Learners at this Limpopo school go hungry on rainy days
Meals are cooked outside at Boxahuku Primary in Vhembe East because the kitchen can no longer be used due to the stench from the school toilets
Celebrating Men’s Health Month: 5 Surprising Ways Green Tea Supports Men’s Health
With June marking Men’s Health Month, the spotlight turns to attainable and sustainable ways men can prioritise both physical and mental well-being. While fitness routines and gym memberships often dominate the conversation, true wellness is built on everyday habits that are easy to adopt and maintain. One such habit is as simple as reaching for …
The Airport Jobs Nobody Talks About, and How to Get One
When most people picture working at an airport, they think of pilots and cabin crew. But planes do not run on flight crew alone. Behind every smooth departure sits a team on the ground that loads bags, guides aircraft to the gate, checks cargo, and keeps the whole operation moving. These jobs are steady, in …
Tanzania Has Now Formalised Its 16% Stake in Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine
Beyond the ownership structure, the deal highlights Tanzania’s effort to convert its growing graphite endowment into industrial leverage, as policymakers […]
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Drones Are Creating Real Jobs in South Africa, and Here Is How to Get In
A few years ago drones were toys for hobbyists. Now they are working tools. Farmers use them to check crops. Film crews use them for shots that once needed a helicopter. Mines, security firms, and survey companies all put drones to work every day. That shift has created a whole new line of work, and …
Gugulethu residents clean up illegal dump sites
The community project was started to combat poor waste management in the area
Death Threats Made Against Mpumalanga MPL
ActionSA strongly and unequivocally condemns the death threats made against our Member of the Provincial Legislature in Mpumalanga, Thoko Mashiane.
The post ActionSA Condemns Threats Against Mpumalanga MPL Thoko Mashiane Amid Madlanga Commission Engagement on Lily Mine Matter appeared first on ActionSA.
Understanding the R&D Tax Incentive for Australian Businesses
Australian companies that invest in research and development can claim money back through a well-known government programme. It rewards firms of all sizes for work that pushes past what is already known. The support comes as a tax offset, which can mean cash back for smaller firms or a reduced tax bill for larger ones. …
Claiming R&D Tax Incentives in South Africa: What Businesses Should Know
South African companies that spend money on research and development can get money back through a government incentive. The programme rewards firms that work on new products, processes or systems. Many businesses miss out on this support, often since they think the rules are too hard to follow or they assume their work does not …
R&D Tax Relief Explained for UK Businesses
UK companies that spend money solving hard technical problems can claim valuable tax relief. The support rewards work that tries to make an advance in science or technology. Many firms still miss out, often since they assume their day-to-day problem-solving does not count. In truth, a lot of normal development work can qualify. How the …
Why More College Students Are Heading Overseas
Spending part of college in another country has turned into a normal choice for thousands of students each year. The reasons make sense. Time in a new place teaches things that a lecture hall on its own never could. Students come home with sharper skills, real work to show, and a clearer view of what …
What to Know Before Renting in Sandringham
Sandringham sits in the heart of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, and it has quietly become one of the more sensible places to rent a home. The area mixes older family houses with newer blocks of flats, good schools, and easy access to main roads. For anyone looking to move, it offers a calm setting without being …
Helping Children With Autism Thrive at School
Raising a child on the autism spectrum brings real joys and real questions. Parents often want clear, practical answers about schooling, support, and what each day might look like. Getting the right setup early makes a lasting difference to how a child learns, speaks, and gets along with others. Autism affects how a person sees …
Small-scale fishers in court to stop West Coast seismic surveys
Environmental impacts of offshore seismic surveying debated in court
Africa’s Climate Crisis Is a Legal Crisis Too: What Are States’ Duties Under Human Rights Law?
A landmark climate case before the African Court asks what African states must do to protect human rights, phase out fossil fuels, and tackle climate change.
Disappointment Over Chairperson of Impeachment Committee
Today, ActionSA voted against the ANC-sponsored GNU candidate for Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee and in favour of an opposition candidate who represents the independence and impartiality required to lead this vital constitutional process.
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Eskom Complies With Supreme Court of Appeal Judgment
Monday, 1 June 2026: Today, Eskom fulfilled the Court Order, handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 23 March 2026, upholding the earlier High Court judgment, to supply Afriforum with the historical primary energy and electricity supply contracts which were active as at July 2022,and requested in terms of the Promotion of...
