South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting
29 November 2023
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting from 30 November to 3...
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South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting
24 November 2023
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting from 30 November to 3...
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The Chair’s Summary of the Extraordinary Joint Meeting of BRICS Leaders and Leaders of the invited BRICS Members on the situation in the Middle East with particular reference to Gaza, Tuesday, 21 November 2023
21 November 2023
We, Leaders and representatives of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic...
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South Africa to chair BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East situation in Gaza
20 November 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, as Chair of the BRICS group of nations, convene a BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the...
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BRICS Employment and Labour Ministers meet to deepen collaboration in employment creation and labour market governance
22 September 2023
The development of a collaborative effort to boost productivity initiatives and enhance social protection among the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India,...
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Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Media Statement, 20 September 2023
20 September 2023
The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations held their annual meeting on the margins of the 78th Session of the...
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South Africa to host BRICS Future Skills Challenge in September 2023
6 September 2023
Johannesburg – 6 September 2023: In a bid to enable businesses to meet and respond to new and emerging skills...
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation, 3 September 2023
3 September 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening, Sunday, 3 September 2023, address the nation on the outcomes of the XV BRICS...
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BRICS Business Council Annual Report 2022/2023
30 August 2023
The BRICS Business Council (BBC) is pleased to present the 2023 Annual Report, in a year which not only celebrates...
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BRICS Business Council concludes its programme with Annual Report handover to BRICS Heads of State, 30 August 2023
30 August 2023
30 August, Johannesburg; The five chapters of the BRICS Business Council (BBC) officially handed over the 2023 Annual Report to...
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BRICS member states, Africa CDC and WHO commit to collaborate with Business sector on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, 28 August 2023
28 August 2023
On 28 August 2023, the Ministry of Health in South Africa, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa...
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BRICS Chair President Ramaphosa to announce the Outcomes of the XV BRICS Summit
23 August 2023
The President of the Republic of South Africa and Chair of BRICS, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the outcomes...
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation, 20 August 2023
20 August 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening, 20 August 2023, address the nation on South Africa’s Foreign Policy and the upcoming...
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Collection of XV BRICS Summit media accreditation cards
19 August 2023
Members of the media who have applied (and have received confirmation that they are accredited) for the XV BRICS Summit...
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Hybrid Event – BRICS Business Council to caucus with African industry leaders ahead of Summit Meetings
17 August 2023
As South Africa prepares to host the XV BRICS Business Summit under the theme: “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually...
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Minister Patel to officially open the BRICS Trade Fair in Midrand
17 August 2023
South Africa, through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), together with the South African BRICS Business Council,...
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Minister of Trade Industry and Competition in partnership with the BRICS Business Council to brief Team SA ahead of BRICS Business Programme starting on 19 August at Gallager Convention Center, Midrand
17 August 2023
Media is invited to join a virtual meeting lead by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition on the state...
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South Africa hosts meetings to strengthen energy sector cooperation with BRICS member states
16 August 2023
South Africa, through the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), will host the Eight Annual Meeting of BRICS Energy...
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Media invitation from the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS)
16 August 2023
NATJOINTS to brief media on state of readiness ahead of BRICS Summit Pretoria, 16 August 2023; The National Joint...
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Gauteng rolls out the golden carpet and grows business events as it plays host to the BRICS Summit
13 August 2023
The Gauteng province will be a hive of business, tourism, trade and investment activities this coming week as the golden...
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Deputy Minister Majola to address the BRICS Inward Buying and Investment Business Forum in Gauteng
11 August 2023
Members of the media are invited to the BRICS Inward Buying and Investment Business Forum that will be addressed by...
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South Africa to host BRICS Trade Fair at Gallagher, Midrand
8 August 2023
South Africa, through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), together with the South African BRICS Business Council,...
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DIRCO to brief the media on logistical arrangements for the XV BRICS Summit
8 August 2023
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation will brief the media on logistical arrangements for the XV BRICS Summit. The...
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Minister Pandor to address the media on the BRICS state of readiness
4 August 2023
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Monday, 7 August 2023 address members of the...
