Former KZN MEC for Sport, ANC MP Bounces Back as Councillor in eThekwini Metro
The former MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) in KwaZulu-Natal, Ntombikayise Sibhidla-Saphetha, has bouncedREAD MORE
Premier League Club Chelsea in Hot Water
Chelsea have been handed 74 charges by the Football Association over alleged breaches of agent regulations and third-party investment rules between 2009 and 2022. A…
Orbit College Apologizes to Monnapule Saleng
In an unprecedented move, Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Orbit College has apologised to star player Monnapule Saleng. Saleng has been in the news lately…
The Global South is Finding its Voice, and China is Providing the Framework for that Voice
Events in the first few days of September have confirmed what was already in motion. A new rhythm in world affairs is emerging. In Tianjin,…
Illicit Trade in Africa’s Natural Resources: Experts Sound the Alarm at Unisa Seminar
Illicit financial flows and weak institutions are robbing Africa of its mineral wealth. A recent seminar at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and…
ConCourt Rules Men Can Now Take Wives’ Names
In a historic decision on Thursday, the Constitutional Court declared sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional, opening the way for men in…
Bafana Bafana Set Sights on Top 50 Position
On current form, it is only a matter of time before Bafana Bafana breaks into the top 50 in the world. The last time Bafana…
Africa Pays Tribute to China’s Sacrifices During the Global Victory against Fascism
China commemorated on 3 September the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist…
Bayanda Walaza Withdrawn from World Championships
In a setback for South Africa, rising star Bayanda Walaza will miss the World Athletics Championships in Japan. The 19-year-old was initially named in the…
Ramaphosa in Urgent Call with Trump as US Tariff Threat Looms Over SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has engaged in a critical phone call with United States President Donald Trump as South Africa stares down the possibility of damaging US tariffs that could hit key sectors and cost thousands of jobs.
The early morning call on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, focused on bilateral trade and came amid growing concern that Washington may soon impose punitive tariffs on South African exports — a move that could severely disrupt trade relations and push the already fragileREAD MORE
City Power Sparks Hope with Bold Youth Jobs Drive Amidst Soaring Unemployment
In a time when South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to crush dreams and fuel frustration, a beacon of hope has emerged. City Power, in partnership with UNISA Enterprise, Afric Training College, the Department of Labour’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and African Bank, has officially launched a bold new initiative aimed at tackling the scourge of joblessness among young people.
The ambitious programme, unveiled at City Power’s Head Office in Reuven on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, seeks to equip 1,200READ MORE
Magashule’s ACT Hits Out at ANC’s ‘Sellout’ Stance on Freedom Songs
The African Congress for Transformation (ACT), led by expelled former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule, has accused the ANC of deliberately erasing liberation history under the guise of promoting non-racialism — following remarks by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula that the chant “Kill the Boer” will no longer be permitted within the party.
Mbalula made the controversial statement during a media briefing at Luthuli House earlier this week, suggesting that under the current ANC leadership, there is no room for what heREAD MORE
Two Ghanaian Ministers, Omane Boamah, Ibrahim Murtala Among 8 Persons Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash
The Government of Ghana has officially confirmed the tragic deaths of all eight individuals aboard the Ghana Air Force helicopter that crashed on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region.
The Z-9 utility helicopter, which took off from Accra at 09:12 GMT en route to Obuasi, lost radar contact shortly after departure. Hours later, its wreckage was found near a forested area, with the aircraft engulfed in flames and burned beyond recognition.
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Indonesian President Initiates Expansion of Country’s International Airport Network
President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, has instructed the expansion of the international airport network across the country, according to Antara News.
“The president ordered the opening of as many international airports as possible in various regions,” Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
It was noted that Indonesia’s Ministry of Transport has reinstated international status for three airports: Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (Palembang), H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport (Bangka Belitung), and General Ahmad Yani Airport (Semarang).
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LAFC Signs South Korea Captain Son Heung-Min
Major League Soccer (MLS) club Los Angeles have announced the signing of Son Heung-Min from Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League.
According to LAFC, Son will occupy an international roster slot and will be eligible to play upon receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).
“One of the most talented and popular Asian players in football history, Son joins LAFC after an iconic 10-year run with Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, where he scoredREAD MORE
Brazil Opens World’s Largest Mosquito Factory to Fight Arbovirus Infections
In the Brazilian state of Parana launched the world’s largest mosquito biofactory specialising in the fight against insect vectors of arbovirus infections, including dengue fever, Zika virus and Chikungunya virus. This is reported by Band News, a partner of TV BRICS.
The peculiarity of the project lies in the use of innovative technology, in which insects are infected with Wolbachia bacterium harmless to humans. It does not allow viruses to develop inside theREAD MORE
Pan-African Ecobank Exits Mozambican Market
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has officially announced its exit from the Mozambican market following the sale of its shares in Ecobank Mozambique S.A. to FDH Bank Plc, a Malawian financial institution listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange.
The announcement was made via a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Tuesday.
According to Madibinet Cisse, ETI’s company secretary, the transaction represents a strategic shift in ownership and operations. He emphasised that no disruption is anticipated to banking services,READ MORE
Achievements of World Cinema to be Promoted in BRICS Countries Through Cooperation Between India and TV BRICS
TV BRICS will assist in promoting the achievements of world cinema in the BRICS+ countries in cooperation with the Indian organisation Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF). The agreement on joint activities was signed by the General Secretary of ICAF, Honourary Director of the Chennai International Film Festival Emanadar Thangaraj and CEO of TV BRICS Janna Tolstikova.
The partnership is also aimed at popularising national achievements of cinematography, creating and implementing new information projects.
“We, Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation, organisers ofREAD MORE
UN at 80: Global Leaders, Experts Reflect on Fragile Peace and Nuclear Threats in Pretoria Seminar
In a poignant seminar held at the University of South Africa (Unisa) on Wednesday, diplomats, academics, and global security experts gathered to mark 80 years since the establishment of the United Nations (UN) and the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The commemorative event, themed “The United Nations at 80: The Post-World War II Peace Architecture and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty”, served as both a tribute and a sobering assessment of the current global peace order.
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