South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA)

🌍 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: BRICS+ Creatives and Cultural Forum 2024! 🎉 Date: 7 December 2024 Time: 12 PM - 3 PM Location: Online 💻 We are seeking applications from cultural experts, young artists, and community leaders across BRICS+ nations to join us in exploring how cultural diplomacy can enhance our global influence. This forum will provide a platform for engaging discussions and cultural exchanges that celebrate our rich diversity. Register now here: bit.ly/3YnA0Sv

Raymond Matlala emphasises that the 2024 BRICS Summit stands out for many remarkable achievements, but the endorsement of the establishment of the Civil BRICS Council is, without a doubt, one of the most historic milestones. “After a decade of persistent advocacy, it is deeply gratifying to witness this vision finally come to life. The Civil BRICS Council will provide a much-needed governance structure to ensure continuity, implementation, and monitoring of civil society recommendations, enhancing the role of BRICS citizens in shaping the group’s future.” Having been part of the team instrumental in driving this initiative, Raymond Matlala is proud to see how it will strengthen the People-to-People Exchange pillar of BRICS, enabling a more structured and impactful engagement between civil society and BRICS leaders. “This step reflects BRICS’ commitment to inclusive development and a more participatory global governance model. The establishment of the Civil BRICS Council represents a significant step forward in fostering long-term collaboration among the BRICS nations, ensuring that the voices of civil society are heard and integrated into the broader decision-making processes. Another significant outcome is the continued commitment to enhancing financial cooperation among the BRICS nations, particularly through the increased use of local currencies in trade. This move not only strengthens economic sovereignty but also reduces dependence on traditional Western financial systems, fostering a more multipolar global economy.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/db2fQxaw #OPINION #BRICSExpertCouncilRussia #BRICSExpertCouncil #Summit #KazanDeclaration

📣📢 SOUTH AFRICAN BRICS YOUTH ASSOCIATION (SABYA) UNIZULU 📣📢 UNIZULU SABYA invites all youth formations and students to join us for our hybrid student dialogue. The dialogue will be addressed by Dr. Pedro Mzileni, a lecturer in the Department of Sociology. Our panelists will include your student leaders: SASCO 🖤💚💛❤️ - Bandile Leon Mthiyane MKSM 🖤💚 - Tusanii Zoolur EFFSC 🖤💚❤️ - Talente Yigwana Exploring Student Leadership Perspectives on the Africanization of Higher Education: A Case Study of the University of Zululand as a Node for African Thought ⏱️ Time: 16:00 📅 Date: 22 October 2024 (Tuesday) 📍 Location: UNIZULU and Microsoft Teams (link below) Join us ‼️‼️‼️ Click here to join the Teams meeting: https://lnkd.in/d-HUEVYp

On September 26, 2024, Cape Town hosted the BRICS Universe exhibition, showcasing incredible space photography of BRICS nations and emphasizing the power of international collaboration.
We were honored to welcome Brittany Kaye (Director of Stakeholders Relations) and Nikhil Sewdass (Director in the office of the Executive Chairman) alongside notable figures like Alexei Malenko and cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov. Their presence added to the inspiring conversations about unity, science, and the future of space exploration. Learn more here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hb60BY #BRICSUniverse #GlobalCollaboration #SpaceExploration #CapeTownEvents

🌟Exciting News!🌟 We re thrilled to announce our inspiring speakers for the South African-India Youth Forum 2024! Stay tuned for more details and prepare to be inspired! #SABYA #YouthLeadership #GlobalCollaboration

We're proud to highlight our Deputy Director of Communications & Marketing, Steve Morifi, who recently attended the 9th Eurasia Global Forum and participated in an impactful panel discussion on the BRICS Youth Dimension 2024. Steve shared insights on the unifying power of BRICS youth and how collaboration across borders can drive progress. Key points included: 💡 Global Youth Solidarity: BRICS youth can harness their collective strength to unite as global citizens. 🚀 Taking Ownership of BRICS Initiatives: Youth-led projects should go beyond ideas and focus on action, ensuring the future is shaped by young minds. 📢 Leveraging BRICS Platforms: Platforms like the BRICS Youth Summit and Civil BRICS Forum are critical to fostering cooperation and innovation among young leaders. Steve's contributions highlighted the importance of youth cooperation and how it plays a vital role in sustainable development and international collaboration. 👏 Let’s continue to support our youth as the engine of progress! #BRICSYouth #EurasiaGlobalForum #YouthLeadership #GlobalYouth #BRICS2030 #BRICSInnovators #YouthInAction #SABYA

🇿🇦 South African BRICS Youth leader advocates for bigger women’s role in male-dominated industries In an interview to Sputnik Africa, Raymond Matlala, Chairperson of the South African BRICS Youth Association, emphasized that when women hold influential roles, they not only serve themselves but also uplift their communities, which is why their involvement is critical to opening doors for both women and youth. 💬 “Where there are women, there's a broader sense of community and engagement,” he added. Addressing the issue of male dominance in certain fields, Matlala called for raising awareness and challenging outdated perceptions. 💬 “It’s just about awareness and also to say to the women, ‘you are capable and you can do it,’ because this is a historic thing to say women can't get into agriculture or construction or engineering,” he noted. Matlala further emphasized the importance of teaching future generations about African traditions, underscoring that cultural preservation is key to maintaining a society’s

The excitement in the room is palpable as the 3rd BRICS RI Research Conference, co-hosted by the BRICS Committee for International Cooperation in Culture and Art in China and the Durban University of Technology, kicks off. This prestigious event will run over the course of two days, bringing together global leaders, academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to explore innovative solutions for growth and sustainability in the BRICS+ nations. With support from the SABTT and the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS), this year's key themes include: • Sustainable development in the Global South • Cultural integration through tourism • Law, governance and multilateralism • Impact of digitalisation, AI, and 4IR on business As BRICS+ expands to include Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, this two-day event promises engaging discussions on economic growth and social justice.

Let us take this opportunity to embrace our unique cultural diversity🌍Happy Heritage Day.🇿🇦 #HeritageDay #SABYA #Youth

Our Executive Chair, Raymond Matlala, in his capacity as the co-secretariat of Civil BRICS South Africa, participated in the Civil BRICS Council meeting in the margins of the Eurasian Women's Forum. The meeting aimed at finalization of the Civil BRICS Council Framework and Principles in the lead up to the BRICS Summit in Kazan next month.