The National Freedom Party (NFP) has swiftly suspended its sole Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) in KwaZulu-Natal, Mbali Shinga for three months. Shinga’s suspension was sparked by her December 15 decision to oppose the MK Party’s sponsored motion to remove Thamsanqa Ntuli as the premier of the province. Shinga who serves as the MEC… Continue reading National Freedom Party Suspends MEC Mbali Shinga For Opposing MK Party Motion Against KZN Premier
The Top Five Favourites to Win the AFCON
Hosts and Africa’s number one ranked team Morocco will certainly be the hot favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off on Sunday. The Atlas Lions would be buoyed by the fact that they are playing in their own backyard and with a population of almost 40 million, a lot… Continue reading The Top Five Favourites to Win the AFCON
Bafana’s Longest-Serving Coach Broos Reaches Half Century
Coach Hugo Broos will lead the South African senior men’s national soccer team for the 50th time when Bafana Bafana face Angola at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday, 22 December 2025. Kickoff is at 19h00 (South African time). It has been… Continue reading Bafana’s Longest-Serving Coach Broos Reaches Half Century
Argentine Scientists Halt Type of Brain Cancer With Innovative Therapy
Researchers from the National Scientific and Technical Research Council of Argentina have achieved a breakthrough against glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumour in adults, characterised by high invasiveness and resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, with a median survival of 9 months and a five-year rate of 7 per cent. The study, according to BRICSLat,… Continue reading Argentine Scientists Halt Type of Brain Cancer With Innovative Therapy
Teboho Mokoena: Beware of the Underdogs!
Most people would agree that the overwhelming favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Senegal. The likes of Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, DR Congo, South Africa, Mali, and Cameroon will also fancy their chances. The AFCON will be held in Morocco from Sunday, December 21, 2025,… Continue reading Teboho Mokoena: Beware of the Underdogs!
Brazil Launches National Programme to Strengthen Archaeological Preservation
tvBrazil has launched a new national programme aimed at strengthening the preservation and management of archaeological heritage across the country. The initiative focuses on technical visits to strategically important archaeological sites in order to identify, systematise and disseminate best practices developed in different regions. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.… Continue reading Brazil Launches National Programme to Strengthen Archaeological Preservation
Bekkersdal Tavern Shooting Leaves Nine Dead
Police have launched a manhunt following a multiple shooting that left nine people dead and 10 others injured at a licensed tavern in Bekkersdal during the early hours of Sunday. The shooting happened just before 01:00 in the Tambo section when about 12 unknown suspects, travelling in a white kombi and a silver sedan, opened… Continue reading Bekkersdal Tavern Shooting Leaves Nine Dead
AFCON Champions to Pocket R168 Million
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a prize money increase for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed this during a press briefing on Saturday in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the start of the tournament on Sunday. Motsepe announced the champions will take home $10 million (R168 million),… Continue reading AFCON Champions to Pocket R168 Million
Steve Barker Leaves Stellenbosch After Eight Years
In a shock move, Steve Barker has left Stellenbosch FC to join Tanzanian club, Simba SC, as their new Head Coach. Simba made the announcement late on Friday, ending speculation on the future of Barker, with the Cape outfit. Stellenbosch FC have also confirmed Barker’s departure. “A farewell message to a man who truly embodied… Continue reading Steve Barker Leaves Stellenbosch After Eight Years
Egypt Announces Successful Launch and Insertion Into Orbit of Domestically Developed Scientific Satellite
The Egyptian Space Agency has announced the successful launch and commissioning of the scientific satellite SPNeX. The spacecraft, fully developed and assembled in Egypt, has reached its target orbit and begun transmitting telemetry data. This was reported by MENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in… Continue reading Egypt Announces Successful Launch and Insertion Into Orbit of Domestically Developed Scientific Satellite