Housing project for KZN flood victims creeps forward
Hundreds more families are in rented emergency accommodation
Dipaleseng Plans and Budgets for Failure
The 2026/27 budget and Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the Dipaleseng Local Municipality (Balfour, Grootvlei, Greylingstad) do not meet the basic requirements for sustainable service delivery, as expected by residents. The Municipality is still plagued by regular power outages, sewage spilling into surrounding rivers and unsafe drinking water. This decline has already led to a […]
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Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers Crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League Champions
- RSSB Tigers Become First BAL Champion from Rwanda
- Tigers Guard Craig Randall II Named 2026 BAL Most Valuable Player, Receives Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy
- BAL Sets Records Across Attendance, Social Media Engagement, and Partner Support
Rwanda's RSSB Tigers today defeated Angola's Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) Championship, which took place at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, and reached fans in 214 countries and territories. The Tigers are the first team from Rwanda to win the BAL Championship.
The 2026 BAL season set records across attendance, social media engagement, and partner support. More than 110,000 fans attended BAL games this season, including record attendance for the group phase games in South Africa and Morocco. The BAL generated a record of more than 1.1 billion views on social media this season, and a record 22 marketing, merchandising and institutional partners supported the league throughout the season.
Following the game, BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall and FIBA Africa President Anibal Manave presented the RSSB Tigers with the BAL Championship Trophy and Tigers guard Craig Randall II with The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy for winning the 2026 BAL Most Valuable Player Award. Randall recorded per game averages of 36.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists during the season, setting a BAL record for most points in game when he scored 54 points against Tanzania's Dar City on April 4.
The Tigers went 6-2 during the Kalahari Conference group phase and Playoffs, defeating Morocco's FUS Rabat and Egypt's Al Ahly in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively, to advance to the Championship. Libya's Al Ahly Ly defeated Al Ahly 106-98 in the third-place game earlier today.
Notable attendees throughout the 2026 BAL Playoffs and Finals included NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum; FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis; NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi; Fall; Manave; Dallas Mavericks President and Alternate Governor Masai Ujiri; BAL Ambassadors Luol Deng, Joakim Noah, Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Ian Mahinmi and Chiney Ogwumike; WNBA legend and Boston Celtics Vice President of Team Operations and Organizational Growth Allison Feaster; and former WNBA player and 2026 FIBA Hall of Fame inductee Clarisse Machanguana.
The BAL has also announced the Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sportsmanship Award winner, All-BAL First Team, All-BAL Second Team, All-BAL Defensive First Team, All-BAL Defensive Second Team and Ubuntu Award winner. The voting panels varied for each award and comprised fans, coaches, team captains, media, broadcasters, and scouts.
2026 BAL Coach of the Year
RSSB Tigers head coach Henry Mwinuka led the team to a 4-1 record and first-place finish in the Kalahari Conference group phase before leading the team to its first BAL Championship. Mwinuka is the first Tanzanian to win the award.
2026 BAL Defensive Player of the Year
RSSB Tigers center Mangok Mathiang received The Dikembe Mutombo Trophy after helping his team to a 7-2 record and recording per game averages of 16 points, 14.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks.
2026 BAL Sportsmanship Award
Al Ahly Ly point guard Mohamed Sadi received The Manute Bol Trophy for exemplifying the ideals of sportsmanship and camaraderie.
2026 BAL Ubuntu Trophy Presented by Qatar Foundation
On May 27, Nairobi City Thunder forward Ariel Koranga was honored with the 2026 BAL Ubuntu Award in recognition of his efforts in his native Kenya to use basketball to empower young women. Through a program that combines basketball training with mentorship, education, life skills and mental health support, he has reached more than 300 athletes across the country, including from underserved communities.
