The Confederation of African Football has decided to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of every two. CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the change, stating it will start after a final biennial tournament in 2028, with the new four-year cycle beginning with the 2032 edition. This adjustment is intended to alleviate scheduling conflicts for players at European clubs and to better synchronize with the global soccer calendar.
A new yearly competition called the African Nations League will launch in 2029 to maintain annual high-level matches for all member nations. The tournament's prize money is also increasing, with the 2025 AFCON champion set to receive ten million dollars. This structural overhaul aims to...
Respected broadcaster Clement Manyathela alleges he was blacklisted from interviewing President Cyril Ramaphosa following a live radio inquiry about the Phala Phala farm scandal. Manyathela claims the pushback originated from the president's aides, who reportedly told him he had crossed a line and would never again secure an interview. He also stated that a government minister now refuses to appear on his show as a direct result of the incident.
The journalist asserts that Ramaphosa himself answered the question without visible issue during the conversation on The Clement Manyathela Show on 702. The controversy stems from the 2020 theft of a large sum of undeclared foreign currency from the president's Limpopo game farm, a matter that...
Gunmen killed nine people and wounded ten more at KwaNoxolo tavern in the Tambo section of Bekkersdal township. Acting Gauteng Police Commissioner Fred Kekana has launched a major manhunt for roughly a dozen suspects who arrived in a white kombi and silver sedan before opening fire indiscriminately on patrons.
The Gauteng Serious and Violent Crime Investigations unit is leading the probe, appealing to the public for any information that could identify the attackers. Community members are reeling from the brutality of the attack, which adds to a grim national pattern of similar mass shootings at taverns. No clear motive has been established by authorities at this time.
Residents of the historically strained township, which has faced...
Mayor Dada Morero of Johannesburg wants to combine forces with property owners and neighborhoods to seize control of hijacked buildings, particularly in areas like the CBD and Hillbrow. His push for a unified effort aims to transform these dangerous, illegally occupied structures into secure housing or commercial spaces, addressing a crisis that drains city revenue and fuels crime.
The scope of the problem is massive, with syndicates taking over hundreds of properties, many privately owned, and renting them out illegally. This creates severe hazards, including fatal fires and violent crime, while legal hurdles like obtaining court orders slow reclamation efforts. Political opposition exists, with critics like the DA warning against...
Dude, a 29-year-old guy, got popped holding a human skull near Central Park in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The suspect, arrested naked in a stream, told cops he killed someone to prove he is the messiah. Officers responding to a tip about a man with a skull in a drainage tunnel near the Central Park Complex later found a headless body and a rock covered in gore off the N8 National Road near Nathan Street in Old East End.
This whole thing went down hard on the local community. People are freaked out that this happened at a quiet stream, a spot folks pass every day. The suspect is facing murder and corpse violation charges at Heidedal Police Station, with a court date in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court coming up. The brutality, with...
Polokwane International Airport is waiving landing fees and other service charges for performing artists on private charters through early January. The Gateway Airport Authority Limited program requires proof of confirmed bookings in the region during the festive period to qualify. The incentive aims to attract high-profile acts to Limpopo, boosting cultural tourism and supporting the local creative economy.
Airport CEO Mokgadi Matli stated the move is intended to support artists and create a vibrant holiday atmosphere in the province. The offer applies to private or chartered jet travel, with applications assessed on a case-by-case basis. For performers, the waiver reduces the significant costs associated with private air travel...
Samsung is reportedly developing a new passport-style foldable phone called the Wide Fold, targeting a launch in fall 2026. This design shift appears to be a direct response to Apple's anticipated crease-free iPhone Fold, which is also expected to feature a wider, 4:3 aspect ratio display.
According to industry sources, the Wide Fold will feature a 7.6-inch main screen paired with a 5.4-inch outer display. The 4:3 aspect ratio is intended to improve the user experience by reducing content cropping and providing a notebook-like feel when opened. Speculated internal hardware includes 25W wireless charging, which would be a record for Samsung phones, and the likely use of a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Samsung's move is seen as a...
A Google service center employee in Delhi reportedly blamed a customer's swollen Pixel battery on her use of a Samsung charger. The woman had brought her malfunctioning phone for warranty service, only to be told the third-party adapter caused the problem. According to an eyewitness post on social media, it is unclear if she ultimately received a repair or replacement.
Industry experts note that using a different brand's certified charger typically does not cause battery swelling, as modern adapters and devices regulate power delivery. The more likely cause is prolonged use, age, or a manufacturing defect. This incident highlights a potential tactic to deny warranty claims by shifting blame to the consumer.
Google's Pixel line has...
Over a hundred and sixty people lost their homes after a fire tore through the Drommedaris informal settlement in Paarl. The blaze, fueled by strong winds, destroyed nearly one hundred shacks early Saturday morning. No fatalities were reported, but residents like Bukiwe Mdangayi lost all their possessions, including holiday items for children.
Investigations into the cause are ongoing, though the widespread use of paraffin and gas stoves in the tightly packed community likely contributed to the rapid spread. Drakenstein Municipality fire services, assisted by a local farmwatch group, worked for hours to contain the flames. Immediate aid from the municipality and the NGO Gift of the Givers provided food, blankets, and temporary shelter...
