Chinese Robots Enable Precise Remote Surgery

Chinese Robots Enable Precise Remote Surgery

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Police Intensify Manhunt After Reiger Park Mass Shooting

Police operations have intensified in Reiger Park, Boksburg, following a deadly weekend shooting that left six people dead and three others, including a toddler, injured.…

Kaizer Chiefs in Confederation Cup Group of Death

South African side Kaizer Chiefs has been drawn in arguably the toughest group in the CAF Confederation Cup. The draw took place at the studios…

SIU Probes Alleged Irregular Procurement at Siyathemba Municipality

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe allegations of maladministration and irregular procurement at the Siyathemba Local Municipality in the…

Xi Puts Forward Five-Point Proposal for Building Asia-Pacific Community

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Nov. 03 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday put forward a five-point proposal for promoting a universally beneficial and inclusive…

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In Yaoundé, a Festival Celebrates the Deep Roots of the Sao-Kotoko People

Settled in the lower valleys of the Logone, Chari and Yobé rivers, in a region now shared by Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria, the Sao-Kotoko are…

South Africa Launches Digital Platform to Combat Tuberculosis

The South African Department of Health has unveiled a national digital platform to monitor tuberculosis testing. The system was introduced by the country’s Health Minister,…

Xi, Trump Meet in Busan to Steady Ties, Shore Up Global Confidence

BUSAN, South Korea, Nov. 03 (Xinhua) — Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook…

Nigeria and UAE Launch Three Joint Tourism Projects

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to implement three joint projects in the tourism sector, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture,…

Nigeria Launches New Chinese-Financed Lithium Plant in Nasarawa State

Nigeria is set to inaugurate a new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, according to Governor Abdullahi Sule. This is reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS.

The project, financed by Chinese investors, represents the second such facility in the region and is double the size of the 3,000-metric-ton plant opened in 2023. 

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From Influence to Exploitation: Why South Africa Must Tackle the Dark Side of Social Media Marketing

In today’s world, influence is a form of currency. Young people often trust social media influencers more than traditional advertising or even official government communication. They see them as relatable, aspirational and authentic. This trust has turned influencer marketing into one of the most powerful tools of persuasion in the modern era. But when influence is left unchecked and accountability is missing, the same platforms that inspire dreams can also create danger.

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British Boxing Great Found Dead at Home

Four-time boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46.

The British boxing great was reportedly found unresponsive in his Hyde, Greater Manchester, home on Sunday.

The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed a body had been found.

“Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today, where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”

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Terence Crawford Upsets Canelo Alvarez with Historic Performance

Terence Crawford has stunned Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to become the undisputed super-middleweight world champion.

The American makes history in the process and is now the first male boxer to reign as undisputed champion in three weight classes (junior welterweight, welterweight and super middleweight) in the four-belt era (since 2007).

The judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 for Crawford, in the early hours of Sunday, South African time.

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The Buccaneers Win Fourth Consecutive MTN8 Trophy

Orlando Pirates have rewritten the history books of South African football following their 3-0 triumph over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Final played in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, on Saturday evening.

The Buccaneers have become the first team to win four consecutive top eight titles since the tournament’s inception in 1972.

Pirates’ supporters would also be pleased to know they are now only one top eight title behind rivals, Kaizer Chiefs.

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Brave Bok Women Exit World Cup

The Springbok Women were in the fight at the break of their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, but the defending champions pulled away in the second half for a 46-17 victory.

The South Africans can hold their heads high though – after reaching the quarter-finals for the first time ever, they stayed in the fight against a classy Kiwi team and gave it their all.

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Brilliant Boks Inflict Biggest Ever Defeat on All Blacks

The Springboks bounced back in brilliant fashion to beat New Zealand by 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday night to keep alive their chances in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, while retaining the Freedom Cup by inflicting the biggest defeat ever on the All Blacks.

South Africa made all the play but were trailing 10-7 after a tense first-half, but they found their mojo to score five tries without reply in the second period to secure a record 33-point winning marginREAD MORE

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Mozambican PM Calls for Urgent Revision of Media and Broadcasting Laws

Maputo, 12 September 2025 – Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi has emphasised the urgent need to revise the country’s media and broadcasting legislation in light of the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age.

Speaking on Friday in Maputo at the opening of the National Public Consultation Seminar on the Media Legislative Package, Prime Minister Levi acknowledged that while digital technologies offer vast potential for pluralism and citizen engagement, they also introduce new risks. These include the rapid evolutionREAD MORE

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Khanyisa Mayo Officially a Glamour Boy

South African striker Khanyisa Mayo arrived home on Friday to conclude his move to Kaizer Chiefs.

Mayo, 27, joins Kaizer Chiefs on a one-year loan deal from Algerian club CR Belouizdad.

Amakhosi have an option to make it permanent at the end of this season.

The Mthatha-born forward returns home after a frustrating spell in North Africa, where he featured in 41 games over a single season but was deemed surplus to requirements by Belouizdad head coach Sead Ramovic.

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Conference Warns of HIV Crisis Without Urgent Action, Transparency

The Co-Chairs of the 12th South African AIDS Conference that took place on the 8th to 11th of September 2025 in Johannesburg have warned that South Africa could face a sharp rise in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths if the government does not act urgently and transparently to address funding cuts.

The conference, which ended at Emperors Palace on Thursday, heard that the country could expect 150 000 to 295 000 new HIV infections and 56 000 to 60 000READ MORE

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