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latest news & developmentsRecord-Breaking Ronaldo: The eternal goalscorer who defies history
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again rewritten the record books, becoming the first man to score in six different FIFA World Cups. This milestone is a testament to the Portuguese…
Honouring Portuguese heritage
There are an estimated 200,000 to 450,000 people of Portuguese descent living in South Africa
Global Africa’s quest for reparations for crimes against humanity
This excerpt is from the recently published book, The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations (Johannesburg: Jacana, 2024)
‘We killed it with our doccie’
Youngsters’ film about Thokoza gets an enthusiastic reception at a festival in Portugal
Mozambique’s governing party chooses new leader
With the change in leadership of Frelimo, the country is likely to have a new president after the elections on 9 October
The M&G’s favourite World Cup moments
Our reporters choose their favourite memories from a frenetic few days in Qatar
Embers of history fire up Qatar World Cup
The quarterfinals are laced with legacy and meaning
2022 World Cup: What’s the deal in group H?
Portugal enter with their most exciting side since 2006 and Ghana have a shot at revenge against Uruguay
Hums and buzzes: From semba to kuduro in Luanda
Kuduro, an urban dance music style, pays post-apocalyptic tribute to Angola’s capital city
Democracy takes patience and participation from citizens
A message to South Africa from European friends for Freedom Day
South African traveller admitted to intensive care in Germany after positive Covid-19 test
About 1 500 South Africans are stuck abroad, waiting to see if the government can help them to return home
Benfica, Portugal’s talent factory, proud of its ‘gems’
The club surpassed bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon, cradle of Ronaldo, as the chief talent factory of Portugal
Mozambique votes in tense election after violent campaign
The Frelimo party, which has ruled thenation since independence in 1975, is widely expected to again beat its former civil war foe Renamo
Ronaldo to miss all Portugal’s autumn internationals — coach
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner missed the two internationals Portugal played in September
Portugal concede late penalty to Iran
Portugal will face Uruguay on July 30 for a place in the quarter-finals after ending Iran’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase for the first time