’s offshore oil exploration, adding another setback as the energy giant prepares to sell its downstream business. South Africa’s Constitutional Court has blocked Shell's offshore oil exploration, dealing a …
• Super Falcons Miss Women’s World Cup For First Time After 2-1 Defeat To South Africa August 14, 2026 3:26 pm Arise News Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a continental playoff in Casablanca, Morocco. The defeat at the Stade Moulay Rachid on Thursday means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World …
• MAVA SCOTT | Strengthening mining laws to save people, the environment and South Africa's economy August 14, 2026 3:19 pm Eye Witness News The far-reaching changes proposed by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi on South Africa’s mining sector laws will make a huge dent in dismantling the criminal networks that benefit from illicit mining. For a long time, …
• Reach4Life: How TWR’s Christian media ministry is reaching Africa’s youth August 14, 2026 2:53 pm Evangelical Focus TWR is bringing Biblica's Reach4Life Bible-study curriculum to millions of young Africans through Christian radio. Since partnering with Biblica in late 2023, TWR broadcasts the discipleship program across Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Eswatini …
• South Africa’s National Water Action Plan prioritises solvency over justice August 14, 2026 2:41 pm Amandla In late July, President Cyril Ramaphosa released the National Water Action Plan, drawn up by the National Water Crisis Committee (WATERCOM) to address the country’s water woes. He opens with an unusually candid admission: “The real challenge lies not in …
• South African judges stop Shell oil search August 14, 2026 2:38 pm The Press United The Constitutional Court has set aside the exploration rights for oil and gas off the Wild Coast British energy giant Shell’s plan to search for oil and gas off South Africa’s Wild Coast has come to an end after the African country’s Constitutional Court …
• Chery SA calls on South Africans to name its new bakkie August 14, 2026 2:32 pm Engineering News Automotive company Chery South Africa is calling on the public to help name its new bakkie in a nationwide competition. The competition invites South Africans to submit an original name for the new model ahead of its local launch. The winning entrant will …
• From Demand to Delivery: Strengthening South Africa’s Digital Skills Pipeline to Deliver More and Better Jobs August 14, 2026 2:30 pm Ghana MMA In a small town outside Johannesburg, a young graduate scrolls through job listings on her phone. She has completed a diploma in information technology and dreams of a career in software development. Yet, despite hundreds of vacancies advertised online, …
• South Africa's police body-worn camera initiative faces procurement delays August 14, 2026 2:22 pm IOL The rollout of body-worn cameras for South African police officers remains without a confirmed date. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said the procurement process is still underway, despite previous assurances that deployment would begin in the 2025…
• Residents in S. Africa's Gauteng call for stronger SADC economic integration to address migration pressure August 14, 2026 1:58 pm Xinhua News Agency by Ntandoyenkosi Ncube JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- As Southern African leaders prepare to meet in South Africa's coastal city Durban, residents and migrants in Gauteng Province are calling for greater regional economic integration, saying more …
• Shell Loses South African Offshore Drilling Appeal August 14, 2026 1:35 pm News Central South Africa’s Constitutional Court has blocked Shell from proceeding with offshore exploration, handing a decisive victory to local communities and environmental organisations after years of legal battles. The top court’s ruling on Friday overturned a …
• The gender employment gap in South Africa: Challenges for women August 14, 2026 1:34 pm IOL South African women are making important strides in education, property ownership and leadership. Yet, despite these gains, the latest labour-market figures reveal a persistent gap between progress in other areas of empowerment and women’s access to equal …
• Lest we forget the women driving South Africa's engineering and mining future August 14, 2026 1:23 pm Engineering News Every August, South Africa celebrates the women who have shaped the nation's history. Yet beyond the public spotlight, thousands of women continue making an extraordinary contribution in industries that have traditionally been viewed as the domain of …
