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witness. co. za > news > 06/12/2026 > south-korea-defeat-czechs-to-make-strong-world-cup-start

South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start

40+ min ago  (278+ words) South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created. Until the 80th-minute mark it seemed that the Czechs would punish the…...

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witness. co. za > news > 06/12/2026 > co-hosts-mexico-kick-off-world-cup-with-dramatic-victory

Co-hosts Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory

1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (396+ words) Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global football extravaganza. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine…...

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witness. co. za > news > 06/11/2026 > watch-steyn-and-wiersma-ready-for-comrades-marathon-up-run-showdown

WATCH | Steyn and Wiersma ready for Comrades Marathon up run showdown

17+ hour, 10+ min ago  (220+ words) Comrades Marathon household names and former champions say they are ready for Sunday's gruelling up run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. South African road running star and defending women's champion Gerda Steyn said competing in the Comrades Marathon remains a privilege…...

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witness. co. za > news > 06/11/2026 > new-york-renames-streets-after-thierry-henry-pele-ahead-of-world-cup

New York renames streets after Thierry Henry, Pele ahead of World Cup

21+ hour ago  (255+ words) New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff, according to the City Council. The tournament " co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico " begins Thursday and…...

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witness. co. za > news > 06/11/2026 > six-kzn-stars-to-represent-country-at-world-cup

Six KZN stars to represent country at World Cup

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (487+ words) Kwa Zulu-Natal can take immense pride in its contribution to South African football, with six players from the province earning places in the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The tournament, which kicks off on June11 and runs until…...

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witness. co. za > opinion > columnists > ourviewpoint > 06/11/2026 > our-viewpoint-bafana-at-the-world-cup

Our Viewpoint | Bafana at the World Cup

22+ hour, 2+ min ago  (367+ words) When Bafana Bafana walk onto the field against Mexico tonight, they will carry the hopes of millions of South Africans and a reminder of the unique power of sport to unite people. The tournament begins at a time when the…...

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witness. co. za > news > 06/11/2026 > comrades-regular-mbhele-targets-top-10-finish-2

City" sporting venues prepare to screen World Cup matches

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (515+ words) Football fever is sweeping across Pietermaritzburg as businesses, sporting venues and community organisations prepare to welcome supporters for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. With South Africa competing on football's biggest stage, several fan parks and public viewing areas are expected to…...

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Msun120626 - The Witness | Your compass in the community

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (9+ words) Msun120626 The Witness | Your compass in the community...

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witness. co. za > news > 06/10/2026 > durban-counts-down-to-12th-international-day-of-yoga

Durban counts down to 12th International Day of Yoga

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (429+ words) Durban is in the final stages of preparation to host the 12th International Day of Yoga, with thousands of participants expected to descend on the Durban Amphitheatre along the Golden Mile on June 21. Organisers say between 4 000 and 5 000 people are expected to…...

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witness. co. za > news > 06/10/2026 > strong-start-for-livestock-vaccination-drive-in-ethekwini

Strong start for livestock vaccination drive in e Thekwini

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (313+ words) The Kwa Zulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported a strong start to its livestock vaccination and tagging campaign in e Thekwini, with more than 2 000 animals vaccinated on the first day. The programme, which began on Tuesday and…...