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As south Africa prepares to host the 15th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Af- rica (BRICS) summit in Au- gust, President Vladimir Putin has expressed 
his full support and confidence in the summit’s success.

The Russian Head of State stressed the close collabo- ration between Russia and South Africa in various inter- national fora like the United Nations (UN), G20 and other multilateral organisations such as BRICS, which is currently being chaired by South Africa.

Hendrina Recycling is turning waste into work and contributing to a greener future.

Recycling waste material is not just about keeping the environment clean but can also create jobs and sustain the local economy. 

Soweto Hot Sauce is becoming a firm favourite among South African foodies and soon, the international community will also be able to enjoy the locally produced sauces.

A Durban farmer is planting the seeds for rural and township communities to contribute to the local economy, while selling products that offer health benefits.

Sibongile  Mtsabe (44) is a thriving farmer who has set her business apart from others by turning indigenous roots into healthy products.

Firefighter Wonderful Raphahlelo (33) flew the South African flag high during her recent deployment to Canada to help battle wildfires.

She was part of the Mzanzi 1 Hotshots contingent of 200 Working on Fire (WOF) firefighters and 14 management personnel that travelled to Canada.

Raphahlelo, from Sekgosese in Limpopo, was recruited by WOF in 2010, a few months after completing matric.

The Chief Land Claims Commissioner, Ms Nomfundo Ntloko, invites all members of communities and individuals who have lodged their land claims with the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights before the cut-off-date of 31 December 1998, who have not been in touch with the commission, to visit the commission’s offices to check the status reports of their outstanding claims (old order claims).

Agricultural training is helping residents of the mining town to earn an income and improve their quality of life.

Residents of the mining town of Marikana in North West are earning an income and gaining skills, thanks to the Social Employment Fund (SEF) programme.

The Mineworkers Development Agency’s (MDA) Agri-Hub forged a partnership with, Sibanye-Stillwater and Rand Mutual Assurance.