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South Africa’s 2026 World Cup hopes hit by forfeit
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South Africa’s 2026 World Cup hopes hit by forfeit

South Africa's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup have suffered a major blow after they were sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player. Teboho Mokoena played in the 2-0 win over Lesotho in March despite the 28-year-old midfielder being due to serve a suspension after accumulating two yellow cards. A Fifa disciplinary committee has ruled that South Africa breached competition rules, and has imposed a 3-0 forfeit. The country's football association (Safa) has been fined 10,000 Swiss Francs ($12,500, £9,340), while Mokoena has been issued with a warning. The decision has blown Group C of African World Cup qualifying wide open, with South Africa dropping from top of the table to second place, behind Benin on goal difference. Only the group winners are a...
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Autel Energy Powers South Africa’s Largest Public EV Bus Charging Project in Cape Town, Supporting 120-Bus Fleet Transition by 2025
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Autel Energy Powers South Africa’s Largest Public EV Bus Charging Project in Cape Town, Supporting 120-Bus Fleet Transition by 2025

Autel Energy, a global leader in smart and sustainable EV charging solutions, today announced its pivotal role in South Africa’s most ambitious electric public transport initiative: the electrification of Cape Town’s bus fleet. Through its advanced MaxiCharger DC Fast (150–240 kW) technology, Autel Energy is powering the country’s largest public EV bus charging hub — also among the most significant in Africa — enabling the rollout of 120 electric buses by December 2025. The project, delivered in partnership with STS Tech Group, is centered at Cape Town’s Arrowgate Depot, which operates on a solar–grid hybrid system. This integration highlights AutelEnergy’s capability to deliver charging infrastructure that is both renewable-ready and future-proof, ensuring maxi...
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2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships awarded to Cape Town
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2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships awarded to Cape Town

The 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships have been awarded to the South African city of Cape Town, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa. Following a successful joint application by Golazo South Africa, Athletics South Africa and Western Province Athletics, Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain will provide a stunning location for the championships, which will take place from 6-10 October 2027. Cape Town, known as the gateway to Africa, has a proven track record of staging major running events, including the Cape Town Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon, one of the most scenic ultra-marathons in the world. The organisers hope that this championship will not only highlight Africa’s immense potential in off-road running but also cement the continent’s s...
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Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana in Leading the Way with New Major Immigration, Visa and Travel Policy Changes in 2025
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Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana in Leading the Way with New Major Immigration, Visa and Travel Policy Changes in 2025

Africa’s travel and tourism sector has long been regarded as one of the continent’s most promising industries, poised for growth amid the region’s abundant cultural and natural attractions. However, as we enter mid-2025, there are a variety of immigration-related developments across the continent that are beginning to shape the future of travel within and to Africa. From changes in visa policies and regional integration efforts to the expansion of air travel and hospitality services, these developments are redefining the way tourists and business travelers navigate the continent. This article delves into the key immigration news that will have a significant impact on the African travel and tourism industry, based on reports released in June and July 2025. The developments range from vis...
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Algeria, South Africa conclude line-up at TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024
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Algeria, South Africa conclude line-up at TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024

Algeria, South Africa to join co-hosts Uganda in Group C TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 to be staged in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda between 2 – 30 August 2025 Competition makes East African return after Rwanda 2016 edition The final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024 has been confirmed following the second round of qualifiers in which Algeria and South Africa booked their places in the continental competition. Algeria secured their ticket with a commanding 3-0 win over The Gambia on Friday that gave them victory on aggregate by the same scoreline, before South Africa reversed a 1-0 deficit against Malawi on Sunday to advance 2-1 on aggregate in a result that confirmed the 19-team line-up. Both Algeria and South Afric...
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African quartet to receive $9.55 million each for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation
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African quartet to receive $9.55 million each for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation

FIFA has confirmed a participation fee of $ 9.55 million for each of the four African teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). The inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA CWC will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. The four African clubs participating in the tournament are Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, and Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco. These teams will each receive the same amount as the clubs from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF). This generous payout is part of the USD 1 billion prize pool set for the tournament’s first edition, which will feature 32 clubs. FIFA's official website emphasi...
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The expelled envoy at the heart of the latest US-South Africa row
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The expelled envoy at the heart of the latest US-South Africa row

South Africa's Ebrahim Rasool is an experienced politician and had been serving his second stint as ambassador in the US As a veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle and himself a victim of the inequities of that racist system of government, Ebrahim Rasool was always unlikely to mince his words when it came to assessing the new US administration. But in a message to family and friends, South Africa's top envoy in Washington sounded almost relaxed about the diplomatic ructions that he had caused. Soon after it was announced at the weekend that he was going to be expelled from the US, Ambassador Rasool wrote that he and his family were "all packed up and looking forward to returning to South Africa" and said he was leaving the US with "no regrets". On Friday, his prepared remarks ...
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Rugby Africa President meets Minister of Sports, Arts And Culture of South Africa at Contract Signing between AFD SARU and Rugby Africa
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Rugby Africa President meets Minister of Sports, Arts And Culture of South Africa at Contract Signing between AFD SARU and Rugby Africa

Herbert Mensah, the dynamic President of Rugby Africa, continues to steer the sport to new heights, making it one of the most talked-about disciplines on the continent. Under his leadership, rugby in Africa has not just grown—it has flourished, capturing global attention like never before.On March 1, 2025, Mensah stood alongside Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, to witness a groundbreaking contract signing between the French Development Agency (AFD), the South African Rugby Union (SARU), and Rugby Africa. This pivotal agreement, sealed in South Africa’s capital, is yet another testament to the sport’s rising influence.Taking to social media, Rugby Africa paid tribute to McKenzie’s impact, stating:"Gayton McKenzie is a force to be reckoned with when it c...
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World’s ‘first openly gay imam’ shot dead in South Africa
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World’s ‘first openly gay imam’ shot dead in South Africa

Muhsin Hendricks, who came out as gay in 1996, once said that his need to be authentic "was greater than the fear to die" Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure dubbed the world's first openly gay imam, has been shot dead in South Africa. The 57-year-old cleric ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay and other marginalised Muslims. He was killed on Saturday morning after the car in which he was travelling near the southern city of Gqeberha was ambushed. "Two unknown suspects with covered faces got out of the vehicle and started firing multiple shots at the vehicle," police said in a statement. News of Hendricks' death has sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the globe. Julia Ehrt, executive...
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