• Chasing big dreams: Musfiquh Kalam's rise in South African table tennis August 14, 2026 1:23 pm Eye Witness News For Musfiquh Kalam, one of South Africa's table tennis players, her journey to the international stage did not begin in a professional sports academy. It started in primary school as a younger sister simply wanting to hang out with her brothers. " …
• Kriya Odayar crowned best darts player in South Africa August 14, 2026 1:21 pm IOL Yoshini Perumal|Published 11 minutes ago Shallcross mother Kriya Odayar was named the best darts player in the country after she won the 2026 South African National Darts Championships, held in Cape Town last week. Odayar, 40, counted it a great honour to …
• Zimbabwe refuses to let South Africa migrant crisis fallout fracture ties August 14, 2026 1:16 pm Zambian Observer NEWS | Zimbabwe refuses to let South Africa migrant crisis fallout fracture ties HARARE — Zimbabwe has sought to draw a diplomatic line between the return of thousands of its citizens from South Africa and its broader relationship with Pretoria, saying …
• 6126 fraudulent applications blocked as South Africa rolls out ETA August 14, 2026 1:05 pm Cape Town ETC South Africa has launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, a digital immigration platform aimed at making travel more efficient while strengthening border security and reducing visa fraud. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said the …
• Ghanian returnee says xenophobic climate in South Africa forced him to flee August 14, 2026 12:54 pm Oceana's Herald-Journal - Michigan More than 178,000 African immigrants have left South Africa in recent months, spurred by an immigration crackdown and sometimes violent anti-immigration protests as many cite fears of attacks. It’s one of the most significant migrant exoduses from Africa’s …
• South Africa launches digital visa system for travellers from 4 countries August 14, 2026 12:54 pm TUKO President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Electronic Travel Authorisation system on August 12 at OR Tambo International Airport The ETA system allows travellers from four countries to submit visa applications digitally using biometric verification and facial …
• South Africa envoy Rieaz Shaik laments Canada peacekeeper cuts August 14, 2026 12:39 pm The Globe and Mail Open this photo in gallery:South African High Commissioner to Canada Rieaz Shaik is pictured at the official residence in Ottawa on April 20, 2023.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press South Africa’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada’s decision to remove most …
• Shell loses five-year legal fight with South African activists August 14, 2026 12:25 pm Moneyweb Shell Plc lost the latest round of a five-year legal fight with environmental activists over a South African oil-exploration campaign that went all the way to the nation’s top court. The oil major won’t be allowed to renew an exploration right off South …
• South Africa's body-worn camera rollout faces delays, says Acting Police Minister August 14, 2026 12:19 pm Daily News South Africa has no confirmed timeline for the rollout of body-worn cameras to police officers, with Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia saying the procurement process has not been finalised despite an earlier commitment to begin deployment in the 2025…
• Ronald Lamola Outlines South Africa’s Priorities for SADC Chairpersonship August 14, 2026 12:16 pm The Namibian KwaZulu-Natal, 12 August 2026. Acceptance speech and opening remarks by Mr. Ronald O. Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the SADC Council of Ministers. Programme Director; …
• Angler News South Africa wins Silver at the 2026 Bookmark Awards August 14, 2026 11:50 am East Coast Radio East Coast Radio’s Angler News South Africa has won Silver at the 2026 IAB Bookmark Awards, earning national recognition in the Audio Content & Podcasts category. Vinesh Soogreem Hosted by Vinesh Soogreem, Angler News South Africa is a weekly fishing …
• How Chery Tiggo 4 Pro reshaped South Africa’s compact SUV market August 14, 2026 11:19 am Berea Mail Few vehicle comebacks have been as dramatic in South Africa as Chery’s return to the market, with the Tiggo 4 Pro at the centre of the Chinese brand’s rapid rise from budget-car outlier to a major force in the country’s new-vehicle market. When Chery …
• We Have Not Received Any Document – FG Denies South Africa’s Claim Over Deportation Reimbursement Request August 14, 2026 11:17 am Naija News The Federal Government has denied receiving any request from South Africa for reimbursement of costs used to repatriate Nigerians and other migrants from the country. Naija News reports that the clarification comes after South Africa’s Department of Home …
