The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government says it has finally made a breakthrough in the Ithala Bank matter, and as a result, the 223 166 clients of the historic bank will, in the coming days, access their monies. The money, which is slightly above R2 billion, was frozen when the Prudential Authority, a division of the South… Continue reading Ithala Bank Clients to Access Their Money Before Christmas
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World AIDS Day: EFF Urges Better Treatment and Prevention
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has marked World AIDS Day by reaffirming its support for the millions of South Africans living with HIV/AIDS and paying tribute to those who have lost their lives to the epidemic. The party highlighted both the progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the ongoing challenges that continue to… Continue reading World AIDS Day: EFF Urges Better Treatment and Prevention
Breaking: Hugo Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for the AFCON
With no major surprises, the Bafana Bafana squad heading to the Africa Cup of Nations has been unveiled. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos announced the final 25-man squad on Monday afternoon. The squad is largely what was predicted by African Times a few days ago. The only notable absentee is Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba… Continue reading Breaking: Hugo Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for the AFCON
Gavin Hunt Leaves PSL Side Durban City
Newly promoted club Durban City have let go of their head coach, Gavin Hunt, despite being in a comfortable eighth position almost halfway into the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. Hunt’s stay with the KwaZulu-Natal club was brief; just four months into his reign, and he has reportedly had clashes with Durban City boss… Continue reading Gavin Hunt Leaves PSL Side Durban City
Springboks End 2025 on a High Note
The Springboks finished the 2025 season with a 73-0 demolition of Wales in Cardiff, where they pulled away in the second half of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test after leading by 28-0 at the break over the weekend. With their pack again laying a superb foundation, the Boks simply had too much firepower for… Continue reading Springboks End 2025 on a High Note
Education Crisis: Gauteng Parents Struggle for School Placement
Gauteng is facing an education emergency as hundreds of children, particularly those entering Grade 8, remain unplaced weeks before the academic year begins. Civic Root Advocacy has raised the alarm over the worsening school placement crisis, highlighting the distress and uncertainty experienced by parents across the province. For several weeks, the Gauteng Department of Basic… Continue reading Education Crisis: Gauteng Parents Struggle for School Placement
Sharjah Becomes First Arab City to Secure Advanced Affiliation in Global Age-Friendly Cities Network
Sharjah has achieved a new global milestone by securing “advanced affiliation” within the World Health Organisation’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities – becoming the first Arab city to attain this level of membership. This is reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The recognition reflects the emirate’s long-standing… Continue reading Sharjah Becomes First Arab City to Secure Advanced Affiliation in Global Age-Friendly Cities Network
Two Gang Members Sentenced for Abalone Poacher Assassination in Hermanus
Hermanus Regional Court has sentenced two members of the Junior Mafia gang for the premeditated murder of abalone poacher Cameron Marc Padayachee, who was killed after refusing to pay extortion money. The attack, which took place on 21 December 2021 in Blompark, left Padayachee’s minor children traumatised as they witnessed the shooting. Paul Adams, 33,… Continue reading Two Gang Members Sentenced for Abalone Poacher Assassination in Hermanus
TAC Pushes Government to Strengthen HIV Treatment Access
The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has warned that South Africa’s efforts to bring 1.1 million more people living with HIV into treatment are being undermined by deteriorating conditions at public health facilities, calling the situation a “national clinic crisis” that is driving people away from care. Speaking on World AIDS Day 2025, TAC leaders said… Continue reading TAC Pushes Government to Strengthen HIV Treatment Access
SAHRC Calls for Right to Food Law
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Union Against Hunger have released a report following a webinar examining the right to food and food sovereignty in South Africa. The event, held on Friday, 28 November 2025, highlighted the escalating hunger crisis in the country and explored ways to move beyond conventional discussions on food… Continue reading SAHRC Calls for Right to Food Law