The leaders of the BRICS countries approved the final declaration of the 15th summit of the association, called “Johannesburg-2”, said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, which paved the way for Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE to join the economic alliance. The text of the Johannesburg Declaration is published on the official website… Continue reading Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE To Join BRICS
BRICS Leaders Unite Before Critical Expansion, Common Currency Debate
BRICS leaders presented a united front at the Johannesburg summit, promising to deliberate on the bloc’s expansion, push for a common currency and reform global governance systems in favour of the Global South. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian leader Lula… Continue reading BRICS Leaders Unite Before Critical Expansion, Common Currency Debate
SA, China Cement Political And Economic Ties
South Africa and China have taken their political and economic ties to the next level, signing several trade agreements and agreeing to “consult closely” on issues of common concern within BRICS and other multilateral forums. Speaking to the media at the Union Buildings during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa… Continue reading SA, China Cement Political And Economic Ties
Farmers Over The Moon After SA-China Avocado Agreement
Farmers in Mpumalanga have appreciated the recently signed bilateral agreement, enabling South Africa to export its abundant avocado harvest to the People’s Republic of China. The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the Union Buildings in South Africa’s capital city, Pretoria, coinciding with the highly anticipated BRICS Summit, set to commence today. Thoko Didiza, the… Continue reading Farmers Over The Moon After SA-China Avocado Agreement
South Africa Vows To Push For Equitable, Balanced Global Order
President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africa’s non-alignment foreign policy position, insisting that it was anchored on national sovereignty and the protection of constitutional order. He said expanding the BRICS bloc brings together nations committed to an equitable and balanced global order despite different political systems. During his address to the nation on Sunday evening,… Continue reading South Africa Vows To Push For Equitable, Balanced Global Order
ASEAN Members Pledge Further Economic Cooperation As They Conclude Summits
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits concluded in Cambodia on Sunday, achieving fruitful results for greater regional cooperation toward the post-COVID-19 pandemic socio-economic recovery, as reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. “Within these four days, we have had a comprehensive and productive discussion on the way… Continue reading ASEAN Members Pledge Further Economic Cooperation As They Conclude Summits
SA Restricts Airspace, Tightens Security For BRICS Summit
South Africa has tighetend security and restricted its airspace for the BRICS Summit which begins in Johanesburg next week. The country said it is prepared to extend a warm reception to delegations from BRICS member nations, who are scheduled to convene at the Sandton Convention Centre. The summit, regarded as an “important event on the… Continue reading SA Restricts Airspace, Tightens Security For BRICS Summit
Parents, Mpumalanga Education Department Clash Over Absent Principal
A Mpumalanga principal who left the school in a huff following allegations of incompetence has been accused of taking full salary and credit at the expense of his hard-working colleagues. Lamulelani High School principal Erick Malekane left the school in 2019, allegedly after falling out with parents over the school’s poor performance. They had asked… Continue reading Parents, Mpumalanga Education Department Clash Over Absent Principal
Limpopo ANC Warns Sekhukhune Structures Against Anti-Mayor Plot
The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has called upon its members in the Sekhukhune region to stop working with opposition leaders to “defocus” Fetakgomo-Tubatse Mayor Eddie Maila on his service delivery efforts. ANC provincial spokesperson Jimmy Machaka was responding to an African Times report that Sekhukhune district municipality councillor Sean Mogotji has been accused… Continue reading Limpopo ANC Warns Sekhukhune Structures Against Anti-Mayor Plot
FEATURE: Zimbabweans Remember Departed Liberation Veterans On Heroes Day
HARARE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Atop a hill about six km south of downtown Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, lies a revered shrine where Zimbabwe’s departed heroes are laid to rest. Every second Monday of August, Zimbabweans gather at the shrine overlooking Harare to pay tribute to liberation war fighters who took up arms and fought colonialism… Continue reading FEATURE: Zimbabweans Remember Departed Liberation Veterans On Heroes Day