Xi Navigates China-U.S. Ties Amid Global Uncertainty

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) — The Chinese capital will soon become the setting for one of the most closely watched, high-stakes diplomatic encounters of the year, as the leaders of the world’s two largest economies prepare to meet face-to-face.

This will be U.S. President Donald Trump’s first state visit to China since his re-election, and the second time Chinese President Xi Jinping has hosted him in the country — their last such meeting in the country took place nearly aREAD MORE

The long-running corruption trial involving former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales is set to proceed after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruled that further appeals and interlocutory applications cannot continue to stall the matter.

Judge Nkosinathi Chili on Thursday delivered judgment in favour of the State in what has become known as the “Stop Stalingrad” application, clearing the way for the corruption trial to continue despite any new legal challenges that may still be filed by the defence.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Aubrey Ledwaba as the new Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, elevating one of the judiciary’s most experienced figures to lead the country’s busiest court division amid renewed scrutiny over his past rulings and allegations raised against him.

The appointment, announced by presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, takes effect on 15 May 2026 and forms part of a broader set of judicial appointments aimed at strengthening court capacity across South Africa.

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Brazil expands energy cooperation and introduces measures to support fuel market stability

Brazil has significantly increased diesel imports from Russia in recent months, with new trade data showing Russia has become the country’s main external supplier of the fuel. According to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS, the growth reflects the strengthening of energy trade relations and Brazil’s efforts to ensure stable supplies for the domestic market.

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Increased electricity allocation strengthens irrigation capacity and advances national food security goals

Zimbabwe has increased electricity allocation for winter wheat production to 155 megawatts this season, marking an 8 per cent rise compared to the previous year. The move forms part of a broader strategy to achieve a record harvest of 662,000 tonnes and reinforce long-term food self-sufficiency, reports The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.

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The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has welcomed the establishment of Parliament’s impeachment committee under Section 89 of the Constitution, while warning that the process must remain credible, impartial and free from political manipulation.

The party issued the warning on Thursday following the announcement by National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza that a 31-member impeachment committee would be established after last week’s landmark Constitutional Court judgment on the rules governing the removal of a sitting president.

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Conservation leaders, tourism executives, scientists and historians gathered on the sidelines of the Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban on Wednesday for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of conservation, sustainable tourism and community inclusion as SANParks marked 100 years since the proclamation of Kruger National Park.

The “Conversation About Conservation” dialogue formed part of SANParks’ programme on the sidelines of Africa’s Travel Indaba and reflected on the legacy and future of one of Africa’s most iconic conservation areas underREAD MORE

Expansion of renewable energy and grid infrastructure strengthens the country’s ambition to become a regional energy hub

Ethiopia has expanded its electricity sector over the past seven years, increasing installed generation capacity from 4,462 megawatts to 9,752 megawatts. National electricity access has also risen from 44 per cent to approximately 54 per cent, as reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.

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A top Johannesburg prosecutor is being investigated for corruption after allegedly demanding a R400 000 bribe to drop a fraud case against a Limpopo businessman.

Adv Tilas Richard Chabalala, attached to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) within the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA), allegedly demanded that Howard Mashaba pay R250 000 into his mortgage bond account and another R150 000 into his credit card before he could officially withdraw the case in court.

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BRICS collaboration expands as researchers prepare joint telescope technology projects and upcoming astronomy meetings

India and South Africa are strengthening bilateral scientific cooperation with a renewed focus on astronomy and space research, reports IANS, a partner of TV BRICS.

India’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Prabhat Kumar, described the initiative as a symbol of New Delhi’s commitment to scientific research, innovation, and international academic cooperation. He emphasised that scientific collaboration remainsREAD MORE