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Brics Summit

South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola

The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

By Emsie Ferreira
Ukraine ready for peace talks with Russia, foreign minister says
Politics
/ 28 October 2024

Ukraine ready for peace talks with Russia, foreign minister says

Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv needed international support to shift Putin from his demand that Ukraine surrender

By Emsie Ferreira
Dancing on eggshells or Brics?
Editorial
/ 25 October 2024

Dancing on eggshells or Brics?

South Africa is not drifting away from its non-aligned stance

By Editorial
BRICS summit – a Kremlin trap for Guterres
Partner Content
/ 22 October 2024

BRICS summit – a Kremlin trap for Guterres

The UN Secretary General’s presence is a demonstration of contempt for the victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Kate Smith
Ronald Lamola’s appointment signals continuity in South Africa’s foreign policy
Article
/ 3 July 2024

Ronald Lamola’s appointment signals continuity in South Africa’s foreign policy

The new minister needs to involve young people as he sets out to cement the country’s position as a vocal advocate for human rights and international justice

By Mpilo Cele
Putin skipped Brics summit to avoid ‘political show’
Politics
/ 6 October 2023

Putin skipped Brics summit to avoid ‘political show’

The Russian leader is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, a provision that South Africa as an ICC member would be expected to implement if he were to set foot in the country

By Agence France Presse
Despite e-focus, Brics has no effect on stock markets
Thought Leader
/ 4 September 2023

Despite e-focus, Brics has no effect on stock markets

Much of the enthusiasm for a new financial order might well be misaligned

By Thando Mncwango and Bhaso Ndzendze
Ramaphosa’s silence on Brics serial human rights violators is shameful
Opinion
/ 30 August 2023

Ramaphosa’s silence on Brics serial human rights violators is shameful

It is a dishonest evasion to excuse the horrors of the Iranian regime on the grounds that some of its Western accusers have a tainted human rights record

By Drew Forrest
Modi: Defence cooperation an important pillar in India-Africa relations
Politics
/ 29 August 2023

Modi: Defence cooperation an important pillar in India-Africa relations

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that he believes his country should share expertise and knowledge with the Africa continent in defence manufacturing, research and development

By Lizeka Tandwa
EXCLUSIVE: AU will be part of G20 during my presidency, says Narendra Modi
Politics
/ 24 August 2023

EXCLUSIVE: AU will be part of G20 during my presidency, says Narendra Modi

In a wide ranging interview with the Mail & Guardian, the Indian prime minister placed great importance on Africa’s position in geopolitics

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Ron Derby
Brics: Global south is flexing its muscles
Thought Leader
/ 24 August 2023

Brics: Global south is flexing its muscles

After moving past the Putin will-he-won’t-he brouhaha, we can focus on the great impact Brics can have on member countries and the world

By Nontobeko Hlela
China still a big target for South Africa, even as its economy shrinks — Patel
Business
/ 22 August 2023

China still a big target for South Africa, even as its economy shrinks — Patel

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

By Sarah Smit
Godongwana: Too early for SA to discuss Swift alternative and de-dollarisation
Business
/ 22 August 2023

Godongwana: Too early for SA to discuss Swift alternative and de-dollarisation

The country’s trade is skewed towards the West, the finance minister said ahead of the Brics summit

By Sarah Smit
Xi’s visit and the evolving China-South Africa partnership
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2023

Xi’s visit and the evolving China-South Africa partnership

The two countries have a mutually beneficial future in mind at the Brics summit

By Imran Khalid
How India moved to being a leading power in Brics and the world
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2023

How India moved to being a leading power in Brics and the world

The rapidly growing economy is commanding more and more influence

By Phapano Phasha
Brics: A new world order? Five things you should know
National
/ 20 August 2023

Brics: A new world order? Five things you should know

Critical of the greenback’s predominance in world trade, one of their goals is to free themselves from the dollar

By Afp
Brics countries collaborate to confront climate crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2023

