RIO DE JANEIRO – The BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, convened this week in Rio de Janeiro, brought together voices from across the Global South to jointly reshape the narrative system and enhance the representation of developing countries in international affairs. The event served as a pivotal gathering for over 250 delegates from media… Continue reading BRICS Nations Reshaping Global Perspectives Through Media and Think Tank Cooperation
Mozambican Lawyer Elvino Dias Posthumously Awarded 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize
The late Mozambican lawyer Elvino Bernardo António Dias has been posthumously awarded the 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize by the Portuguese association ProPública – Law and Citizenship, in recognition of his courageous advocacy for human rights and the public good. The award was formally handed over to his family today by the Mozambican Bar Association (OAM).… Continue reading Mozambican Lawyer Elvino Dias Posthumously Awarded 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize
South African Stranded in Vietnam After Losing Job Appeals for Help to Come Back Home
A South African national who is stranded in the Asian country of Vietnam near China has reached out to the public via social media to help him raise funds to pay a fine for overstaying in the country before he can be allowed to leave. Zenzele Makulula (also known as Zulu) from Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal,… Continue reading South African Stranded in Vietnam After Losing Job Appeals for Help to Come Back Home
Rand Water and Government Deny Presence of ARVs in Drinking Water, Assure Public of Safety Amid Rising Concerns
Rand Water and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have moved to reassure the public following a social media storm and speculative media reports claiming that antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) have been found in South Africa’s tap water. The institutions have dismissed the allegations, stressing that the country’s drinking water remains safe and complies with… Continue reading Rand Water and Government Deny Presence of ARVs in Drinking Water, Assure Public of Safety Amid Rising Concerns
MK Party Marches on Union Buildings, Demands Ramaphosa Resign Over Alleged Constitutional Breach
Hundreds of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party members marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday, demanding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s immediate resignation over what they claim is a clear violation of the Constitution. The protest, held on Nelson Mandela Day, saw crowds of party supporters clad in green, black and gold regalia, singing struggle… Continue reading MK Party Marches on Union Buildings, Demands Ramaphosa Resign Over Alleged Constitutional Breach
Mohau Nkota Hits the Ground Running at Saudi Club
Former Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota appears to be settling in well at Al-Ettifaq. The 20-year-old has joined Al-Ettifaq on a three-year deal, leaving Pirates after just a season with the first team. “It’s a dream come true to come to a club like Ettifaq, playing in one of the top leagues,” says Nkota. He… Continue reading Mohau Nkota Hits the Ground Running at Saudi Club
Revealed: Premier Soccer League 2025/26 Season Key Dates
Finally, the wait appears to be over, and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) fixtures are being finalised. In its possession, African Times has the draft fixtures for the 2025/26 season. While it is public knowledge that the season will open with the MTN8 quarter-finals on Saturday, 2 August, the fixtures show some other important key… Continue reading Revealed: Premier Soccer League 2025/26 Season Key Dates
Junior Boks Meet New Zealand in World Cup Final
The Junior Springboks team has been announced for Saturday evening’s much-anticipated World Rugby U20 Championship Final against New Zealand in Rovigo, Italy. Lock Riley Norton will once again lead a familiar-looking side that has featured in most of the pool matches, as well as Monday’s semi-final victory over Argentina. The unchanged line-up means the bench… Continue reading Junior Boks Meet New Zealand in World Cup Final
BRICS Cooperation: Advancing the Collective Progress of Global South – Think Tank Report
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Child Still Missing One Month After Eastern Cape Floods That Claimed 103 Lives and Destroyed Homes
A month after the devastating floods that hit OR Tambo and Amathole district municipalities and other parts of the Eastern Cape, emergency services are still searching for the body of a child who was swept away. This was revealed by the province’s MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Zolile Williams, while giving the latest… Continue reading Child Still Missing One Month After Eastern Cape Floods That Claimed 103 Lives and Destroyed Homes