date:Mar 29, 2013
ercial sector contributes roughly R6 billion into the economy.
Brics is an acronym for the powerful grouping of the world's leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The aim of South Africa hosting the conference is to harness the country's membership to benefit the entire continent.
South Africa officially became a member of Brics on 24 December 2010, after being formally invited by the Bric countries to join the group.
South Africa's position going i