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The University of Pretoria (UP) has been ranked the top institution in South Africa for artificial intelligence research, according to the latest EduRank analysis. The ranking, based on more than 61,200 academic papers and 969,000 citations from 24 South African universities, places UP first in the country, second in Africa, and 532nd globally for AI …
South Africa’s National Dialogue starts on Friday, August 15, 2025, with a convention to outline its modalities. The dialogue aims to assess 30 years of democracy, identify challenges, and work towards a prosperous future. President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the National Dialogue as part of the Government of National Unity. LIVE STREAM: Cultural Significance: Newspapers remain …
“We’ve got a gazette coming next week. That gazette will include preliminary findings of the review,” ITAC Chief Commissioner Ayabonga Cawe told Reuters on Thursday on the sidelines of an auto parts conference. The review comes as the government is locked in talks with ArcelorMittal South Africa, which has said it plans to close its …
UFC 319 will see South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis defend his Middleweight Championship against his toughest challenger to date. South Africans can watch Du Plessis vs. Chimaev on SuperSport Action channel 210 on DStv at 4AM on Sunday morning, 17th August 2025. Challenger Chimaev said at a recent press conference that Africa “never gonna see …
ROUND ONE PREVIEW: The first round of the Rugby Championship will answer a plethora of questions that have been voiced throughout the week in the build-up to the encounter between South Africa and Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT Are the Springboks battle-hardened after some mediocre opposition against Italy and Georgia in their first …
Staff Writer ·15 Aug 2025 South African engineering and construction firm, Murray & Roberts says it will not oppose liquidation proceedings initiated by a creditor, seeking final winding up of the business. The group advised shareholders on Friday (15 August) that a creditor of Murray & Roberts instituted liquidation proceedings out of the Gauteng Division …
Unlike his two prior title defences, the build-up to Dricus du Plessis’ third title defence, against Khamzat Chimaev, has been strictly focused on the action inside the octagon. The build-up to the highly anticipated UFC middleweight fight between champion Dricus du Plessis and number one contender Khamzat Chimaev has been fairly respectful so far. The …
Staff Writer ·15 Aug 2025 Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows good news for motorists in South Africa, with both petrol and diesel on track for a cut in September. This comes as the global oil price falls and the rand trades slightly stronger against the US dollar, although the latter is …
It’s been a source of simmering tension and violence for decades. Porous borders, corrupt officials and an inefficient bureaucracy have resulted in millions of undocumented foreigners living in often precarious conditions all over South Africa. And as infrastructure and public services crumble, they’re increasingly bearing the brunt of local anger. This story is about a group that believes undocumented immigrants are responsible for delays and shortages in our strained public healthcare system. March and March has taken matters into its own hands – and despite acting illegally, it’s getting plenty of support. But is this a patriotic movement, or one built on xenophobia
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The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, notes that the Deputy Director-General (DDG) responsible for Real Estate Management Services has tendered her resignation after being asked to respond to a number of allegations and facing possible suspension. The DDG, alongside the Chief Director, was sent multiple letters, and the Chief Director responded to …
Several independent power producers (IPPs) are already supplying significant power to South Africa’s grid and plan to deploy multiple gigawatts more capacity before the end of the decade. As South Africa transitions its energy mix to more renewable power, a large part of new electricity generation is expected to be supplied through private power purchase …
Chinese car brands are facing a double blow that could threaten their competitive edge in South Africa. Domestically, the government is considering raising tariffs on imported vehicles, while over in China, the authorities are cracking down on the aggressive price war that has helped to drive sales. Together, these factors are likely to drive up …
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the First National Convention of the National Dialogue, University of South Africa, Tshwane Programme Director,Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa,Members of the Eminent Persons Group,Distinguished delegates,Representatives of civil society,Traditional leaders,Faith-based organisations,Business and labour leaders,Youth and women’s movements,Leaders and representatives of political parties, Esteemed guests and, most importantly,Fellow South …
