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Two new train stations are bringing rail service back to South Auckland after 50 years, connecting fast-growing communities with the city center starting August 2. The stations will save commuters countless hours and offer 700 parking spaces with room to grow.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
A New Zealand soccer club just pulled off an incredible double victory, winning two major championships in back-to-back days. Auckland FC claimed their first A-League Men title on Saturday, then defeated South Melbourne 2-1 to win the inaugural Oceania Pro League final on Sunday.
A local fisherman got the shock of his life when a pod of orcas surfaced just meters from his boat in south Auckland's Mangere Bridge. After 66 years on the water, James Papalii had never seen anything like it.
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A South African soccer player who nearly quit the sport scored the winning goal that sent his team into the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko found new life playing in Cyprus after two years without opportunities at home.
A South Auckland teacher who spent five years helping students afford sports gear and transport just won $5,000 to keep making a difference. Piuti Iakopo coaches rugby and softball at Papatoetoe South School, where many families struggle with rising costs.
South Africa's young spelling champions just claimed fourth place at the International Spelling Bee in China, competing against the world's best. Their achievement highlights growing educational ties and the power of preparing young minds for global stages.
South Africa becomes the first African nation honored at China's prestigious Pujiang Innovation Forum, showcasing groundbreaking tech solutions from climate-smart farming to assistive technology. The September 2026 gathering marks 28 years of diplomatic ties and positions Africa's innovation agenda on the global stage.
South Korea successfully launched its next-generation Earth observation satellite aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, advancing the nation's ability to manage disasters and protect its citizens. The achievement marks a major step forward in South Korea's growing space technology sector.
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South African Airways just became Africa's first major airline to let passengers pay for flights with Bitcoin, completing transactions in seconds. The move puts South Africa at the forefront of real-world cryptocurrency adoption.
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South Africa is meeting its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and a new €200-million loan from Germany will help the country speed up its shift from coal to solar and wind power. This funding is part of a global partnership helping South Africa prove that climate progress is possible.
The 32nd South African Music Awards brought together hundreds of artists across two nights, honoring everything from hip-hop to jazz while giving global star Tyla a hero's welcome home. The celebration at Sun City proved South African music is thriving across every genre and generation.
South Africa is partnering with global health organizations to manufacture a revolutionary twice-yearly HIV injection that could help end the pandemic. The move could bring lifesaving medication to 8 million South Africans living with HIV and millions more across the continent.
Bafana Bafana stunned South Korea to advance to the FIFA World Cup's Round of 32, giving millions of South Africans a reason to celebrate together. Sports historians say the achievement offers the nation a much-needed moment of unity and pride.
Legendary South African DJ and music producer Oskido will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd South African Music Awards next week. The honor comes just months after he received one of the country's highest national orders for his contributions to arts and culture.
South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in history with a 1-0 victory over South Korea. The breakthrough win sends the team to face Canada in the Round of 32.
South Korea is transferring its advanced KF-21 fighter jet prototype to Indonesia, turning a decade-long partnership dispute into a $1.5 billion breakthrough. This marks South Korea's first major combat aircraft export and reshapes defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
South Korea is bridging its digital divide with nationwide training programs that help seniors like 79-year-old Hwang Sun-hee master smartphones and ordering systems. The government initiative comes as 80% of elderly South Koreans struggle with everyday tech-based services.
Team South Africa placed fourth at the inaugural World Spelling Bee Championships in Shanghai, beating every other African nation and competing alongside spelling powerhouses like the US, China, and India. Young spellers from across South Africa proved their literacy skills can match the world's best.
Bafana Bafana made history with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, securing South Africa's first-ever spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds. The entire nation is celebrating this groundbreaking achievement on football's biggest stage.
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