South Africans urged to deepen commitment to unity this Reconciliation Month

8 December 2025

As South Africa commemorates Reconciliation Month in December, government has called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building.

Vladimir Putin: Russia to provide necessary support to India’s BRICS Chairship

TV BRICS - 8 December 2025

The President of Russia paid a two-day state visit to India

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed the Russia–India Business Forum in New Delhi. The leaders presented a strategy for the qualitative growth of bilateral partnership. Its basis was the transition from trade to deep technological and industrial cooperation. This was reported on the President’s official website.

Tygerberg Hospital completes SA’s first fully internal limb reconstruction

8 December 2025

Tygerberg Hospital has reached a major national milestone by performing South Africa’s first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening reconstruction. 

Africa to Speak with One Voice for WTO Reform

Workshop of the African Group of Ambassadors in Preparation for the Fourteen (14th) Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization

8 December 2025

Africa’s participation in global trade remains significantly disproportionate to its demographic weight. While the continent is home to approximately 16% of the world’s population, it accounts for less than 2.9% of global trade volume. This imbalance is rooted in systemic asymmetries in the multilateral trading system, persistent structural challenges (including inadequate infrastructure and limited industrial capacity), and the continuing marginalization of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Key obstacles also include limited industrial capacity, low diversification of production and exports, and persistent gaps in technology and trade finance. 

New Development Bank of BRICS: driver of growth for Global South countries

What has the BRICS New Development Bank achieved, and which projects has it financed over its 10 years of existence? Will there be room for a single currency and new payment systems? 

The article was prepared by Svetlana Khristoforova.

Cultural exchanges help bridge global divides

HANGZHOU, 5 December 2025 (Xinhua) - Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts, the unifying power of culture has grown increasingly vital in connecting people, fostering friendship, dispelling misunderstandings, and even bridging divides.

South African Ambassador, Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela participated in the 2nd Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium 

5 December 2025

The South African Ambassador, Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela participated in the 2nd Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium that was addressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency, Mr George Gerapetritis on 25 November 2025. He was accompanied by the Deputy Minister, Mr Ionnnis Loverdos and the Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy.