In South Africa “umlungu” is a word that’s commonly used to refer to white people. It comes from isiXhosa, the language of the country’s Xhosa people. It’s always been a mystery how the word originated or what it actually means because no human beings were referred to as umlungu before the arrival of white people in the country by ship. There was, however, a word “ubulungu” which meant “that deposited out by the sea” or sea scum.

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Discover the inspiring soccer journey of Hildah Magaia, from her rise in the South African leagues to her remarkable international success.

The Sudan’s north has experienced severe damage from heavy rainS, destroying numerous homes as aid groups raise concern.

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Jacques Nienaber will name his 33-man Springboks Rugby World Cup squad and we have a good idea of the players who will be there and who could miss out!

Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki wants an improvement in his team’s attacking threat following their goalless draw against Chippa United.

The 33-man Springbok squad to play at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will be named on Tuesday, 8 August.

There are expected to be one or two surprises when the Springboks cut their wider squad back to just a 33-man group for the World Cup.

South Africa will have a total of 14 public holidays in 2023 – with the next one coming in the month of August.

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The second round of matches in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season will be played on Tuesday, 8 August and Women’s Day, Wednesday, 9 August.

Delighted Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis demands a professional women’s league to help the national team.

Tumelo Madlala told the court that Sello Chicco Twala offered Kelly Khumalo a holiday overseas just days after Senzo Meyiwa’s death.

Against all odds, the Springboks may have to back Jesse Kriel to start the Rugby World Cup in the No 13 jersey.

Niger’s military rulers remain resolute in their defiance of the ultimatum issued for the restoration of the elected government.

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The Miss SA 2023 finale is set to take place at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on 13 August. Here’s what you need to know.

After a three-year break, Cathay Pacific has officially resumed direct services between Hong Kong and Johannesburg.

Since the military coup a week ago, residents of Niamey, the capital of Niger, have been required to stay downtown on a daily basis.

Cape Town’s public transport system has been paralysed by a minibus taxi strike that in a violent turn has seen two people killed.

Thousands of supporters of the military coup in Niger gathered at Niamey when a deadline set by the ECOWAS to return to Bazoum.

Best known for her role as ‘Paula van der Lecq’ on popular Afrikaans soapie 7de Laan, where is Diaan Lawrenson now?

Molefi Ntseki has identified areas of concern following their disappointing 0-0 draw with Chippa United on Sunday.