#UniteBehind Opposes Judge Makhubele’s Bid to Stop Impeachment Vote
Activist group says she has already earned about R10-million since her suspension and her review application may take another four years
Pretoria
Evidence Before Madlanga Points to Possible Irregularities in Tshwane Tender
The evidence presented before the Madlanga Commission regarding allegations of political interference in a security tender in the Tshwane Metro is extremely concerning and details an issue that could have been avoided. While the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) was at the steer of the Community Safety portfolio, a technology-driven security model was followed which […]
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Bienvenu Shelter Provides a Safe Haven for Asylum Seekers
Scalabrinian Missionary Sisters shelter accommodates up to 60 women at a time, providing housing, meals and skills training
Over 28 Years of Support for Rally to Read
PRETORIA: As South Africa continues to confront one of its most pressing educational challenges, improving and strengthening literacy among young learners, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) has concluded the 2026 Rally to Read in the Eastern Cape, delivering books, teaching materials and teacher aids to rural schools over …
Cardiff Coach Van Zyl Marching to Pretoria
From a fruit farm in the eastern Free State to the Arms Park via an Italian adventure, it’s been some journey for Corniel van Zyl. Now it’s all come full circle as he takes his Cardiff Rugby team to Pretoria, the city where his rugby career really took off. As well as the South African …
Pan African Visions Previews BAL Season 6 in Exclusive Interview with Basketball Africa League President Amadou Gallo Fall
Pan African Visions (PAV) (https://PanAfricanVisions.com) magazine has released an exclusive interview with Amadou Gallo Fall, President of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), offering readers a detailed preview of the league's highly anticipated Season 6 and a deeper look at the growing global footprint of professional basketball in Africa.
The interview, featured in Pan African Visions Magazine – Edition 85, Vol. VI (March 2026), highlights the league's remarkable growth since its launch in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and FIBA.
Reflecting on the journey of the BAL, Fall notes that early skepticism about the viability of a pan-African professional basketball league has been replaced by measurable success.
“When we launched the league, the primary question was whether a pan-African professional basketball league could operate at global standards,” Fall tells Pan African Visions. “Six seasons later, with distribution reaching 214 countries and generating more than 1.2 billion digital impressions, the answer is clear — though we are still only scratching the surface.”
Preview of BAL Season 6
In the exclusive interview, Fall offers readers a detailed preview of BAL Season 6, which tips off on March 27, 2026, at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa.
The new season will feature 12 clubs from 12 African countries competing across three host markets — South Africa, Morocco, and Rwanda — over a two-month calendar, showcasing the continent's top basketball talent.
The season structure includes:
- Kalahari Conference – March 27 to April 5 in Pretoria at SunBet Arena
- Sahara Conference – April 24 to May 3 in Rabat, Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex
- Playoffs and Finals – May 22 to May 31 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda
Across the competition, 42 games will be played, reinforcing the BAL's growing appeal to fans, broadcasters, and investors worldwide.
Key Themes from the Exclusive Interview
In the wide-ranging conversation, Fall discusses several key themes shaping the future of the league and African basketball:
- The expanding business of basketball in Africa, including new partnerships, commercial investments, and sponsorship opportunities.
- Youth development and talent pathways, with BAL serving as a platform for African players to gain international visibility.
- Infrastructure and sports ecosystem growth, highlighting how the league contributes to professional sports development across the continent.
- Africa's rising global sports influence, as basketball continues to connect African talent with global markets.
A Power-Packed Edition of Pan African Visions
While the BAL interview serves as one of the standout exclusives in the March 2026 issue, Edition 85 of Pan African Visions features a broad editorial lineup examining key political, economic, and geopolitical developments shaping Africa's future.
Among the headline cover stories in the issue are:
- “Burundi: Ndayishimiye's Continental Moment,” exploring the leadership role of Évariste Ndayishimiye on the continental stage.
- “Ghana: AU Backs Mahama's Reparations Crusade,” examining reparations advocacy led by John Dramani Mahama.
- “Cameroon: Test of Conscience as Pope Leo Arrives,” analyzing the implications of a papal visit for the country.
- “Africa's Visa-Free Challenge,” a deep dive into the barriers slowing free movement across the continent.
- “Senegal: Macky Sall's UN Secretary-General Gambit,” looking at the international ambitions of Macky Sall.
- “Africa–Venezuela: The New Energy Axis,” exploring emerging geopolitical and energy partnerships.
- “Oneyka Ojogbo on CLG's Next Chapter,” a leadership interview on innovation and corporate strategy.
Together, the stories highlight Pan African Visions' commitment to providing readers with in-depth coverage of Africa's sports, politics, business, diplomacy, and global partnerships.
A Platform for Africa's Voices
With readers across Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and the global diaspora, Pan African Visions continues to serve as a platform for African perspectives through exclusive interviews, investigative reporting, and thought leadership from policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
The exclusive interview with Amadou Gallo Fall and the full March 2026 edition of Pan African Visions magazine are available online.
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Judiciary Fails to Report on Late Judgments
Most recent list published, October 2025, reflected the status of late judgments from nearly a year ago.
