
13 June 2025 – South Africa advanced to the final of the COSAFA Cup after a convincing 3-1 victory over Comoros at Free State Stadium on a cold night in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
The match began with an early advantage for South Africa when Mohamed Idris of Comoros scored an unfortunate own goal, putting his team on the back foot. Just minutes later, Boitumelo Radiopane doubled the lead for South Africa in the 14th minute with a goal that was initially reviewed by VAR but ultimately allowed to stand. Comoros responded in the 29th minute through Madi Ibrahim, who found the back of the net to reduce the deficit to 2-1 and kept his side in the contest. The goal injected some momentum…
First Country to Grant Same-Sex Marriage: South Africa became the first African
nation to legalize same-sex marriage in 2006.

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Fun South African Fact: The Union Buildings in Pretoria house the President’s official offices. The site is worth a visit to marvel at a larger-than-life statue of Nelson Mandela as well as the immaculate gardens and grounds.
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Fun South African Fact: There are 11 official languages, each with equal status, in South Africa