Tributes Pour In for Ladysmith Black Mambazo Legend Albert Mazibuko
South Africans and music lovers across the world continue to pay tribute following the passingREAD MORE
Fourth Coach for Chippa United Ten Games into the Season!
For Eastern Cape club Chippa United, the more things change, the more they stay the same. The Chilli Boys have played just ten league games…
CAF Unveils Nominees in Women’s Categories for 2025 Awards
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees in the Women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in African women’s football…
Hugo Broos: What I Look for in Bafana Players!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained how he managed to put together a group of players that helped South Africa qualify for the FIFA…
SANDF Warns Public Against Illegal Use of Military Uniform
The South African National Defence Force has raised concern about the ongoing illegal use of its patented camouflage uniform by civilians. The military said it…
Youth from BRICS+ Define Future of Volunteer Movement at International Conference
More than 250 participants from 65 countries took part in the IV International Youth Volunteer Conference “BRICS To You”, held online. The event became an…
India and Egypt Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Focus on Innovation and Sustainable Growth
India and Egypt have opened a new chapter in their partnership with the inaugural India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and…
Assembly of Russian World Highlights Role of Media in Strengthening Global Trust
As part of the 17th Assembly of the Russian World, a session titled “New Media dimension: strengthening dialogue – confidence-building” was held, co-organised by TV…
Russian World Assembly Discusses Promotion of Russian Language
The Russian World is an important part of global intercivilisational cooperation. Its study and promotion make Russian civilisation more comprehensible and closer to people from…
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South Africa Becomes UAE’s Second-Largest Non-Oil Trade Partner in Africa
Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with representatives of the South African Business Council in the UAE to review opportunities to expand trade, investmentб and private sector collaboration between the two countries. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.
Discussions noted that the UAE’s non-oil trade with South Africa reached US$8.5 billion in 2024, a 14 per cent increase compared toREAD MORE
EFF Pressures ICASA Over High Cost of Data, Airtime Expiry Rules
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for urgent action from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regarding what it describes as “exploitative and anti-consumer practices” in the telecommunications sector.
In a formal letter addressed to ICASA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo, the EFF demanded an immediate meeting to discuss progress on public consultations about prepaid data and airtime expiry mandates, as well as the broader issue of South Africa’s persistently high data costs.
The letter,READ MORE
BRICS+ Fashion Summit Brings Together Global Designers to Discuss Sustainable Fashion
Moscow hosted the BRICS+ Fashion Summit, an international platform dedicated to promoting dialogue and the exchange of experiences between leading figures in the fashion industry from BRICS and BRICS+ countries.
The event, which is part of Moscow Fashion Week, featured a variety of activities, including plenary discussions, round tables, lectures and intensive fashion courses. The summit is organised by the Cultural Fund for the Development of Fashion and Design, the “Fashion Fund”, with support of the Moscow Government.
During theREAD MORE
Floyd Shivambu Unveils New Party: Afrika Mayibuye Movement to Contest 2026 and 2029 Elections
A new player has officially entered South Africa’s political arena. Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu on Friday unveiled the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (Mayibuye), a new political party set to contest the 2026 local government elections and the 2029 national and provincial elections.
The announcement follows months of speculation after Shivambu led a series of nationwide consultations under the banner of the “Mayibuye Consultation Process.” On Friday, he declared the consultations complete and announced the birth ofREAD MORE
Ten (10) SA Youngsters Destined for Overseas
Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos reckons Orlando Pirates young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi belongs in top European leagues.
African Times has taken it a step further and lists 10 South African youngsters who are destined for overseas moves to join the likes of Shandre Campbell, who’s in Belgium.
With the FIFA U20 World Cup starting this month, Amajita players will be in the shop window depending on how they perform in the global showpiece, and some form part of this list.
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Were He Still Alive, Ball-Juggling Star Player ‘Ltd’ Would Be 74 Today
Known on the field play as LTD, a devout liberation seeker off the field, Nkosi Molala’s life on earth totalled 64 years.
LTD stood for “Let Them Dance”. This was a nom de guerre Nkosi Molala got for his bewitching football wizardry. In the spell of his juggling presence, the soccer ball delighted under his happy feet to thrill fans, ripping applause on grandstands, met with obliging standing ovations for scored or enabled goal scored, for the referee toREAD MORE
South Africa and Lesotho in Tension-Filled Pre-Match Meeting
Lesotho FA secretary general Mokhosi Mohapi has called out the South African Football Association for being “arrogant” ahead of Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium.
Mohapi has been in the news all week for being at the forefront of the matter involving Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena.
The Lesotho FA have stated in no uncertain terms that they would lodge a protest if Mokoena features against them. This goes back to March this year, when MokoenaREAD MORE
UAE Draws Red Line on West Bank Annexation — South Africa Sees Echoes of Its Own Past
A press statement by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) warning Israel against annexing parts of the occupied West Bank is circulating on global media platforms — and in South Africa, it has struck a familiar chord.
For many South Africans, the message from the UAE carries deeper meaning than just Middle Eastern diplomacy. It touches on questions of justice, liberation, and the right of a people to self-determination — themes central to South Africa’s own history of resistance against apartheid.
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Lionel Messi Offers No Guarantees for World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi is not 100% certain he will play in next year’s FIFA World Cup.
The South Americans are one of the countries that have already qualified alongside co-hosts Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Iran, Japan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, New Zealand, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia are the other teams that have booked their spots.
“Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it (to the World Cup),” saidREAD MORE
Gauteng Gambling Board Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, ‘Puts Families First’
The Gauteng Gambling Board (GGB) has cracked down on illegal gambling, saying its main job is to protect communities from the dangers of irresponsible and unlawful gambling.
Speaking during a strategy planning session in Sandton on Wednesday, GGB CEO Karabo Mbele said the board is reviewing its annual performance plan to keep up with big changes in the gambling industry.
This comes amid the proliferation of illegal gambling platforms and unlicensed operators in the industry nationwide.
“Betting is now takingREAD MORE