Mogalakwena Local Municipality Manager Appears in Court Over R45M Tender Scandal

Mogalakwena Local Municipality’s troubles are far from over, with municipal manager Montengo Morris Maluleke appearing in court in connection with an alleged R45 million fleet management tender scandal, weeks after the Hawks arrested another suspect in the same investigation.

Maluleke, 43, and Bon Accord Vulstasie, a company in which he is reportedly the sole director, appeared before the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 9 October 2026, facing allegations linked to fraud, corruption and money laundering, Hawks’ Wendy NkabiREAD MORE

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement later this month as he resumes his official duties following his recovery, nearly two years after his dramatic collapse while addressing a public gathering in Limpopo.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is scheduled to deliver the statement to the National Assembly on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at 14:00 in Parliament’s Good Hope Chamber in Cape Town.

The anticipated engagement comes after Mashatile spent almostREAD MORE

South Africa is celebrating another historic moment on the world stage after veteran human rights lawyer and jurist Justice Navanethem “Navi” Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong contribution to international law, justice and the protection of human rights.

President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated the 85-year-old South African on Friday, describing the prestigious international recognition as a tribute to her courage, integrity and unwavering commitment to justice.

Pillay joins an extraordinary group of SouthREAD MORE

The government seeks to expand economic partnerships, attract investment and strengthen industrial development through cooperation with BRICS countries

Ghana’s government has approved plans to formally apply for BRICS membership as part of a strategy to accelerate economic development, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced.

Ablakwa confirmed that the Cabinet of President John Dramani Mahama had authorised the move, with preparations under way to submit the application and seek support from existing BRICS members, as reported by Ghana News Agency,READ MORE

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has defended its intensified social grant reviews and beneficiary verification measures following reports that money was paid to people who were allegedly not eligible to receive grants during the 2025/2026 financial year.

The agency says the measures, which include life certification checks and biometric enrolment, are intended to protect public funds, prevent fraud and ensure that social assistance reaches people who meet the eligibility requirements.

The issueREAD MORE

The initiative will focus on investment, renewable energy, infrastructure and logistics cooperation between the two BRICS countries

Egypt and South Africa have launched a joint business council at the Alamein Africa Forum. It is aimed at expanding bilateral trade, promoting investment and strengthening economic cooperation between the two BRICS countries, according to DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS.

The initiative was announced by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during a meeting focused on investment opportunities inREAD MORE

Three children aged two, five and seven are among four people who died after a devastating fire tore through an informal settlement in Germiston on Thursday evening, destroying 12 shacks and leaving families facing the aftermath of the tragedy.

The fourth victim was an adult whose age had not been established at the time of the incident.

The fire broke out at Marathon Informal Settlement on October 8, with emergency services receiving a call at approximately 8.37READ MORE

President Taye Atske Selassie outlined plans to strengthen tourism development and prepare the country for major international forums

Ethiopia aims to attract more than 1.6 million international visitors during the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government expands its tourism development initiatives. Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie announced the target during the joint opening session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and the House of Federation, reports Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS.

The President saidREAD MORE

Citizens gathered in and around areas affected by violent protests in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, as police maintained a heavy presence following the torching of 24 vehicles in Soweto and Durban on Thursday.

The gatherings come amid growing tensions over immigration and the Constitutional Court’s July judgment concerning asylum seekers, with political parties and traditional leaders weighing in on the government’s handling of the issue.

South African Police Service (SAPS) acting national commissionerREAD MORE

Key topics included the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market and new education models

The Tech Science Forum (TSF) was held in Moscow with the participation of BRICS countries. The event brought together representatives of science, education, business, government and public organisations, as well as young scientists and students from 10 countries. The TV BRICS International Media Network served as the international media partner of the event.

In total, the programme included 40 thematicREAD MORE