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Mamelodi Sundowns Beat FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo 3-1 in TotalEnergies CAFCL, kicking off their group stage campaign with a dominant performance that delighted the home crowd at Loftus Versfeld. In a match defined by tactical precision and South American flair, Masandawana proved once again why they are considered one of the heavyweights of continental football. The atmosphere in Pretoria was electric as the Brazilian-style Samba boys looked to secure maximum points on home soil. The technical team, players, and supporters knew that starting strong in the group stages is vital for any team with aspirations of lifting the trophy. Masandawana Secure…

G20 leaders make key decisions, agree on declaration and forge to work together on global economic issues G20 leaders make key decisions, agree on declaration and forge to work together on global economic issues, signaling a historic shift in focus toward the needs of the developing world. On Saturday, the G20 Leaders’ Summit concluded its primary sessions with the adoption of a comprehensive declaration, a document that seeks to rewrite the rules of global engagement in favor of solidarity, equality, and sustainability. This consensus was reached despite a tense geopolitical backdrop. The summit in Johannesburg proceeded without the presence of…

 South Africa defies Trump’s warning to secure global consensus in Johannesburg G20 Summit Declaration Has Been Adopted Without US Participation G20 summit declaration has been adopted without US participation, signaling a massive shift in global geopolitics. World leaders gathered in Johannesburg today and made history. They finalized the summit’s primary document on the very first day. This decisive action defies a direct warning from US President Donald Trump. Consequently, the United States finds itself isolated from the global consensus for the first time in the forum’s history. The atmosphere at the Sandton Convention Centre is electric. Diplomats and officials describe…

Protesters arrested outside G20 summit as Operation Dudula, MK Party clash with police Protesters arrested outside G20 summit as Operation Dudula, MK Party clash with police, turning the streets surrounding the Nasrec Expo Centre into a chaotic battleground on Saturday. What was intended to be a showcase of South African diplomacy and the country’s ability to host the world’s most powerful leaders has been marred by scenes of stun grenades, pushing matches, and the detention of several demonstrators who attempted to breach the heavy security cordon. The clashes broke out just hours after the summit’s morning plenary sessions began. While…

‘The Americans are not coming’ SA officials confirm on G20 closing ceremony ‘The Americans are not coming’ SA officials confirm on G20 closing ceremony, ending days of speculation regarding the United States’ participation in the historic summit’s final proceedings. In a briefing that underscored the depth of the current diplomatic row, South African government representatives stated definitively that the G20 presidency would be handed over to an “empty chair” rather than a junior official, cementing the reality of the US boycott. The confirmation came from Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spokesperson Chrispin Phiri, who told reporters on Saturday…

‘We can’t do it alone’: EU praises SA as it calls for collective action at G20 ‘We can’t do it alone’: EU praises SA as it calls for collective action at G20, marking a decisive show of solidarity as European leaders rally behind South Africa’s presidency. Amidst the conspicuous absence of the United States at the G20 Summit Johannesburg, the European Union has stepped into the diplomatic vacuum, offering a robust endorsement of South Africa’s leadership and its ambitious Global South agenda. The sentiment was clear as top EU officials touched down in Sandton: in a fractured world, isolationism is…

No G20 leader will face arrest after Lamola extends diplomatic immunity privileges No G20 leader will face arrest after Lamola extends diplomatic immunity privileges for the upcoming summit, a decisive move by the South African government to ensure the smooth running of the first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola officially gazetted the notice this week, creating a legal safety net for the heads of state and high-level delegations descending on Johannesburg. The announcement comes amidst a heightened global focus on international justice and the obligations of host nations. By invoking specific sections…

G20 summit in South Africa: Who’s attending and what’s on the agenda? G20 summit in South Africa: Who’s attending and what’s on the agenda? is the question on every geopolitical observer’s lips as world leaders descend upon Johannesburg this weekend. The gathering marks a historic milestone as the first-ever Group of 20 leaders’ summit to be held on African soil. However, the event at the Nasrec Expo Centre kicks off under a cloud of diplomatic tension, defined by a high-profile US boycott and a determined push by the host nation to champion a Global South agenda. Despite the political theatre…

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results | 21 November 2025 are now official, with thousands of South Africans checking their tickets to see if they have become the country’s newest multi-millionaires. The Friday night draw offered a staggering combined jackpot pool of approximately R50 million, keeping lottery fever high across the nation. ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, has confirmed the winning numbers for both draws. Below is the full breakdown of the results, payout status, and details on how to claim your prize if you are one of the lucky winners. PowerBall Results: Winning Numbers The anticipation for…

‘No child’s play’: South Africans describe life 10km from Ukraine frontline ‘No child’s play’: South Africans describe life 10km from Ukraine frontline, revealing a harrowing tale of deception, fear, and entrapment in one of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. In a series of desperate distress calls received by the South African government this week, a group of 17 men have detailed their transformation from hopeful job seekers to reluctant soldiers in the Russian military machine. The report, which has sent shockwaves through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), confirms that these nationals are currently stranded in the…