The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is ready to proceed with the high-profile attempted murder trial of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused, with proceedings set to begin on 20 July 2026 in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg. The confirmation on Tuesday follows months of delays, with the State now indicating that the legal representation of co-accused Musa Kekana has been finalised after his legal team informed prosecutors they had secured the…

Thousands of South Africans flooded the streets across the country on Tuesday as the long-awaited 30 June anti-illegal immigration protests gained momentum, with demonstrators calling on the government to deport undocumented migrants while insisting their campaign was not directed at foreign nationals who are legally in the country. From Johannesburg and Durban to Cape Town and several smaller towns, crowds carrying South African flags marched through city centres, chanting slogans demanding tighter border controls and stricter enforcement of immigration laws.…

The authorities hope to reduce imports and strengthen the country’s export potential by manufacturing its own renewable energy equipment Egypt is set to build the country’s first wind turbine manufacturing plant, with an annual production capacity of up to 2 GW, as well as a 2,000 MW wind farm in the Northern Gulf of Suez region. This was reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. The construction agreement was signed by a Chinese company specialising in advanced wind…

These measures will speed up the response to incidents and help create a modern energy system The Ethiopian Electric Utility is carrying out a comprehensive modernisation of the country’s power system and is actively implementing artificial intelligence to create a more reliable and sustainable electricity grid. This was stated by the company’s CEO, Getu Geremew, as reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. He noted that the company is carrying out targeted measures to maximise operational efficiency and the…

The March and March movement says its nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests will proceed as planned on Tuesday, 30 June, despite heightened security measures, repeated warnings from the government and growing anxiety among migrant communities. Organisers have maintained that demonstrations across South Africa will be peaceful and have urged supporters not to engage in violence, intimidation or the destruction of property. The movement has called for undocumented foreign nationals to be removed from South Africa through lawful government processes, insisting that…

South African police have intensified preparations ahead of the planned anti-immigration demonstrations expected to take place across the country on 30 June, with Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia expected to inspect and address a major law enforcement parade at FNB Stadium on Friday afternoon as authorities enter the final phase of operational readiness. The parade follows a week of high-level security engagements involving the South African Police Service (SAPS), intelligence structures, provincial police leadership and representatives of the private security…

The authorities believe that deeper economic integration could create new opportunities for businesses and stimulate sustainable growth in both countries Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ali Nafti and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola held a telephone conversation to discuss prospects for further strengthening bilateral cooperation. This was reported by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), a partner of TV BRICS. The two sides highlighted the significant potential of Tunisia and South Africa to increase bilateral trade…

The new application introduces an integrated approach to public service delivery, strengthening efficiency and institutional coordination across Ethiopia Ethiopia has launched the unified application, introducing Africa’s first integrated digital service platform that brings together services from multiple institutions within a single interface. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the initiative, reports Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. The Prime Minister noted that the platform represents a key component of modern economic infrastructure, designed to improve service delivery and…

African civil society organisations, legal experts, grassroots movements and government representatives will gather in Johannesburg this week for the 8th Session of Africa’s Regional Binding Treaty Indaba, aimed at strengthening the continent’s position in negotiations for a legally binding United Nations treaty on business and human rights. The two-day gathering, scheduled for 24 and 25 June, is being hosted by the Alternative Information and Development Centre (AIDC), the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), and Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR).…

A councillor from Limpopo has been arrested after allegedly attempting to bribe a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigator with R70,000 to derail an ongoing corruption investigation linked to the Mahikeng Local Municipality in North West. Netshivhumbe Gumani, 44, a serving councillor at Thulamela Local Municipality, was arrested on Thursday in a joint operation involving the SIU, the Hawks and the South African Police Service (SAPS). He is facing a charge of corruption. According to the SIU, Gumani allegedly approached investigators…