56 h. ago VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the Voice of Women Conference and Awards 2025 (VOW2025) in Abuja, former South African Deputy President and ex-UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka made a powerful and heartfelt call to African women: to embrace leadership boldly but never forget the critical role men play as allies in the journey toward […] The post VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex-South African deputy president, Mlambo-Ngcuka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago PICTORIAL: Protesters Urge IGP To Ignore Governor Yusuf’s Call For Kano CP’s Sack

A group of concerned citizens in Kano State, led by Barrister Nafisa Abba Isma’il, chairlady of the Women Lawyers Congress, staged a peaceful protest on Thursday evening in support of the State’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The protest, which began at Tukur Road and ended at Race Course in Nasarawa GRA in Kano, […]

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3 d. ago Delta Govt hails NBM Initiative on community school renovations

…Reaffirms Commitment To Upgrading Educational Infrastructures, Quality Education From Ben Dunno, Warri The Delta state government has commended the members of the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, for the initiative to renovate Agbowhiame Primary school in Ughelli South Local Government area, describing as a noble in the collective efforts to upgrading the standard of education […] The post Delta Govt hails NBM Initiative on community school renovations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago South Africa’s Ambassador To France Found Dead In Paris Hotel

The South African ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Mthethwa, has been found dead at a hotel in Paris under circumstances that have triggered a police investigation. French newspaper Le Parisien reported that the 58-year-old diplomat was believed to have jumped from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Hotel. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, Mthethwa’s wife […]

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5 d. ago FIFA Penalizes South Africa In World Cup Qualifier Over Ineligible Player

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has sanctioned South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, for fielding an ineligible player during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The decision followed the participation of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the game against Lesotho, despite him being suspended for accumulating two yellow cards in previous qualifiers. On […] The post FIFA Penalizes South Africa In World Cup Qualifier Over Ineligible Player appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago World Cup Qualifier: FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible player

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 read more World Cup Qualifier: FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible player

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5 d. ago BREAKING: FIFA Sanction South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifier

South Africa's 2-0 victory on March 21 in Polokwane has been replaced with a 3-0 defeat meaning they drop to second place in Group C of the African Zone qualifiers, behind Benin on goal difference, while Lesotho remain fifth. The post BREAKING: FIFA Sanction South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA sanctions Bafana Bafana for fielding ineligible player

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for fielding Teboho Mokoena, an ineligible player, in the March 21, 2025, 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho. FIFA claims that SAFA’s action violated both Article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Competition Regulations […] The post 2026 WCQ: FIFA sanctions Bafana Bafana for fielding ineligible player appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Docks South Africa 3 Points, Imposes $12,541 Fine

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed sanctions on the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the match between South Africa and Lesotho on March 21, 2025, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. In a statement released through FIFA’s media channels on Monday, the committee concluded that […]

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7 d. ago Protesters urge South Africa to cut Israel ties over Gaza war

More than 3,000 people marched through Cape Town on Saturday, demanding that South Africa sever trade and diplomatic relations.. read more Protesters urge South Africa to cut Israel ties over Gaza war

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7 d. ago Gaza: South Africa Protesters Pile Pressure On Govt To Sever Ties With Israel

The proesters also demanded that the government suspend its exports of coal to Israel and prosecute any South Africans who enlist in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). The post Gaza: South Africa Protesters Pile Pressure On Govt To Sever Ties With Israel appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago 2026 WCQ: South Africa Unfazed By FIFA Investigation Over Mokoena’s Eligibility

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has expressed confidence following FIFA’s announcement that it has launched disciplinary proceedings regarding the fielding of suspended midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March. FIFA confirmed last week that it would investigate South Africa’s decision to include Mokoena in their 2-0 victory over […]

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2 w. ago South Africa President Orders Arrest Of Radio Host Penny Ntuli For Twerking On Highway, Says Action Distracts Drivers

South Africa’s President, His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, has ordered the immediate arrest of popular radio presenter Penny Ntuli and her friend after a video surfaced showing them twerking on the side of a busy road. The president expressed his displeasure over the viral video, stating that such behavior endangers both road users and the […] The post South Africa President Orders Arrest Of Radio Host Penny Ntuli For Twerking On Highway, Says Action Distracts Drivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘South Africa Well Prepared For Davis Cup Clash Against Morocco’

Having spent more time together than usual, captain Pietie Norval is confident that the Renault SA Davis Cup team is ready to face Morocco in a crucial World Group II tie at Groenkloof Tennis Club in Pretoria on Saturday and Sunday. The national team arrived in Pretoria last Saturday, a week before the tie, and […]

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2 w. ago World Cup Qualifier: FIFA probes South Africa over ineligible player

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes have been reignited as FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against South Africa for fielding an read more World Cup Qualifier: FIFA probes South Africa over ineligible player

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2 w. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clears South Africa In Player Eligibility Case

In a devastating blow for Nigeria and Benin Republic’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket, football’s governing body, FIFA has ruled out any disciplinary action against South Africa regarding allegations of fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This decision effectively extinguishes Nigeria’s hopes of benefiting from administrative sanctions within […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya Hit By High Borrowing Costs — Moody’s

Although economies in the region face ever-rising funding needs to keep development and growth on track, they have to contend with high interest rates compared with their advanced counterparts. The post Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya Hit By High Borrowing Costs — Moody’s appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: Panic In South Africa As FIFA Sanctions Equatorial Guinea Over Ineligible Player

Concerns were mounting among football authorities and supporters in South Africa following the recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which upheld FIFA’s decision to penalise Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The West African nation has been docked six points—three from each of their […]

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2 w. ago World Cup Qualifiers: NSC Chair Says NFF Will Decide Eric Chelle’s Fate

With two matches left to play in Group C, Nigeria are six points behind South Africa, who top the group with 17 points, and three points behind Benin. The post World Cup Qualifiers: NSC Chair Says NFF Will Decide Eric Chelle’s Fate appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Protest: Tinubu urged to ignore calls for Women Affairs minister sack

From Okwe Obi, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has been urged to ignore the sacking of the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim. Earlier, some aggrieved civil servants had staged a protest, accusing Suleiman-Ibrahim of neglecting their welfare. But, the Director of Public Enlightenment, Centre for Accountability and Public Engagement, Emmanuel Lawal, in a statement yesterday, […] The post Protest: Tinubu urged to ignore calls for Women Affairs minister sack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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