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to come together to find solutions to the country’s many problems, launching on Friday a months-long “national dialogue” dismissed by critics as a costly talk shop. The nationwide public consultation comes with Africa’s most industrialised nation still grappling with massive poverty and inequality 30 years after the …
Toyota plans to introduce three fully electric models in South Africa in 2026, a senior executive said on Thursday, entering a nascent EV market where Chinese rivals such as BYD are already competing with European car makers. Volvo currently dominates EV sales in South Africa, followed by BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but Chinese EV makers are …
South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court approved Vodacom Group’s R13.2 billion ($752 million) deal to acquire the fibre assets of Remgro. Vodacom had proposed buying 30% of Maziv — a wholly owned unit of Remgro’s Community Investment Ventures Holdings — with an option to increase the stake to 40%. Maziv’s key operating companies are Dark Fibre …
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. New car brand launching in South Africa next month Leapmotor is a Chinese car brand that specializes in new-energy vehicles, and it’s coming to South Africa. The automaker is partially owned by Stellantis, which is the parent company of several other brands …
The Women’s Parliament has heard that women in disadvantaged communities often miss out on empowerment opportunities due to lack of information and patriarchal societal expectations, which force them to stay at home. This observation was shared by gender activists during panel discussions on economic inclusion, the care economy and climate change on the second day …
South African civil action organisation AfriForum has announced that the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality has revoked a controversial CCTV by-law. The draft by-law, published in March 2025, proposed requiring people and companies installing CCTV cameras with views of public areas to first apply for approval from the municipality. AfriForum took the issue to the Johannesburg High …
16 August 2025 – South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki said he could not fault his players after they were held to a 0-0 by Niger in a dramatic Group C match played at the Mandela National Stadium on Friday night. The game might have ended goalless but there was certainly no shortage of drama and
The post It was not meant to be, we move forward – Ntseki appeared first on South African Football Association.
If South Africa wants to make its own path in the global order, it must expect reprisals.
The NFL's (www.NFL.com) UK based Academy program has announced its game schedule for the upcoming season as the program marks the start of the 2025-26 academic year.
Welcoming 68 individuals from 20 different countries to the roster, the NFL's elite player development program based in Loughborough, U.K., supports talented student athletes from across the world.
Following strong performances during the 2024 season, the Academy will once again face key matchups against four highly regarded U.S. high school teams.
The team's season will kick off in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 22nd against The Hun School, New Jersey. The game will take place as part of the Global Ireland Football Tournament (GIFT) ahead of the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
The season's second game is scheduled for a week later, with the team travelling to the U.S. to take on the Edgewater Eagles in Orlando, Florida, on Aug. 29th. The match-up represents a rematch of the sides' thrilling 2024 meeting in Loughborough, in which Edgewater claimed victory by 51-45.
The highlight of the season will come on Oct. 8th, when the NFL Academy return to the field at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They will face off against 16-time State and 3-time National champions, St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Tickets for the game are available to purchase via Ticketmaster (https://apo-opa.co/45moyvb), with all proceeds going to support the NFL Foundation UK and NFL Academy.
The final match-up against U.S. high schools sees the NFL Academy return to the U.S. for a meeting with IMG Academy in Florida. Having played the state IMG team for the past three seasons here in Europe, the NFL Academy will now play the IMG National team for the first time.
On the sidelines, Steve Hagen will also continue in his role as Head Coach for a third season, seeking to build on the program's success to date. 2025 will see over 40 NFL Academy alumni playing NCAA college football, with 27 set to feature in Division I.
“It's always a challenge to blend the old with the new so we're excited to see what the new players can bring to the upcoming season,” said Head Coach, Steve Hagen. “We look forward to continuing to build on our past successes and helping all our player to achieve their fullest potential, both on the field and in the classroom.”
