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South Africa's national football team faced a delayed departure for the 2026 World Cup due to visa complications, drawing sharp criticism from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie. The squad eventually left for Mexico, but an assistant coach remained behind, and an emergency meeting was called to address the matter.
Health workers and UN officials warn that women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are disproportionately affected by the current Ebola outbreak, reflecting patterns seen in previous epidemics. With confirmed cases rising and shortages of protective equipment reported, caregivers—mostly women—face heightened risks.
Australia's Socceroos played two pre-World Cup friendlies, losing 1-0 to Mexico in Pasadena, and facing Switzerland in San Diego. The matches offered final chances for squad hopefuls, with Aiden O'Neill declaring fitness and Cristian Volpato debuting. Mexico also beat Ghana 2-0 in Puebla, as coaches finalize their World Cup squads.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the official launch of Kruger National Park's centenary commemorations at Skukuza Rest Camp on Saturday evening. The year 2026 marks 100 years since the park's proclamation, with celebrations under the theme 'Our Heritage, Our Future', highlighting conservation achievements and recovery from recent floods.
As South Africa commemorates World No Tobacco Day, public health expert Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf urges Parliament to pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, arguing that unchecked tobacco and nicotine addiction threaten progress against TB and HIV. The article highlights the link between smoking and TB, the surge in vaping products, and the need for stronger regulations.
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming a 26-man squad that notably omits Franco Mastantuono. Despite injury concerns for Messi and others, Scaloni has played down the severity, while Thiago Almada emerges as a likely starter alongside Messi.
Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu has announced he will resign after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending his 13-year tenure. The decision comes amid pressure over the hiring of head coach Hong Myung-bo and follows a government audit. Hong said he was surprised by the announcement, which came just days before South Korea's opening match.
Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams have secured significant victories in the World Championship, with the women clinching the title in Bordeaux and the men winning the Valladolid leg. Key players like Maddison Levi and Henry Hutchison have been central to Australia's success.
South Africa's Parliament is set to hold the first meeting of a special impeachment committee examining allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa related to the 2020 theft of cash at his private farm. The committee, established after a Constitutional Court ruling, will elect a chairperson and decide whether there are grounds for impeachment. Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing and has filed a legal challenge against the independent panel's report.
Israel has cut contact with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after the UN added Israeli entities to its blacklist of parties suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. The move follows a UN report alleging sexual violence by Israeli security forces, which Israel denies as politically motivated.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry's remarks against paying Olympic athletes prize money have drawn criticism from athletes including Australian swimmer Shayna Jack and Cameron McEvoy. The controversy comes amid the Enhanced Games' $25 million prize pool and ongoing debates about athlete compensation.
Nearly 300 Ghanaians have returned to Accra from South Africa amid anti-immigrant protests, with more than 700 others following over the weekend. The repatriation highlights tensions over undocumented migration, as officials report most returnees lacked valid permits, while Ghana pledges support and legal action.
A satirical political movement born from a judge's slur against unemployed Indian youth has amassed tens of millions of followers. The Cockroach Janta Party uses memes and AI-generated content to channel Gen Z frustration, while also putting forward policy demands and facing online resistance.
Around 300 Ghanaian nationals departed from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport on a voluntary repatriation flight to Accra, as Ghana begins a program for citizens wishing to leave South Africa amid growing anti-immigrant tensions. More flights are scheduled, with up to 800 Ghanaians expected to participate. The move follows protests and concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in South Africa.
At the World Urban Forum in Baku, African leaders underscored the destructive impact of climate change and rapid urbanization, while calling for more funding and innovative financing. Angola's minister defended accelerating UN-Habitat's urban agenda to make Africa an engine of sustainable development.
Morocco enters the 2026 World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked team and continental champions, aiming to surpass their historic 2022 semifinal run. New coach Mohamed Ouahbi has drawn heavily on the European diaspora, while the team contends with the fallout from a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.
Ghana have included midfielder Thomas Partey in their provisional 28-man squad for the 2026 World Cup despite him facing criminal charges in the UK. Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault and is due to stand trial next year. The squad announcement also confirmed that Mohammed Kudus will miss the tournament through injury.
South Africa's health and finance ministers will visit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital following a Public Protector report revealing that only half of R666-million allocated for repairs was spent. The hospital faces a R1.7-billion funding gap, and findings have been escalated to the Auditor General.
LIV Golf's second Korean tournament in Busan unfolds amid the tour's financial uncertainty after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced it will end backing after this season. Players and officials express optimism while fans enjoy the unique format and star power.
South Africa's security cluster ministers convened an urgent meeting on Monday to address rising anti-immigrant protests and craft a national action plan against xenophobia. The meeting included engagements with protest groups, including March and March, which has threatened to 'shut down' the country if demands are not met by June 30.