Kaizer Motaung Junior Irked by Free Agents Claim

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior has rejected claims that the club is notREAD MORE

Malamulele Pharmacist to Appear in Giyani Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for R1m GEMS Fraud Case

A pharmacist who allegedly defrauded members of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) of almost R1 million by promising them Green Cross shoes will appear…

Kazakhstan conducts its first remote robotic surgery to remove tumour

For the first time, the Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology (KazNIIOIR) has successfully performed a remote robotic operation using the Sagebot SR2000 robotic…

José Riveiro’s Biggest Wish for Orlando Pirates

As he departs, former Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro hopes the club will do everything in its power to protect the emerging talent. Riveiro is…

French Ligue 1 Considers Championship Round

The French Football Federation (FFF) is mulling changes to the Ligue 1 format. The country’s top flight plays out similarly to most leagues in the…

Hawks Raids Pretoria High Court Over issuing of Fraudulent Motions to Illegal Immigrants

The Pretoria High Court in north Gauteng is in the spotlight after the Hawks raided it to gather evidence against an official under investigation for…

South Africa’s Big Three Confirm CAF Places

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have secured their CAF Champions League spots for next season. Sundowns need just one point to win the Betway Premiership,…

Limpopo Businessman Morgan Mohlala Launches Foundation to Empower Small Businesses

Limpopo business mogul and philanthropist Morgan Mohlala has launched a foundation that seeks to provide community-based entrepreneurs with opportunities to grow their businesses.  The lavish…

UAE ranks 15th globally in 2025 UN Human Development Index

The United Arab Emirates has secured 15th place globally in the 2025 Human Development Index (HDI), marking a leap of eleven positions from its previous…

Experts Identify Key Energy Development Trends in Africa at International Conference

The international “Regional to Global” conference organised by the Global Energy Association was held in Port Louis, the capital of the Republic of Mauritius. TV BRICS served as the event’s information partner.

At the meeting, leading experts from developing countries discussed Africa’s energy supply prospects and ways to integrate new technologies into traditional energy systems.

Among the conference participants were the President of the Global Energy Association, Sergey Brilev; the Director of HySA Infrastructure Centre of Competence under the MinistryREAD MORE

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Family Up in Arms Against KwaZulu-Natal Municipality for Demolishing House Without Court Order

The eDumbe Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal is embroiled in a dispute with a family demanding accountability after their late relative’s house was allegedly demolished without a court order.

The NFP-ANC-run municipality reportedly tore down the home of Xolani Thikazi, which was situated in Mangosuthu township near eDumbe. The house, built several years ago, had been occupied by Thikazi and his family until his passing.

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Scientists from 25 Countries Discuss Global South Cooperation at Conference in Russia

The Lomonosov Moscow State University hosted the International Scientific and Practical Conference titled “Russia, Brazil, and Africa: Strengthening Cooperation of the Global South”. The event, held in a hybrid format, brought together over 110 scholars from 25 countries.

During the opening ceremony, Aleksander Berdnikov, Executive Secretary of the Russian-African Club at Moscow State University, highlighted the institution’s initiatives to preserve historical memory. As an example, he cited the installation of a monument in Moscow in 2024 dedicated to Nelson Mandela,READ MORE

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Malema Urges Ramaphosa to Withdraw South African Soldiers from the DRC

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has become the latest South African politician to call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to withdraw the country’s soldiers from the war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Malema said that South African soldiers should serve as the first line of defence for the country’s people, not for mining companies and their capitalist counterparts.

“Our soldiers must withdraw from the DRC, not only because they have not been given the necessaryREAD MORE

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China’s Approach and Experience in Heritage Conservation is Worth Emulating by Other Countries

In recent years, China has placed increasing emphasis on the protection of cultural heritage. In July 2024, Beijing’s Central Axis was officially inscribed on the World Heritage List, and on 4 December 2024, the Spring Festival was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Public awareness of the importance of preserving historical sites and promoting the inheritance and celebration of Chinese civilisation has also grown significantly. 

On this occasion, ChinAfrica talked to Khaled Ahmed El-Enany, UN tourism ambassador for culturalREAD MORE

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EFF Drops Violence, Turns to High Court to Remove Councillors

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have abandoned their earlier threats of violence in their bid to force the IFP-DA-led City of uMhlathuze in KwaZulu-Natal to replace three councillors who remain in office despite being expelled from the party.

The party has now filed an application with the Pietermaritzburg High Court, seeking an order compelling the municipality to remove the councillors and replace them with its newly appointed representatives.

Last week, the EFF vowed to render the municipality ungovernable until itsREAD MORE

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A Famous Chinese Vlogger is Using Social Media to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage

In the digital age, where traditional culture is in danger of gradually disappearing, one iconic figure has taken it upon herself to reverse the trend by reviving traditional skills.

A prominent Chinese vlogger, Li Ziqi, whose birth name is Li Jiajia, has amassed a vast online following by reinterpreting traditions that date back thousands of years. Following a three-year absence from social media, she made a highly anticipated return with the release of three new videos in mid-November 2024. TheseREAD MORE

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South African Cyclist Travels Across Continent to Promote Health and Sport

South African cyclist Meli Ndlovu is preparing for an ambitious journey from Cape Town, South Africa, to Cairo, Egypt, which promises to be the biggest challenge of his career, according to the African Times, a partner of BRICS TV.

With over 36 medals to his name, Ndlovu has distinguished himself with notable achievements such as a 1,600-kilometre bike ride from Durban, South Africa, to Gweru, Zimbabwe, completed in just four days.

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China Develops Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Environmentally Friendly Air Transport

9 passenger plane of China Southern Airlines during a flight training mission in Dongying, Shandong Province, on 12 September 2024 (CNS)

At the 15th Airshow China, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, from 12 to 17 November 2024, China Southern Airlines, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Transport Innovation and Knowledge Centre and Airbus, presented a report on the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 

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Donald Trump’s US Funding Pause Hits TB HIV Care NGO, Employees Retrenched

One of South Africa’s leading non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and HIV has been forced to retrench part of its staff after US President Donald Trump imposed a 90-day pause on all US funding to foreign countries and organisations.

The pause is among several executive orders Trump signed immediately after being sworn in as the 47th president of the US on January 20th.

He stated that he wanted to assess whether these funds align with hisREAD MORE

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