Art, Memory and South Africa's  Unstoppable Journey Forward
By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

4 November 2025

Nearly three decades into democracy, South Africa continues to draw strength and inspiration from the creative expressions born in the darkest chapters of its past. The story of the Ifa Lethu Foundation and the art it has helped to recover and celebrate is a vivid reminder that culture is both a record of struggle and a catalyst for progress.

GEM – A Gem for Africa and the World

TDS - 4 November 2025

In a dazzling display of light, sound, and symbolism, the Great Egyptian Museum (GEM) was inaugurated in Cairo by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking one of the most momentous cultural milestones of the century. The grand opening was broadcast live to audiences across the globe, with simultaneous viewings held in major world cities — including a special live crossing hosted in Pretoria, South Africa, in partnership between the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Mtentu Bridge a Transformative Economic Opportunity for the Mpondo Kingdom

by HRH Stella Sigcau

3 November 2025

On 29 October 2025, King Silosohlanga kaDakhile Sigcau paid a visit to the Mtentu Bridge construction site as part of his ongoing outreach programme in the Mpondo Kingdom.

Inspiring the Global South

Sam Masango, Bantu Siwisa and Elizabeth Shawa (left to right) speak at the panel discussion (SUN XIANG)

ChinAfrica - 3 November 2025

South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China 

China is playing an increasingly active and important role in global politics and economy, especially in the development of the Global South. One of its most recent initiatives, the Global Governance Initiative, in a sense represents the aspiration of the Global South, said Busani Ngcaweni, director of the University of Johannesburg Centre for Public Policy and African Studies. “I call it the Global South consensus,” he noted.

UN report forecasts 10% decline in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2035

The organisation has called for stronger international efforts

TV BRICS

3 November 2025

The United Nations has reported progress made by countries in fulfilling their commitments to combat the effects of climate change. This is stated in the 2025 report on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), published on the website of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Expert: literature from BRICS countries strengthens intercultural dialogue across group

The interview features expert insight into how literature becomes a tool of diplomacy

TV BRICS - 3 November 2025

Writers from BRICS countries are transcending national borders – their creativity is becoming a dialogue of cultures. Through literature, they not only telling the stories of their peoples but also find a common language with an international audience.

APEC 2026: See you in Shenzhen

Xinhua - 1 November 2025

China is set to host APEC meeting for the third time in 2026. See you in Shenzhen!

Call to Rally behind SA Women’s Cricket Team ahead of ICC World Cup final

31 October 2025

The South African Cabinet has called on all citizens to support South Africa’s women’s national cricket team as they aim to make history by winning the first-ever International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2025.

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

BUSAN, South Korea, 31 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday for a highly anticipated meeting, the first since Trump was sworn in as U.S. president again earlier this year.

China Strengthens Domestic Governance to Lead Global Transformation

By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

31 October 2025

As China’s Communist Party (CPC) concludes the 14th Five-Year Plan and embarks on the 15th, the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee marks a critical juncture as a domestic policy recalibration and as a profound statement on China’s evolving role in global leadership. The shift toward consolidating domestic governance, refining internal systems, and fortifying institutional resilience reflects Beijing’s understanding that sustainable global influence begins with national strength, stability, and cohesion.

Xi puts forward five-point proposal for building Asia-Pacific community

GYEONGJU, South Korea, 31 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday put forward a five-point proposal for promoting a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization and building an Asia-Pacific community.