VOX POP: Locals comment on the BRICS Summit coming to Sandton

BRICS is a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa formed by the 2010 addition of South Africa to the predecessor, BRIC.

August 18, 2023

Asemahle Cwayela Less than a minute

Penelope Macaleni: I am not sure what BRICS Summit is and what it stands for. If I had enough knowledge of what it is I would be able to comment.

Sandton CBD residents will witness the 15th BRICS Summit, held at the Sandton Convention Centre from August 22-24. The summit is an international relations conference attended by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with President Putin participating virtually. Sandton Chronicle asks its residents what they thought BRICS stood for and whether Sandton is ready to host such an event.

Here is what you have to say:

Ofentse Nkambule: BRICS Summit is the acronym of the world's biggest countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. — Ofentse Nkambule: BRICS Summit is the acronym of the world’s biggest countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Siyabonga Ndlovu: According to my little knowledge, the BRICS Summit is a group that involves five countries.

Memory Zulu: BRICS involves five powerful groups of the world's leading emerging market economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. — Memory Zulu: BRICS involves five powerful groups of the world’s leading emerging market economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Keamogetswe Kgaile: The BRICS countries are known for their significant influence on regional and global affairs, and they come together to collaborate on various economic, political, and developmental issues. South Africa is ready to host the 2023 BRICS Summit.

Amanda Zulu: I do not know what BRICS Summit stands for and I have never heard it before. Now that you have explained what it stands for, I think South Africa is ready to host it.

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August 18, 2023

Asemahle Cwayela Less than a minute

VOX POP: Locals comment on the BRICS Summit coming to Sandton

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