The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has welcomed the 20-year prison sentence handed down to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Constable Robert Ngobeni for the murder of his partner, Constance Phalane, in 2023. The South Gauteng High Court imposed 15 years for murder and 15 years for attempted murder, with 10 years of the attempted… Continue reading EMPD Officer Sentenced to 20 Years for Girlfriend’s Murder
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Zimbabwe and Iran to Review Cooperation Roadmap at Mid-Term Commission Meeting
Zimbabwe and Iran will conduct a Mid-Term Review of their Joint Commission, with the two sides expected to evaluate ongoing cooperation and set out fresh priorities aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The plan was confirmed by Iran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Amirhossein Hosseini, following his meeting with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in Harare. According to Ambassador… Continue reading Zimbabwe and Iran to Review Cooperation Roadmap at Mid-Term Commission Meeting
Egypt’s National Team for People With Special Needs Wins World Karate Championship
Egypt’s national team for people with special needs has claimed the title of the World Karate Championship, held in Cairo in 2025, following an outstanding performance that reaffirmed its continued dominance in the competition for the third year in a row. The Middle East News Agency (MENA), a media partner of TV BRICS, reported that… Continue reading Egypt’s National Team for People With Special Needs Wins World Karate Championship
20th Ethiopian International Film Festival concludes in Addis Ababa
The 20th Ethiopian International Film Festival (EARTHOPIAN) wrapped up in Addis Ababa after a week of screenings, discussions and professional exchange. Organised in partnership with the Addis Ababa City Administration, the festival brought together filmmakers, industry experts, and audiences from Ethiopia and around the world. TV BRICS served as the international media partner of the… Continue reading 20th Ethiopian International Film Festival concludes in Addis Ababa
Khumalo and Co Back Inside Crime Intelligence
The Pretoria High Court has ruled that Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and two senior colleagues in the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence Division may return to their workplaces, setting aside a key bail restriction that had barred them from entering any crime intelligence premises while awaiting trial. Khumalo, who is the Divisional Commissioner for… Continue reading Khumalo and Co Back Inside Crime Intelligence
Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Fights On, Threatens Central Committee With Legal Action
The ructions within the South African Communist Party (SACP) continued as the disbanded province executive committee (PEC) in KwaZulu-Natal digs in, fiercely insisting that it is still in office. The disbanded PEC led by former Provincial Secretary Themba Mthembu insists that it is still in office, despite that the Central Committee (CC) late last month… Continue reading Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Fights On, Threatens Central Committee With Legal Action
Africa’s World Cup Hopefuls Await 2026 Draw
Africa’s nine qualified nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will discover their group-stage opponents on Friday at 19H00 Central African Time. The draw for the expanded 48-team tournament takes place in Washington DC. The ceremony, hosted at the Kennedy Centre, begins at 7 pm CAT (5 pm GMT) and marks the first major milestone… Continue reading Africa’s World Cup Hopefuls Await 2026 Draw
Mozambique Probes Use of HIV Drugs as “Growth Boosters” in Poultry Farming
In the central Mozambican province of Tete, a troubling practice has come to light: some poultry producers have allegedly been using antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) – drugs meant for people living with HIV – as growth accelerators for chickens. The revelation comes from an investigation conducted by the civil society organisation Galamukani, whose researchers say the… Continue reading Mozambique Probes Use of HIV Drugs as “Growth Boosters” in Poultry Farming
Hugo Broos Explains Call-Ups of 20-Year-Olds
It is now public knowledge that Belgian mentor Hugo Broos will be leaving Bafana Bafana to return to his homeland after next year’s FIFA World Cup. Broos, however, would still have South Africa’s interests at heart beyond the global showpiece. He has hinted at a consultancy role, but some recent call-ups would be considered great… Continue reading Hugo Broos Explains Call-Ups of 20-Year-Olds
Mozambique and South Africa Open a New Chapter of Regional Integration
When Mozambican and South African officials gathered in Maputo this week to sign a new Tourism Action Plan, the agreement appeared, at first glance, to be a sector-specific initiative timed to coincide with the launch of Mozambique’s 2025/2026 High Tourism Season. But beneath the formalities and speeches lies a broader and more ambitious vision: a… Continue reading Mozambique and South Africa Open a New Chapter of Regional Integration