• Huawei South Africa Connect 2026 charts how the country can scale AI across industries August 14, 2026 11:16 am News24 More than 2,900 leaders from government and industry gathered for Huawei South Africa Connect 2026 to explore what it will take for South African organisations to move AI beyond isolated pilots and into adoption at scale. Held under the theme Where …
• Exxaro partners with South Africa’s leading business schools to build the next generation of leaders August 14, 2026 11:03 am Ghana MMA Exxaro Resources has announced a strategic leadership development partnership with three of Africa’s leading business schools to strengthen leadership capability across its Mining and Renewable Energy businesses as the company continues to execute on its …
• Super Falcons Miss Women’s World Cup for First Time in 35 Years After South Africa Defeat August 14, 2026 11:00 am Point Blank News 144 By Oscar Okhifo The Super Falcons’ historic run of appearances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup has come to an end after Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in Casablanca on Thursday. The result means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for …
• South Africa’s retail sector faces tougher competition as digital shopping expands August 14, 2026 10:37 am Food Business Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s retail sector has long been a cornerstone of the economy, contributing significantly to employment, GDP, and consumer confidence in one of the continent’s most sophisticated consumer markets. The vibrant yet unpredictable and …
• Aviagen South Africa opens expanded Schikfontein Farm facilities August 14, 2026 10:37 am Food Business Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA – Aviagen South Africa has opened an expanded facility at Schikfontein Farm in Heidelberg as the poultry genetics company increases its investment in its South African operations. More than 30 customers, industry representatives and government …
• South Africa vs Nigeria PREVIEW: Super Falcons face do-or-die World Cup showdown August 14, 2026 10:33 am Premium Times The Super Falcons of Nigeria and Banyana Banyana of South Africa meet again on Thursday with their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, in a high-stakes CAF play-off that neither side expected to be playing. The two African heavyweights …
• World Cup dream over: Six major takeaways from Nigeria’s painful defeat to South Africa August 14, 2026 10:33 am Premium Times The Super Falcons’ hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup have come to a painful end after Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the CAF play-off in Morocco. The high-stakes encounter brought together the two quarter-final …
• The best places to live in South Africa if you work from home August 14, 2026 10:28 am The South African Working from home has changed what many South Africans look for in a place to live. Instead of choosing a home based mainly on its proximity to an office, remote workers can prioritise space, reliable internet, good coffee shops, access to nature and a …
• From snowstorms to heatwaves: What SAWS says comes next for South Africa August 14, 2026 10:28 am The South African This week, South Africa was buried in snow warnings, cut-off communities and Orange Level 6 alerts. By the weekend, the story flips entirely. Looking further ahead, it flips even further. Gauteng heads into Saturday and Sunday with clear skies, no rainfall …
• What South Africa’s economic headlines told us this week August 14, 2026 10:22 am IOL This week brought a mixed picture: economic activity showed signs of recovery, but unemployment rose to 33.6%, manufacturing and mining remained under pressure, and economists warned that stronger growth is still needed to shift the employment needle. …
• Over 27,000 teaching posts remain vacant in South Africa amid high unemployment August 14, 2026 10:22 am IOL Despite thousands of unemployed teachers sitting at home without work, South Africa continues to face a shortage of teachers, with 27,092 teaching posts currently unfilled. The figure was revealed by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube in a …
• South Africa’s infrastructure plans and possible industrial renewal August 14, 2026 10:16 am Engineering News Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the relationship between South Africa’s infrastructure plans and possible industrial renewal, which came into focus this week when President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the metals and engineering industry.