2026 All-BAL First Team
|
Position |
Player |
Team |
|
Guard |
Childe Dundão |
Petro de Luanda |
|
Guard |
Craig Randall II |
RSSB Tigers |
|
Guard/Forward |
Donovan Williams |
Al Ahly Ly |
|
Forward |
Majok Deng |
Al Ahly Ly |
|
Forward/Center |
Mangok Mathiang |
RSSB Tigers |
2026 All-BAL Second Team
|
Position |
Player |
Team |
|
Guard |
Omar Abada |
Club Africain |
|
Guard |
Zachary Lofton |
Al Ahly |
|
Guard/Forward |
Kevin Murphy |
Al Ahly |
|
Forward |
Aboubakar Gakou |
Petro de Luanda |
|
Forward/Center |
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. |
Al Ahly Ly |
2026 All-BAL Defensive First Team
|
Position |
Player |
Team |
|
Guard |
Childe Dundão |
Petro de Luanda |
|
Guard |
Mohamed Sadi |
Al Ahly Ly |
|
Guard/Forward |
Aminu Mohammed |
Club Africain |
|
Forward |
Mouhamadou Diagne |
FUS Rabat |
|
Forward/Center |
Mangok Mathiang |
RSSB Tigers |
2026 All-BAL Defensive Second Team
|
Position |
Player |
Team |
|
Guard |
David Michineau |
Dar City |
|
Guard |
Axel Toupane |
ASC Ville de Dakar |
|
Guard/Forward |
Majok Deng |
Al Ahly Ly |
|
Forward |
Osayi Osifo |
Al Ahly |
|
Forward/Center |
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. |
Al Ahly Ly |
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Basketball Africa League (BAL).
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Basketball Africa League
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Tshwane Can No Longer Ignore Poor Service Delivery in Pretoria North
The Tshwane Metro can no longer stand idly by and look on as service delivery deteriorates and infrastructure crumbles in Pretoria North. Being stranded without electricity has become a daily occurrence. Residents experience electricity outages lasting hours almost every week, and often over weekends. This power crisis puts enormous financial pressure on households and businesses […]
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African Banks Are Outperforming Global Peers – McKinsey
Africa’s banking sector continues to outperform global peers on profitability, supported by elevated interest rates, resilient lending activity and rising […]
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SA U19 Men’s Squad for England Tour
The South Africa Under-19 (SA U19) Men’s selection panel has named a 15-player squad for the upcoming tour against England later this month.
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National Cancer Survivor Day
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Ms Faith Muthambi, has joined South Africans and the international community in commemorating National Cancer Survivor Day, observed annually on 1 June.
“Today, we honour and celebrate the courage, resilience and strength of individuals who have faced cancer and continue to live as survivors,” said Ms Muthambi.
National Cancer Survivor Day serves not only as a celebration of life, but also as a reminder of the ongoing physical, emotional and financial challenges experienced by cancer patients and their families. Ms Muthambi emphasised that these challenges highlight the need for a strong, responsive and compassionate healthcare system.
“Cancer does not only affect the individual diagnosed; it has a profound impact on families and communities. The journey to recovery is often long and difficult, which is why early detection, timely diagnosis, and access to effective treatment and care remain critical,” she said.
Cancer remains a significant public health challenge in South Africa, affecting thousands of people each year. According to the 2024 South African National Cancer Registry Report, South Africa records more than 90 000 new cancer diagnoses annually. Cancer is the second leading cause of death, contributing to more than 65 000 deaths each year. The most prevalent cancers include breast cancer, prostate cancer and cervical cancer, with breast cancer remaining the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women. These figures underscore the growing burden of cancer and increasing pressure on the health system to strengthen prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment services.
Ms Muthambi further highlighted the heavy financial burden associated with cancer treatment. In public health facilities, the cost of treating and managing cancer patients ranges between R40 000 and R100 000 per patient per year, depending on the type and stage of the disease. In the private healthcare sector, costs can exceed R500 000 for advanced treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy.
“While many South Africans depend on medical aid schemes, coverage is often insufficient, leaving patients and their families with significant out-of-pocket expenses,” said Ms Muthambi.
The Chairperson acknowledged the state's challenges in responding to the cancer burden, including limited resources in public health facilities and shortages of specialised oncology professionals, which contribute to delays in diagnosis and treatment.
The committee emphasised that cancer prevention and regular screening must remain a national priority. Public awareness and education play a vital role in reducing cancer incidence and improving health outcomes. “We remain committed to strengthening the healthcare system to ensure that all patients, regardless of socio-economic status, have access to quality care, psychosocial support and reliable information on treatment options,” Ms Muthambi said.
As South Africa observes National Cancer Survivor Day, the Chairperson called on all citizens to support cancer awareness initiatives and to participate in community programmes that promote healthy lifestyles and early detection.
“We honour the bravery of those who have battled cancer, celebrate the resilience of survivors, and remember with respect those who have lost their lives. Their legacy strengthens our resolve to build a more equitable and responsive healthcare system,” said Ms Muthambi.
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