In Mozambique, conspicuous wealth has become an unsettling part of the urban landscape. Gated mansions rise beside potholed roads, luxury vehicles cruise past informal markets, and lifestyles more befitting far richer economies are flaunted in one of the world’s poorest countries. Behind this glossy façade, prosecutors say, lies a troubling reality: a class of “false rich” whose fortunes are rooted not in enterprise, but in corruption, embezzlement, money laundering, fraud and clientelism. For years, Mozambique has been cited as a…

Brazil officially handed over the BRICS Chairmanship to India during a meeting of the group’s Sherpas. The new leadership received the traditional gavel – a symbol of the transfer of political and diplomatic authority. This was reported by Brasil 247, a TV BRICS partner. Brazil’s Sherpa, Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio, handed over authority to India’s Sherpa, Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela. In his speech, Lyrio thanked the partners and expressed confidence in the success of the upcoming Indian chairmanship. “Discussions over the past…

Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has offered an apology for his over-the-top comments last week. Broos was under fire for lambasting defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi for the latter’s late arrival to camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Political parties United Democratic Movement (UDM) and the Afrika Mayibuye Movement accused Broos of making “racial and sexist” comments, with the former going as far as reporting him to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The Belgian said…

The KwaZulu-Natal legislature descended into chaos on Monday afternoon after the motion of confidence against Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, which was brought by the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), failed. The chaos started shortly after the Speaker, Nontembeko Boyce, announced that the motion had failed. The voting system had to be changed from a show of hands to saying those opposed to it should remain seated, and those in support should stand up. Members of the provincial legislature from the Inkatha Freedom…

Less than a week before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the teams are putting the final touches in their preparations. Bafana Bafana will host Ghana at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday in their final match before departure to Morocco, who are hosting the tournament. The match between Bafana Bafana and the Black Stars will be played at the Dobsonville Stadium, with kick-off set for 16H00. Bafana Bafana are in Group B in the AFCON, and they…

The Ministry of International Relations in Botswana says it has received reports that two male Batswana youth, aged 19 and 20, allegedly fell victim to a deceptive recruitment process that resulted in them fighting on the frontlines of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to the reports, the young men were led to believe they would attend a short-term military school training programme in Russia. In response, the Ministry said it is engaging through diplomatic channels and consulting with law enforcement…

Civil society groups, political parties and ordinary South Africans have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for a lack of transparency after the Presidency confirmed that the Madlanga Commission interim report will not be made public when it is delivered later this month. The Presidency said the interim report, due by 17 December, will remain confidential, triggering renewed debate over access to information on inquiries funded by taxpayers. Critics argue that the decision continues a pattern of keeping politically sensitive reports out…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has leapt to the defence of Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos. This follows the United Democratic Movement (UDM) lodging a formal complaint at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over what it alleges were “racist and sexist remarks” made by Broos recently. Broos’ tirade in Pretoria during a press conference on Wednesday was sparked by defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s late arrival in camp. “I will have a chat with him after training, and…

A whistleblower who claims to be a former rector at an unnamed institution is seeking amnesty and protection to spill the beans on what he termed a concerted campaign to smear the institution’s leadership and run the historic university down. In a letter emailed to several entities, including the presidency, the parliamentary portfolio committee on higher education and training, Minister Buti Manamela, several MPs, and political parties, the faceless whistleblower claimed that he is committed to testifying in-camera. He said…

An investigation by the City Integrity and Investigations Directorate within the eThekwini municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has recommended that a top official be hauled over the coals for allegedly making unwanted sexual advances to a subordinate even after he was politely told by his victim to stop. The report was compiled and submitted to the City Manager, Musa Mbhele, and others last month (11 November 2025) and were directed to act. The fingered official is Lungisa Msiya, a senior manager for…