Brics countries collaborate to confront climate crisis

A forum held this week, ahead of the next month’s Brics summit, focused on the development of partnerships to build resilient cities

By Lyse Comins
Transformation of South Africa’s foreign policy through Brics – why Putin tips the scales
Opinion
/ 6 July 2023

Transformation of South Africa’s foreign policy through Brics – why Putin tips the scales

With geopolitical tensions rising, whether the Russian president himself finally decides to stay at home or not, all eyes will be on Ramaphosa in the coming weeks

By Lisa Thompson
Macron should not attend the Brics summit
Opinion
/ 27 June 2023

Macron should not attend the Brics summit

Brics member states should solve their problems for themselves and by themselves, without interference from the West

By Aaron Ng’ambi
Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency
Politics
/ 12 June 2023

Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency

Washington has made no such threat, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says, while probe into Lady R is to remain classified

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa: South Africa’s greylisting is an opportunity to strengthen the fight against financial crimes
National
/ 27 February 2023

Ramaphosa: South Africa’s greylisting is an opportunity to strengthen the fight against financial crimes

In his weekly newsletter, the president argues that he welcomes the intensified monitoring by FATF

By Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa navigates crucial 2023 diplomatic calendar
Opinion
/ 7 February 2023

South Africa navigates crucial 2023 diplomatic calendar

Resisting Western influence and retaining our autonomy must be essential components of our international agenda

By Nontobeko Hlela
Brics summit: Leaders focus on Covid-19 vaccine equality and potential Afghanistan ‘crisis’
Business
/ 10 September 2021

Brics summit: Leaders focus on Covid-19 vaccine equality and potential Afghanistan ‘crisis’

President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed the need to pursue the United Nations’ sustainable development goals as well as climate action, peace and justice”

By Anathi Madubela
Solidarity in opposing the Bolivian coup
Article
/ 19 November 2019

Solidarity in opposing the Bolivian coup

Participants at the People’s Brics meeting in Brazil encouraged grassroots resistance to fight for democracy

By Nation Nyoka
When calling out human rights abuses is ‘extremist’ then we’re in trouble
Article
/ 2 August 2018

When calling out human rights abuses is ‘extremist’ then we’re in trouble

The call to arrest Narendra Modi in South Africa highlighted abuses against Muslims in India

By Staff Reporter
Brics is no emancipatory project
Article
/ 27 July 2018

Brics is no emancipatory project

The liberal international order is being destroyed. And in the midst of this, Brics leaders gathered in Johannesburg this week

By Richard Pithouse
Eskom’s R33.4bn loan deal with China Development Bank
Article
/ 24 July 2018

Eskom’s R33.4bn loan deal with China Development Bank

The loan agreement was signed on Tuesday following bilateral talks between the Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Cyril Ramaphosa

By Sibongile Khumalo
What the BRICS summit means for SA
Article
/ 24 July 2018

What the BRICS summit means for SA

Heads of states from Brazil, Russia, India and China are expected to attend the summit held between July 25 and 27

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Are Brics civil society talkshops just ticking boxes and not making real ‘jam’?
Article
/ 6 June 2018

Are Brics civil society talkshops just ticking boxes and not making real ‘jam’?

Activists and social movements feel left out in the cold by a process that doesn’t take them seriously

By Lisa Thompson
At Brics think tank, scholars get drunk on their own rhetoric
Article
/ 30 May 2018

At Brics think tank, scholars get drunk on their own rhetoric

One of South Africa’s highest-profile intellectual vehicles appears to be a victim of drunken driving by scholars

By Patrick Bond
Brics bank to bolster IMF, World Bank
Article
/ 10 July 2015

Brics bank to bolster IMF, World Bank

SA’s appointees undermine the bank’s claims of being an alternative to Washington financiers.

By Patrick Bond
Brics summit to deepen ties between member states – Zuma
Article
/ 8 July 2015

Brics summit to deepen ties between member states – Zuma

The 7th Brics summit this week will see a deepening of relations in the emerging markets bloc as member nations sign a range of new agreements.

By Emsie Ferreira
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