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FOOTBALL

The 2026 FIFA World Cup: Commercial spectacle over the soul of the game

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, was touted as a landmark expansion. However, it's now seen as a stark warning, with FIFA, under President Gianni…

  • Lelo Mzaca
6 min read
Sources have alleged that the removal of Nhlakanipho Nkontwana was part of Siboniso Duma’s political goal to “insert his own people” in key positions of power in the economic development and tourism portfolio to maintain control, despite his exit from the department. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
CLEAN AUDIT REPORT

Struggle for purse strings in KZN economic department

Concerns have been raised that a head of department described as a ‘clean professional’ has been ousted for political reasons

  • Lyse Comins
7 min read
ANTI SEMITIC

Children’s book on Palestine gets blowback

The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an…

  • Lesego Chepape
2 min read