World football governing body FIFA has roped in Jessica Motaung to the Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee. The 52-year-old Amakhosi administrator is amongst a host of Africans who have bagged FIFA roles in recent times. The FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee is one of the nine standing committees of FIFA. It deals with the structure of the… Continue reading Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Takes Up FIFA Role
City Power Stands Its Ground in Court Battle with Hawks
City Power has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision to postpone its urgent application against the Hawks to Friday, describing it as a necessary step to ensure fairness and legal compliance. The case arises from what City Power calls the “unlawful execution of a search warrant” by the Hawks’ Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)… Continue reading City Power Stands Its Ground in Court Battle with Hawks
FIFA Invests Over R17 Billion in Africa Over Nine Years
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the world football governing body has invested over USD 1 billion (R17 Billion) in African football development since 2016. Infantino was speaking at the 47th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Monday. “The FIFA Forward investments in the Confederation of African… Continue reading FIFA Invests Over R17 Billion in Africa Over Nine Years
Egypt’s Economy Exceeds Growth Target With 5% Expansion in 2024/2025
Egypt’s economy grew by 5 per cent in fiscal year 2024/2025, surpassing government projections and marking the country’s fastest pace in two years, according to data released by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Non-oil manufacturing was among the strongest performers, expanding by… Continue reading Egypt’s Economy Exceeds Growth Target With 5% Expansion in 2024/2025
Joint Response to Global Threats: BRICS Countries Unite in Fight Against Epidemics
Risks of outbreaks and epidemics A new pandemic could begin worldwide as soon as tomorrow – economies and healthcare systems of all countries must be prepared for it. This view was expressed in April 2025 by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He emphasised that this is “not a theoretical… Continue reading Joint Response to Global Threats: BRICS Countries Unite in Fight Against Epidemics
Fans Cry Foul Over World Cup Ticket Prices
For football fans, watching next year’s FIFA World Cup live will not come cheap. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will co-host the global showpiece from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and there’s already an uproar after ticket prices emerged. As per BBC Sport, FIFA has not formally revealed a full price list, but… Continue reading Fans Cry Foul Over World Cup Ticket Prices
POPCRU, SAPU Unite in Outrage Over Violence Against Officers
As South Africa enters its high-crime festive season, the South African Police Service (SAPS) leadership and major policing unions have issued strong warnings to communities following a string of violent attacks on officers, including a brutal assault on a female police officer in Kimberley. National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola said the police would not hesitate… Continue reading POPCRU, SAPU Unite in Outrage Over Violence Against Officers
City Power Fights Back: Utility Challenges Hawks Raid in Court
A showdown is expected to unfold today in the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg) as City Power takes on senior government ministers and police officials. The case, brought by the City of Johannesburg’s electricity utility, City Power, against the Police Minister, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, and several other… Continue reading City Power Fights Back: Utility Challenges Hawks Raid in Court
Mandla Mandela and SA Flotilla Activists Set for Release on Tuesday
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that former President Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela, and other South African activists detained by Israeli forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, will be released on Tuesday. Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said on Monday that the South African government had… Continue reading Mandla Mandela and SA Flotilla Activists Set for Release on Tuesday
Hugo Broos: I Understand What Is Going On With Mofokeng!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is not overly concerned that winger Relebohile Mofokeng is not in top form this season. The 20-year-old had retained his place in the Bafana Bafana setup, ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe (October 10) and Rwanda (October 14). However, the Orlando Pirates attacker has… Continue reading Hugo Broos: I Understand What Is Going On With Mofokeng!