A disturbing video showing two women being brutally assaulted by men believed to be foreign nationals has ignited nationwide outrage and renewed calls for urgent action against gender-based violence (GBV). The footage, widely circulated on social media over the past few days, shows two men (Nigerian accent) slapping, punching, and dragging the women while accusing… Continue reading Viral Video of Women Being Beaten by Foreign Nationals Sparks Outrage – but Police Remain Silent
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Elias Mokwana on Knife Edge at Espérance
Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana is set to depart Espérance, a year into his three-year contract with the Tunisian club. African Times has established that Espérance has been looking to offload Mokwana or the Brazilian, Rodrigo Rodrigues Silva. Club insiders firmly believe they can ease their wage bill by getting rid of either Mokwana or… Continue reading Elias Mokwana on Knife Edge at Espérance
Blow for National Dialogue as ActionSA Pulls Out, GOOD Party Urges Staying the Course
The upcoming first National Convention of South Africa’s National Dialogue has been dealt another blow, with ActionSA announcing it will withdraw from full participation just days before the event, citing unresolved concerns over funding transparency, legal oversight, and political legitimacy. Despite stepping back, ActionSA will send two Members of Parliament — Dr Kgosi Letlape and… Continue reading Blow for National Dialogue as ActionSA Pulls Out, GOOD Party Urges Staying the Course
Foreign Actors to Undergo Training in Russian Theatre Practices in Moscow
Young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia fellowship programme in the field of theatre arts. The programme is organised by the Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund in conjunction with the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) and the TV BRICS International Media Network, as well as with… Continue reading Foreign Actors to Undergo Training in Russian Theatre Practices in Moscow
All Eyes on Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou
Last season, Orlando Pirates won their first seven league games, and this season, they have lost their first two. And the Buccaneers’ next league fixture suggests they may encounter more battles for points, facing Stellenbosch at home on 20 August. All eyes are on new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, who dropped star player Relebohile Mofokeng to… Continue reading All Eyes on Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou
Putin and Lula Strengthen Partnership for BRICS in Telephone Conversation
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Saturday (9), as reported in an official statement from the Planalto presidential palace and echoed by Agência Brasil. The conversation, which lasted 40 minutes, covered a range of diplomatic and economic topics, including cooperation between the two countries within… Continue reading Putin and Lula Strengthen Partnership for BRICS in Telephone Conversation
Mozambique Carrier to Appeal Fine Over Anti-Competitive Practices
Mozambique’s flag carrier, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), announced on Tuesday that it will appeal against a fine imposed by the Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) for alleged anti-competitive practices, arguing that the regulator failed to take its position into account. The ARC had given LAM a 15-day deadline — now expired — to pay penalties… Continue reading Mozambique Carrier to Appeal Fine Over Anti-Competitive Practices
Nigeria Unveils Policy to Drive Agricultural Modernisation and Tech Innovation
Nigeria’s federal government has launched a new policy aimed at modernising agriculture and strengthening food security by building a robust, technology-driven agribusiness sector led by young people. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari said the government is not only prioritising innovation in agriculture, but also ensuring that young people and women are… Continue reading Nigeria Unveils Policy to Drive Agricultural Modernisation and Tech Innovation
National Dialogue Pushes Ahead Amid Funding Row and Withdrawals
Organisers of South Africa’s first National Dialogue are pushing ahead with preparations for this weekend’s convention in Pretoria, despite a growing backlash over its cost, purpose, and the withdrawal of several key participants. The National Dialogue, also called the National Convention, is billed as a citizen-led platform where government, political parties, civil society, business, labour,… Continue reading National Dialogue Pushes Ahead Amid Funding Row and Withdrawals
Tunisia’s Grain Collection Surpasses Five-Year Average
Tunisia’s national grain collection reached approximately 11.78 million quintals by 31 July 2025, exceeding the average figures recorded over the past five years, according to a statement released by the Grain Office. This is reported by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), a partner of TV BRICS. Of the total quantity collected, 94 per cent (11.079 million… Continue reading Tunisia’s Grain Collection Surpasses Five-Year Average