Lewis Hamilton celebrates breakthrough in push for African Grand Prix South Africa's sports minister confirms Rwanda's massive F1 bid while Lewis Hamilton praises the continent's beauty Motorsport · Oct 10
South Africa minister makes defiant Africa claim as F1 race in Rwanda nears Executives have long eyed a Formula 1 return to Africa, with South Africa’s Kyalami circuit a frontrunner The Independent UK · Oct 7
Who was Zolani Tete? Former World Boxing Champion shot dead ouside his home alongside a woman; here’s what we know about the motive and ongoing probe Former boxing champion Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his home on Friday. Two armed men attacked Tete while he waited for his gate to open. A woman in the car with Tete was also shot and remains hospitalized. Tete was a two-division world champion known for an 11-second knockout.… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Former world boxing champion, 38, shot dead outside home in South Africa Zolani Tete was arriving at his house in Eastern Cape when two men in balaclavas got out of a car and shot him The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
Police launch investigation after South Africa World Cup star Jayden Adams found dead Jayden Adams passed away at the age of 25 just two weeks after playing at the World Cup The Independent UK · Jul 13
How Did Jayden Adams Die? World Cup Star Dies Suddenly at 25 With Cause Unknown South African midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, has died suddenly in Cape Town after participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, urging public restraint. International Business Times UK · Jul 12
Jayden Adams' cause of death: Did the 25-year-old South African footballer die by suicide? Partner Aqueelah Adendorf shares heartbreaking tribute after his tragic demise How did Jayden Adams die? South African football is in shock after midfielder Jayden Adams died suddenly. Authorities have opened an inquest into the 25-year-old player's passing. His partner and teammates have shared emotional tributes following the tragic news. Adams was a talented player for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana.… The Economic Times · Jul 12
South Africa's Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in World Cup Adams started two of the three World Cup matches he appeared in for South Africa despite the death of his grandmother, Marianna, one day before a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic. He started in that match and South Africa's 2-0 loss to Mexico. He was a sub in a… The Economic Times · Jul 11
Jayden Adams dead at 25: South Africa star dies just weeks after playing at the World Cup The death of the 25-year-old South Africa midfielder was announced on Saturday just weeks after he played at the tournament FourFourTwo · Jul 11
South Africa 2026 World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to the country's sports ministry on Saturday. Officials have not disclosed a cause of death for the football player who represented his country in the ongoing World Cup. Police opened an investigation after Adams' body was found… France 24 · Jul 11
Visa Delays Force South Africa's World Cup Team to Arrive Late in Mexico The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with a match between hosts Mexico and South Africa. Bafana Bafana require authorization to enter the United States because their second group-stage match is against the Czech Republic in Atlanta. Latin Times · Jun 1
South Africa squad finally set to fly to World Cup after ‘embarrassing’ visa delay South Africa are due to play in the first match of the World Cup against co-hosts Mexico The Independent UK · Jun 1
SOC:South Africa delay World Cup travel due to visa issues Just 11 days before they're scheduled to play in the World Cup opener, South Africa postponed their departure for Mexico citing visa problems. AAP · Jun 1
South Africa delay World Cup travel due to visa issues Just 11 days before they're scheduled to play in the World Cup opener, South Africa postponed their departure for Mexico citing visa problems. AAP · Jun 1
Sports Illustrated · May 31 South Africa—Latest Country to Face Visa Issues Ahead of 2026 World Cup South Africa will play in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup against co-hosts Mexico.
Euronews · Apr 15 South Africa returns looted Zimbabwean remains and sacred artefact The handover ceremony took place Tuesday at a museum in Cape Town, where eight coffins draped in the Zimbabwean flag stood in solemn tribute. The remains, removed more than a century ago, were taken as so-called “scientific specimens” during colonial rule.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29 Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions Minister’s decision to ditch town’s colonial-era identity and honour anti-apartheid activist divides residents
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 South African work banned from Venice Biennale to be shown outside main event South Africa’s Venice pavilion left empty after Gabrielle Goliath’s ‘highly divisive’ tribute to Palestinian poet blocked
Golf Monthly · Mar 22 LIV Golf Confirms Date Change For South Africa 2027 Return LIV Golf's South Africa debut has been an unprecedented success and, with it returning in 2027, there will be a slight date change compared to this year's tournament
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10 ‘So much disrespect’: outrage grows over postponement of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Players and coaches demand more accountability from Caf after latest decision further disrupts preparation schedule
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in doubt less than two weeks before tournament in Morocco The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is due to get underway in less than two weeks
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31 South African artist sues minister for blocking her Venice Biennale Gaza entry Gabrielle Goliath says Gayton McKenzie violating freedom of expression after ‘highly divisive’ artwork Elergy banned from SA pavilion
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025 South African minister investigated for historical racial slurs on social media Gayton McKenzie given deadline to apologise, undergo sensitivity training and delete posts
Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2025 Formula One: South Africa bids to return F1 to continent – where, when, how Al Jazeera looks at the bid to bring Formula One back to the African continent for the first time in 32 years.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 South African government extends deadline for F1 host bids South Africa is keen to return to the Formula 1 calendar, having last held a grand prix in 1993, but Rwanda is also interested in hosting a race