A routine political trip has turned into a national scandal after two senior ANC leaders in Mangaung were involved in a crash while travelling in a state-owned vehicle. The incident has raised fresh questions about the misuse of taxpayer-funded resources and whether government assets are being treated as private property by public officials. The accident… Continue reading ANC Officials in Mangaung Roll State-Owned Vehicle: ACT Demands Accountability
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Boks Blow Big Lead to Lose to the Wallabies
The Springboks will look back to the defeat to Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday with so much regret. The reigning world champions raced to a 22-0 lead in less than 20 minutes, only for the Wallabies to stage a fightback that carried them to a 38-22 victory (halftime 22-5) in the opening Castle Lager… Continue reading Boks Blow Big Lead to Lose to the Wallabies
A Life in Service: The First Black SAPS Chaplain’s Final Bow After 40 Years
For 40 years, Reverend Nicholas Komosasa “NK” Mashiane whispered prayers in hospital corridors, held his hands steady on trembling shoulders, and stood firm when the world shook. Armed with faith, and a forgiving heart, Lieutenant Colonel Mashiane became South Africa’s first black chaplain in the South African Police Service (SAPS). Born at Ga-Chuene Village, outside… Continue reading A Life in Service: The First Black SAPS Chaplain’s Final Bow After 40 Years
Wallace Karia Remains Tanzanian Football Boss
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Walace Karia retained his seat on Saturday for another four-year term. Karia has been TFF president since 2017, having taken over from Jamal Malinzi. He was re-elected in 2021, which was meant to be his last term in office, but the two-term limit was amended, and he’s now in his… Continue reading Wallace Karia Remains Tanzanian Football Boss
Director of Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department for Partnership with Africa Tatyana Dovgalenko: Russian and African Markets Have Enormous Trade Potential
Tatyana Dovgalenko has been Director of the Department for Partnership with Africa at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since January 2025. She graduated from MGIMO University in 1996. She speaks English, Italian, and French. She has been working in diplomacy since 1996. From 2016 to 2023, she was Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian… Continue reading Director of Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department for Partnership with Africa Tatyana Dovgalenko: Russian and African Markets Have Enormous Trade Potential
Percy Tau Finds New Home in Vietnam
Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau is now teammates with midfielder Njabulo Blom in the Vietnamese League. Tau, 31, has joined Nam Dinh on a one-year deal with an option to renew for another year and in Blom, he is in good company alongside his compatriot. Blom arrived at Nam Dinh a month ago, also on… Continue reading Percy Tau Finds New Home in Vietnam
Operation Vala Umgodi Nabs Sixteen Illegal Miners
Limpopo – Sixteen illegal miners were arrested in Limpopo – Sekhukhune and Waterberg district after being found in possession of unpolished Chrome and mining equipment yesterday. The suspects, with ages ranging 26 between 41, were detained at Spitzkop, Botshabelo Hostel – Tukakgomo and Dwaalboom – Batavia Old Gold Mine in Thabazimbi as part of the… Continue reading Operation Vala Umgodi Nabs Sixteen Illegal Miners
Ethiopia’s Green Initiative Praised by African Union as Regional Model
The African Union (AU) Staff Association has praised Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) as a model of climate action for the continent and a source of inspiration for global environmental efforts. This is reported by the Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking during a joint tree planting campaign in Yeka Sub-City,… Continue reading Ethiopia’s Green Initiative Praised by African Union as Regional Model
From Hard Hats to High Heels: Women in Construction Shine at 6th ERWIC Awards
The usual clang of steel, dust of cement, and grit of construction boots were replaced by the sparkle of sequined gowns, the click of high heels, and the warmth of heartfelt applause as scores of women in South Africa’s construction industry gathered at The Houghton Hotel for the 6th annual cidb Empowerment and Recognition of… Continue reading From Hard Hats to High Heels: Women in Construction Shine at 6th ERWIC Awards
Protests, Heated Exchanges Mark Opening of South Africa’s National Dialogue
The first sitting of South Africa’s much-anticipated National Convention — a gathering billed as the start of a “million conversations” to confront the country’s social and economic crises — began in Pretoria on Friday under a cloud of tension. Earlier in the day, chaos briefly erupted inside the venue at UNISA’s main campus, where senior… Continue reading Protests, Heated Exchanges Mark Opening of South Africa’s National Dialogue