Counting the People Who Sleep on the Streets of Mamelodi
Volunteers help the City of Tshwane gather data on homelessness
Tshwane Department of Human Settlements Fails
It is evident from the Tshwane Metro’s Department of Human settlements’ quarterly report for the period between June and November 2025 that the Department failed to fulfil its constitutional mandate. Consequently, nearly an entire quarter of providing Metro residents, particularly low-income and vulnerable groups, access to decent, safe and sustainable housing has been lost in […]
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Student Hunger a Hidden Crisis at Universities, Human Rights Commission Hears
Studies show 66% of UWC students and 65% of University of the Free State students are food insecure, but the issue is underreported due to stigma
Seychelles Participates in the SADC Council of Ministers Meeting in Pretoria
Mr. Selby Pillay, Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles, led the Seychelles delegation at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting held from 12th to 13th March 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. Ambassador Pillay attended the meeting on behalf of Ambassador Barry Faure, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles.
The meeting is being held under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC,” as adopted during the last Summit in August 2025 in Madagascar.
The Council of Ministers was preceded by the Standing Committee of Senior Officials, as well as a special meeting of Senior Officials and Experts on the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030. The RISDP serves as a 10-year framework aimed at deepening regional integration and advancing sustainable development within the SADC region.
During his intervention, Ambassador Pillay highlighted that Seychelles continues to face structural economic challenges. He noted that the country's economy remains highly vulnerable due to limited diversification, human capital constraints, and the growing adverse impacts of climate change. He further underscored the asymmetries that exist amongst Member States, particularly between small island developing states and larger, more diversified economies. In this regard, he underscored the importance of recognising the varying economic realities among Member States and the need for regional policies to take these differences into consideration.
Additionally, Ambassador Pillay expressed Seychelles' support for the proposed strengthening of cooperation between SADC and India, particularly in areas of mutual strategic and developmental interest. These include sustainable development, digital transformation, and the responsible advancement of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Ambassador Pillay was accompanied by Mrs. Veronique Morel, Acting Head of Mission at the Seychelles High Commission in South Africa, and Ms. Trisha Hoareau, Second Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles.
Bulls V Stormers
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers will both have their sights set on making an important jump up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings when they meet in their rescheduled round eight clash in Pretoria on Saturday. After this eagerly anticipated North-South Derby, which kicks off at 14h00 at Loftus Versfeld, and two other postponed …
Sick Officials Crippling Service Delivery
It is clearly evident from a recent report by the Tshwane Metro’s Human Capital Management Group that officials are crippling service delivery with an exceptionally high incidence of sick leave, while management does nothing about it. Between April and June 2025, the Metro’s 18 266 permanent employees logged a whopping 43 033 days of sick […]
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Answers Demanded Regarding Possible Large-Scale Housing Project in Gezina
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has formally approached the Tshwane Metro Council to obtain answers following rumours of a large-scale housing development at 531 Nico Smit Street in Gezina, where up to 400 people could potentially be accommodated in an area where service delivery is already vulnerable. The uncertainty surrounding the project is causing […]
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This May Be as Good as a Master’s Office Gets in South Africa
Sources close to the Bloemfontein Master’s Office rate it higher than Master’s offices in other major centres GroundUp has investigated
Tshwane Spends R37 Million on Officials Sitting at Home
In the 2024/25 financial year, the Tshwane Metro paid more than R37 million in salaries to suspended officials who are sitting at home awaiting their disciplinary hearings. According to a report by the Metro’s Corporate and Shared Services Department, there are currently 27 employees on suspension – 23 have been waiting for their hearings for […]
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Poor Financial Management Makes Tshwane’s Plan for Affordable Housing Risky
The Tshwane Metro’s plan to soon conclude an agreement with the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) to promote affordable rental housing may seem positive at first glance, but the Metro’s poor track record when it comes to project and financial management makes it a risky undertaking. Examples include the incomplete Clarina housing development, R336 million […]
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Tshwane Endangers Lyttelton Residents’ Lives
The Tshwane Metro’s ongoing failure to replace ageing water infrastructure in Region 4 (Lyttelton and Lyttelton Manor) is directly endangering residents’ lives. According to the Metro’s own disaster risk management report for 2024/25, 63 sinkholes formed across the Metro, with 88% of these not caused by natural phenomena but by water leaks in old pipes. […]
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10 000 With More to Come
Centurion – Mahindra has reached a significant landmark, officially delivering the 10 000th Mahindra XUV 3XO to a South African customer during February 2026. This achievement represents the fastest-ever 10 000-unit sales milestone recorded by any vehicle in the local Mahindra stable, requiring just over 500 days since its initial launch to reach this impressive …
“Abysmal” Service at Pretoria Master’s Office
The Department of Justice says it is addressing backlogs
Judge Makhubele Fights to Keep Her Job
Suspended Gauteng High Court Judge seeks to stop Parliament from proceeding with impeachment
Activists Demand Government Improve Maternal Health Care
More than 50 mothers and activists picketed outside the National Department of Health in Pretoria to demand better maternity healthcare
Learners Stand on Bus Steps With Doors Open to Get to School
Government-contracted buses are chronically overloaded
When Floods Hit, the Risk of Malaria Follows: How Disaster Systems Can Prepare Better
Flooding alters the environment in ways that favour malaria transmission.