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Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola led South Africa's delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly, where he pushed for Africa's permanent representation on the Security Council.
RONALD LAMOLA

UN Security Council reform: SA pushes for permanent African seats

SA has revived calls for Africa to receive at least two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.

  • Rapula Moatshe
6 min read
The much-anticipated BRICS Summit, New Delhi starts today. Leaders of some of the BRICS countries ariived yesterday and today with SA President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to attend as issues of trade, diplomacy and cooperation become a focal point.
BRICS 2026

BRICS leaders gather in India as wars and rivalries test bloc’s unity

BRICS is bigger than ever. But can it agree on anything?

  • AFP
2 min read
The Strait of Hormuz remains the key risk for oil markets this week, with higher crude prices threatening to add further pressure to fuel costs and inflation.
MARKET ANALYSIS

International Energy Agency warns of global oil deficit amid Hormuz bottleneck

The Strait of Hormuz remains the key risk for oil markets this week, with higher crude prices threatening to add further pressure to fuel costs and inflation.

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read