We could yet witness the bloc emerge as a new power hub but only after a plethora of issues have been solved
Sultan Al Angari said Saudi Arabia would like to ensure that joining would not lead to alignment against other countries or groups, and did not affect the kingdom’s political positions
The president tells the National Assembly he does not believe in sidelining nations, but rather to engage with other countries on human rights
The suspended public protector posted on X that she had written to the president notifying him that she would return to work on 5 September
Helen Suzman Foundation argues if reprieve is not granted, the government is likely to deport Zimbabweans en masse at the end of the year
The independent panel found there was no evidence to support the claim that the cargo ship transported weapons to Russia
The ANC President says those found to be on the wrong side of the law will be arrested
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC was confident in its strategy to win elections
The earth shook in Jozi but Magashule’s party is no seismic event, politically speaking
‘Onerous’ signature and deposit requirements prevent access for independents and new parties
At least 73 people have died and scores injured when the building they lived in burnt down
Nor could it release the report, because this would see it breach its founding Act, the central bank governor told MPs
The governing party’s former secretary general said Cyril Ramaphosa was endorsed by the DA and ‘neoliberal handlers’
To realise sustainable growth, the economic superpower must change tack, and South Africa must be ready to adjust
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema says Cuba, Venezuela, Palestine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo must also be added to the Brics economic bloc
Among state-owned entities, the beleaguered power utility is far and away the biggest risk to the public purse
The sidelining of state attorneys in a challenge to the Zondo report has provided schadenfreude for the chief justice’s critics
Iran polarised the five member states, with Russia fighting aggressively for its inclusion in the bloc, according to insiders
A drama-free summit reminds the opposition that Cyril is still running the show
Brics chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the bloc’s expansion, which includes two African country
Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block
President criticises UN Security Council over handling of other conflicts and says Brazil is ready to help secure an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace
Wu Peng says China will maintain its non-interference foreign policy
China’s Xi Jinping, the leader of the biggest economy in the bloc, said the world is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid growing trade tensions
The ANC leader said a recently agreed multi-party coalition was made up of ‘apartheid’ and ‘bantustan’ parties with an ‘evil intent’
The minister of trade and industry said South Africa will keep an eye on superpower’s slowing growth, given its effect on the global economy
The nuclear-armed nations have a tense relationship because of disputed territories at multiple border areas
The international relations minister called the bloc the chief architects of a new global order
The president did not violate any exchange control regulations, the central bank has found after a lengthy investigation
The president said that only dialogue, mediation and diplomacy would end Russia’s war in Ukraine
The government should stand between us and inflation’s constant battering
US embassy spokesperson David Feldmann said Washington had given no indication that it was considering the recall of its representative