Matebeleland Community in Zimbabwe Helps Diepsloot Woman After Her Shack Eviction

A Zimbabwean woman who was recently featured in a viral video after being evicted from her rented accommodation in Diepsloot, South Africa, has found help from the local community back home in Matabeleland.

Sukoluhle Gabanke Sibanda was reportedly chased out of the shack she had been staying in, leaving her without a place to seek shelter.

Thenjiwe Zwane, a Diepsloot community member, said she found Sibanda stranded in the streets on the day in question when she returned from work.

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The forensic investigation commissioned by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) into allegations of brazen looting and corruption during the replacement of water pumps at Zakheni water station in Ladysmith has been concluded.

As a result, CoGTA MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has instructed the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) led Uthukela District Municipality to take “corrective” measures as outlined in the report into the 2023 procurement process.

The investigation was initiated after the DA, a coalition partnerREAD MORE

The Government of Rwanda has severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, effective immediately, and instructed all Brussels’ diplomats to leave the East African country within 48 hours.

In a media statement on Monday, 17 March 2025, Rwanda accused Belgium of having “consistently undermined Rwanda, both well before and during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in which Belgium has a deep and violent historical role, especially in acting against Rwanda.”

Rwanda further alleged that Belgium employed “liesREAD MORE

In a move that comes as no surprise, Cape Town City has let go of their Head Coach, Muhsin Ertugral.

The Citizens are languishing in the bottom half of the PSL standings after yet another loss, this time to Marumo Gallants at home over the weekend.

City has 23 points from 23 matches and occupies the 13th spot.

Earlier in the year, Ertgural was roped in as Technical Director and interim Head Coach after Eric Tinkler was sacked.

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The skeletal remains of a Mpumalanga family were left scattered in the yard after their graves caved in due to flooding in the Bushbuckridge area.

The Maluka family has blamed the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works for their ordeal, saying it built a culvert during the construction of a local road in 2017, which caused drainage issues.

The family accused the provincial government of having failed to repair the culvert for the past years despite repeated pleas due to theirREAD MORE

The legion of staff members working for the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party across the country has gone unpaid for March, and the ANC’s splinter party has blamed “unexpected technical challenges.”

The notice of the delayed salaries is contained in a letter dated 15 March 2025, written by the party’s Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu to the affected staff. 

Some staff members get paid on the 15th of each month, while others are paid on the 25th. 

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has given KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi until 19 March 2025 to submit a sworn statement regarding an investigation against him.

Mkhwanazi is alleged to have defeated the ends of justice by preventing the arrest of a senior Westville prison official accused of selling drugs.

The alleged incident took place in Richards Bay in 2023.

The IPID also made a U-turn on its earlier statement that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu requestedREAD MORE

Ethiopia is set to strengthen its space capabilities with the launch of its third Earth observation satellite, as reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS.

Developed in partnership with China, the satellite will provide advanced imaging technology to support agriculture, climate monitoring, and disaster management.

Ethiopia’s space programme began with the launch of two satellites, both developed with Chinese aerospace collaboration. According to the officials, these satellites have played a crucialREAD MORE

The recent deregistration of Athletics South Africa (ASA) by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has unveiled a disturbing narrative of administrative incompetence and negligence. This development tarnishes South African athletics’ reputation and jeopardises the careers of countless athletes who depend on these institutions for guidance and support.

ASA’s deregistration, as reported by Sunday World, stems from its failure to comply with statutory obligations, including the timely submission of annual returns . This blatant disregard for compliance has strippedREAD MORE

According to the latest report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), the Indian pharmaceutical market is witnessing strong growth and is expected to reach a CAGR of 8-9 per cent in 2026. 

The projected growth for FY 2025 also remains significant, reaching 7.5-8 per cent. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

Krishnanath Munde, associate director at India Ratings and Research, said the growth for FY 2024 was 6.5 per cent.

The 12-month sales of pharmaceuticals roseREAD MORE