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Former President Jacob Zuma has launched a scathing attack on the Government of National Unity (GNU), accusing it of betrayal, incompetence, and economic sabotage. Delivering a fiery media statement on Friday in Durban, Zuma, now leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), outlined an ambitious vision for what he calls “the final phase of South Africa’s liberation.”

Zuma was addressing the nation following a two-day meeting of MK’s national officials, held between 28 and 29 July 2025. The statement,READ MORE

BEIJING, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) — The benefits of zero-tariff policies for businesses will be expanded after the Hainan Free Trade Port launches the island-wide independent customs operation, according to guest speakers on the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency.

For businesses, development potential will be broadened significantly. The scope of zero-tariff goods will be expanded greatly, import and export regulations will be relaxed further, and import costs will be lowered,READ MORE

Currently, more than 200 South African citizens are enrolled in higher education programmes at Russian universities. This was reported by Roman Ambarov, Russian Ambassador to South Africa, in an exclusive commentary for TV BRICS.

According to him, students choose universities not only in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also in Saratov, Tambov, and Astrakhan. The most sought-after specialties are medicine and engineering, as well as mathematics and computer science.

“Higher education obtained in Russia is valued even taking into accountREAD MORE

The Pretoria High Court has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died earlier this year in South Africa, must be repatriated to Zambia for a state funeral at Embassy Park in Lusaka, putting an end to weeks of legal back-and-forth between the Zambian government and Lungu’s family.

Lungu’s sister, Bertha, cried loudly in the court after the court ruling. She says, “Hichilema’s government wants to take her brother’s body to perform rituals”.

The judgment, deliveredREAD MORE

South Africa’s ambitious National Dialogue has been thrown into crisis just days before its official launch, after seven of the country’s most prominent legacy foundations announced their immediate withdrawal from the Preparatory Task Team (PTT) and the upcoming First National Convention, scheduled for 15 August 2025.

In a strongly worded joint statement issued on Friday, the Steve Biko, Thabo Mbeki, Chief Albert Luthuli, FW de Klerk, Oliver and Adelaide Tambo, and Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundations – alongside theREAD MORE

Egypt’s public procurement laws have been highly praised in a recent report by the New Development Bank (NDB). This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS, quoting the country’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk.

He said that the report noted that the public procurement law was in line with international best practices. This confirms its suitability for NDB-funded projects. According to the minister, modernising legislation is a key stepREAD MORE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a crucial telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing efforts to resolve the deadly Russia-Ukraine conflict and strengthen South Africa’s strategic posture in a rapidly shifting global order.

The discussion took place on the afternoon of Thursday, 7 August 2025, and was initiated at the request of President Putin, who sought to brief Ramaphosa on Russia’s position in the Ukraine peace process. According to the Presidency, the two heads of state also discussedREAD MORE

The African National Congress (ANC) has issued a firm directive halting all planned regional and provincial conferences unless expressly authorised in writing by the party’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula.

This comes as internal disputes and complaints from Branch General Meetings (BGMs) and Branch Biennial General Meetings (BBGMs) threaten to derail the party’s already fragile unity ahead of key political realignments.

In a circular dated 7 August 2025, Mbalula informed all provincial and regional secretaries that no ANC conference — whetherREAD MORE

Nigerian coach Justine Madugu has been nominated for the Women’s Team Coach of the Year Award at the Ballon d’Or.

He becomes the first Nigerian coach ever shortlisted for a Ballon d’Or award.

The 61-year-old guided the Super Falcons to a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title last month, beating the hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final.

He was subsequently named WAFCON Coach of the Tournament, with the Super Falcons winning their record 10th crown.

Madugu, who hails fromREAD MORE

The highly anticipated MTN8 semifinals first-leg clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will be played in Soweto.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times.

The semifinals are played over two legs, and in the first fixture, the Buccaneers will host the Brazilians at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 16 August, at 15H00.

For the second fixture, Stellenbosch FC will take on Sekhukhune United in the first leg to be played at the Danie CravenREAD MORE