South Africa, which had one of the world’s earliest and strictest lockdowns, has announced a further easing of anti-coronavirus measures. From 20 September an overnight curfew will be reduced, gatherings will be allowed at 50% of a venue’s capacity, and…
Glasgow City sign South Africa captain Van Wyk
Glasgow City have hailed their latest addition, South Africa captain Janine van Wyk, as one of the “biggest ever signings in Scottish women’s football”. The centre-back, South Africa’s record cap holder with 170 appearances, skippered her country at their debut…
South Africa’s Jermaine Seoposenwe aims to make impact in Portugal
South Africa forward Jermaine Seoposenwe says she wants to make an impact with former Portuguese champions Sporting Braga Feminino. The 26-year-old joined Braga after leaving Spanish side Real Betis last week. “Looking forward to this new journey and a chance…
SA Premier League allowed to resume
South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, which was suspended on 16 March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been given the green light by government to resume subject to the clubs meeting stringent protocols. This follows a statement by country’s Department…
SA’s golf courses reopen
Golf courses in South Africa have officially reopened as the country eases some of its lockdown regulations. The courses had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic but under the current level 3 lockdown regulations, non-contact sports like golf are…
Day ‘unknown’ Mba made Drogba cry like a baby
Every major sporting tournament comes with its defining moment for men and women who shape history for good or bad. Though he had a brief playing stint with the Super Eagles, many African football fans still remember the impact of…
South Africa’s ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus
One week into South Africa’s nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and it is tempting – dangerously tempting – to breathe a sigh of relief. After all, look at how much has already been achieved. More than 47,000…
*COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu deploys disinfectant equipment to fumigate Lagos (DailyTrust) *Lagos State sets up temporary food markets in school (Guardian)
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu deploys disinfectant equipment to fumigate Lagos (DailyTrust) Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has disclosed that the state is deploying disinfectant equipment to fumigate the entire state with a view to keeping the environment safe and curtailing the…
South Africa marks 30 years since Mandela’s prison release
Many people across the globe yesterday remembered the day in which former President Nelson Mandela raised his fist in the air as he made his way out of the Victor Verster prison, in a move that would forever alter the…
Winners of FirstBank-sponsored national competition to contest against African peers
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that Taidob College Abeokuta, the 2019 winners of the National Company of the Year competition organised by Junior Achievement Nigeria would compete against student teams from 10 other Junior Achievement member countries across…
