Bulelani Mqolweni

This is how Kenya welcomed home Sabatian Sawe after he became the first human ever to run a marathon in under 2 hours. The Kenyan president rewarded him with $62,000, a car of his choice, and custom license plates with his record-breaking time 🇰🇪

At the stroke of midnight, 24 tonnes of South African apples became the first batch of imports to enter China under a landmark initiative, as China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic relations. This policy took effect from May 1.

"When the voice of South Africa, the icon and standard-bearer of the continent within the G20, is set aside by the country holding the rotating presidency in 2026, a deeper question arises for us as the African Union. What should be the concrete expression of our solidarity?"

HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE 🫨 Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to break the 2-hour barrier in official race conditions, storming to a historic 1:59:30‼️ @KejelchaYomif, on his marathon debut, also breaks 2 hours with a stunning 1:59:41 and @jacobkiplimo2 clocks 2:00:28, also faster than the previous world record 😤

Emphatic display by the Blitzboks to take their first ever win at the mecca of Sevens, Hong Kong. On the 50th anniversary of the Sevens, to top it!

80 movies based on true events: 1. Schindler's List (1993) 2. Titanic (1997) 3. A Beautiful Mind (2001) 4. Tears of the Sun (2003) 5. Apollo 13 (1995) 6. 12 Years a Slave (2013) 7. The Imitation Game (2014) 8. Spotlight (2015) 9. The Revenant (2015) 10. Sully (2016) 11. Hacksaw Ridge (2016) 12. Dunkirk (2017) 13. The Post (2017) 14. Darkest Hour (2017) 15. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) 16. Green Book (2018) 17. Vice (2018) 18. First Man (2018) 19. The Social Network (2010) 20. Ford v Ferrari (2019) 21. 1917 (2019) 22. Just Mercy (2019) 23. Bombshell (2019) 24. Harriet (2019) 25. Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) 26. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) 27. Richard Jewell (2019) 28. Captain Phillips (2013) 29. The King's Speech (2010) 30. The Blind Side (2009) 31. Dallas Buyers Club (2013) 32. Moneyball (2011) 33. American Sniper (2014) 34. The Theory of Everything (2014) 35. Erin Brockovich (2000) 36. Goodfellas (1990) 37. Hotel Rwanda (2004) 38. 127 Hours (2010) 39. The Fighter (2010) 40. Zero Dark Thirty (2012) 41. Bridge of Spies (2015) 42. Unbroken (2014) 43. The Founder (2016) 44. Hidden Figures (2016) 45. The Danish Girl (2015) 46. Invictus (2009) 47. The Elephant Man (1980) 48. Catch Me If You Can (2002) 49. The Longest Day (1962) 50. The Pianist (2002) 51. Into the Wild (2007) 52. Ray (2004) 53. Milk (2008) 54. Born on the Fourth of July (1989) 55. The Hurricane (1999) 56. The Last King of Scotland (2006) 57. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) 58. The Great Debaters (2007) 59. The Butler (2013) 60. The Big Short (2015) 61. American Hustle (2013) 62. Cinderella Man (2005) 63. Lincoln (2012) 64. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) 65. The Aviator (2004) 66. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) 67. My Left Foot (1989) 68. Chaplin (1992) 69. Frida (2002) 70. Monster (2003) 71. Zodiac (2007) 72. Selma (2014) 73. Steve Jobs (2015) 74. Jackie (2016) 75. The Walk (2015) 76. The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015) 77. Blood Diamond (2006) 78. Lone Survivor (2013) 79. The Bank Job (2008) 80. Midnight Express (1978)

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A huge congratulations to our very own Abongile Tom, who has been officially selected as one of the referees to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! We are incredibly proud to see you flying the 🇿🇦 flag high on the biggest stage in world football. Make us proud! ⚽️💚💛🏆 Source: @fifa

