Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with representatives of the South African Business Council in the UAE to review opportunities to expand trade, investmentб and private sector collaboration between the two countries. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. Discussions noted that the… Continue reading South Africa Becomes UAE’s Second-Largest Non-Oil Trade Partner in Africa
EFF Pressures ICASA Over High Cost of Data, Airtime Expiry Rules
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for urgent action from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regarding what it describes as “exploitative and anti-consumer practices” in the telecommunications sector. In a formal letter addressed to ICASA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo, the EFF demanded an immediate meeting to discuss progress on… Continue reading EFF Pressures ICASA Over High Cost of Data, Airtime Expiry Rules
BRICS+ Fashion Summit Brings Together Global Designers to Discuss Sustainable Fashion
Moscow hosted the BRICS+ Fashion Summit, an international platform dedicated to promoting dialogue and the exchange of experiences between leading figures in the fashion industry from BRICS and BRICS+ countries. The event, which is part of Moscow Fashion Week, featured a variety of activities, including plenary discussions, round tables, lectures and intensive fashion courses. The… Continue reading BRICS+ Fashion Summit Brings Together Global Designers to Discuss Sustainable Fashion
Floyd Shivambu Unveils New Party: Afrika Mayibuye Movement to Contest 2026 and 2029 Elections
A new player has officially entered South Africa’s political arena. Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu on Friday unveiled the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (Mayibuye), a new political party set to contest the 2026 local government elections and the 2029 national and provincial elections. The announcement follows months of speculation after Shivambu led… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Unveils New Party: Afrika Mayibuye Movement to Contest 2026 and 2029 Elections
Ten (10) SA Youngsters Destined for Overseas
Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos reckons Orlando Pirates young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi belongs in top European leagues. African Times has taken it a step further and lists 10 South African youngsters who are destined for overseas moves to join the likes of Shandre Campbell, who’s in Belgium. With the FIFA U20 World Cup starting this… Continue reading Ten (10) SA Youngsters Destined for Overseas
Were He Still Alive, Ball-Juggling Star Player ‘Ltd’ Would Be 74 Today
Known on the field play as LTD, a devout liberation seeker off the field, Nkosi Molala’s life on earth totalled 64 years. LTD stood for “Let Them Dance”. This was a nom de guerre Nkosi Molala got for his bewitching football wizardry. In the spell of his juggling presence, the soccer ball delighted under his… Continue reading Were He Still Alive, Ball-Juggling Star Player ‘Ltd’ Would Be 74 Today
South Africa and Lesotho in Tension-Filled Pre-Match Meeting
Lesotho FA secretary general Mokhosi Mohapi has called out the South African Football Association for being “arrogant” ahead of Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium. Mohapi has been in the news all week for being at the forefront of the matter involving Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. The Lesotho FA have… Continue reading South Africa and Lesotho in Tension-Filled Pre-Match Meeting
UAE Draws Red Line on West Bank Annexation — South Africa Sees Echoes of Its Own Past
A press statement by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) warning Israel against annexing parts of the occupied West Bank is circulating on global media platforms — and in South Africa, it has struck a familiar chord. For many South Africans, the message from the UAE carries deeper meaning than just Middle Eastern diplomacy. It touches… Continue reading UAE Draws Red Line on West Bank Annexation — South Africa Sees Echoes of Its Own Past
Lionel Messi Offers No Guarantees for World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi is not 100% certain he will play in next year’s FIFA World Cup. The South Americans are one of the countries that have already qualified alongside co-hosts Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Iran, Japan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, New Zealand, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia are the other… Continue reading Lionel Messi Offers No Guarantees for World Cup
Gauteng Gambling Board Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, ‘Puts Families First’
The Gauteng Gambling Board (GGB) has cracked down on illegal gambling, saying its main job is to protect communities from the dangers of irresponsible and unlawful gambling. Speaking during a strategy planning session in Sandton on Wednesday, GGB CEO Karabo Mbele said the board is reviewing its annual performance plan to keep up with big… Continue reading Gauteng Gambling Board Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, ‘Puts Families First’