45 h. ago Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy

Guinea’s military junta has announced September 21, 2025, as the date for a long-awaited constitutional referendum—a key step toward restoring democratic rule in the West African country. The referendum will determine the adoption of a new constitution to replace the military charter currently governing the country. Initially, junta leader Col. Mamadi Doumbouya pledged to begin… Read More »Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy The post Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago W Cape urges SASSA beneficiaries to switch cards before deadline

The deadline to switch to the new cards has been extended to 31 May

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8 d. ago Deadline for beneficiaries to replace gold cards is May: Postbank

Post Bank has clarified that the deadline for social grant beneficiaries to replace their gold cards

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8 d. ago Bafana Bafana on the Brink: FIFA Probe Threatens South Africa’s World Cup Dream

South Africa’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance as FIFA investigates their use of ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2-0 win over Lesotho. Mokoena should have served a suspension after two prior yellow cards but played regardless, prompting Lesotho to lodge a formal complaint. If FIFA rules against South Africa, the result could… Read More »Bafana Bafana on the Brink: FIFA Probe Threatens South Africa’s World Cup Dream The post Bafana Bafana on the Brink: FIFA Probe Threatens South Africa’s World Cup Dream first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Court halts digital migration deadline, delays analogue TV switch

The court suspended the switch-off deadline and interdicted the Minister from implementing it

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1 week ago Prudence Sekgodiso dominates 800m, secures Gold for SA in Nanjing

She finished over a second ahead of Nigist Getachew of Ethiopia, with Patricia Silva of Portugal 3rd

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2 w. ago Section 27 questions Limpopo’s pit latrine eradication progress

Section 27 says the Limpopo Education Department may meet its deadline to eradicate pit latrines

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2 w. ago M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire Calls, Seize Key Mining Town in Eastern DRC

The M23 rebels have captured Walikale, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a day after the Congolese and Rwandan presidents called for a ceasefire following talks in Doha, Qatar. The town, rich in tin and gold deposits, links four eastern provinces—North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, and Maniema. Beyond this, the Walikale area is home to the… Read More »M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire Calls, Seize Key Mining Town in Eastern DRC The post M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire Calls, Seize Key Mining Town in Eastern DRC first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago NAFCOC believes registration won’t stop rapid increase in spaza shops

The deadline for registration for all spaza shops was at the end of last month.

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2 w. ago FW de Klerk Foundation report card reveals decline in human rights

The report evaluated 27 rights protected under the Constitution's Bill of Rights.

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2 w. ago Court to hear legal bid to invalidate, halt analogue switch off

The analogue switch-off deadline is set for March 31, 2025.

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2 w. ago FW De Klerk Foundation releases 2024 Human Rights report card

Although there has been progress since the dawn of democracy, many people still live in poverty.

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3 w. ago India’s Kohli Excited By Cricket’s Return At Los Angeles Games

Virat Kohli welcomed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and, although the Indian great will not be coaxed out of retirement for the showpiece, he said he believed a new generation of Indian athletes would be ready to strike gold. Cricket, which enjoys a huge following in India and has a… Read More »India’s Kohli Excited By Cricket’s Return At Los Angeles Games The post India’s Kohli Excited By Cricket’s Return At Los Angeles Games first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Activist slams lack of solid commitment to basic income grant

Raiters says the amount should have been increased to adequately support beneficiaries

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3 w. ago Houthis to resume attacks on Israeli ships after Gaza deadline ended

Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza as a standoff over the truce escalated

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