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Banyana on cusp of FIFA World Cup qualification as they prepare to face the Senegal Lionesses in a crucial Women’s Afcon 2025 quarter-final clash on Saturday. Victory in this encounter not only secures a semi-final spot but will also all but confirm South Africa’s place at the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup, reinforcing their dominance on the continent. South Africa’s national women’s team, Banyana Banyana, enters this high-stakes match as the clear favourites. They are the defending Women’s Afcon 2022 champions and have historically maintained an upper hand over Senegal, having won two out of their previous three encounters. Banyana…

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results 18 July 2025 have been officially announced, revealing no jackpot winners in either draw. The South Africa lottery draw, operated by Ithuba National Lottery, took place at 21:00 on Friday, 18 July 2025, with millions of hopefuls eagerly awaiting the outcome. In this latest draw, the PowerBall jackpot stood at over R78 million, while the PowerBall Plus jackpot offered more than R12 million. Despite the high stakes, both jackpots rolled over as no players matched all five numbers plus the PowerBall in either game. PowerBall Results 18 July 2025: Winning Numbers and Payouts The PowerBall…

Another Orlando Pirates player joins PSL newcomers, signalling a growing relationship between the Soweto giants and top-flight rookies Orbit College FC. This time, it’s 23-year-old left-back Yanga Madiba who will spend the 2025/26 season on loan at the Betway Premiership debutants. The Orlando Pirates transfer was officially confirmed this week, with the club announcing Madiba’s season-long loan deal to Orbit College — marking the defender’s second spell with the North West-based outfit. The move is one of several PSL 2025 signings by Orbit College as they prepare for their first-ever campaign in South Africa’s top-tier league. Yanga Madiba loan move…

FlySafair pilots extend strike action two weeks from Monday FlySafair pilots extend strike action two weeks, intensifying a mounting labour crisis in South Africa’s aviation sector and signalling broader unrest over working conditions and labour rights. Originally scheduled as a one-day protest on Monday, 21 July, the pilot protest has been escalated by the Solidarity union, sparking significant concerns over ongoing airline disruptions. The escalation follows FlySafair’s announcement of a seven-day lockout against its pilots, a retaliatory measure that critics claim undermines efforts to resolve the dispute amicably. As a result, no flights can be guaranteed for at least the…

Weekend Weather Forecast South Africa 19–20 July 2025 The weekend weather forecast for South Africa on 19–20 July 2025 suggests a mixed bag of conditions across the country. While most regions can expect fine and cold to cool weather, eastern parts may experience partly cloudy skies and isolated showers, particularly on Saturday. With winter firmly settled in, citizens are advised to brace for cold temperatures, especially in the early mornings and evenings. Here’s a detailed regional breakdown of what South Africans can expect this weekend. National Overview – Cold, Clear, with Localised Rain South Africa’s weekend weather forecast points to…

Mandela Day 2025 | World Unites to Honour Madiba’s Legacy Every year on July 18th, the world pauses to remember and celebrate the life and values of Nelson Mandela. Mandela Day 2025| World unites to honour Madiba’s legacy is more than just a commemorative date — it’s a global celebration of community service, compassion, and the power of positive action. A Global Celebration of Kindness and Action Mandela Day 2025 has once again inspired millions across the globe to roll up their sleeves and give back to their communities. From South Africa’s townships to the streets of New York, London,…

Government clamps down on digital platforms over harmful content Digital platforms warned to adhere to Films and Publications Act following a court ruling against social media giant Meta. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has reiterated its firm stance that digital platforms operating in South Africa must comply fully with the Films and Publications Act, especially in matters concerning online child protection and harmful content. Meta ordered to remove illegal content involving children The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has made a landmark ruling, ordering Meta to remove WhatsApp channels and Instagram profiles showing explicit content involving minors. The…

New R11.6-billion solar project likely to be SA’s last CSP The Redstone CSP plant South Africa final solar project has officially reached full commercial operation, marking a historic moment in the country’s renewable energy development. This R11.6-billion 100MW concentrated solar power (CSP) facility may be the last of its kind to be built in the nation due to rising costs and the shift toward more competitive technologies such as photovoltaic (PV) solar and lithium-ion battery storage. This Redstone solar power plant — located in the Northern Cape — was once seen as a beacon of innovation, using molten salt thermal…

Bad news about getting smart ID cards and passports at banks Bad news about getting smart ID cards and passports at banks continues to frustrate South Africans, as plans to expand these services through local bank branches remain stalled. While the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has promised increased access, long-standing delays in finalising crucial agreements mean little progress has been made. eHomeAffairs expansion stalls despite promises The eHomeAffairs expansion, aimed at rolling out smart ID card and passport services to 100 bank branches by March 2026, is part of the DHA’s 2024/25 annual performance and 2025/26 strategic plans. However,…

lectric and hybrid cars in trouble in South Africa Electric and hybrid cars in trouble in South Africa as the nation sees its first drop in EV sales since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the latest Naamsa auto data, new electric vehicle sales fell significantly in the first half of 2025, signaling growing concerns for the country’s green automotive ambitions. H1 2025: Electric vehicle sales South Africa decline sharply The Electric vehicle sales South Africa industry suffered a 24% drop from January to June 2025. Only 570 fully-electric cars were sold, compared to 749 in the same period in 2024.…