Boks Hooker Malcolm Marx Crowned World Rugby Player of the Year

Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx became the fourth South African to be crowned the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year over the weekend in a historic occasion for South African rugby, with two Boks winning the award back-to-back for the first time in history. Marx’s team-mate and fellow nominee Pieter-Steph… Continue reading Boks Hooker Malcolm Marx Crowned World Rugby Player of the Year

Spokesperson to South African President Vincent Magwenya: Africa Moves Towards Value Addition in Critical Minerals

In an exclusive comment to TV BRICS on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President of South Africa, emphasised that the global conversation on critical minerals is shifting from extraction to real value creation within Africa. He noted that this agenda is gaining broad international support and now forms a… Continue reading Spokesperson to South African President Vincent Magwenya: Africa Moves Towards Value Addition in Critical Minerals

Global South Leaders Outline Shared Priorities for Inclusive Development at First G20 Summit Session in Johannesburg

South Africa hosted the first session of the G20 Summit, which brought together representatives of the BRICS countries, including South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China’s Premier Li Qiang, Russia’s Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maksim Oreshkin, Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran… Continue reading Global South Leaders Outline Shared Priorities for Inclusive Development at First G20 Summit Session in Johannesburg

G20 Leaders Adopt Summit’s Final Declaration

At the summit in Johannesburg, the leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) adopted a final declaration outlining the key areas of international cooperation. The document formalises agreements on a wide range of issues – from combating inequality to ensuring sustainable supplies of mineral resources. Commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 has… Continue reading G20 Leaders Adopt Summit’s Final Declaration

Sprinboks Record First Win in Dublin Since 2012

The Springboks outplayed Ireland by 24-13 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. Photo: SA Rugby

The Springboks maintained their winning streak on the 2025 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour when they outplayed Ireland by 24-13 (halftime 19-7) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, in a performance that confirmed their number one ranking in the rugby world. The victory – their first in Dublin since 2012 – could not have… Continue reading Sprinboks Record First Win in Dublin Since 2012

Ramaphosa Calls for Stronger IBSA Cooperation on Final Day of G20 Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday addressed the IBSA Leaders’ Dialogue during the final day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, outlining areas of cooperation for India, Brazil and South Africa as the countries prepared to advance joint positions on global reform and development. The meeting on Sundsy at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg was attended… Continue reading Ramaphosa Calls for Stronger IBSA Cooperation on Final Day of G20 Summit

G20: UAE Pledges Major Investment in Africa

The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development at the G20 Leaders Summit on Saturday at the Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg highlighting new initiatives to support African development. The statement was delivered by Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the… Continue reading G20: UAE Pledges Major Investment in Africa

TotalEnergies Dispute With European NGO Rekindles Debate Over Western Narratives in Mozambique

TotalEnergies rejected claims that it was complicit in human rights violations committed in northern Mozambique at the height of the Cabo Delgado conflict. Photo: TotalEnergies

French energy giant TotalEnergies has firmly rejected accusations from the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), which alleges the company was complicit in human rights violations committed in northern Mozambique at the height of the Cabo Delgado conflict. The claims, filed before the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT), accuse Total of “directly… Continue reading TotalEnergies Dispute With European NGO Rekindles Debate Over Western Narratives in Mozambique

NIU Stops Hijacking of G20 Vehicle

A suspected carjacker was wounded during a foiled hijacking attempt involving a vehicle allocated to the G20 Leaders Summit, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure confirmed on Saturday. The incident took place on Friday evening as South Africa continued to host the historic gathering at the Nasrec precinct. According to the statement, members of… Continue reading NIU Stops Hijacking of G20 Vehicle

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