Sunday World (South Africa)

Sunday World, a tabloid newspaper produced by Fundudzi Media in Johannesburg, caters to the interests of young, ambitious black readers. Its content features a mix of entertaining news, celebrity updates, sports highlights, and gossip (known as Shwashwi). Additionally, the paper includes sections dedicated to lifestyle topics such as fashion, beauty, health, cars, and finance.

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#41118

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#271

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#22

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'Themba Zwane has been working very hard, I wasn't forced to field him'

3 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Kgomotso Mokoena

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he felt no pressure to start star midfielder Themba “Mshishi” Zwane, despite the outcry following their loss to Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final in May. Sundowns’ ardent supporters have been complaining that the veteran midfielder wasn’t given enough playing time during the two-leg finals, and they continue to blame Zwane’s absence for the team’s inability to win a second African star.
Victorious Proteas players receive rapturous welcome at the airport

3 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Kgomotso Mokoena

The victorious cricket Proteas arrived to one of the most rapturous and fitting welcome at the OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning. When captain Temba Bavuma emerged from the arrivals section, with the World Test Championship trophy in his hands, it drove the crowd in wild celebration. Fans, draped in SA and sports memorabilia, started arriving at the airport early in the morning. The airport was wrapped in a blanket and a sea of South African flags and colours.
'Channel R700m National Dialogue funds towards free education' - Malema

5 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the R700-million budgeted for National Dialogue should be used to fund free tertiary education. Malema was speaking at the June 16 commemorative Rally at King Zwelithini Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. The National Dialogue was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa and will include a national convention on August 15.
Turn your skill into a steady income stream

5 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Boitumelo Kgobotlo

TymeBank chief commercial officer Cheslyn Jacobs says more unemployed young adults are turning to practical and quick ways to earn money instead of relying on social grants. He advised more youth to find ways to use what they know to build a stable income to escape poverty or augment employment income. “Selecting something that aligns with one’s natural strengths and existing skills isn’t just practical, it’s financially smart.
Lawyer ordered to stop defaming Akani and MEPF

5 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Bongani Mdakane

The lawyer representing the disgruntled members of the Municipal Employment Pension Fund (MEPF) has been ordered to stop making defamatory and injurious statements against the fund and its administrators, Akani Retirement Fund Administrators. The Johannesburg High Court granted Akani and MEPF an interdict against Phumudzo Ndou and Ndou Attorneys on Wednesday.
University of the Free State to open new veterinary training facility

5 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Boitumelo Kgobotlo

The University of the Free State (UFS) has announced plans to introduce a new veterinary science programme, which will become the second of its kind in South Africa. The programme will include a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) degree and a veterinary teaching hospital, to be based at the university’s South Campus in Bloemfontein. This comes as the country faces a shortage of veterinary professionals.
Youth charge lifestyle splurges to credit cards

5 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Young South Africans are showing a clear appetite for entertainment, fast food and fashionable brands, and some use credit cards to fund much of it. This is according to Standard Bank Youth Barometer report released on Wednesday. Shené Mothilal, Solution Owner of Digital Money Manager, said the spending habits of the youth reveal a notable focus on lifestyle-driven choices, particularly among those aged 18 to 24.
Suspension of official linked to R11.2m missing NUM funds lifted

5 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Mpho Sibanyoni

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has lifted the suspension of a high-ranking Mpumalanga official implicated in the missing construction and mine workers union funds. Sunday World has been reliably informed that the NUM national executive committee lifted the suspension at its recent meeting in Kempton Park. This publication reported that the NUM Highveld regional official was put on ice after over R11-million in worker subscriptions allegedly went unaccounted for.
Herman Mashaba cancels ActionSA KZN Ward launch following gun incident

5 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Boitumelo Kgobotlo

ActionSA has cancelled a launch of its Ward 25 in eThekwini after an armed attack on its activists on Sunday. The party cancelled the engagements and the launch in an effort to protect the safety of its members and supporters, including party leader Herman Mashaba. Mashaba said the event was unfortunate, especially that a criminal was allegedly trying to kill some of their members. ActionSA members targeted“Let me assure you that we are safe, everyone is safe,” said Mashaba.
DA demand answers over botched DRC mission troops' return

6 days ago | sundayworld.co.za | Bongani Mdakane

The second group of troops from the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC) got back home on Sunday. The group of 257 soldiers landed at Waterkloof Air Base in Pretoria. SANDF spokesperson Rear Admiral, Prince Tshabalala announced that another group will be back in the country on Monday, also landing at Waterkloof Air Base. First arrivals On Friday, the first contingent of 249 soldiers arrived in the country. There was a blunder in terms of arrangements for their arrival.