On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, Haydé Adams and her guests are discussing the 15th BRICS summit taking place in South Africa. Notably absent is Russian President Vladimir Putin who is participating via video call after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him over the alleged abduction of children from Ukraine. Guests include Ziyanda Ngcobo, senior political reporter for Newzroom Afrika, Phumlani Majozi, an investment advisor and Lysa John, secretary-general of the CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation.