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Asia Cup 2025 Showdown: Pakistan vs Bangladesh in Dubai Super Four Clash
By Karabo Ngoepe
Asia Cup 2025 Showdown: Pakistan vs Bangladesh in Dubai Super Four Clash

Pakistan and Bangladesh meet in a high‑stakes Super Four match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 25. The winner secures a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final against India. Pakistan rides a surge after beating Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh hopes returning stars will spark a comeback. Weather, pitch and player form could tip the balance.

26 Sep 2025 Sports
Rivers State transition accelerates as Tinubu and Fubara return home
By Karabo Ngoepe
Rivers State transition accelerates as Tinubu and Fubara return home

President Bola Tinubu and suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara flew back to Nigeria early, just as the Rivers State transition kicks into high gear. Tinubu cut short his France‑UK holiday and met Emmanuel Macron, while Fubara returned from London. Vice Admiral Ibok‑Ete Ibas is overseeing the handover after months of emergency rule, with local elections wrapped up in record time.

26 Sep 2025 Politics
SASSA Announces September 2025 Grant Payment Dates for Old Age, Disability and Child Support
By Karabo Ngoepe
SASSA Announces September 2025 Grant Payment Dates for Old Age, Disability and Child Support

The South African Social Security Agency has released the September 2025 payment schedule for its major grants. Old age beneficiaries will be paid on 2 September, disability recipients on 3 September and child support recipients on 4 September. SASSA urges beneficiaries to withdraw money gradually and use their cards for purchases. The move aims to ease crowding at pay points and curb theft. Officials say the staggered approach reflects a continued focus on safety and efficient service delivery.

25 Sep 2025 News
Fluminense Falls to Lanús in Copa Sudamericana Quarterfinals After Nail‑Biting Two‑Leg Tie
By Karabo Ngoepe
Fluminense Falls to Lanús in Copa Sudamericana Quarterfinals After Nail‑Biting Two‑Leg Tie

Fluminense lost 1‑0 to Lanús in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter‑final, thanks to an 89th‑minute strike by Marcelino Moreno. A 1‑0 home win in the return match wasn’t enough, as the aggregate score ended 1‑1 and Lanús progressed. Injuries plagued the Argentine side, yet they held firm. The tie highlighted tactical shifts from both managers and the pressure of playing at the Maracanã.

24 Sep 2025 Sports
Sevilla Villarreal Tickets on Sale: Grab Your Spot for the La Liga Showdown
By Karabo Ngoepe
Sevilla Villarreal Tickets on Sale: Grab Your Spot for the La Liga Showdown

Ticket sales have opened for the La Liga clash between Sevilla FC and Villarreal CF on 23 September 2025 at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Prices start at €24, but demand is high and availability is limited. The match pits two seasoned Spanish clubs with European ambitions against each other, making it a must‑watch fixture.

23 Sep 2025 Sports
How to Catch the Chiefs‑Giants Clash Live on SiriusXM – Week 3 Details
By Karabo Ngoepe
How to Catch the Chiefs‑Giants Clash Live on SiriusXM – Week 3 Details

Fans of Kansas City and New York can tune into the Week 3 showdown via SiriusXM. This guide breaks down the channel numbers, subscription options, and backup ways to hear every play of the Chiefs‑Giants game.

22 Sep 2025 Sports
Upamecano’s Bayern Future Hangs in the Balance as Contract Talks Drag On
By Karabo Ngoepe
Upamecano’s Bayern Future Hangs in the Balance as Contract Talks Drag On

Centre‑back Dayot Upamecano is still unsure about his next season at Bayern Munich. With less than a year left on his deal, talks between his agent and the club have yet to produce a new contract. Bayern’s sporting director remains hopeful, but other European giants are watching closely, fearing a free‑move if talks stall.

21 Sep 2025 Sports
Lola Young’s ‘I’m Only F—ing Myself’ Turns Rehab and Relapse Into Pop Fire
By Karabo Ngoepe
Lola Young’s ‘I’m Only F—ing Myself’ Turns Rehab and Relapse Into Pop Fire

Lola Young’s new album, recorded after a five-week rehab stay, is a fearless portrait of addiction, love, and sex—unfiltered and unsanitized. The record leans into her relapse and canceled TV slot, making the stakes feel real. Critics see an artist on the edge of a breakthrough, even as her artistic identity remains in flux.

20 Sep 2025 Entertainment
What's the gripe about Thuthukile Zuma? Inside the appointment that sparked a nepotism row
By Karabo Ngoepe
What's the gripe about Thuthukile Zuma? Inside the appointment that sparked a nepotism row

A 2014 appointment in a new ministry put Thuthukile Zuma at the centre of a storm over nepotism, fairness, and how South Africa fills senior posts. Here's what sparked the outrage, what the rules allow, and the gaps that still fuel suspicion. We unpack the policy grey areas and why the debate still matters for public trust.

16 Sep 2025 Politics
Prime Video September 2025: Every new movie, show and live sport streaming this month
By Karabo Ngoepe
Prime Video September 2025: Every new movie, show and live sport streaming this month

Prime Video piles on big franchises, buzzy originals, and live sports in September 2025. The Bourne movies headline a large Sept. 1 drop, while new originals like A Working Man (Sept. 3), Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag (Sept. 5), and Hotel Costiera (Sept. 24) lead the slate. Gen V Season 2 lands Sept. 17. Thursday Night Football and NWSL return. The Good Place and Trolls Band Together round out the month.

31 Aug 2025 Entertainment
Marshalls Names Sanjiv Shah CEO Amid Shifting East African Auto Landscape
By Karabo Ngoepe
Marshalls Names Sanjiv Shah CEO Amid Shifting East African Auto Landscape

Marshalls has named Sanjiv Shah, formerly of DT Dobie, as its new CEO starting August 2011, replacing Rahul Sood. Shah's leadership is expected to bring his premium car expertise to the table as Marshalls navigates the evolving East African automotive market. The company, however, would soon face ongoing CEO turnover.

17 Aug 2025 Business
Dangote Names Ex-Shell Leader David Bird as CEO to Steer Ambitious Refinery Growth
By Karabo Ngoepe
Dangote Names Ex-Shell Leader David Bird as CEO to Steer Ambitious Refinery Growth

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has tapped former Shell executive David Bird as CEO to oversee an expansion drive. Starting July 2025, Bird brings his experience from Oman's Duqm Refinery, aiming to reshape Dangote’s position in the global energy market by improving operations and boosting refinery output.

3 Aug 2025 Business