China’s Wild Asian Elephant Population Grows to Nearly 400 Through Conservation Efforts
This population growth is the result of many years of habitat conservation in Yunnan ProvinceREAD MORE
ATM Demands Tougher Oversight of Digital Platforms as Concerns Mount Over Foreign Labour and Worker Rights
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on Parliament to launch an urgent inquiry into South Africa’s rapidly expanding digital platform economy, raising concerns over…
Police Recover Seven Rifles and Hijacked BMW as Suspected CIT Gang Safe House Raided in Daveyton
Gauteng police have recovered seven rifles, a pistol, a hijacked BMW X5 and other equipment believed to have been intended for a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery…
Egypt’s Agricultural Exports Surpass 5.8 Million Tonnes as Citrus, Potatoes and Grapes Lead Record Growth
Strong global demand and expanded market access drive Egypt’s agricultural export performance in 2026 Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached a historic milestone in 2026, with…
Brazilian Scientists Develop New Theory Explaining Order in Complex Systems
The findings could advance research into brain activity, climate processes and next-generation technologies Scientists from the University of Sao Paulo (USP) have made a discovery…
CAF Moved from $150 Million Debt to $150 Million in Reserves — Motsepe
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe says African football’s governing body has undergone a remarkable financial turnaround during his tenure, transforming from an…
Alleged UK Triple Murder Fugitive, Zimbabwean National Ndodana Tshuma, Remains Behind Bars Pending Extradition
Alleged United Kingdom fugitive Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma will remain behind bars after appearing before the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday in connection with extradition proceedings…
SIU Welcomes Tribunal Ruling Setting Aside Unlawful R4 Million NLC Grant to Mshandukani Foundation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a landmark judgment by the Special Tribunal declaring the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) decision to award a R4…
NCC Announces Safety Recall for Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 Vehicles
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a product safety recall affecting hundreds of Nissan, Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in South Africa, urging owners…
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IDAC Head Andrea Johnson Forced to Retract Disparaging Claims Against Brigadier Dineo Mokwele
The credibility of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption’s (IDAC) investigation into senior Crime Intelligence officials came under intense scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission on Thursday, with IDAC head Andrea Johnson apologising to Brigadier Dineo Mokwele after conceding that her earlier criticism of the officer’s appointment was based on incorrect information.
Johnson’s concession marked one of the most significant moments in the Commission’s hearings, as commissioners and evidence leaders repeatedly challenged the legal and factual basis of IDAC’s preliminaryREAD MORE
China’s Wild Asian Elephant Population Grows to Nearly 400 Through Conservation Efforts
This population growth is the result of many years of habitat conservation in Yunnan Province
The population of wild Asian elephants in China has grown from around 150 in the 1980s to nearly 400 today, according to a report by the Xinhua Research Institute. As reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.
The increase in numbers is the result of decades of efforts to protectREAD MORE
ATM Demands Tougher Oversight of Digital Platforms as Concerns Mount Over Foreign Labour and Worker Rights
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on Parliament to launch an urgent inquiry into South Africa’s rapidly expanding digital platform economy, raising concerns over the employment of undocumented foreign nationals, alleged worker exploitation and gaps in labour regulation affecting thousands of e-hailing and delivery drivers.
In a letter addressed to Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour Chairperson Boyce Maneli, ATM Parliamentary Leader Vuyo Zungula urged the committee to prioritise an investigation during Parliament’s thirdREAD MORE
Police Recover Seven Rifles and Hijacked BMW as Suspected CIT Gang Safe House Raided in Daveyton
Gauteng police have recovered seven rifles, a pistol, a hijacked BMW X5 and other equipment believed to have been intended for a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery after raiding a suspected gang safe house in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni.
The operation, carried out on Wednesday evening by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), followed intelligence linking the suspects to a number of serious and violent crimes committed across Gauteng.
Egypt’s Agricultural Exports Surpass 5.8 Million Tonnes as Citrus, Potatoes and Grapes Lead Record Growth
Strong global demand and expanded market access drive Egypt’s agricultural export performance in 2026
Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached a historic milestone in 2026, with total shipments exceeding 5.8 million tonnes of agricultural products, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner.
The increase comes as Egypt continues to strengthen production efficiency, improve export control systems and expand access to new destinations by meeting strict international standardsREAD MORE
Brazilian Scientists Develop New Theory Explaining Order in Complex Systems
The findings could advance research into brain activity, climate processes and next-generation technologies
Scientists from the University of Sao Paulo (USP) have made a discovery that overturns a concept that has been accepted in science for around 400 years, reports Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS.
It was previously thought that if two objects had a similar rhythm, over time they would naturally begin to operate in synchronisation.READ MORE
CAF Moved from $150 Million Debt to $150 Million in Reserves — Motsepe
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe says African football’s governing body has undergone a remarkable financial turnaround during his tenure, transforming from an organisation burdened by debt into one with substantial financial reserves.
Motsepe said that when he assumed office in 2021, CAF was carrying debt of approximately $150 million. Five years later, he said, the organisation now has $150 million in its bank account, positioning it to make significant investments in theREAD MORE
Alleged UK Triple Murder Fugitive, Zimbabwean National Ndodana Tshuma, Remains Behind Bars Pending Extradition
Alleged United Kingdom fugitive Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma will remain behind bars after appearing before the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday in connection with extradition proceedings and a separate case involving the alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
The 46-year-old appeared in court on two separate matters, both of which were postponed to 27 August 2026.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), theREAD MORE
SIU Welcomes Tribunal Ruling Setting Aside Unlawful R4 Million NLC Grant to Mshandukani Foundation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a landmark judgment by the Special Tribunal declaring the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) decision to award a R4 million grant to the Mshandukani Foundation unlawful, setting aside the funding agreement and ordering the money to be repaid with interest.
Siu on Wednesday said the ruling forms part of the unit’s ongoing efforts to recover public funds lost through corruption and maladministration at the National LotteriesREAD MORE
NCC Announces Safety Recall for Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 Vehicles
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a product safety recall affecting hundreds of Nissan, Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in South Africa, urging owners to take their vehicles to authorised dealerships for free inspections and repairs.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NCC said the recalls involve certain Nissan Qashqai Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), Toyota Land Cruiser 300 models and Lexus LX600 vehicles due to defects that could pose safety risks to motorists.
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