VR and AR: Chinese Technologies in Education

What other BRICS countries are actively integrating VR and AR into their education systems, and what challenges do they face? Read more in the TV BRICS article

Virtual reality in Chinese schools

One of the reasons behind China’s technological progress in virtual reality is that children are literally growing up in an environment filled with VR and AR tools. At school, young citizens of the People’s Republic of China already use cutting-edge technologies to visualise 3D animations in anatomy textbooks.READ MORE

Two-phase strategy aims to boost inclusion, innovation and productivity across key sectors

India has set out a roadmap to transform its economy into a US$30 trillion powerhouse by 2047, centred on the next generation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), reports ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

The strategy outlines a two-phase approach – DPI 2.0 and DPI 3.0 – designed to accelerate inclusive growth and expand economic opportunity across society. AccordingREAD MORE

South Africa’s fight against poaching is showing renewed momentum, with recent enforcement operations and court convictions underscoring a coordinated push to clamp down on environmental crime across the country.

Over the long weekend, ranger teams from South African National Parks (SANParks) recorded a series of successful operations in Table Mountain National Park, targeting activities ranging from abalone poaching to theft and illegal harvesting of protected plant species.

According to SANParks, a targeted night operation conducted on 23READ MORE

The initiative sets out a scalable model combining modern farming and renewable energy for regional development

Ethiopia and China have signed a strategic memorandum to establish a China–East Africa Modern Agriculture and Cultural Tourism Industry Innovation Centre, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation, according to China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.

The proposed centre will focus on integrated development by combining renewable energy, modern agriculture, equipment manufacturing and culturalREAD MORE

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has announced the launch of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition, describing it as a bold initiative aimed at celebrating South Africa’s vibrant football culture and giving ordinary fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup live.

Through this competition, twenty (20) passionate South African supporters will be selected to travel to either the United States or Mexico to attend one of BafanaREAD MORE

A fresh controversy has erupted within South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), after the Department of Basic Education (DBE) awarded a R1.6 billion textbook tender to a little-known Cape Town company with no proven track record.

The company, Lighthouse Publishers (Pty) Ltd, is understood to have secured the lucrative contract to supply foundation phase textbooks, sparking widespread concern about possible procurement irregularities and oversight failures.

The GNU, formed after the 2024 general elections when noREAD MORE

Two senior officials from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality have been released on bail after appearing in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, following a weekend in custody on charges of fraud and corruption.

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla were each granted bail of R30,000. The pair face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice in a case that has drawn widespread public attention.

The court ruledREAD MORE

The Gauteng Provincial Government has sounded the alarm over worsening overcrowding in public schools, revealing that nearly half of all institutions in the province are operating beyond capacity as rapid population growth continues to outpace infrastructure development.

Addressing residents on Tuesday, MEC Lebogang Maile outlined the scale of the crisis, describing the education system as a reflection of broader structural pressures facing Gauteng, including urbanisation, migration and constrained public finances.

Gauteng’s learner population has more than doubled over the pastREAD MORE

Authorities also report economic and political progress over the past nine months

The Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia has presented a 100-day review alongside a report on the government’s performance over the past nine months. It highlights “tangible progress” in building a more competitive, inclusive and resilient economy, driven by structural reforms, sectoral transformation and enhanced global engagement. This was reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.

OnREAD MORE

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba is expected to hand-deliver a memorandum to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on Tuesday, calling for immediate national intervention in the disappearance of 27-year-old Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka and escalating safety concerns in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni.

Kubheka, a local spaza shop owner, was reported missing on 2 April after leaving his home to deposit money at a bank. He was last seen in Marimba Gardens and has not been found. Nearly a month later, no arrests have beenREAD MORE