BRICS Summer School in South Africa Highlights Youth Participation and Knowledge Cooperation

Two-day programme in Pretoria focused on youth agency, knowledge democracy and greater participation in shaping the Global South’s future

The 5th BRICS Summer School South Africa 2026, organised by South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA) and the University of South Africa (UNISA), concluded in Pretoria, bringing together representatives of academia, government, business and youth to discuss the future of BRICS and opportunities for greater participation across the Global South.

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Indian Prime Minister addresses closed session of BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed a closed session of the BRICS Summit for the group’s member countries, dedicated to inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism.

In his speech, Modi proposed creating a BRICS Continuity and Implementation Mechanism, which, through the “troika” format – the previous Chair, the current Chair and the incoming Chair – would ensure continuous work on all initiatives and meeting outcomes. HeREAD MORE

The document sets out priorities for sustainable growth, innovation, economic collaboration, healthcare, energy and deeper engagement with the Global South

BRICS leaders have unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit in the Indian capital, outlining the group’s key priorities in sustainable growth, innovation, finance, healthcare, energy and people-to-people exchanges. The full text of the declaration is available on the official website of India’s BRICS Chairship.

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The group should focus on initiatives that deliver practical benefits to participating countries

The BRICS group should move from extensive growth to intensive development and focus on initiatives that deliver practical benefits to participating countries. This was stated by Maksim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia and Special Presidential Representative for Financial and Economic Cooperation with BRICS countries, in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS.

Oreshkin recalled that Russia was one ofREAD MORE

New Delhi hosts the group’s summit in the year of its 20th anniversary

The 18th BRICS Summit has begun in New Delhi. The main events will take place on 12–13 September at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre. India is chairing the group in 2026 under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.

The high-level meeting will be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of China Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Indonesian President PrabowoREAD MORE

Lyu Wenbao, associate researcher at the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, outlined three priorities for BRICS cooperation in 2026

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation and represents a new stage for the group following its expansion, with stronger consensus, practical cooperation and people-to-people exchanges among its key priorities, Lyu Wenbao, associate researcher at the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, said in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS.

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At the Business Forum, heads of state and business representatives discussed trade expansion, investment, new supply chains, and technological cooperation

BRICS leaders and ministry representatives addressed the group’s Business Forum on the eve of the summit in New Delhi. They discussed the role of member states in shaping a new model of global development and emphasised the need to strengthen trade links, develop industrial cooperation, attract investment and expand the use of digital technologies.

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Participants in the BRICS Business Council meeting presented the results of work under India’s Chairship and outlined priorities for the future

A meeting of the BRICS Business Council was held in New Delhi. Participants reviewed the results of work under India’s Chairship, approved the annual report and identified areas for further cooperation. The document will be presented to the leaders of the member states at the BRICS Summit on 13 September.

Chair of the Indian Chapter ofREAD MORE

Three Zimbabwean nationals have been convicted and handed fines totalling R1.705 million after they were found transporting illicit tobacco products worth more than R4.5 million in Musina, Limpopo.

The convictions were secured by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) team in Musina following a joint operation involving the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) under Operation Vala Umgodi.

The trio, Wesley Chikombe, 34, Stephen Nkandla and Nyere Oswell, wereREAD MORE

Alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is set to be rejoined with 14 other accused in the R228 million Medicare24 Tshwane District corruption case after his matter was postponed in his absence on Friday.

Matlala was not physically present in court when the matter was heard at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Friday, 11 September 2026.

His lawyer told the court that Matlala was attending his separate attempted murder trial at the Johannesburg High Court,READ MORE