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ADVERSE: New research suggests users of the weight-loss drug Wegovy may face a significantly higher risk of a rare eye condition that can cause sudden vision loss, although experts say more studies are needed to confirm...
Joburg exhibition returns city’s art masterpieces —amid neglect
VISIBILITY: A celebrated return of Johannesburg Art Gallery works draws crowds, but also sharpens scrutiny on governance failures and the future of the city’s cultural heritage… By Jacob Mawela Johannesburg’s art...
CAF’S DECISION TO DETHRONE SENEGAL TRIGGERS BACKLASH
Apply : There is a claim that the appeal board did not apply the law but carried out an order By Monk Nkomo The decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board to strip Senegal of their...
PUMA Unveils Global Kit Power Play
CUTTING-EDGE: From the streets of New York to the world’s biggest stage, PUMA rolls out a bold new kit lineup for 11 nations — blending performance innovation, cultural identity, and star power as Africa and Europe...
CAF Quarter-Finals Go to the Wire
RACE: A dominant first-leg display puts Mamelodi Sundowns on the brink of another semi-final, while three other CAF Champions League ties remain finely balanced ahead of a decisive weekend… By WSAM Sports...
Hakimi Refuses ‘Boardroom’ AFCON Crown
LEADERSHIP: Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi stuns African football by rejecting a CAF-awarded AFCON title, insisting Senegal’s on-field victory must stand… By Modern Ghana News and WSAM Reporter Morocco national...
The General’s Thunderclap Warning to Taxi Operators
TURF: For years, politicians wrung their hands as the taxi industry became a law unto itself. Now Mkhwanazi has drawn a line — no negotiations, no excuses, no tolerance… By Themba Khumalo There is a ritual in South...
Senegal vow to fight CAF’s AFCON award to Morocco
CHALLENGE: Senegal condemn CAF’s decision as “unfair” and “a travesty,” confirming plans to appeal after being stripped of their AFCON 2025 title and handing Morocco a 3–0 victory… By WSAM Sports Reporter The...
Coal’s Deadly Cost: ‘We are sick’
SMOG: Communities in Mpumalanga, South Africa’s energy heartland, say the coal powering South Africa’s economy is slowly poisoning the people living closest to it… By Farai Shawn Matiashe Sharon Mbonani spent much of...
Student hunger — a hidden crisis at varsities
HIDDEN SAGA: Studies show 66% of UWC students and 65% at University of the Free State are food insecure, but the issue is underreported due to stigma… By Justin Brown Student hunger is a hidden crisis threatening...
Officials Linked to Most Social Grant Fraud – Report
RACKET: The Institute for Economic Justice says 75% of reported fraud cases have involved government employees, contractors or officials – not beneficiaries… By Marecia Damons In an effort to clamp down on fraud in the...
Moz Businesswomen Forge Trade Links with UK, SA Buyers
AGRI-FOOD: Thirty-five women-led agri-food businesses in Mozambique explore export opportunities after two days of intensive talks with international buyers… By WSAM Reporter MANICA, Mozambique — Thirty-five...
Is a university degree still worth it in SA?
SPECIALISED: With youth unemployment soaring and artificial intelligence reshaping the workplace, many South Africans are questioning whether a university degree still holds value. Yet, experts argue that higher...
Remembering Joe Latakgomo — and ‘Pheli’ that Shaped a Generation
TRIBUTE: The funeral of a respected journalist rekindles memories of The World newsroom, Malombo jazz nights and the golden football days of Pretoria Callies… By Sekola Sello On February 28, I attended the funeral...
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota: A Fearless Patriot Who Walked the Long Road To Freedom
ACTIVISM: From student activist and Robben Island prisoner to defence minister and outspoken parliamentarian, Lekota’s life mirrored South Africa’s turbulent journey from apartheid to democracy… By Own Corresponden...
