Day one of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system closed at about 4pm on Tuesday at the Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria after almost six hours of testimony from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi began his evidence just after 10:30… Continue reading Madlanga Commission Day One: Mkhwanazi Lays Bare Claims of Political Interference, In-Camera Evidence Promised
Evidence Leader Warns of Urgency as Madlanga Commission Kicks Off
The long-awaited Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system opened in Pretoria on Wednesday with dramatic testimony from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi, who has served in the South African Police Service (SAPS) for decades, became the first senior witness to take the… Continue reading Evidence Leader Warns of Urgency as Madlanga Commission Kicks Off
FIFA to Distribute R6 Billion to Clubs
Football clubs from around the world are in for a big payday for their respective national team players. Governing body FIFA has confirmed that clubs that have contributed players to national teams will share in USD 355 million (R6.1 billion). For the first time, the FIFA Club Benefits Programme will directly reward all clubs releasing… Continue reading FIFA to Distribute R6 Billion to Clubs
UN Confirms Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza, Vindicating South Africa’s Case
An independent United Nations Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel has committed acts of genocide in Gaza, naming senior Israeli leaders as responsible for policies and rhetoric that meet the legal thresholds of the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. The Commission’s report, released on Tuesday, concludes that since October 2023, Israel has committed four of… Continue reading UN Confirms Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza, Vindicating South Africa’s Case
Iran Announces Launch of Three New Satellites by 2026
Iran is preparing to expand its space programme with the planned launch of three satellites – Kowsar, Zafar and Paya – before March 2026. This is reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Hossein Salariyeh, head of the Iranian Space Agency, said the new satellites would significantly enhance the nation’s technological capabilities. … Continue reading Iran Announces Launch of Three New Satellites by 2026
South African Court Upholds Order to Return Lungu’s Body to Zambia
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed with costs the Edgar Lungu family’s application for leave to appeal against an earlier ruling that the body of the former Zambian president must be repatriated to Zambia for a state funeral. Lungu, who served as Zambia’s sixth president from 2015 to 2021, died in Pretoria on… Continue reading South African Court Upholds Order to Return Lungu’s Body to Zambia
China Played an Imperishable Role in the Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War
The preamble of the United Nations Charter, adopted after World War II, noted the determination of the peoples of the world “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind.” Given the scale of devastation, human suffering, and loss of life, it is appropriate… Continue reading China Played an Imperishable Role in the Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War
Public Outcry as Donovan Moodley’s Parole Recommendation Stirs Pain and Anger
The recommendation by the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) to grant parole to convicted murderer Donovan Moodley has sparked outrage and reopened painful wounds for the family of slain university student Leigh Matthews, civil society organisations, and the broader public. Moodley, now 50, was sentenced in 2005 to life imprisonment for the July 2004… Continue reading Public Outcry as Donovan Moodley’s Parole Recommendation Stirs Pain and Anger
Gala Concert at Russian Bolshoi Theatre Marks 25th Anniversary of Brazilian Ballet School
A gala concert dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre Ballet School in Joinville, Brazil, and the national holiday, Independence Day, which is celebrated annually on 7 September, was held on the New Stage of the Bolshoi Theatre. The event was attended by 35 students and graduates of the educational institution. They now… Continue reading Gala Concert at Russian Bolshoi Theatre Marks 25th Anniversary of Brazilian Ballet School
Photo Exhibition in Maputo Marks 50th Anniversary of China–Mozambique Diplomatic Ties
MAPUTO, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — A photo exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique opened Friday at the Mozambique-China Cultural Center in the Mozambican capital of Maputo. Jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mozambique, the Mozambican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau,… Continue reading Photo Exhibition in Maputo Marks 50th Anniversary of China–Mozambique Diplomatic Ties