NASA’s Artemis II mission is a truly global endeavor, and South Africa is proudly part of the story. Through the South African National Space Agency (@SANSA7) the Hartebeesthoek Ground Station (HartRAO) is playing a vital role in deep space tracking and communications. As part of NASA’s worldwide ground station network supporting the Orion spacecraft, SANSA’s team provides essential tracking, telemetry, and ranging data. This helps keep the mission connected, the spacecraft healthy, and the crew safely on course during this historic journey. South Africa’s contributions to space exploration have deep roots too. Upington Airport (FAUP) in the Northern Cape boasts one of the longest civilian runways in the world - Runway 17/35 stretches an impressive 4,900 meters (16,076 feet). With its clear desert skies, minimal obstacles, and strategic location, the airport has long been celebrated locally as a strong potential emergency landing site for large aircraft, including hypothetical Space Shuttle scenarios. While it was never formally designated as a NASA Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) site, its exceptional capabilities have made it a memorable part of South Africa’s space heritage narrative. Back in 2015, I had the privilege of taking my Aerospace Leadership Academy cadets to visit SANSA’s Space Operations at Hartebeesthoek. It was a chilly day, but the experience left a lasting impression; a powerful reminder of the talent, infrastructure, and ambition already thriving in Africa’s space ecosystem. Seeing those same facilities actively supporting today’s Artemis missions, while reflecting on Upington’s impressive runway standing ready in the desert, feels incredibly meaningful. Moments like these remind us why we invest in the next generation of aerospace leaders: because today’s students will become tomorrow’s mission enablers, innovators, and ground station operators. Here’s to SANSA, to South Africa’s growing, and historic role in space exploration, and to turning inspiration into real impact. #ArtemisII #SpaceExploration #SANSA #Aerospace #SouthAfrica #STEMEducation #SpaceHistory @USEmbassySA @USAmbRSA

Dr Lindokuhle Ngema, a postdoctoral researcher at Wits, has earned a place at the University of Cambridge’s Maxwell Centre for Technology Innovation Impulse Programme, in partnership with the NRF, for his development of a new TB treatment. Read more: wits.ac.za/news/latest-ne…

“You can see the surface of the Moon…we just went sci-fi.” On flight day seven, images from our @NASAArtemis II crew amazed, turning science fiction to reality. From the lunar far side to a solar eclipse from the Moon, the views are EVERYTHING. No pressure to pick a favorite.

A new milestone for humankind: The crew of Artemis II are now the farthest any human has ever travelled, reaching a maximum distance of 252,752 miles from Earth. This surpasses the previous record set by Apollo 13 in 1970 by about 4,102 miles.

The NWU Eagles put 50 points pass Maties in the Semis. LOL!

Our Artemis II crew will be going around the Moon, but they'll always find their way back home 🌎 During this complex journey, the four astronauts will travel ~685,000 miles on a trajectory around the Moon and back to Earth. See their daily agenda: go.nasa.gov/4bw1ddt

That's us! 🌍 The Artemis II crew captured beautiful, high-resolution images of our home planet during their journey to the Moon. As @Astro_Christina put it: "You guys look great."

It’s not a straight shot to the far side of the Moon! 🌕 Over approximately 10 days, the Artemis II astronauts will orbit Earth twice before looping around the far side of the Moon in a figure eight and returning home.

TICKETS ON SALE springboks.tmtickets.co.za We’ve listened to your feedback. To ensure our stadiums remain the most formidable "fortresses" in world rugby, we have revised our pricing model to make these world-class Tests accessible to more fans. Starting Prices: •vs Wales (Durban): From R250 •vs Scotland (Pretoria): From R375 •vs England (Johannesburg): From R450

Media Release: SARS crosses historic R2 Trillion mark in Net Revenue Collection in our democracy ... bit.ly/4tll0lJ

The greatest show in the world is ready. Are you? 🏆 #FIFAWorldCup

Harvard University, to their eternal glory, has provided online recordings of hundreds of authors who have graced their stages over the past century. We are talking Siegfried Sassoon (!), Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, E.M. Forster, and more. Dive in! hollis.harvard.edu/discovery/sear…