Team from South Africa wins 8th African Spelling Bee championship in Zimbabwe
The competition is important for youth development, improving literacy, and fostering cultural exchange across the continent

TV BRICS

31 March 2024

A team from South Africa took first place in the 8th African Spelling Bee championship, held this year in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. This was reported on the organiser’s social media.

National school reconstruction programme in Indonesia creates over 238,000 jobs
It is part of projects by the country’s President Prabowo Subianto aimed at improving the national education system

TV BRICS

31 March 2023

Photo:Pakorn_Khantiyaporn / iStock
The Government of Indonesia has announced that the school modernisation programme has created 238,131 jobs across the country. This was reported by ANTARA, citing the Chief of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Muhammad Qodari.

91-Year-Old South African Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Delivers Historic Performance at Cape Town Jazz Festival 2026
BRICS Africa Channel

31 March 2026

At 91, South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim delivered a breathtaking and historic performance at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2026. Performing on the intimate Rosies Stage, the legendary pianist captivated audiences with a deeply reflective set that blended timeless compositions with emotive improvisation. The moment marked a return to his hometown roots, celebrating decades of musical excellence while reinforcing his global influence. His performance stood out as a defining highlight of CTIJF 2026, showcasing the enduring power of African jazz on the world stage. Watch the highlights on BRICS AFRICA CHANNEL via SABC+ and digital platforms.

Growing relations in the health sector between South Africa and the Hellenic Republic

Athens, Greece - 26 March 2026 

Distinguished Trauma Surgeons travelled from South Africa to Athens, during the month of March 2026, to lead medical training sessions and participate in a conference that was held at the Attikon University General Hospital. 

A New Revolution Has Begun

By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

25 March 2026

The late twentieth century witnessed a decisive turning point in global history at the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. Fought on Angolan soil between 1987 and 1988, this confrontation was a regional military engagement that led to geopolitical rupture. The victory of revolutionary forces, supported by Cuban internationalists and aligned liberation movements, dealt a strategic blow to apartheid South Africa’s military ambitions and hastened the independence of Namibia. More profoundly, it accelerated the internal and external pressures that would eventually dismantle apartheid in South Africa.

Hong Kong–Gauteng emerging new safe havens in a fragmented global economy
Kirtan Bhana - TDS

25 March 2026

In an era defined by geopolitical volatility, supply chain disruptions and shifting centres of economic gravity, a new narrative of strategic opportunity is emerging. The growing cooperation between Hong Kong and Gauteng (Place of Gold) signals the rise of two interconnected regional hubs that are positioning themselves as “safe havens” for investment, innovation and stability across Asia and Africa.

China: Life Behind the Economic Miracle

By Helena Kočová, Beijing, Hangzhou

24 March 2026

China has undergone an unrecognizable transformation over the past decades. A country once synonymous with cheap labor is now driven by technology, education, and the ambition to become a global power. Yet with this rapid growth comes an increasingly pressing question: what is life actually like in such a fast-changing society? And how are different generations coping with some of the most intense transformations in the world?

Courtney House International celebrates Cambridge top achievers 2025

Rooted in excellence, Ready for the world

A Pretoria school rooted in three decades of academic tradition delivers another exceptional year of Cambridge results, reaffirming its place among South Africa's premier international education institutions.

BRICS payment system: what experts say about possible mechanisms, functionality and timelines for its creation

When could it emerge and what would it bring to the group’s countries?

TV BRICS - 23 March 2026

BRICS is steadily moving towards the creation of an independent payment system and, potentially, even a new unit for mutual settlements. What might the new financial infrastructure of the group look like, and what is it most likely to be based on? Expert forecasts are presented in the TV BRICS report.

CMG hosts 'China in Springtime: China's Development Opportunities for the World' event in Cape Town

CGTN - 23 March 2026

The "China in Springtime: China's Development Opportunities for the World" Global Dialogue, organized by China Media Group (CMG), was held in Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday. The city's historic landmark, the Castle of Good Hope, welcomed around 100 representatives from the business, academic, and media communities of China and Africa.

Inaugural Macau - SA Trade and Investment Seminar
South African Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau

20 March 2026

The Inaugural Trade and Investment Seminar was held on 18 March 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Macao. The seminar, hosted by the South African Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macao, focused on strengthening trade and investment relations between South Africa and the region.