When following Paseka Letsatsi, a South African journalist who blends sports, politics and technology reporting. Also known as Paseka L., his work bridges the excitement of the World Cup, the quadrennial football showdown that drives national passion across Africa and the gritty details of cryptocurrency regulation, government-led frameworks that shape digital finance in emerging markets. Readers get a front‑row seat to how these worlds intersect, whether a penalty decides a qualifier or a new Bitcoin reserve policy reshapes a country's economy.
His reporting doesn’t stop at the pitch. From the Tembisa Hospital scandal exposing a R2 billion corruption hole to the rise of Protestant churches in Latin America, Paseka Letsatsi treats each story as a piece of a larger African narrative. By linking a scandal in Gauteng with the broader fight against public‑sector fraud, he shows how local events echo in continental policy debates. Likewise, his coverage of Binance’s advisory role for national crypto reserves ties a global fintech player to Pakistan’s monetary strategy, highlighting the ripple effect of private‑sector expertise on sovereign finance.
The collection below reflects the breadth of his beat: match‑day thrillers like India Women’s World Cup opener, dramatic qualifiers featuring Ronaldo‑led Portugal, and surprise upsets such as São Tomé & Príncipe’s historic win. It also includes deep dives into tech policy, religious shifts, and corruption probes that shape public opinion. Whether you’re a fan looking for the next big football story or a policymaker tracking crypto regulation, the posts give you concise facts, clear context and the kind of on‑the‑ground insight only a seasoned African correspondent can deliver. Dive in and see how each headline fits into the larger puzzle of African news today.
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