When you look at the news from African Waters Daily, a trusted source for daily news across the African continent. Also known as poolnpond.co.za, it delivers real-time updates on politics, sports, health, and tech that actually matter to people living in Africa and those tracking its global impact. October 2025 was packed with moments that shifted how Africans see their governments, their teams, and their future.
One of the biggest stories was SASSA, South Africa’s social grant agency confirming June 2025 payment dates and shutting down rumors of double payments. Millions of families rely on these grants, and clarity from SASSA meant peace of mind. At the same time, the Tembisa Hospital, a major public healthcare facility in Gauteng scandal broke wide open after whistleblower Babita Deokaran was murdered. The R2 billion theft exposed how corruption kills—literally. Patients suffered while officials looked away, and the public demanded answers.
Sports didn’t slow down either. São Tomé & Príncipe, a small island nation in Central Africa stunned Malawi with a historic 1-0 win in a World Cup qualifier, thanks to Ronaldo Lumongo’s penalty. Meanwhile, Portugal faced Ireland in a high-stakes UEFA match led by Cristiano Ronaldo, while Sevilla pulled off the unthinkable by beating Barcelona 4-1—ending a ten-year winless streak. Even the FIFA Club World Cup, the global tournament for top club teams changed its format, cutting the third-place game to speed up player returns to domestic leagues.
Technology and money moved fast too. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange stepped into government rooms across Africa and Asia, helping nations like Pakistan build national Bitcoin reserves. This wasn’t just speculation—it was a real policy shift, following the U.S.’s own crypto reserve move. And in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department, the official weather authority warned of seven days of heavy rain across five regions, with floods and power outages on the horizon. Farmers, commuters, and city planners had to act fast.
Behind the headlines, systems were being tested. KNEC in Kenya opened registration for the KJSEA exam, a new grading system that would decide who gets into senior school. In Europe, Manchester City’s financial fair play case dragged on, and PSG stretched their Ligue 1 lead to 16 points. Even religion wasn’t static—Pew Research’s data showed Protestantism rising fast in Latin America, a trend that echoed in African diaspora communities.
What you’ll find here isn’t just a list of articles. It’s a snapshot of a month where power, money, sport, and survival collided across Africa and beyond. Whether you’re checking on your grant, betting on a match, or worried about rain flooding your town, these stories shaped real lives. Dive in—what happened in October 2025 still matters today.
SASSA clears up June 2025 grant dates for seniors, disability and children, debunks double‑payment rumours and confirms gold cards stay active, urging recipients to rely on official sources.
India Women clinched a 59‑run DLS‑adjusted win over Sri Lanka in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 opener, boosting group‑stage hopes and extending their 16‑4 head‑to‑head advantage.
São Tomé & Príncipe beat Malawi 1‑0 in a historic World Cup qualifier, with Ronaldo Lumongo’s penalty sealing their first win in years.
Binance CEO Richard Teng says the exchange is helping nations craft crypto rules and set up Bitcoin reserves, with Pakistan leading the push. The move follows the US's new crypto reserve and SEC's regulatory shift.
Portugal faces Ireland on Oct 11, 2025, in a decisive World Cup qualifier. Ronaldo leads the Selecção, while a win is vital for Ireland’s hopes.
Pew Research's 2014 study reveals Catholic numbers falling to 69% while Protestant affiliation jumps to 19% across Latin America, reshaping the region's faith landscape.
A $109 million corruption scandal at Tembisa Hospital, uncovered after whistleblower Babita Deokaran was murdered, has left patients dying and officials under investigation.
FIFA dropped the third‑place match from the 2025 Club World Cup, leaving Real Madrid and Fluminense without a bronze‑medal game and speeding their return to domestic seasons.
Bangladesh swept the T20I series in the UAE, Afghanistan claimed the first ODI, and both sides eye upcoming Tests and T20Is as rankings shift.
KNEC launches KJSEA registration from March 3‑28 2025, outlining a new eight‑level grading and an Oct‑Nov exam window that will decide senior‑school seats.
Thomas Kirk refereed the Ipswich‑Norwich East Anglian derby on Oct 5, 2025, where Ipswich won 3‑1. The victory boosted their Championship push while Norwich slipped further down the table.
Pep Guardiola’s promise that Manchester City’s Premier League verdict would arrive in a month has lapsed, leaving the club facing 115 financial‑fair‑play charges and possible points penalties.