• Women in Africa: The Unseen Victims of Crisis and Conflict August 14, 2026 10:05 am IOL Kim Heller|Published 3 minutes ago Kim Heller On Sunday, as South Africa commemorated the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women's March, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai stood at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and delivered a heartfelt tribute …
• South Africa end Nigeria’s World Cup dreams, joins Ghana in international playoff August 14, 2026 9:50 am Ghana MMA South Africa have ended Nigeria’s World Cup hopes with a 2-1 victory, joining Ghana in the international playoffs for a place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana defeated Nigeria’s Super Falcons 2-1 on Thursday to advance in the …
• South Africa end Nigeria’s 2027 World Cup hopes with 2-1 play-off victory August 14, 2026 9:45 am Graphic South Africa end Nigeria’s 2027 World Cup hopes with 2-1 play-off victory Featured Beatrice Laryea Sports News Aug - 14 - 2026 , 00:44 1 minute read Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been eliminated from the race for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after …
• South Africa urged to adopt climate-ready wastewater monitoring August 14, 2026 9:40 am Engineering News South Africa needs to modernise how it monitors and evaluates wastewater treatment systems if it is to strengthen environmental protection and prepare critical infrastructure for increasing climate pressures, said Vaal University of Technology’s (VUT’s) Dr …
• 5 Winelands escapes owned and led by women in South Africa August 14, 2026 9:33 am Cape Town ETC Published by capeetc on August 14, 2026 Whether you’re planning a long-overdue catch-up with friends, celebrating a milestone or craving a quiet midweek escape, South Africa’s Winelands offer endless charm. Women-led Cape estates are setting a new standard …
• Foreign Affairs Minister thanks Church of Pentecost for support to Ghanaians during South Africa xenophobic attacks August 14, 2026 9:33 am The Chronicle News Online Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has commended the Church of Pentecost for its intervention to assist more than 500 Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a …
• South Africa's top court blocks Shell's Wild Coast exploration plans August 14, 2026 9:28 am Engineering News South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday blocked offshore exploration led by Shell along the country's pristine Wild Coast, a setback for the oil major after years of legal challenges by local communities and environmentalists. The ruling is …
• Durban summit: South Africa’s moment to steer SADC towards integration August 14, 2026 9:09 am News24 Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo serves as the deputy director-general (DDG) for the Africa Branch at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind …
• 2027 WWC play-offs: Super Falcons lose to South Africa August 14, 2026 9:04 am Kemi Filani News South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the African play-offs for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. This result means the Super Falcons miss out on next year’s tournament. However, Bayana Bayana have now clinched a place in the Inter-Confederation qualifiers for …
• South African rand holds firm amid cooling US data, Middle East uncertainty August 14, 2026 9:00 am Business Recorder JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed on Friday as easing US inflation boosted speculation the Federal Reserve would keep rates on hold, while Middle East tensions supported the dollar. At 0818 GMT, the rand traded at 16.18 against the …
• Super Falcons World Cup hopes end after South Africa defeat August 14, 2026 8:51 am Eagle Online South Africa kept their FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 hopes alive with a determined 2-1 victory over the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 play-off match on Thursday. The Banyana …
• Dannhauser school named South Africa’s top full service school August 14, 2026 8:40 am Nothern Natal News Dannhauser Full Service School has been named South Africa’s top-performing full service school after taking first place at the 2026 National Education Excellence Awards in Johannesburg. The school received the prestigious award under the theme “Strong …
• South Africa, Ghana keep alive Women’s World Cup hopes August 14, 2026 8:40 am African Insider Johannesburg – South Africa and Ghana kept alive hopes of competing at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil after play-off victories in Morocco on Thursday. Ghana recovered from falling behind after just four minutes to edge the Ivory Coast 2-1 in …
• South Africa end Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup hope, Ghana beat Ivory Coast | Women’s World Cup News August 14, 2026 8:35 am Ghana MMA South Africa and Ghana clinched Africa’s two spots in FIFA’s Intercontinental Playoffs with wins over Nigeria and Ivory Coast to keep alive their dreams of reaching the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to South Africa late on Thursday means the …
• Canoeing enthusiasts, here's an epic spot in South Africa August 14, 2026 8:15 am NewsBytes The best time to visit the Blyde River Canyon for canoeing is during the dry season, which lasts from May to September. During these months, the water levels are more stable, making it easier to navigate through the river. The weather is also pleasant, …
• South Africa end Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup hope, Ghana beat Ivory Coast August 14, 2026 8:15 am Al Jazeera South Africa and Ghana claim Africa’s two FIFA Intercontinental Playoff spots as Nigeria and Ivory Coast go out. Published On 14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026 South Africa and Ghana clinched Africa’s two spots in FIFA’s Intercontinental Playoffs with wins over …
