South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Pays State Visit to Brazil
Leaders of Brazil and South Africa discuss cooperation in key areas of mutual interest PresidentREAD MORE
José Riveiro Jumps Off Bucs Ship, Al Ahly Beckons
Former Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro is on the verge of joining Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. The Spaniard is expected in Cairo in the next…
Mailula Pens Heartfelt Message to Late Mom
Cassius Mailula has paid a glowing tribute to his late mother. The Wydad Casablanca striker lost his mother, Pinky Mailula, on Mother’s Day, 11 May.…
Barcelona Ties Down Coach Hansi Flick to New Contract
Barcelona mentor Hansi Flick has agreed to a new deal with the club. The Blaugrana’s decision to offer Flick an improved contract follows a decent…
Egypt Trains over 13,500 dental interns in nationwide effort to enhance oral healthcare
In line with Egypt’s national strategy to advance dental healthcare and promote public health, the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the successful training…
High Court Rules in Favour of Current National Freedom Party Leadership in Dispute Over 2023
The current leadership of the National Freedom Party (NFP), led by Ivan Barnes, is breathing a sigh of relief after the Pietermaritzburg High Court today…
Metsimaholo Residents Picket Against Sasol Over Jobs and Procurement Opportunities
A group of Metsimaholo (Sasolburg) residents in the Free State today picketed against Sasol in the area, claiming that the giant energy company is overlooking…
Rabada Included in Proteas Squad
Kagiso Rabada will spearhead the Proteas attack in next month’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia, taking place from 11 – 15 June…
BRICS countries adopt action plan to reduce risk of climate-related disasters
A ministerial meeting of BRICS countries dedicated to disaster risk reduction was held in Brasilia. Following the discussions, the parties adopted a joint declaration and…
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Duduzile Zuma, MK Party Accuse State of Abusing Justice System to Persecute Zuma Family
Despite facing serious charges that could see her imprisoned for years, Duduzile Zuma did not hold back in court while applying for bail, accusing the state of abusing the justice system to settle political scores.
Duduzile said that the case against her, which stemmed from her tweets during the July 2021 unrest, is politically motivated and aimed at targeting her father, former President Jacob Zuma, who now leads the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, a splinter party of the ANC.
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Kagame Accuses South Africa’s Ramaphosa of Lying, Says Rwanda is Ready for Confrontation
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has escalated tensions with South Africa, accusing President Cyril Ramaphosa and government officials of spreading distortions and lies following their telephonic conversation about the ongoing conflict in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), that has resulted in the deaths of 13 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members.
In a statement posted on social media on Wednesday night, Kagame alleged that media narratives from South African officials, including Ramaphosa himself, were riddled with “distortion, deliberateREAD MORE
Devastation as Hundreds of Ithala Bank Staff Go Unpaid in January
Hundreds of Ithala Bank employees in KwaZulu-Natal face financial hardship and the risk of defaulting on monthly payments after Repayment Administrator (RA) Johannes Kruger, who was appointed by the Prudential Authority (PA) to oversee the bank’s affairs, failed to pay their salaries.
Kruger assumed control pending an application in the Pietermaritzburg High Court to have the historic KwaZulu-Natal bank provisionally liquidated. His takeover effectively granted him sole authority over all transactions, leaving account holders unable to make deposits or withdrawals.
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Indonesia in BRICS: Bridge Between the Global South and East
The start of 2025 was a landmark period for BRICS: on 6 January, Indonesia joined the group as a full member.
According to experts, this event was an important milestone in the history of BRICS: the group continues to strengthen its position in the international arena, united countries with great economic and demographic potential. What contribution can Indonesia make to BRICS and to the formation of a new global architecture? What advantages will it gain?
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Donald Trump’s Funding Cut to Leave Thousands of NGO Employees in South Africa Without Salaries
The decision by the US President to temporarily halt foreign funding for 90 days pending a review is expected to leave 15,145 employees of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in South Africa without jobs.
The devastating impact of the funding freeze was revealed today, 29 January 2025, by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on the sidelines of the ongoing Cabinet Lekgotla in Pretoria.
Motsoaledi said the affected funding is channelled through the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS ReliefREAD MORE
Unisa Improves International Standing in 2025 Webometrics Ranking
In its first edition of 2025, the Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities shows that Unisa rose from the 797th (2024) to the 732nd (2025) place internationally, while the institution retained a solid seventh position among the 124 South African institutions of higher learning (including also colleges and academies, both private and public) ranked by Webometrics.
The ranking is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, which is part of the Consejo Superior de InvestigacionesREAD MORE
UAE Emphasises its Commitment to Sustainable Energy Future
Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to a sustainable energy future and its leading role in developing renewable energy. The remarks came on the sidelines of International Clean Energy Day, which is celebrated on 26 January.
The Minister stressed the importance of the day to recognise the significance of clean energy in achieving climate goals through a just and sustainable energy transition, ensuring both energy security and a clean future forREAD MORE
SACP Renews Calls for Chris Hani Inquest Following Shocking Janusz Waluś Interview
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has renewed its call for an inquest to uncover the full truth behind the 1993 assassination of Chris Hani, who was gunned down outside his Boksburg home on 10 April 1993.
The party maintains that justice delayed is justice denied.
In a statement issued today, 29 January 2025, the SACP responded to a recorded interview with Janusz Waluś, aired by eNCA on Sunday, calling for a renewed effort to establish the complete facts surroundingREAD MORE
India’s Tourism Sector Creates 24 Million New Jobs in Emerging Cities
India’s tourism sector is poised for a period of transformative growth, projected to generate 24 million new job opportunities in tier 2 and 3 cities by 2033, fuelled by the rapid development of these smaller urban centres, according to a new report. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS.
This expansion is expected to create a more balanced workforce, comprising 75 per cent male and 25 per cent female talent.READ MORE
Nigeria to Increase its Daily Oil Production to 2.062 Million Barrels Per Day in 2025
Nigeria, Africa’s leading oil producer, has made an investment of US$6.7 billion in its energy sector throughout 2024, with the majority of funds allocated to bolstering oil and gas production, according to a report released by Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy.
The report details that US$5.5 billion was channelled into the oil and gas industry, while the remaining funds were directed towards infrastructure upgrades and the advancement of renewable energy projects, as the nation works toREAD MORE