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Girona 1-1 Valencia: Late Equaliser Saves Valencia From Relegation
Oct, 5 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Girona hosted Valencia to a 1-1 draw at Estadi Montilivi on March 15, 2025, with a late Stuani header securing a point that helps Valencia stay clear of relegation.
First Bank of Nigeria breaks ground on West Africa's tallest tower
Oct, 3 2025BusinessPravina Chetty
First Bank of Nigeria broke ground on a 40‑storey green tower in Lagos, set to be West Africa's tallest, signaling a boost for finance, real estate and sustainability.
SASSA launches October grant payouts, R10 rise sparks fraud alerts
Oct, 1 2025NewsPravina Chetty
SASSA begins October 2025 grant payouts with a R10 increase, warns of fraud scams and outlines new payment schedules for millions in South Africa.
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham – Bergvall Own Goal Gives Dutch Edge
Sep, 29 2025SportsPravina Chetty
AZ Alkmaar's 1‑0 win in the first leg, courtesy of a Lucas Bergvall own‑goal, set up a dramatic Tottenham comeback that saw them win 3‑1 in London and advance 3‑2 on aggregate.
Lille vs Lyon Ligue 1 Showdown: What to Expect on September 28, 2025
Sep, 27 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Lille host Lyon at the Decathlon Arena on 28 September 2025 in a clash that could reshape the Ligue 1 top‑four. Both sides sit within two points of each other, boast strong attacking numbers and solid defenses, and are juggling Europa League duties. Recent head‑to‑head trends point to a high‑scoring affair, while tactical nuances suggest a tight midfield battle. Key players on both rosters could tip the scales.
Gayton McKenzie Refuses Apology Over Racism Claims, Vows Legal Fight
Sep, 27 2025PoliticsPravina Chetty
Patriotic Alliance leader and Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says he is not a racist and will not apologise for disputed social media posts. The South African Human Rights Commission has opened an investigation, citing possible breaches of the Equality Act. McKenzie has hired lawyers and is ready to go to the Constitutional Court. Opposition parties demand his resignation, but he calls the attacks politically motivated.
Betway Premiership: August’s Best Goalkeeper Saves
Sep, 27 2025SportsPravina Chetty
August 2025 saw South African goalkeepers pull off jaw‑dropping saves in the Betway Premiership. Reflex miracles, last‑minute denials and tactical brilliance changed match outcomes and thrilled fans. The roundup captures the skill, positioning and confidence on display. It also shows how vital solid goalkeeping is for league standings.
Marseille vs PSG postponed after storm hits the Vélodrome
Sep, 26 2025SportsPravina Chetty
A severe storm in Marseille forced the Ligue 1 marquee clash with PSG to be moved from Sept 21 to Sept 22. League rules require a next‑day replay unless exceptions apply. The venue stays the Stade Vélodrome, kickoff at 20:00 CET. Safety concerns for players, staff and fans drove the decision.
Zebre Parma’s 2025‑26 URC Campaign: New Signings, Tough Fixtures and a Fight for Survival
Sep, 26 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Zebre Parma kicks off its fifth United Rugby Championship season with a slew of new players and a packed calendar that includes the Scottish‑Italian Shield and the EPCR Challenge Cup. After two wins in nine games they sit 15th, and head coach Massimo Brunello hopes fresh arrivals can spark a climb up the table. Key fixtures against Leinster, Glasgow and Benetton will test the revamped squad.
Telkom Joins South Africa’s MVNO Boom with New MVNE Partnership
Sep, 26 2025BusinessPravina Chetty
In March 2025 Telkom entered South Africa’s mobile virtual network operator market through a partnership with an MVNE platform provider to meet ICASA’s Black‑ownership rules. The MVNO space is exploding, driven by banks, insurers and retailers, with 4.3 million users at the end of 2023 and a forecast of over 11 million by 2029. Telkom now offers brands a full‑stack platform, flexible onboarding and access to its robust network. The move reshapes competition among existing players like FNB Connect and Capitec Connect.
La Liga Round 2 Kicks Off: What to Expect in the 2025‑26 Season
Sep, 26 2025SportsPravina Chetty
The second round of La Liga's 2025-26 campaign launches this week with a slate of high‑stakes fixtures. Fans can look forward to early title challenges, relegation battles, and a few surprise matchups. Broadcast details, ticket info and key player news are all covered.
Ryder Cup 2025: US Pays Players While Europe Plays for Pride
Sep, 26 2025SportsPravina Chetty
The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black pits a $500,000‑per‑player US payout against a unpaid European team. The payment gap fuels talk of motives, pressure and patriotism. Both sides defend their stance as the event approaches, and the result could reshape how team golf handles money.
