FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been slammed for inserting FIFA into politics with his unilateral decision to present the so-called FIFA Peace Award to US president Donald Trump. But Peter Alegi, professor of African history and Global Soccer studies at Michigan State University tells TT, that FIFA has a long history of appeasing politicians.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been slammed for inserting FIFA into politics with his unilateral decision to present the so-called FIFA Peace Award to US president Donald Trump. But Peter Alegi, professor of African history and Global Soccer studies at Michigan State University tells TT, that FIFA has a long history of appeasing politicians.

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TT speaks to Peter Alegi - Professor of African history and global soccer studies at Michigan State University about FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced backlash

The death toll following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, has risen to nine, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya confirmed on Tuesday. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dada Morero Johannesburg Mayor.

The death toll following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, has risen to nine, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya confirmed on Tuesday. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dada Morero Johannesburg Mayor.

UPDATE: Death toll in Ormonde building collapse rises to nine as approval questions emerge

The Department of Small Business Development yesterday convened a high-level Media Breakfast meeting in Pretoria to share feedback from a comprehensive public consultation process on the Business Licensing Bill, 2025. The session brought together government officials, business leaders and civil society representatives, marking a significant step in the legislative process to modernise South Africa’s business licensing framework. Thabiso Tema spoke Mr. Vuyisa Dayile Deputy Director-General: Sector Policy and Research from the Department of Small Business Development.

The Department of Small Business Development yesterday convened a high-level Media Breakfast meeting in Pretoria to share feedback from a comprehensive public consultation process on the Business Licensing Bill, 2025. The session brought together government officials, business leaders and civil society representatives, marking a significant step in the legislative process to modernise South Africa&rsquo;s business licensing framework. Thabiso Tema spoke Mr. Vuyisa Dayile Deputy Director-General: Sector Policy and Research from the Department of Small Business Development.

Department of Small Business Development Hosted A Media Breakfast to Present Stakeholder Feedback on Business Licensing Bill

A teacher at Tetelo Secondary School in Protea North, Soweto has been arrested and is set to appear in the Protea Magistrate’s Court after allegedly administering 92 lashes to a Grade 11 learner with a plastic pipe as punishment for exceeding a set essay length. Thabiso Tema spoke to Mr Sandile Ntshalintshali SACE Acting Manager: Ethics and Legal Manager.

A teacher at Tetelo Secondary School in Protea North, Soweto has been arrested and is set to appear in the Protea Magistrate&rsquo;s Court after allegedly administering 92 lashes to a Grade 11 learner with a plastic pipe as punishment for exceeding a set essay length. Thabiso Tema spoke to Mr Sandile Ntshalintshali SACE Acting Manager: Ethics and Legal Manager.

TT speaks to Peter Alegi - Professor of African history and global soccer studies at Michigan State University about FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced backlash

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