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Russian President Vladimir Putin says more than 30 countries want to join BRICS
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that more than 30 countries have expressed interest in joining BRICS, the emerging economic…
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ActionSA says corruption-accused Thembi Simelane has no business attending BRICS meeting in Russia
ActionSA says Justice Minister Thembi Simelane has no business attending a BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa] Ministers of…
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ActionSA warns R17 billion loan for water & sanitation projects won’t treat deep-rooted issues in DWS
ActionSA has warned that the R17 billion loan to fund water and sanitation projects will be wasted if there isn’t…
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Brics bank approves over R20 billion in loans for South African infrastructure projects
The New Development Bank (NDB) has earmarked over R20 billion for South Africa’s rail network and water infrastructure. The funds…
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Labour Minister Nxesi says SA must leverage BRICS relationship to upskill nation
The shortage of skilled workers in South Africa, particularly moving forward into the fourth and fifth industrial revolutions, could be…
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Employment Minister Nxesi warns against scammers at Jobs Fair in Durban
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, urged caution against scammers to job-seekers attending the State-organised jobs fair at…
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Legislatures in BRICS countries are tasked to implement 2023 summit outcomes: Mapisa-Nqakula
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says legislatures in BRICS countries must ensure that the recent 15th BRICS summit outcomes are…
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Minister Godongwana says Algeria likely to be among 2nd batch of countries to join BRICS
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana said Algeria is likely to be among the next batch of countries to join BRICS…
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6 new countries to join Brics from 2024
Six countries including two African countries have made the cut to join Brics. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on…
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BRICS leaders to mull over 20 applications to join the bloc
President Cyril Ramaphosa says BRICS leaders will go on a retreat during which they will consider the over 20 applications…
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Patrice Motsepe emphasises the critical role Africa needs to play at BRICS Business Forum
Business tycoon Patrice Motsepe, the inaugural chairman of the BRICS Business Charter in South Africa, stated that reciprocal relationships and…
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BRICS leaders to discuss expansion of the bloc
BRICS leaders will be tasked with discussing the expansion of the bloc and de-dollarisation within the grouping. Several countries such…
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BRICS Summit of emerging economies to begin in South Africa
BRICS leaders meet in South Africa on Tuesday as the loose association of major emerging economies seeks to assert its…
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Minister Patel: Africa’s infrastructure challenges also an investment opportunity
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says Africa’s infrastructure challenges don’t have to get in the way of the continent’s…
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Morocco’s foreign ministry denies reports the country wants to join BRICS
Morocco’s foreign ministry has vehemently denied claims that the country is among those queuing to be part of the BRICS…
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BRICS Summit can unlock many possibilities for global collaboration, says Parliament
It’s a big week for South Africa on the political stage as it hosts over 40 heads of state for…
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President Ramaphosa: South Africa supports expansion of BRICS membership
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa supports the expansion of BRICS membership, saying the value extended beyond the interest of…
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Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: SA will continue to cement ties with China and BRICS
Bilateral relations between South Africa and China have transcended diplomacy and depict a story of true friendship, according to the…
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Ramaphosa: BRICS growth evidence of multipolarity of the times
President Cyril Ramaphosa believes the growth of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) organization shows that the world…
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for BRICS summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to South Africa for the summit meeting of BRICS nations later…
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Russia to continue engagements with BRICS for Ukraine crisis resolution
Russia says it will continue dialogue with China, Brazil and African partners on prospects for a peaceful resolution of the…
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Mondli Gungubele: SA wants to be involved in innovation, not just be consumers of it
South Africa no longer wants to be just a consumer of hi-tech and innovative products. It wants to play an…
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BRICS summit must do more to ensure global peace is achieved, says Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said that August’s BRICS heads of state summit needed to do more to ensure…
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South Africa to host 13th Brics national security advisers’ meeting
With the emergence of Brics (a grouping of fast-developing economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) having become…
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BRICS’ Sooklal: Putin didn’t want to create problems for SA
South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa Anil Sooklal said that President Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend the summit in Johannesburg in…
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ANC welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend BRICS summit in SA
The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend the BRICS Heads of State…
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Ramaphosa: There were attempts to block African peace mission to Russia-Ukraine
President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that there were attempts to block a peace mission by African nations to Russia and Ukraine.…
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President Ramaphosa implores north to revisit climate change commitments
African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa said some countries were bearing the responsibility of global warming – which they’re only…
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Gwen Ramokgopa: Brics can no longer be ignored
Brics is growing and can’t be sidelined in global affairs anymore, said African National Congress (ANC) treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa. Ramokgopa…
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BRICS political parties dialogue to discuss ways to end Russia-Ukraine war, says ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) said the upcoming BRICS political parties dialogue will discuss measures that will end the war…
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EFF slams ANC for BRICS forum invitation snub
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have accused the African National Congress (ANC) of intolerance for not allowing them to be…
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Presidency denies alleged plans to move upcoming BRICS Summit to China
The Presidency has denied alleged plans to move the upcoming BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit to…
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Presidency assures it won’t flout SA’s foreign policies during BRICS summit
The Presidency gave the assurance that it wouldn’t flout the country’s foreign policy during the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
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President Ramaphosa says SA’s total trade with BRICS countries has increased
South Africa’s total trade with other BRICS countries has seen a 69% rise since last year. President Cyril Ramaphosa has…
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President Ramaphosa off to BRICS leadership summit while farmgate controversy rages on
As the cloud over President Cyril Ramaphosa looms over his Phala Phala farm heist, he will be joining leaders of…
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Ramaphosa hails BRICS’ commitment to multilateralism
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a working visit to Brasilia in Brazil where he participated in the 11th…
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