The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

USMNT, Canada & Mexico Avoid Unwanted World Cup History in Style

The three host nations delivered under pressure, something Qatar failed to do four years ago.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 13

Molineux front and centre of Australia Women’s World T20 win over South Africa

The captain took the key wickets of Suné Luus and Laura Wolvaardt in Australia’s 65-run win over South Africa in Group 1 of the Women’s World T20

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13

CRIK:Aussies down South Africa in flying start to World Cup

Georgia Wareham took 3-13 and Phoebe Litchfield hit a half century as Australia eased to a 65-run victory over South Africa in their T20 World Cup opener.

AAP · Jun 13

South Africa accused of failing to crack down on anti-immigrant violence

Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 13

What are the African teams' chances?

A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa’s opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent’s chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally challenge for football’s biggest prize?

France 24 · Jun 12

World Cup day one highlights - Five goals, three red cards, tears of joy and the dreaded long throw

Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea vs the Czech Republic offered plenty of big moments and talking points

FourFourTwo · Jun 12

Mexico Opens the 2026 World Cup With a 2–0 Win Over South Africa — and Three Red Cards

Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored, while three players were sent off in a match that made World Cup history.

Latin Times · Jun 12

Where does Elon Musk’s phenomenal wealth come from?

South Africa-born tech entrepeneur on course to become world’s first trillionaire after lucrative SpaceX IPO

The Independent UK · Jun 12

World Cup Debrief - Day 1 : Mexico wins whilst South Africa sees red

The 2026 World Cup is finally here and it all kicked off yesterday at the Azteca stadium in Mexico, as the hosts faced off with South Africa. After a beautiful opening ceremony in Mexico City, the smoke cleared for some more fireworks, but this time on the pitch... Meanwhile, South…

France 24 · Jun 12

'Mexico, world capital of football': Papers react to World Cup debut

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 12: Papers discuss Mexico's "statement" World Cup win over South Africa and detail Raul Jimenez's triumph. Also: young women in New York choose to live with nuns to save on rent. Finally, for the first time, scientists have mapped the enormous scale of subterranean fungi…

France 24 · Jun 12