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NFL's UK Based Academy 2025-26 Season Schedule:
NFL's UK Based Academy 2025-26 Roster:
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Country |
Athlete(s) |
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Argentina (1) |
Hugo Chigozime Arias Okoro (DB) |
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Austria (2) |
Luca Wolf (TE), Felician Weissensel (DL) |
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Belgium (1) |
Stan Pichon (WR) |
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Canada (4) |
Viktor LaChambre (QB), Nathan Morris (RB), Andrew Gomon (RB), Zian Iseghohi (OLB) |
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Denmark (4) |
Emil Løkkegaard (QB), Julius LeFevre (OL), Silas Floche (TE), Mikkel Ngassa (DB) |
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England (20) |
Bobby Bridges (QB/K), Didi Georgiou (RB), Kristian Abel (RB), Ben Schneller (WR), Noah Prasad-Smith (WR), Malachy McMahon (WR), Seb Delzoppo (WR), Adam Ibirionke (OL), Tyrone Stolarczyk (OL), Theo Andall (OL), Barney Short (OL), Hugo Short (TE), Devon Myrie (TE), Corey Pyke (DL), Che Figueroa (DL), Max O'Grady (LB), Ashley Daniel (DB), Jayden Smith (DB), Ryan Crooks (DB), Nickson Massa (DB) |
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Finland (4) |
Rene Rautiainen (WR), Oliver Lehtinen (OL), Vili Haapasalo (TE), Terho Vainio (LB) |
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France (2) |
Sam Drouet (LB), Jean-Placide Makina (OLB) |
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The Gambia (1) |
Aziz Jaye (OL) |
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Germany (16) |
Felix Merrow (WR), Jamil Secka (WR/DB), Carlos Speidel (WR), Tom Brinkmann (OL), Bruno Werner (OL), Niko Kampas (OL), Johannes Mager (DL), Benny Kubat (DL), Leo Schoske (DL), Joel Queisser (LB), Yasir Sani (LB), Sem Wohlgemuth (OLB), Adeola Werner (OLB), Moritz Strempel (OLB), Max Bartholomy (DB), Shaq Cisse (DB) |
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Mexico (2) |
Armando Gamborino (WR), Emiliano Albarran (OLB) |
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Nigeria (2) |
Augustine Irek (DL), Benson Jerry (OLB) |
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Norway (2) |
Magnus Town (OL), Tobias Gadeberg (DL) |
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Portugal (1) |
Gabriel Goncalo (DB) |
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Scotland (1) |
Jude Colvin (LB) |
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South Africa (1) |
Max Louw (OL) |
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Spain (1) |
Tom Gabarro (DB) |
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Sweden (1) |
Edgar Wallen (RB), |
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Syria (1) |
Shams Al Nusyrat (DL) |
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Trinidad and Tobago(1) |
Brandon Bryant (DB) |
NFL Academy alumni currently playing Division 1 College football:
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of National Football League (NFL).
About the NFL Academy:
The NFL Academy program offers talented student athletes a pathway to combine their full-time education with intensive training in American football, under the guidance of a professional coaching team. The program began in the U.K. serving student-athletes from across the world and has expanded recently to Australia to also service student-athletes across the APAC region.
In the U.K., the NFL Academy is based at Loughborough's world-renowned center of sporting excellence and in partnership with Loughborough College and Loughborough University. The program promotes world class performance and the development of elite player pathways, supporting student athletes (aged 16-19) with NFL best practices and resources.
The NFL APAC Academy in the region, located on Australia's Gold Coast, opened in Sep, 2024 in partnership with A.B. Paterson College and supported by the City of Gold Coast and the Queensland State Government (for athletes aged 12-18).
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Donald Trump is confident Vladimir Putin is ready for a peace deal at Friday’s summit. This statement comes despite Trump having not yet met the Russian leader. Nonetheless, the US has some hope of a second meeting, and with it, something like a ceasefire. If you’re flying Air Canada anytime soon, you may want to …
