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Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party’s Mpumalanga leader wants the party to stop giving top positions to former EFF members who have just joined the party, led by former president Jacob Zuma.

Mary Phadi, the MK Party’s convener in the province and a member of the provincial legislature in Mbombela, said this shortly after her court victory yesterday. 

That was after Phadi won a legal victory at the Mpumalanga High Court which reinstated her as the convener of the party in theREAD MORE

India and South Africa’s Matla-Urja Energy Conference concluded with the signing of an agreement to train future energy professionals. The two-day forum, described as a significant event, attracted more than 200 participants from the energy sector.

Consul General Mahesh Kumar highlighted its successes. “We brought together the best of Indian businesses and academia and their counterparts in South Africa. On Wednesday Indian and South African academics and researchers came together to discuss the academic power sector reforms,” Kumar said.

HeREAD MORE

The new Hailin crater is located in the northern mountains of Hailin city in Heilongjiang province in northeastern China. This crater, which has a diameter of 1,360 metres, has the shape of an elliptical scoop and was formed on the ridge of the mountain. 

The elevation difference between the highest point of the crater’s edge and the lowest point at its centre exceeds 100 metres, creating the appearance of a large funnel-shaped depression on the ridge of one of theREAD MORE

Egypt’s Chemicals and Fertilisers Export Council reported a significant increase in exports from January to September 2024, which amounted to US$6.5 billion, up 5 per cent compared to the same period in 2023. These volumes represent about 21 per cent of the country’s total non-oil exports.

Plastics and resins led the growth with an increase of 29 per cent, reaching US$2 billion. Exports of petrochemical products also showed growth, increasing by 71 per cent to US$1 billion, while exports ofREAD MORE

China has officially inaugurated its first overseas atmospheric background station in Antarctica, marking a major milestone in global climate research. The National Atmospheric Background Station began operations, offering critical data to support international efforts in addressing climate change, as reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.

The station will carry out continuous, long-term monitoring of atmospheric components in the Antarctic. Its primary goal is to track shifts in concentrations of atmospheric elementsREAD MORE

The president of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), Joseph Mathunjwa has lambasted former president Jacob Zuma, saying he should have done the things he is now promising the people while he was in power for nine years between 2009 and 2018.

Mathunjwa said this on Friday while campaigning for the AMCU funded Labour Party in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, ahead of Wednesday’s by-elections.

“He (Zuma) reduced this country into a squalor, to be a dustbin. Then you turnREAD MORE

It has been an exciting year for globetrotters as travel to and around China has never been easier.

Whether wandering the willow-lined moat of Beijing’s Forbidden City, marveling at the towering natural pillars of Zhangjiajie that inspired Avatar or immersing themselves in the urban cyberpunk vibe of Chongqing, travelers are enjoying a new wave of discovery and cultural connection unseen in years.

This surge in travel is largely attributed to China’s updated visa policies, particularly the expansion of visa exemptionsREAD MORE

South Africa has officially assumed the G20 Presidency, launching its term under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” At a press conference held in Cape Town on December 03, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the priorities of this historic presidency, which is the first time an African nation will lead the G20.

Ramaphosa emphasised the need for solidarity to address global challenges, highlighting their impact on all nations. He called for dismantling economic and social inequalities, which he described as unjustREAD MORE

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, during his visit to the United Arab Emirates. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.

The meeting explored opportunities to deepen the strategic partnership between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with both sides reaffirming their dedication to advancing joint efforts that bolster regional development andREAD MORE

Over 500 schoolchildren from various regions of Russia gathered in Moscow at the BRICS Festival. The participants learnt about the culture, languages and traditions of the BRICS countries, as well as about the activities of group’s countries. The event was combined with an open day at the faculty of pre-university education of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University).

Igor Putintsev, Vice-Rector for language and pre-university education, welcomed the students. He emphasised that the training of international specialistsREAD MORE