• Diplomacy, peacekeeping cuts weaken Carney’s middle-power vision: South African envoy August 14, 2026 8:12 am Lethbridge Herald By Canadian Press on August 14, 2026. OTTAWA — South Africa’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada’s decision to remove most of its peacekeepers from the continent doesn’t align with the Carney government’s pledge to get middle powers working together. “I am …
• Diplomacy, peacekeeping cuts weaken Carney's middle-power vision: South African envoy August 14, 2026 8:05 am The Albertan OTTAWA — South Africa's envoy to Ottawa says Canada's decision to remove most of its peacekeepers from the continent doesn't align with the Carney government's pledge to get middle powers working together. "I am saddened by the fact …
• Heineken backs South Africa’s next generation of creative talent at Cannes Young Lions 2026 August 14, 2026 7:51 am The Media Online Heineken backed the 2026 Cannes Young Lions South Africa competition, giving emerging creatives global exposure and the chance to represent South Africa. Unconventional career paths reveal untapped creative talent, with scholarships and career changes …
• Nigeria Miss Second Chance As South Africa’s Banyana End Super Falcons’ World Cup Hopes August 14, 2026 7:44 am Leadership Nigeria’s Super Falcons have missed their second opportunity to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the inter-confederation playoff in Casablanca on Thursday night. The defeat means Nigeria will …
• Kenyan crypto startups eye Mauritius, South Africa over steep capital rules August 14, 2026 7:35 am bne IntelliNews Kenyan cryptocurrency startups are considering shifting operations to Mauritius or South Africa after new regulations imposed minimum capital requirements that founders say could price smaller companies out of the country's rapidly growing virtual- …
• Thailand–South Africa Business Matchmaking Forum creates new trade opportunities August 14, 2026 7:14 am Ghana MMA The Thailand–South Africa Business Matchmaking Forum successfully brought together Thai exporters and South African buyers at the Southern Sun Sandton on 13 August 2026, creating a focused platform for new sourcing, distribution and market-entry …
• SAAFF Recognises FIATA Young Logistics Professional Award 2026 South Africa Winner and Champions a Unified Approach to Building the Industry Leadership of the Future August 14, 2026 7:11 am Engineering News The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) South Africa 2026 winner Sinazo Nogwebela’s  submission is a highly commended research document  demonstrating how professional excellence, …
• WAFCON: Once Invincible, Now Defeated, Nigeria Falls to South Africa August 14, 2026 7:06 am African Angle By Seun Akioye It was a crushing defeat that continues to pile problems on the once invincible Nigeria female football team, the Super Falcons. When the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) kicked off in Morrocco, the Nigerian women were favourites to …
• Afghan women look to South Africa's struggle in fight against 'gender apartheid' August 14, 2026 6:34 am Eye Witness News Afghan human rights defender Horia Mosadiq says women in Afghanistan are drawing inspiration from South Africa's decades-long struggle against apartheid as they fight what they describe as “gender apartheid” under Taliban rule. Mosadiq, who has worked …
• Electronic Travel Authorisation: South Africa's strategy to combat immigration fraud August 14, 2026 6:22 am IOL South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has flagged thousands of suspicious applications, with more than 6 000 travel requests rejected over fraud concerns. The digital system is being introduced as the government seeks to modernise …
• Path to WTC 2027 final: What South Africa needs to make the final again August 14, 2026 6:20 am IOL As South Africa look to defend the World Test Championship (WTC) title they claimed last year, the vital first step will be booking their place in the 2027 final. While South Africa currently occupy a spot in the top two—which guarantees automatic …
• Nigeria lose to South Africa, fail to qualify for Women's World Cup for first time August 14, 2026 5:55 am The New York Times Nigeria will not compete in the 2027 Women’s World Cup, marking the first time the country’s national team will miss the tournament. On Thursday night in Rabat, Morocco, the Super Falcons, who are 10-time and reigning WAFCON champions, lost a crucial …
• South Africa, Ghana keep alive Women's World Cup hopes August 14, 2026 5:54 am Jacaranda FM South Africa and Ghana kept alive hopes of competing at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil after play-off victories in Morocco on Thursday. Supplied: SAFA Ghana recovered from falling behind after just four minutes to edge the Ivory Coast 2-1 in …
• Nigerians react as Super Falcons lose against South Africa, miss 2027 World Cup ticket August 14, 2026 5:52 am Daily Post Some Nigerian football supporters have reacted to the Super Falcons’ defeat by South Africa in a 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off encounter on Thursday. DAILY POST reports that South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Morocco to qualify for the intercontinental …
• SADC migration crisis can’t be managed by South Africa alone, argue experts August 14, 2026 5:34 am Eye Witness News Migration has become one of the country's most contentious political issues, but experts say it is not South Africa's alone to solve. The SADC summit takes place in Durban this weekend, where the focus is expected to include regional integration, …
