Four Suspects Killed in Yeoville Shootout After Airport Robbery Intelligence Tip-Off
A crime intelligence-driven operation led to a deadly shootout in Yeoville, Johannesburg, on Wednesday morning,READ MORE
Mozambique Suspends Alcohol Production and Sales Licences to Curb Underage Drinking
The Mozambican government has temporarily suspended the issuing of licences for the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in the country, in an effort to…
Zimbabwe Strengthens Support for Disability Rights and Inclusive Education
The government of Zimbabwe is calling on employers across sectors to prioritise the recruitment of people with disabilities, as part of its broader commitment to…
Mozambique to Receive Mpox Vaccines in September as Government Steps Up Prevention Measures
Mozambique will receive a batch of vaccines against mpox in September, amid rising concerns over the spread of the disease, which has already recorded 29…
Ethiopia Digitalises Over 900 Government Services
Ethiopia has digitalised more than 900 government services as part of its national digital transformation agenda, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology announced. The initiative…
DA Slams Mashatile’s Mangaung Visit as “Desperate PR Stunt Amid Ethics Scandals”
Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s visit to Mangaung for a high-profile cleaning campaign has sparked fierce backlash from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which has labelled the…
ActionSA Questions ANC MP’s Role as Chair of Crime Probe Committee
Opposition party ActionSA has raised red flags over the appointment of ANC MP Hon. Soviet Lekganyane as chairperson of Parliament’s newly established Ad Hoc Committee…
Malaysia Attracts More Than US$20 Billion of Investment From BRICS Countries
The volume of trade between Malaysia and BRICS countries in 2024 reached 818 billion ringgit (about US$193.47 billion), which accounts for 35.2 per cent of…
NotInMyName Condemns School Bullying Crisis, Calls for Urgent Action Across South Africa
Civil society movement NotInMyName International has sounded the alarm over a surge in violent bullying incidents across South African schools, saying the wave of abuse…
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South Africa Begins Withdrawing Troops from DR Congo Amid Delays and Logistic Hurdles
Bloemfontein — South Africa has commenced the process of withdrawing its troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following their peacekeeping deployment under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission. The first group of 249 soldiers is expected back in South Africa shortly, although logistical and technical challenges have caused delays.
The withdrawal, announced by Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga on May 4, 2025, follows substantial diplomatic efforts and progress in stabilising the Goma andREAD MORE
PICTURES: The Devastation In The OR Tambo District After Eastern Cape Floods
The OR Tambo district in the Eastern Cape was the hardest hit by the floods that swept through it on Monday and Tuesday this week.
So far the death toll is standing at 78 and it is expected to rise as emergency services are still combing the district and its neighbor, Amathole.
On Friday, 13 June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa, visited the district together with the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, to assess the district.
TheyREAD MORE
JDR Stars’ PSL Status Exchange Hands
Motsepe Foundation Championship club JDR Stars has exchanged hands after being sold.
African Times can confirm that current owner Nditsheni Nemasisi has thrown in the towel after another season without winning promotion to the elite league, the Betway Premiership.
In a communique sent to the club’s staff, including the players, Nemasisi was at pains to address the matter.
“Good evening. As promised that an official communication will be delivered today. It was my wish to do it in person. ItREAD MORE
Tottenham Hotspur Get their Man for the Hot Seat
Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has found a replacement for their former coach, Ange Postecoglou.
Postecoglou made way recently with Spurs not convinced he deserved to stay after the team finished an uncomfortable 17th in the 2024/25 campaign.
Postecoglou did bring home the Europa League, but that could not save him from the chop.
Spurs have moved on and appointed Danish mentor Thomas Frank from Brentford.
“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Frank as our new HeadREAD MORE
SAFTU Condemns Israel’s Attack on Iran, Says It Will Lead to Wider Middle East Chaos
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has condemned the overnight decision by Israel to attack Iran, saying it will lead to wider instability in the Middle East.
The labour federation says the attack will also lead to a catastrophic war by the entire world.
According to the federation, the act of aggression is not an isolated act but a direct consequence of decades of U.S. imperialism, which arms, funds, and emboldens Israel’s apartheid regime to carry out genocide,READ MORE
Abu Dhabi achieves 97.4% Sustainable Fisheries Index in 2024
Abu Dhabi has recorded a Sustainable Fisheries Index of 97.4 per cent by the end of 2024, continuing a six-year streak of marine conservation achievements in line with World Oceans Day.
The accomplishment marks an improvement from just 8.9 per cent in 2018. This was reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.
Recent marine monitoring also documented key indicators of ecosystem recovery. Notably, 55 specimens of the rareREAD MORE
José Riveiro Sets the Record Straight
Ex-Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro has dismissed claims that he left the club for family reasons.
Before his departure in mid-May, there were reports that he was homesick and wanted to return to his home country, Spain.
Riveiro, however, has remained on the African continent with Egyptian club Al Ahly, with whom he has signed a two-year contract.
Speaking to Andile Ncube on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified With Andile (SNAWA) on Thursday night, Riveiro explained his decision to jumpREAD MORE
The Statistical Mirage: Why Capitec’s CEO Is Forcing SA to Rethink Its Unemployment Narrative
The outcry was swift when Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie dared to challenge South Africa’s sacred unemployment statistic. “The unemployment rate is probably actually 10%,” he contended, arguing that Stats SA’s headline figure of 32.9% ignores the vibrant informal economy where “everyone is doing something.”
Critics were quick to dismiss him as ignorant, unscientific, even a “denialist,” with former Statistician-General Pali Lehohla lambasting Fourie’s claims as “madness” and “lying,” vigorously defending Stats SA’s methodology. Radio presenter Ashraf Garda, however, noted theREAD MORE
Fagrie Lakay Enjoys Cup Success in Egypt
South African striker Fagrie Lakay has won the Egyptian League Cup.
Lakay, who plays for Cleopatra Ceramica, scored the second goal in the 2-0 over National Bank late on Thursday.
This triumph marks Ceramica Cleopatra’s third consecutive Egypt Capital Cup title, making them the most successful club in the competition’s short history, with three wins in four editions.
Lakay and company thus qualify for next season’s Egyptian Super Cup, which will feature Premier League champions Al Ahly, Egypt Cup holdersREAD MORE
Serie A Champions Snap Up Kevin De Bruyne
Former Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has found a new home in Italy.
De Bruyne has joined the reigning Serie A champions, Napoli.
The Belgian arrives in Naples on a contract until June 2027, plus an option to extend for a further year.
De Bruyne joins Napoli just over two weeks before his 34th birthday on 28 June.
He brings tons of experience.
De Bruyne made over 400 appearances for Manchester City during his ten years at the Etihad.READ MORE