BRICS and South Africa
SA At BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in India | BRICS and South Africa
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, attended a pivotal meeting in New Delhi under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability,” pushing for South Africa to act as the vital bridge connecting Africa’s development goals with global innovation. Expressing confidence that the talks would strengthen global cooperation, he stated that SA seeks “a future that honours the aspirations of all nations.” May 2026
R7 Billion Loan Secured From BRICS Bank | BRICS and South Africa
South Africa secured a R7 billion loan from the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank. The funds will be used by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) to upgrade four major national freeways, including the N1, N2, and N3 routes, which are critical economic corridors. July 2025
Putin Will Not Attend 2026 Summit in SA
By “mutual agreement,” Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg. The decision ends months of speculation regarding an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for the Russian leader, which presented a diplomatic dilemma for South Africa, an ICC member. Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. May 2026
SA Hosts First BRICS+ Naval Drills
The “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercises, involving warships from Russia, China, Iran, and South Africa, began off the coast of South Africa. It is one of the first major naval cooperations under the expanded BRICS framework. May 2026
Trade With BRICS+ is Growing Faster Than Global Average
Parliamentary questions revealed that BRICS has grown in importance in South Africa’s trade basket, with exports to the bloc increasing between 2021 and 2025. The government is intensifying investment promotion drives to these nations, leading to investment pipelines with companies like Chery and Mahindra for local plant expansions, which also create opportunities for skills development and technology transfer. March 2026
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