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Briefing to broadcasters on BRICS Summit logistics
19 July 2023
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will brief broadcasters on Thursday, 20 July 2023, regarding logistical arrangements for...
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South Africa finalises XV BRICS Summit format
19 July 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed South Africa’s readiness to host the historic XV Summit of BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia,...
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Media accreditation for the XV BRICS Summit, Johannesburg, South Africa
29 June 2023
South Africa will host the XV BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg, from 22 to 24...
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SA to unite the African voice for the development of common Agri-Parks
12 June 2023
The BRICS Business Council (BBC) has unpacked the key priorities of its Agribusiness Working Group (AWG), as well as the...
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Live streaming of the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations
1 June 2023
The Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, taking place today and tomorrow (1–2 June 2023)....
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Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting
30 May 2023
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to advise the media that they may collect accreditation cards at...
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BRICS Conferences Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges
30 May 2023
On 29 May 2023, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation issued a notice in the government gazette on Diplomatic...
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Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting
28 May 2023
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to advise the media that the collection of accreditation cards for...
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South Africa to host the Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in Cape Town
18 May 2023
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs...
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South Africa to host BRICS Deputy Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa
21 April 2023
South Africa will host and chair the Ninth Session of the Meeting of BRICS Deputy Ministers and Special Envoys responsible...
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Deputy Minister Botes hosts first BRICS roadshow in Mpumalanga
31 March 2023
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, in partnership with the Premier of Mpumalanga, Ms Refilwe...
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Basic Income Grant is financially and economically sustainable and can be introduced in South Africa
24 February 2023
The much debated and controversial Social Relief Distress Grant (SRD) can be permanently introduced to assist the poorest of the...
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BRICS collective efforts can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people
24 February 2023
The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms Boitumelo Moloi, has re-iterated the country’s commitment to supporting efforts of BRICS...
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Employment and Labour Director-General unveils a wish to formalise the informal sector
24 February 2023
The Director-General (DG) of Employment and Labour, Mr Thobile Lamati, has said South Africa, along with other BRICS member states...
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Worker rights occupy centre stage at BRICS Meeting
21 February 2023
Worker rights are the cornerstone of a fair, just and prosperous society as they ensure that employees have access to...
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BRICS Meeting gets underway in Johannesburg amidst challenges of economic growth
20 February 2023
BRICS Meeting gets underway in Johannesburg amidst challenges of economic growth while also protecting employee rights. Issues of productivity...
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South Africa hosts First BRICS Meeting in Bela Bela
31 January 2023
As Chair of BRICS for the year 2023, South Africa will host the first meeting of its tenure – the...
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BRICS EWG convene in SA to discuss labour market policy issues
26 January 2023
The Department of Employment and Labour is gearing itself to host the first in a series of Brazil, Russia, India,...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa extends wishes on Chinese Lunar New Year and annual Spring festival
18 January 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his best wishes to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China on the...
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Minister Nathi Mthethwa announces major sport events in first Quarter of 2023
10 January 2023
The year 2023 kicks off with several international sport events in different sport disciplines which are set to take place...
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South Africa and the People’s Republic of China commemorate 25 years of Diplomatic Relations
1 January 2023
Today, 1 January 2023, marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of South Africa...
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President Ramaphosa congratulates Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his successful election to the position of President of the Republic of Brazil
31 October 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his successful election to the position of President...
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Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations on the margins of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
22 September 2022
1. The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations held their annual meeting on the margins of the 77th...
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NA Speaker calls for a BRICS collective solution to global food and fuel crisis
6 September 2022
The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has emphasised the demand for a collective solution to the...
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Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister, Dr Chana Pilane-Majake, participates in BRICS Anti-Corruption Meeting
13 July 2022
The Deputy Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Dr Chana Pilane-Majake will today, July 13, 2022, participate at the...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in virtual XIV BRICS Summit
21 June 2022
The Summit will also receive reports from the BRICS National Security Advisors, the Chair of the BRICS Business Council, the...
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Standalone BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Meeting and the First BRICS Plus Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue
20 May 2022
On 19 May 2022, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, participated in the virtual edition of...
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