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Police Crisis Deepens as SAPU Slams Arrests and GOOD Calls for Leadership Purge
The South African Policing Union (SAPU) and political party GOOD have both sounded the alarmREAD MORE
Asanele Velebayi Made to Wait for Chiefs Debut
Cape Town Spurs are fighting back in a bid to retain winger Asanele Velebayi. The 22-year-old was declared a free agent by the Premier Soccer…
Viral Video of Women Being Beaten by Foreign Nationals Sparks Outrage – but Police Remain Silent
A disturbing video showing two women being brutally assaulted by men believed to be foreign nationals has ignited nationwide outrage and renewed calls for urgent…
Elias Mokwana on Knife Edge at Espérance
Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana is set to depart Espérance, a year into his three-year contract with the Tunisian club. African Times has established that…
Blow for National Dialogue as ActionSA Pulls Out, GOOD Party Urges Staying the Course
The upcoming first National Convention of South Africa’s National Dialogue has been dealt another blow, with ActionSA announcing it will withdraw from full participation just…
Foreign Actors to Undergo Training in Russian Theatre Practices in Moscow
Young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia fellowship programme in the field of theatre arts. The…
All Eyes on Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou
Last season, Orlando Pirates won their first seven league games, and this season, they have lost their first two. And the Buccaneers’ next league fixture…
Putin and Lula Strengthen Partnership for BRICS in Telephone Conversation
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Saturday (9), as reported in an official statement from…
Mozambique Carrier to Appeal Fine Over Anti-Competitive Practices
Mozambique’s flag carrier, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), announced on Tuesday that it will appeal against a fine imposed by the Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC)…
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Egypt’s Agricultural Exports Rise to 5.2 Million Tonnes in First Half of 2025
Egypt’s agricultural exports reached 5.2 million tonnes in the first half of the year, with citrus fruits and potatoes leading the way, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS.
A report from the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine, presented to Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk, highlighted the significant volume of exports, confirming the growing role of these crops inREAD MORE
Right to Speak: How World Creates System to Protect Journalists
Journalism plays an important role in ensuring freedom of expression and the spread of information. In today’s world, where, according to analysts, the number of armed conflicts is growing, the safety of journalists is becoming particularly important and is not only a matter of professional ethics but also of international law. The United Nations (UN) emphasises that journalists play a major role in protecting human rights and that violence against media representatives is unacceptable.
Fundamentals of international legal protection forREAD MORE
South Africans Applying for US Visas Forced to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Officials to Scrutinize Them
The United States of America (USA) is tightening its visa requirements, and has announced that, effective immediately, all South Africans applying for visas will have to make their social media accounts public so that officials can properly scrutinise them.
This would allow the US officials tasked with granting visas to determine, based on social media comments, posts, and the applicant’s history, whether the applicant is suitable for entry into the USA or not.
This comes after the US said allREAD MORE
Orlando Pirates Announce New Signings
Orlando Pirates have introduced seven more new signings ahead of the 2025/26 season.
On Tuesday, the Buccaneers broke the internet when they announced the arrival of midfielder, Sipho Mbule.
“After weeks of speculation and countless headlines across the football social media landscape, Orlando Pirates Football Club can officially confirm the signings of Yanela Mbuthuma (from Richards Bay), Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants), Tshepang Moremi (Amazulu), Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United), Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka), and Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch),” saidREAD MORE
Sundowns Bow Out of Club World Cup
While you would expect Mamelodi Sundowns to be disappointed after being knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup, the players have a different view.
The Tshwane side failed to make it past the group stage after being held to a goalless draw by Brazilian side Fluminense at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday evening.
Sundowns had the lion’s share of ball possession. When they had their chances, especially in the first half, they fluffed those opportunities,READ MORE
Mike Soko Denies Claims He Attempted to Register SANCO to Contest Elections Outside ANC Alliance
The General Secretary of the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) has reacted angrily to claims that he is behind the now-blocked attempt to register the civic organisation to contest the upcoming 2026 local government elections outside the ANC-led alliance.
Mike Soko says the allegations are not true, as he is the one who wrote to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to object when they learnt that there is an attempt to register the civic movement as aREAD MORE
Breaking: North West Has a Team in the Premiership
The North West province will have a team in the top flight of South African football in the 2025/26 season.
This comes after Orbit College beat Cape Town City 1-0 at the Olympia Park Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
The win sees Orbit clinch the PSL Promotion/Relegation Play-Offs with eight points from four outings.
Orbit College finished second in the Motsepe Foundation Championship—the second tier of SA football—to qualify for the playoffs.
In the mini-league, Orbit College fought gallantly to topREAD MORE
Former Mamelodi Sundowns Co-owner Passes Away
CAF President Patrice Motsepe says the late Mamelodi Sundowns co-owner Angelo Tsichlas will always have a special place in his heart.
Angelo Tsichlas passed away on Tuesday following a car accident on Solomon Mahlangu in Pretoria.
Motsepe took over Mamelodi Sundowns from the Tsichlas family in 22 years ago.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Angelo Tsichlas who was an outstanding football administrator and a close friend. My heartfelt condolences to Natasha and the Tsichlas Family,” MotsepeREAD MORE
Mamelodi Sundowns Potential Opponents in the Last 16
All eyes will be on Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday evening when they fight for a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Tshwane side carries the hopes of the African continent going into their final group game against Brazilian club Fluminense.
The two sides meet at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, United States (US). Kick-off time has been slated for 9 PM South African time.
Sundowns are third in Group F, behind FluminenseREAD MORE
South African Athletes Take First Place in Comrades Marathon
South African runner Tete Dijana took first place in the men’s Comrades Marathon race, a distance of 89.98 km from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Gerda Steyn from South Africa won the women’s race. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS
Dijana finished in 5 hours, 25 minutes and 22 seconds, securing his third consecutive Comrades Marathon title after victories in 2022 and 2023. Steyn’s time was 5 hours 51 minutes 19 seconds – she becomes the championREAD MORE



















