President Cyril Ramaphosa officially welcomed the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy to South Africa, marking a historic and emotional moment in the country's football journey. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. A sense of pride, joy and quiet awe filled the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings on Friday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially welcomed the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy to South Africa, marking a historic and em

CAF President Patrice Motsepe. By Mpho Dube — Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. CAF President Patrice Motsepe has delivered a scathing response to allegations of European influence over African football, labeling such claims "absolute rubbish" and "insulting". The controversy surrounds CAF's decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years from 2028, sparking debate about external influence. "We run Africa for Africa, and our job is to list

Senegal emerged victorious, beating host Morocco 1-0 in extra time. By Mpho Dube — Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. In a dramatic and chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegal emerged victorious, beating host Morocco 1-0 in extra time. However, the win was overshadowed by controversy as Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest over a late penalty award to Morocco. The penalty, awarded after a VAR review, was taken by Brahim Díaz, who attem

TRACT Founder and Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Tonny Rachoene. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Limpopo's MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Tonny Rachoene has has once again demonstrated his commitment to empowering the youth and promoting social cohesion through sports. The Tonny Rachoene Annual Charity Tournament (TRACT) is back for its 6th edition, and it's bigger and better than ever. The tournament, which was founded by Rachoene himse

Orlando Pirates have made history as the first team to win the Carling Black Label Cup, defeating Carling Black Label All Stars 2-0 in a thrilling final at the Durban stadium . By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Orlando Pirates have made history as the first team to win the Carling Black Label Cup, defeating Carling Black Label All Stars 2-0 in a thrilling final at the Durban stadium. Sifiso Luthuli and Boitumelo Radiopane were the heroes of the day, scoring the goa

Top: Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. Bottom: Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his agent, Basia Michaels. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is facing intense backlash and a probe by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over alleged racist and sexist remarks made during a press conference in Pretoria. The controversy surrounds comments Broos made about Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and h