Easter Travel Begins Under Tight Safety Measures as N1 Crash Raises Alarm
A serious collision on the N1 in Limpopo on Wednesday morning has cast an earlyREAD MORE
Erasmus Opts for Consistency Against Pumas
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban on…
UNISA Exhales a Sigh of Pride After Bagging Notable Research Awards
The news broke not as a shock, but as a confirmation—a quiet, resonant chord struck deep within the heart of Africa’s largest university. When the…
Zimbabwe to Host Bafana Bafana in Durban
Bafana Bafana’s penultimate clash in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe will take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Zimbabwe, who are the hosts, have…
Amajita Get a Rousing Send Off to the World Cup
The South African Football Association (SAFA) held a send-off celebration for the SA U20 Men’s National Team in Johannesburg on Monday night. The gathering was…
Political Killings Task Team Leaves a Mark Despite Disbandment, as Madlanga Commission Probes Its Legacy
The South African Police Service’s Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), which once stood at the forefront of tackling KwaZulu-Natal’s deepening crisis of assassinations, continues to…
Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembele and Bonmati Win Top Prizes
Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati were crowned the best men’s and women’s players in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on…
China Releases White Paper on Advancement of Women’s Development
BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — A white paper titled “China’s Achievements in Women’s Well-Rounded Development in the New Era” was released on Friday by the…
Raja Casablanca Calling for Fadlu Davids
South African coach Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids has completed his big move to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca. Raja confirmed his appointment on Monday afternoon, with contract…
ANC Officials in Mangaung Roll State-Owned Vehicle: ACT Demands Accountability
A routine political trip has turned into a national scandal after two senior ANC leaders in Mangaung were involved in a crash while travelling in a state-owned vehicle. The incident has raised fresh questions about the misuse of taxpayer-funded resources and whether government assets are being treated as private property by public officials.
The accident happened on the N1 between Verkeerdevlei and Winburg on Friday when a vehicle allegedly carrying ANC Mangaung Regional Secretary Sabelo Pitso, Cllr. Vuyile Nyikelo (ChiefREAD MORE
Boks Blow Big Lead to Lose to the Wallabies
The Springboks will look back to the defeat to Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday with so much regret.
The reigning world champions raced to a 22-0 lead in less than 20 minutes, only for the Wallabies to stage a fightback that carried them to a 38-22 victory (halftime 22-5) in the opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match of the campaign in Johannesburg.
The Boks scored three unanswered tries in a sparkling opening stanza but a mounting penalty county andREAD MORE
A Life in Service: The First Black SAPS Chaplain’s Final Bow After 40 Years
For 40 years, Reverend Nicholas Komosasa “NK” Mashiane whispered prayers in hospital corridors, held his hands steady on trembling shoulders, and stood firm when the world shook.
Armed with faith, and a forgiving heart, Lieutenant Colonel Mashiane became South Africa’s first black chaplain in the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Born at Ga-Chuene Village, outside Polokwane in Limpopo Province, the soft spoken Mashiane carried both the Bible and the badge, serving as a pastor, policeman, and a spiritual guide toREAD MORE
Wallace Karia Remains Tanzanian Football Boss
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Walace Karia retained his seat on Saturday for another four-year term.
Karia has been TFF president since 2017, having taken over from Jamal Malinzi.
He was re-elected in 2021, which was meant to be his last term in office, but the two-term limit was amended, and he’s now in his third term.
According to Tanzanian media, the constitutional term limits were designed to stop what was recognized as “the cult of personality”—having a powerful TFFREAD MORE
Director of Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department for Partnership with Africa Tatyana Dovgalenko: Russian and African Markets Have Enormous Trade Potential
Tatyana Dovgalenko has been Director of the Department for Partnership with Africa at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since January 2025. She graduated from MGIMO University in 1996. She speaks English, Italian, and French. She has been working in diplomacy since 1996. From 2016 to 2023, she was Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to UNESCO in Paris. In 2023–2024, she was Deputy Director of the Department for Multilateral Humanitarian Cooperation and Cultural Relations, concurrently acting as ExecutiveREAD MORE
Percy Tau Finds New Home in Vietnam
Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau is now teammates with midfielder Njabulo Blom in the Vietnamese League.
Tau, 31, has joined Nam Dinh on a one-year deal with an option to renew for another year and in Blom, he is in good company alongside his compatriot.
Blom arrived at Nam Dinh a month ago, also on a one-year deal.
“Welcome ‘South African star’ Percy Muzi Tau to Nam Dinh Green Steel,” announced the Asian club.
“He is experienced in combat, havingREAD MORE
Operation Vala Umgodi Nabs Sixteen Illegal Miners
Limpopo – Sixteen illegal miners were arrested in Limpopo – Sekhukhune and Waterberg district after being found in possession of unpolished Chrome and mining equipment yesterday.
The suspects, with ages ranging 26 between 41, were detained at Spitzkop, Botshabelo Hostel – Tukakgomo and Dwaalboom – Batavia Old Gold Mine in Thabazimbi as part of the ongoing Operation Vala Umgodi.
The police’s Vala Umgodi Task Team conducted a series of high-visibility patrols that resulted in the recovery of a firearm andREAD MORE
Ethiopia’s Green Initiative Praised by African Union as Regional Model
The African Union (AU) Staff Association has praised Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) as a model of climate action for the continent and a source of inspiration for global environmental efforts. This is reported by the Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS.
Speaking during a joint tree planting campaign in Yeka Sub-City, AU Staff Association President Nouhou Thiam commended Ethiopia’s leadership, describing the initiative as a transformative undertakingREAD MORE
From Hard Hats to High Heels: Women in Construction Shine at 6th ERWIC Awards
The usual clang of steel, dust of cement, and grit of construction boots were replaced by the sparkle of sequined gowns, the click of high heels, and the warmth of heartfelt applause as scores of women in South Africa’s construction industry gathered at The Houghton Hotel for the 6th annual cidb Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards.
Thursday night was an evening where hard hats gave way to hairstyles, and reflective vests were swapped for red-carpet glamourREAD MORE
Protests, Heated Exchanges Mark Opening of South Africa’s National Dialogue
The first sitting of South Africa’s much-anticipated National Convention — a gathering billed as the start of a “million conversations” to confront the country’s social and economic crises — began in Pretoria on Friday under a cloud of tension.
Earlier in the day, chaos briefly erupted inside the venue at UNISA’s main campus, where senior officials were seen in a heated argument near the delegates’ entrance. Witnesses described raised voices, flurries of pointing fingers, and security personnel stepping in toREAD MORE