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China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin to join special online BRICS Summit on Israel’s war on Palestine
The leaders of the bloc's current member countries, newly-invited countries and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will participate in the meeting, to discuss the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Dirco denies allegations of support for Hamas, emphasises humanitarian focus in Gaza talks
Minister Naledi Pandor received a call to talk to the leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh.
WATCH: Thabo Mbeki scorches ANC in Pahad memorial tribute, says no signs of renewal as promised
The ANC held a memorial service for activist and diplomat Aziz Pahad at the University of Johannesburg on Thursday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa honours Aziz Pahad: A legacy of liberation and diplomacy
President Ramaphosa also highlighted the recent loss of many stalwart comrades and their significant roles in the struggle for liberation and the subsequent journey toward democracy.
ANC veteran Welile Nhlapo remembers Aziz Pahad: South Africa's diplomatic luminary and anti-apartheid activist
This week marks exactly 15 years since Aziz Pahad resigned from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
BRICS Parliamentary Forum aims to shape global landscape with legal power and collaborative vision
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile told more than 200 delegates attending the BRICS Parliamentary Forum they required a capable, civic-minded, and ethical bureaucracy that had the capacity and commitment to drive the existing legislative framework to achieve its ends.
BRICS leaders have agreed on expansion plan and guidelines to allow more countries to join bloc, says Naledi Pandor
The leaders from the BRICS nations have adopted a document that sets out guidelines, principles and processes to consider for countries who want to join the stable.
President of Brazil has touched down in South Africa for 15th BRICS Summit, Jinping and Modi still expected
Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the summit virtually and will be represented in Johannesburg by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
BRICS Summit: Here are the road closures and rules for travel in Joburg
Residents and motorists have also been warned that high density operations such as increased roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, high police visibility on foot, vehicle, mounted and air patrols would also be conducted.
The rise of Russia and the inevitable multi-polar world
Russia insists that nation states have the right to self-determination. It has demonstrated this by its successful campaign to curb US interference in its domestic politics, says the writer.
BRICS expansion will accelerate creation of a new world order
OPINION: The upcoming summit will be important, because it will potentially change the structure and size of the bloc by admitting new members, most likely Iran and Argentina, who have long submitted formal applications to join the group.
OctaFX wins ‘Most Reliable Broker South Africa 2022’ award
Global Business Review Magazine award is allocated after thorough research into emerging market players and fintech companies.
Putin, Erdogan discuss bilateral relations, situation in Ukraine over phone
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the development of bilateral economic cooperation, and the situation in Ukraine during a telephone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday.
BRICS has not disappointed
Ashared commitment to multilateralism, prosperity and greater role of developing countries in global governance has brought Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- the current five members of BRICS -- closer together.
Tender side of a freedom fighter - Ebrahim Ebrahim
The marriage of late former deputy International Relations minister Ebrahim Ebrahim and his wife Shannon was “an unusual combination of a white Christian woman and an Indian Muslim man”, but the couple made it work.
Study abroad at the University of Stirling in Scotland
With more than 220 courses to choose from and scholarship funding available to eligible SA students, the university is the ideal place to study abroad.