Following the vote of the international jury, the winner of the BRICS Literary Award was Egyptian writer Salwa Bakr – one of the most prominent representatives of contemporary Arabic prose, author of seven short story collections, seven novels and a play. Her works have been translated into many European languages. The name of the first… Continue reading Egyptian Writer Salwa Bakr Becomes First Laureate of BRICS Literary Award
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High Court to Hear Zuma Arms Deal Appeals
The long-running corruption case involving former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales will resume in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Thursday, 4 December 2025, after a six-month break. The pause followed the appointment of Presiding Judge Justice Nkosinathi Chili as an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, which temporarily stalled the… Continue reading High Court to Hear Zuma Arms Deal Appeals
China Learns to Extract Drinking Water From Air
Specialists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a technology that makes it possible to collect drinking water from the atmosphere. This was reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The development is based on three processes: condensation, liquid absorption by an absorbent or adsorbent, and a heat pump. Experts explained that the… Continue reading China Learns to Extract Drinking Water From Air
Indian Scientists Apply AI for Personalised Cancer Treatment
Scientists at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences have introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system that may transform the traditional approach to cancer treatment. This is reported by IANS, a TV BRICS partner, citing India’s Ministry of Science and Technology. In previous decades, doctors relied on assessing the size and extent of… Continue reading Indian Scientists Apply AI for Personalised Cancer Treatment
Russia and Nigeria Outline Expanded Agenda for Economic and Scientific Partnership as Diplomatic Ties Mark 65 Years
Russia has reaffirmed its intention to broaden cooperation with Nigeria in several priority sectors, highlighting the untapped potential of bilateral trade and the need for renewed institutional mechanisms to support long-term partnership. This is reported by NAN, a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking in Abuja at an event marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations,… Continue reading Russia and Nigeria Outline Expanded Agenda for Economic and Scientific Partnership as Diplomatic Ties Mark 65 Years
KT Molefe’s Bodyguards Arrested with AKM Rifles
Two bodyguards of alleged kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe were arrested outside the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after being found in possession of two semi-automatic AKM rifles and ammunition without valid permits. The arrests took place as Molefe, who is facing charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering, attended a separate hearing in his ongoing… Continue reading KT Molefe’s Bodyguards Arrested with AKM Rifles
People’s BRICS Summit Begins in Rio as Brazil’s Presidency of Group Ends
The city of Rio de Janeiro is hosting the People’s BRICS Summit from 1 to 4 December as part of the agenda of the BRICS Civil Council. The event is expected to attract around 150 guests from 21 countries, according to information from Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The summit aims to establish… Continue reading People’s BRICS Summit Begins in Rio as Brazil’s Presidency of Group Ends
Hawks Officer and Tembisa Hospital Official Out on Bail
Two accused persons, Zacharia Chisele, 53, an official at Tembisa Hospital, and Sergeant Papi Tsie, 41, a Hawks officer, have been granted bail of R5 000 each by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. Both face charges of corruption following an alleged attempt to influence an ongoing investigation. The two were arrested after an alleged incident on… Continue reading Hawks Officer and Tembisa Hospital Official Out on Bail
Ramaphosa and Chapo Pledge Deeper Cooperation
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique have concluded the 4th Session of the Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Maputo, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. The session brought together ministers, senior officials, and technical experts to assess progress since the 3rd Commission meeting in Pretoria in 2022 and… Continue reading Ramaphosa and Chapo Pledge Deeper Cooperation
VUT Ordered to Explain Delay in Degree Syndicate Probe
Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela has directed the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Council to provide an urgent explanation for what he described as an unacceptable delay in acting on allegations of a degree-selling syndicate operating within the institution. The allegations involve foreign nationals and have raised concerns about the integrity of the national… Continue reading VUT Ordered to Explain Delay in Degree Syndicate Probe