Former Kruger Ranger, Veterinarian Jailed for 10 Years for Rhino Killing

A former field ranger and a veterinarian who were arrested following the killing of a rhino in the Kruger National Park in July 2016 have each been sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment, bringing a decade-long case to a close.

The Skukuza Regional Court doomed Rodney Landela, 44, and Kenneth Mochocho, 49, after being convicted of the unlawful killing of a rhino and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an offence.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Regional SpokespersonREAD MORE

Police in Limpopo are investigating the deaths of two brothers, aged nine and 12, who died at a clinic after reportedly falling ill shortly after returning from playing in Makuleke Village, outside Malamulele in the Vhembe District.

The boys died on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, after their mother rushed them to a local clinic in a desperate attempt to save their lives.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the children arrived home at around 18:30, when one wasREAD MORE

South Africa U23 head coach, Raymond Mdaka, has named a 37-man preliminary squad as Amaglug-glug intensify preparations for their bid to qualify for the men’s football tournament at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Mdaka’s immediate challenge is to guide South Africa past Madagascar in a two-legged qualifier in November, with victory keeping the country on course for a return to the Olympic stage.

The expanded selection brings together emerging talent from the Premier Soccer League, lower-division clubs and overseasREAD MORE

Supplies have resumed following a hiatus

In the first nine months of 2026, Russia supplied approximately 500 tonnes of wheat or rye-wheat flour to the Republic of South Africa (RSA), worth over US$200,000. This was reported by the federal centre Agroexport, a partner of TV BRICS.

Experts have compared the new shipments of Russian flour to South Africa with the figures for 2021. In that year, exports totalled around 290 tonnes, worth US$91,000.

Earlier, a seminar was held in Johannesburg whereREAD MORE

Self-proclaimed Pastor Caiphus Mkhawane and his wife, Amanda Manono Mnguni, have abandoned their bail applications in the Atteridgeville Magistrates’ Court, where they face charges linked to the alleged murder of an infant and a series of other serious offences.

Mkhawane, 36, and Mnguni, 32, appeared alongside their co-accused, Tsako Angel Makhubela, 25, who intends to proceed with her bail application.

The case relates to allegations that the accused lured a woman to the Hennops River under the pretext of performingREAD MORE

TV BRICS International Media Network presents tools for promoting regional cinema internationally

The 23rd Oberá en Cortos International Film Festival was held in Argentina. TV BRICS served as an international media partner.

This year, the event was held in a non-competitive format. The festival venues hosted 12 feature films and 111 short films, as well as masterclasses and round-table discussions.

Anastasia Shishkalova, Head of the Latin America Cooperation Department at the TV BRICS International Cooperation Directorate, addressed one of the discussions via videoREAD MORE

North West businessman Suliman Carrim will spend the weekend behind bars after the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court postponed his bail application to Monday, October 19, to allow the state to verify documents submitted by his defence, including a return ticket for his planned trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Carrim, 49, was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday night by the Commission’s Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) over his failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where heREAD MORE

China backs Kuala Lumpur’s efforts to strengthen cooperation between China, ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council

China has reaffirmed its support for Malaysia’s bid to become a full member of BRICS while expressing hope that Kuala Lumpur will continue playing a key role in strengthening cooperation between Beijing and ASEAN member states.

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said China reiterated its backing during his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. He addedREAD MORE

The country is expanding renewable energy, restoring ecosystems and increasing forest cover as part of its national climate strategy

Ethiopia has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 74.3 per cent by 2030 compared with a business-as-usual scenario, Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa Geleta, as reported by Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), a TV BRICS partner.

The international meeting, which opened on 12 October, brought together climate experts and policymakers to advance scientific cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation.READ MORE

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola will resume his duties on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension following the formal withdrawal of charges against him, a development welcomed by the South African Policing Union (SAPU).

Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia welcomed the decision on Friday, saying Masemola’s return presented an opportunity for the South African Police Service (SAPS) leadership to refocus on operational priorities and efforts to build a professional and trusted police service.

Ramaphosa announcedREAD MORE