London Marathon 2025 results: Tigst Assefa wins in women’s only world record time as Sabastian Sawe wins men’s race

Nigeria has produced international football stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, but local players hesitated to support their late friend due to fears for their careers. Michael Chineme, who pursued justice for his brother, received support from FIFPro and established the Chineme Martins Football Foundation to assist footballers facing similar issues. Despite a ruling requiring damages from the federation and league, the compensation will not cover legal fees, emphasizing the need for safe working...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's historic visit to South Africa marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough, enhancing relations between the two nations and countering Russia's influence in Africa. Despite an air strike on Kyiv that cut his trip short, Zelensky's meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and solidified bilateral ties. This visit comes amid strained relations with the US, highlighting South Africa's delicate balancing act in its foreign...

Namibia's agriculture minister, Mac-Albert Hengari, has been dismissed following allegations of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago and attempting to bribe the victim, now 21, to withdraw the case. Hengari, who denies the charges and faces multiple accusations including kidnapping and assault, is set to appear in court soon. This incident marks a significant scandal for Namibia's first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who recently appointed Hengari to parliament, raising concerns about the vetting process...

Agnes Ngetich set a new 10km world record, becoming the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race, clocking 29 minutes 27 seconds in Herzogenaurach. This performance broke the previous record of 30:01 set by Agnes Tirop in 2021. Ngetich, who had previously run 29:24 in a race not ratified due to a short course, expressed excitement over her achievement and is focused on competing in the World Championships...

Domestic workers in affluent Johannesburg suburbs face inadequate living conditions, discriminatory policies, and limited access to essential facilities, as highlighted in a study by researcher Annabel Fenton published on April 9. The findings reveal the challenges these workers endure, emphasizing systemic issues that affect their quality of life and rights. This research sheds light on the urgent need for improved conditions and policies to support domestic workers in these communities. Full Article

Amid rising tensions with the US over race relations and a new land expropriation law, ANC National Chair Gwede Mantashe emphasized South Africa's sovereignty, stating, "We're not a province of the United States." The law allows for land seizure without compensation under specific conditions, which has drawn criticism from US President Trump, who labeled it discriminatory against Afrikaners. In response to ongoing diplomatic strains, South Africa appointed Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to advance...