BRICS nations first assessed what caused Western hegemony for so many decades, before taking steps to shift the global order. These shifts were formally announced yesterday at the conclusion of the 15^th BRICS summit hosted in South Africa. International relations lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, Ndzalama Mathebula, notes that Western dominance is most felt in their currencies, and their influence on key trade routes. But with BRICS taking steps towards de-dollarisation, and China setting up the Belt and Road Initiative, trade dynamics may soon change, shifting economic strength towards developing nations. Mathebula also says that the inclusion of six more countries to form BRICS Plus is also important.