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By Nokwanda Ncwane Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic final that was decided in extra time. The highly anticipated final which also featured a half-time entertainment show was played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States, on Sunday, 19 July, bringing an end to a month-long tournament featuring the newly expanded 48-team format. Both sides created opportunities throughout the match, but Spain’s trademark possession-based style gradually took control as the contest wore on. Argentina’s task became even more difficult after midfielder Enzo Fernández was shown a second…
By Nokwanda Ncwane Ukhozi FM social commentator Nco Dube says former eThekwini Municipality mayor Zandile Gumede’s decision to leave the African National Congress (ANC) for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party reinforces a growing perception that the party has become a political home for leaders who have fallen out of favour within the ANC, particularly those facing corruption allegations. Dube’s comments come after Gumede was unveiled as the MK Party’s deputy convenor in KwaZulu-Natal during a media briefing in Durban on Monday. She was introduced alongside several former ANC members who have defected to the Jacob Zuma-led party. Gumede, a long-time…
Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi has died at the age of 67, leaving behind a decades-long legacy that helped shape the country’s theatre and television industry. The Sebogodi family confirmed that the award-winning actor passed away on 15 July following complications related to diabetes. Born in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Sebogodi was widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most accomplished actors, with a career spanning more than four decades across theatre, television and film. He rose to prominence in the 1980s through his portrayal of Nkosheng in the classic television drama Bophelo ke Semphekgo, before taking on memorable roles such…
By Nokwanda Ncwane Argentina captain Lionel Messi says his side has earned its place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final through hard work, dismissing suggestions that the international football federation has favoured the defending champions throughout the tournament. Conspiracy theories circulated widely on social media following Argentina’s dramatic quarter-final victory over Egypt, with some fans alleging that refereeing decisions favoured Lionel Scaloni’s side. The controversy centred on a disallowed Egyptian goal, with critics claiming the decision influenced the outcome of the match. Argentina fought back from 2-0 down to score three unanswered goals and secure a place in the…
By Nokwanda Ncwane Embattled former eThekwini Municipality mayor Zandile Gumede has been appointed as uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party deputy convenor in KwaZulu-Natal, marking one of the party’s highest-profile recruitments ahead of the 2026 local government elections. The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday, where Gumede was unveiled alongside several former African National Congress (ANC) members who have defected to the Jacob Zuma-led party. The MK Party emerged as the largest party in KwaZulu-Natal after securing more than 40% of the provincial vote in the 2024 national and provincial elections. Despite its electoral success, the party…
Not keen on watching the Springboks from your couch? Gather your friends, bring the family or head out on your own to soak up the atmosphere with fellow rugby fans. The Springboks take on Scotland in Pretoria on Saturday, and several venues around Durban will be screening the match live. Here are some of the fan parks worth checking out: Westown Square, Shongweni Westown Square is a great option for families, groups of friends and solo supporters. The venue offers a lively match-day atmosphere, a variety of food and drink options, and a dedicated kids’ play area, making it an…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the final report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was established after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive media briefing on 6 July 2025. During the briefing, Mkhwanazi alleged political interference, corruption and the infiltration of organised crime within elements of South Africa’s criminal justice system, prompting Ramaphosa to establish the commission of inquiry. The commission will now submit its final report on Monday, 16 November 2026, instead of…
By Nokwanda Ncwane To support a fair and orderly election campaign ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, the eThekwini Municipality Council has approved conditions governing the placement of election and campaign posters across the city. The measures provide political parties and candidates with guidelines for election-related advertising while ensuring public spaces are managed responsibly and municipal regulations are followed. According to the eThekwini Municipality, Council approved a limited waiver of certain provisions of the eThekwini Municipality Outdoor Advertising Bylaw, 2018, which will apply only to the Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. Under the approved conditions, each…
By Nokwanda Ncwane Despite the permanent closure of the Old Drive-In site in Durban, hundreds of Malawian nationals remain camped outside, hoping they will be transported to Musina in Limpopo before returning to their homes in Malawi. The site, which officially closed last Tuesday, had been operating as a temporary processing centre for Malawian nationals volunteering to return home. The official temporary repatriation centre is now in Musina, Limpopo where around 37 000 migrants have been processed. According to the eThekwini Municipality, more than 20,000 Malawian nationals were processed and repatriated through the Sherwood and Old Drive-In sites. The municipality…
By Nokwanda Ncwane The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that four suspects were arrested overnight by the Madlanga Commission Recommendations Task Team during a takedown operation conducted in various parts of Johannesburg. Those arrested include current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Former city manager Imogen Mashazi is among the suspects expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. “The SAPS will provide further details once the suspects have appeared in court,” national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said. Mashazi previously appeared before the Madlanga Commission in 2025 as part of its investigation into…