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The Digest: A 22-year-old driver, Ayanda Dludla, has been charged with 14 counts of murder following a head-on collision between a school transport vehicle and a truck in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. The crash on January 19 killed 14 pupils and injured several others. Dludla, who was driving...

The Digest: The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon secured a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash, setting up a heavyweight quarter-final encounter with tournament hosts Morocco as they continue their quest for a sixth continental title. Key Points...

The Digest: A fiery post-match confrontation has escalated into a diplomatic sports dispute, as South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calls for Nigeria to be punished after Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle clashed with DR Congo's staff. The incident, which McKenzie labeled...

The Digest: Africa is set to make history as South Africa hosts the inaugural G20 summit on the continent, bringing global leaders to Johannesburg under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The gathering takes place amid strained U.S.-South Africa relations and growing global...

The Digest: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a complete boycott of the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, declaring that no American official will attend due to alleged "human rights abuses" in South Africa. Trump specifically referenced claims of violence against Afrikaners...

Image Credit: Deyon Daniel The Digest: In a significant boost for Africa's largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa have been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's "grey list" of countries subject to increased monitoring for money laundering and terrorist financing. The delisting...

The Digest: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is publicly counting on the Super Eagles to defeat Group C leaders Benin in Uyo, a result that would open the door for South Africa to secure their first World Cup ticket in 24 years if they also win their final match. Key Points: South Africa...

The Digest: South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, has reportedly been found dead, aged 58, just 24 hours after being reported missing. French media claims the ambassador's body was discovered outside the Hyatt Hotel in Porte Maillot, Paris. Key Points...