SIU to Probe Five Eastern Cape Public Works Tenders Amid Corruption, Maladministration Allegations

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is set to investigate five tenders awarded by the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising a probe into allegations of corruption, maladministration and the improper use of public funds.

The investigation follows the signing of Proclamation 344 of 2026 by Ramaphosa, giving the SIU powers to investigate the procurement and contracting processes linked to five projects and to recover any financial losses sufferedREAD MORE

Two major roads in Limpopo were temporarily closed on Friday morning following separate motor vehicle accidents, causing traffic disruptions and prompting authorities to urge motorists to exercise extreme caution.

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety said the D449 near Tshedza Ha-Mailula was closed after a crash involving three vehicles.

The department issued the advisory at 8.30 am, warning that traffic in the affected area was not moving while law enforcement officials and emergency response teamsREAD MORE

The partnership enables the countries to exchange expertise and develop the skills of scientists, according to the authorities

Egypt and Argentina have signed a memorandum of understanding between the Agricultural Research Centre of Egypt (ARC) and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology of Argentina (INTA). The document aims to foster scientific and technical cooperation, exchange cutting-edge technologies and support the sustainable development of the agricultural sector. This was reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TVREAD MORE

Government has called for safer and more responsible Spring Day celebrations after what was meant to be a day of fun across Gauteng descended into violence, vandalism and tragedy.

The call follows the death of 21-year-old Tshepang Nyathi, who was allegedly stabbed during Spring Day celebrations in Refilwe, Cullinan, on Tuesday.

According to police, a group of young people were celebrating the arrival of spring by splashing water on passing pedestrians when they attempted to douse aREAD MORE

The share of hydropower generation in the country reached 97 per cent, while installed capacity exceeded 9,700 megawatts

Ethiopia earned US$475.7 million from electricity exports during the financial year. This is 25 per cent more than in the same period last year. This was reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a TV BRICS partner, citing data from Ethiopia’s state-owned electricity company.

The growth is strengthening Ethiopia’s position as a regional energy hub and generating increasedREAD MORE

Police have arrested an eighth suspect believed to be the alleged mastermind behind a syndicate accused of illegally connecting electricity and stealing critical infrastructure at the Emfuleni Local Municipality in Gauteng.

The suspect, alleged fraudster Janitha van Reenen-Coetzee, was arrested by the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) on Thursday, shortly after she was released on R10,000 bail in an unrelated fraud case involving Emfuleni Municipality.

Her arrest came as the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court postponed her fraudREAD MORE

Egypt’s Ministry of Transport has unveiled a comprehensive plan to create a new public transport system

Egypt is building a 2,250-kilometre network of high-speed electrified railways, modernising its existing 10,000-kilometre railway system, and expects to achieve a combined capacity of around 4 million passengers per day on railways and high-speed trains by 2030. This was stated by Egypt’s Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir, reports Daily News Egypt, a TV BRICS partner.

The first three railway lines,READ MORE

South Africa tells small businesses to innovate, use social media, identify market gaps and develop products larger companies have overlooked. But what happens when success itself makes a small business vulnerable?

Social media creates a paradox. TikTok, Instagram and Facebook allow small businesses to reach large audiences cheaply. Yet viral posts can also reveal valuable information about consumer demand. What begins as marketing can become market intelligence. Competition requires firms to learn from markets, and entrepreneurs cannot ownREAD MORE

The initiative brings together companies and officials in search of new business and export opportunities in strategic markets across the continent

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is organising a business mission to Southern Africa between 26 August and 2 September 2026, bringing together Brazilian business leaders and government representatives. This was reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.

The project aims toREAD MORE

The search for a man who allegedly entered a dam while trying to evade arrest for illegal fishing in the Kruger National Park has ended in tragedy after human remains were discovered in the water.

South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed on Thursday that the remains were found at Mestel Dam in the Pretoriuskop section of the Kruger National Park following an intensive search operation that lasted several days.

The incident began in the early hours ofREAD MORE