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
Ethiopia Plans to Set Record and Export 600 Thousand Tonnes of Coffee
Ethiopia plans to set a new record for coffee exports in the current financial year. It is expected that the volume of supplies will reach 600 thousand tonnes, and revenues will exceed US$3 billion. This was stated by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, reports Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a TV BRICS partner. This… Continue reading Ethiopia Plans to Set Record and Export 600 Thousand Tonnes of Coffee
MK Party Asks Speaker for Urgent Protection After MP Vusi Shongwe Kidnapped
The MK Party has written to the Speaker of Parliament requesting urgent security measures for members of the Ad Hoc Committee after the kidnapping of its MP, Vusi Shongwe. The party stated that the incident revealed significant gaps in safeguarding MPs who serve on committees handling sensitive topics. Shongwe was abducted on the night of… Continue reading MK Party Asks Speaker for Urgent Protection After MP Vusi Shongwe Kidnapped
Egypt Targets 7.7% GDP Contribution From AI by 2030
Egypt expects artificial intelligence to generate 7.7 per cent of its GDP by 2030, according to national projections based on government reports and official data. The forecast reflects the country’s drive to build a modern digital economy supported by skilled professionals and resilient technological infrastructure. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of… Continue reading Egypt Targets 7.7% GDP Contribution From AI by 2030