BRICS Summit in New Delhi Outlines New Mechanisms for Cooperation in Technology, Security and Economy
Heads of state call for the group’s solutions to be made accessible to all countriesREAD MORE
Steve Biko’s Black Consciousness Movement, June 16th Commemorations, Gaza and the Crisis of Attacks on “African Foreigners”
1976 marked a historic year for the South African liberation struggle when thousands of students took to the streets of Soweto fifty years ago, protesting…
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Goalkeeping Blunder Costs Chiefs as Chiefs, Sundowns Drop Points
A costly goalkeeping error denied Kaizer Chiefs victory against Polokwane City on Saturday, while Mamelodi Sundowns were forced to settle for a draw after surrendering…
Xi, Modi Conduct In-depth Exchange of Views, Agree China, India Should Be Partners
NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted here on Saturday a candid and in-depth exchange…
Springboks Seal American Triumph Over All Blacks to Claim Series 3-1
The Springboks have underlined their status as the dominant force in world rugby, defeating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, United States, to clinch the inaugural…
BRICS Leaders Adopt Joint Declaration at Summit in New Delhi
NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — Leaders of BRICS countries at the 18th BRICS Summit adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi, the capital of…
Jordaan Secures Another SAFA Term Amid Bitter Regional Dispute
Dr Danny Jordaan has secured his fourth term as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), defeating businessman and AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu in…
Xi Urges BRICS to Stand on Right Side of History, Play Pioneering Role
* The BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and expand, and has demonstrated remarkable vitality and dynamism. * As to the future development of…
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BRICS Summit in New Delhi Outlines New Mechanisms for Cooperation in Technology, Security and Economy
Heads of state call for the group’s solutions to be made accessible to all countries of the Global South
BRICS leaders addressed a session of the 18th BRICS Summit in the Outreach / BRICS Plus format in New Delhi. Participants presented a number of initiatives under the four priorities of India’s Chairship – resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Partner countries of the group and representatives of regional and international organisations also took part in the session.
Steve Biko’s Black Consciousness Movement, June 16th Commemorations, Gaza and the Crisis of Attacks on “African Foreigners”
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Goalkeeping Blunder Costs Chiefs as Chiefs, Sundowns Drop Points
A costly goalkeeping error denied Kaizer Chiefs victory against Polokwane City on Saturday, while Mamelodi Sundowns were forced to settle for a draw after surrendering a late lead against Chippa United.
Chiefs appeared on course for back-to-back victories at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Limpopo after Lebohang Maboe gave them the lead in the 29th minute.
But their advantage disappeared in the second half when Polokwane City were gifted an equaliser through a costly error involvingREAD MORE
Xi, Modi Conduct In-depth Exchange of Views, Agree China, India Should Be Partners
NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted here on Saturday a candid and in-depth exchange of views, and reached an important consensus that China and India should be partners.
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Xi said China has always viewed and developed its relations with India from a strategic height and with a long-term perspective.
XiREAD MORE
Springboks Seal American Triumph Over All Blacks to Claim Series 3-1
The Springboks have underlined their status as the dominant force in world rugby, defeating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, United States, to clinch the inaugural four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series 3-1.
South Africa produced a powerful display at M&T Bank Stadium, scoring six tries to four in front of more than 68,000 spectators as the All Blacks struggled to contain the world champions in the decisive stages.
The victory completed a remarkable turnaround for the Springboks, whoREAD MORE
BRICS Leaders Adopt Joint Declaration at Summit in New Delhi
NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — Leaders of BRICS countries at the 18th BRICS Summit adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi, the capital of India, on Saturday, reiterating their commitment to inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism, calling for international and regional peace and security, and underscoring sustainable and inclusive global economic growth as well as strengthening cultural and people-to-people cooperation.
The New Delhi Declaration reiterated the leaders’ commitment to reforming and improving global governance by promotingREAD MORE
Jordaan Secures Another SAFA Term Amid Bitter Regional Dispute
Dr Danny Jordaan has secured his fourth term as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), defeating businessman and AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu in a decisive vote preceded by a dramatic dispute over the exclusion of a KwaZulu-Natal region from the elective congress.
Jordaan won 157 votes to Zungu’s 82, giving the incumbent a commanding 75-vote majority and a fresh mandate to lead South African football.
But the election was conducted against the backdrop of deepeningREAD MORE
Xi Urges BRICS to Stand on Right Side of History, Play Pioneering Role
* The BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and expand, and has demonstrated remarkable vitality and dynamism.
* As to the future development of BRICS, Xi called on the grouping to pioneer in advancing innovation-driven development.
NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged BRICS countries to firmly stand on the right side of history and strive to be a pioneer of our times.
When addressing the 18th BRICS SummitREAD MORE