• South Africa launches digital travel authorization system to... August 14, 2026 5:26 am Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2026 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the country's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system on Wednesday, aimed at facilitating travel while strengthening border security and supporting …
• South Africa's healthcare crisis: Over 1,500 medical positions remain unfilled August 14, 2026 5:16 am IOL South Africa had 1 518 vacant medical posts at the end of March, but the National Department of Health says it does not know how many doctors who completed community service remain unemployed. The disclosure comes as medical organisations continue to raise …
• South Africa’s Women’s Month: A time for reflection on GBV August 14, 2026 4:46 am IOL As South Africa marks Women’s Month, activists are questioning what there is to celebrate, as women continue to face gender-based violence, femicide, poverty and insecurity — nearly nine months after gender-based violence and femicide was declared a …
• M LIPHADZI & H LIPHADZI | There’s a deeper human crisis beneath South Africa’s leadership crisis August 14, 2026 4:34 am Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn South Africa keeps trying to fix its leadership problem through better systems, but the harder question is whether we are …
• Ramokgopa says South Africa won’t give up coal for foreign agendas August 14, 2026 4:29 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI Electricity & energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has reiterated that coal remains …
• SAFLA and AMIE SA sign MoC to advance South Africa’s meat-trade logistics August 14, 2026 4:18 am Cape Business News THE South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) and the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of South Africa (AMIE SA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to deepen collaboration on the logistics, port-operational and …
• South Africa’s 33.6% Unemployment: Who Is N August 14, 2026 3:46 am The Nigerian Voice South Africa’s unemployment crisis has reached another disturbing milestone. The country’s official unemployment rate rose to “33.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2026”, up from 32.7 per cent in the first quarter, according to Statistics South Africa …
• South Africa send Nigeria ’s Super Falcons out of first ever World Cup participation August 14, 2026 3:42 am Blueprint Newspapers Limited Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie weeps after Nigeria's ouster from first ever World Cup participation For the first time in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not be involved, when 2027 tournament is played in …
• Super Falcons Miss 2027 World Cup After South Africa Defeat August 14, 2026 3:19 am Naija News Nigeria’s Super Falcons will miss the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in history after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in their African qualification play-off on Thursday. The defeat ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2027 tournament …
• South Africa school uses cattle dung to generate biogas for cooking meals August 14, 2026 3:16 am Mongabay Women preparing meals for more than 1,000 students at Tiyani Secondary School in South Africa’s Limpopo province no longer rely only on firewood. Instead, much of the cooking is powered by biogas generated from cattle dung collected from Tiyani village. …
• 2027 WWCQ: South Africa End Super Falcons World Cup Qualification Hopes After 2-1 Win August 14, 2026 3:11 am Complete Sports Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Nigeria’s Super Falcons 2-1 in the 2027 World Cup qualifying play-in on Thursday, completesports.com reports. The result means for the first time the Super Falcons will not be at the FIFA women’s World Cup since …
• 2027 WWC Playoffs: How Super Falcons Rated In Slim Defeat To South Africa August 14, 2026 3:11 am Complete Sports Following the Super Falcons’ disappointing 2-1 defeat to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff encounter at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the …
• Ghana, South Africa Advance in World Cup Playoffs August 14, 2026 2:51 am News Central South Africa and Ghana kept alive hopes of competing at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil after play-off victories in Morocco on Thursday. Ghana recovered from falling behind after just four minutes to edge the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Casablanca. South …
• South Africa Send Nigeria Out of World Cup Race August 14, 2026 2:51 am News Central Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil ended on Thursday after a 2-1 defeat by South Africa in the Confederation of African Football play-off match at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco. The Super Falcons had missed out on an …
• The art of South Africa’s super-wealthy August 14, 2026 2:48 am Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI While the cost of living continues to rise, so does the wealth in South Africa, according …
• Ghana rejects South Africa reimbursement claims over evacuation of nationals August 14, 2026 2:06 am The Herald Ghana The Government of Ghana has dismissed reports suggesting it owes South Africa money for the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals following recent xenophobic attacks, insisting that the repatriation exercise was fully financed by Ghana. In a statement issued on …
• South Africa end Super Falcons World Cup dream August 14, 2026 1:18 am Ghana MMA Nigeria’s Super Falcons will miss the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in Thursday night’s high-stakes CAF play-off in Casablanca. South Africa strike against the run of play Following …