Don't be negative about AFCON bid – Rakgare

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Minister Tumiso Rakgare speaking during Tuesday's press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Minister of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare has rapped the local media for what he perceives as negative reporting around the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals bid.

Speaking during an event to launch the bid logo at Lekidi Centre this afternoon, Rakgare expressed disappointment with media that is critical of the bid.

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Don't be negative about AFCON bid – Rakgare

The Minister of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare has rapped the local media for what he perceives as negative reporting around the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals bid.

Ramogapi, Palapye’s dapperly garbed legislators

Citizenship isn't for sale—Mokgware

Intervene early, don't rely on death penalty—Boko

Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Christmas tree charcuterie

Ditori Comedy Night: Laughter echoes through the night

A mother's enduring GBV grief: 'I forgave Africa's killer'

Mortgage loans remain mute into Q3- FSC

Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform