Gauteng High Court Declares Musa Khawula Posts About Julius Malema Defamatory, Orders Retraction and Costs
The Gauteng High Court has found that social media commentator Musa Khawula published defamatory, untrueREAD MORE
MK Party Plays Political Musical Chairs
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced a series of leadership and parliamentary caucus changes that signal a strategic consolidation of power as the party…
Teacher’s Union NAPTOSA Says Some KZN Schools May Not Be Ready to Re-Open on Wednesday
The National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) has added its voice in the growing crisis engulfing the education sector in KwaZulu-Natal and said…
Gauteng Police Tighten Grip on Crime
Police in Gauteng have reported a series of arrests and operational breakthroughs over the weekend, including the arrest of a foreign national found in possession…
Gauteng Steps Up Enforcement on School Transport
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has announced a province-wide crackdown on unroadworthy scholar transport vehicles and illegal operators as public schools prepare…
Blockbuster AFCON Semi-Finals Confirmed
The semi-final line-up for the Africa Cup of Nations has been confirmed, with Africa’s traditional heavyweights left standing after a dramatic quarter-final weekend that delivered…
Senegal Edge Mali for AFCON Semifinal Spot
Senegal booked their place in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging Mali 1–0 in a tense quarter-final clash at the Grand…
Morocco Roar Past Cameroon to Reach AFCON Semis
Host nation Morocco have reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals following their victory over Cameroon on Friday evening. The Atlas Lions registered a…
Shock Signing: Mamelodi Sundowns Sign Monnapule Saleng!
The Premier Soccer League reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, have pulled off a major coup at the start of the January transfer window. In a surprising…
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Rafadi Raises Alarm Over Hacked Messenger and WhatsApp Accounts
Under fire crime expert Calvin Rafadi has reported that his Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp accounts were hacked by unknown individuals, submitting a sworn affidavit at Meadowlands Police Station on 5 December 2025. The affidavit, provided to African Times, confirms that the accounts may have been used to commit fraudulent or criminal activities in his name.
In the affidavit, Rafadi states that he became aware of the breach on 5 December 2025 after a friend alerted him through various social mediaREAD MORE
Ethiopia Expands Network of Satellite Data Collection Stations
The Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has launched a new network of satellite data collection stations in the capital and several regions of the country. This was reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a TV BRICS partner.
The stations are equipped with advanced equipment and will provide highly accurate real-time terrain data. This information is intended for specialists: surveyors, cartographers, and researchers, as well as analysts assessing natural disaster risks. The data areREAD MORE
EMPD Officer Sentenced to 20 Years for Girlfriend’s Murder
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has welcomed the 20-year prison sentence handed down to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Constable Robert Ngobeni for the murder of his partner, Constance Phalane, in 2023. The South Gauteng High Court imposed 15 years for murder and 15 years for attempted murder, with 10 years of the attempted murder sentence running concurrently, resulting in an effective 20-year prison term.
The incident occurred on 21 September 2023 at around 13:00 in Lekaneng Section, Tembisa,READ MORE
Zimbabwe and Iran to Review Cooperation Roadmap at Mid-Term Commission Meeting
Zimbabwe and Iran will conduct a Mid-Term Review of their Joint Commission, with the two sides expected to evaluate ongoing cooperation and set out fresh priorities aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The plan was confirmed by Iran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Amirhossein Hosseini, following his meeting with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in Harare.
According to Ambassador Hosseini, the upcoming session in Tehran will examine progress in areas already on the bilateral agenda, including pharmaceutical production and broader collaboration in health-related initiatives.READ MORE
Egypt’s National Team for People With Special Needs Wins World Karate Championship
Egypt’s national team for people with special needs has claimed the title of the World Karate Championship, held in Cairo in 2025, following an outstanding performance that reaffirmed its continued dominance in the competition for the third year in a row.
The Middle East News Agency (MENA), a media partner of TV BRICS, reported that Egypt topped the medals table with a total of nine medals, including four gold, one silver, and four bronze, outperformingREAD MORE
20th Ethiopian International Film Festival concludes in Addis Ababa
The 20th Ethiopian International Film Festival (EARTHOPIAN) wrapped up in Addis Ababa after a week of screenings, discussions and professional exchange. Organised in partnership with the Addis Ababa City Administration, the festival brought together filmmakers, industry experts, and audiences from Ethiopia and around the world. TV BRICS served as the international media partner of the event.
This year’s edition was held under the evocative theme “Nile: The Origin of Stories”, highlighting the cultural and historical symbolism of the river asREAD MORE
Khumalo and Co Back Inside Crime Intelligence
The Pretoria High Court has ruled that Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and two senior colleagues in the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence Division may return to their workplaces, setting aside a key bail restriction that had barred them from entering any crime intelligence premises while awaiting trial.
Khumalo, who is the Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence, Major General Nosipho Precious Madondo who is the Component Head of Intelligence Analysis and Coordination, and Major General Josias Maperemisa Lekalakala who isREAD MORE
Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Fights On, Threatens Central Committee With Legal Action
The ructions within the South African Communist Party (SACP) continued as the disbanded province executive committee (PEC) in KwaZulu-Natal digs in, fiercely insisting that it is still in office.
The disbanded PEC led by former Provincial Secretary Themba Mthembu insists that it is still in office, despite that the Central Committee (CC) late last month installed an interim task team led by Sikhumbuzo Mdlalose to “rebuild” itself ahead of the election.
The KwaZulu-Natal PEC was disbanded after it voiced itsREAD MORE
Africa’s World Cup Hopefuls Await 2026 Draw
Africa’s nine qualified nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will discover their group-stage opponents on Friday at 19H00 Central African Time.
The draw for the expanded 48-team tournament takes place in Washington DC.
The ceremony, hosted at the Kennedy Centre, begins at 7 pm CAT (5 pm GMT) and marks the first major milestone in the final build-up to a World Cup that will span Canada, the United States and Mexico between 11 JuneREAD MORE
Mozambique Probes Use of HIV Drugs as “Growth Boosters” in Poultry Farming
In the central Mozambican province of Tete, a troubling practice has come to light: some poultry producers have allegedly been using antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) – drugs meant for people living with HIV – as growth accelerators for chickens.
The revelation comes from an investigation conducted by the civil society organisation Galamukani, whose researchers say the illicit use of the medication is far more widespread than authorities had previously acknowledged. According to Isaias dos Anjos, the project’s lead investigator, producers areREAD MORE