David Beckham’s arrival in Major League Soccer helped revive a dying league but Messi joining will increase its popularity in preparation for the World Cup in 2026
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Our reporters choose their favourite memories from a frenetic few days in Qatar
DepartmentHigher Education, Science and Innovation Key Goals Analysis Blade Nzimande had a quiet but effective year. Tertiary education institutions are back in full swing. Although the pandemic will have lasting effects on basic and higher education, it has very much settled in the background and allowed departments to move forward. But a struggle the department […]
DepartmentBasic Education Key Goals Analysis The 2022 academic year was the first in two years that went ahead without any Covid-19 disruptions. The department’s reports show it might take eight years to recover the learning time lost during the pandemic. In January, Motshekga laid down a recovery plan for the education system, including trimming down […]
In the most thrilling final, La Albiceleste take the trophy back to Buenos Aires for the first time since 1986
Crazy upsets, underdogs competing till the death and the prospect of an African team in the final has made this World Cup so amazing
With the exception of one or two hidings, games at this World Cup have been much closer than expected
Portugal enter with their most exciting side since 2006 and Ghana have a shot at revenge against Uruguay
Tournament favourites Brazil should coast through, but Cameroon, Serbia and Switzerland have it all to play for