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South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia

Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart have discussed “military cooperation” while meeting in Moscow

The Independent UK

South Africa's non-aligned position does not favour Russia, Ramaphosa says

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday the country's non-aligned position did not favour Russia over other states and reiterated its call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.

Reuters

South Africa to investigate gold mafia uncovered by Al Jazeera

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that authorities are looking at several individuals mentioned in Al Jazeera.

Al Jazeera

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South Africa is 'actively non-aligned' on Ukraine war, says government

South Africa's presidential security advisor said on Saturday the country was "actively non-aligned" in Russia's war against Ukraine, after U.S. allegations that it had supplied weapons to Moscow led to a diplomatic crisis this week.

Reuters

South Africa probes US claim it shipped covert arms to Russians in Ukraine

US ambassador to South Africa says he is confident a Russian ship under US sanctions loaded weapons destined for Putin's forces in Ukraine.

The New Daily

Putin, S.Africa's Ramaphosa discussed Ukraine in phone call-Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow had never refused the "diplomatic track" to resolving the conflict in Ukraine in a phone call with his South African counterpart, the Kremlin said.

Reuters

South Africa summons US ambassador over weapons for Russia allegations

South Africa’s foreign ministry has summoned the U.S. Ambassador to a meeting over allegations he made that the country had provided arms and ammunition to Russia for its war in Ukraine

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South Africa accused of providing arms to Russia

The US ambassador to South Africa has accused it of breaching its claimed neutral stance on the war in Ukraine, by providing weapons and ammunition to Russia.

The New Daily

US accuses South Africa of providing arms to Russia

Ambassador says weapons were brought to Russia on cargo ship from Simon’s Town naval base, local media reports

The Guardian - UK

US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia

South Africa’s government says it will look into claims weapons have been supplied to Russia

Evening Standard

US envoy says Russian ship picked up arms in South Africa

The United States envoy to South Africa said on Thursday he was confident that a Russian ship had picked up weapons in South Africa, in a possible breach of Pretoria's declared neutrality in the Ukraine conflict.

Reuters

US ambassador accuses South Africa of providing arms to Russia; president cites investigation

The U.S. ambassador to South Africa has accused the country of providing weapons to Russia

The Independent UK

South Africa walks a tightrope of international alliances - it needs Russia, China and the west

Relations between the People’s Republic of China and Russia on one hand and the west, specifically the US, on the other have become increasingly tense in recent times. For the US, China and Russia represent authoritarian regimes. For China, the US is the source of global insecurity.

The Conversation

South Africa's Ramaphosa denies government failed over power crisis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denied on Thursday that his government had failed over crippling power cuts, saying already-announced interventions would reduce pressure on the grid.

Reuters

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The Conversation

Namibia and South Africa's ruling parties share a heroic history - but their 2024 electoral prospects look weak

Namibian president Hage Geingob used his recent state visit to South Africa to also address a meeting of the national executive committee of the governing party, the African National Congress (ANC). This underscored the ANC’s historic ties to Namibia’s governing party, South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo).

Al Jazeera

Putin ICC warrant debate goes on in South Africa: What to know

Many in government and opposition are united in proclaiming South Africa’s reluctance to arrest Putin when he visits.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa unclear on its future status as a member of the ICC

Will they go or will they stay? This week South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would pull his country out of the International Criminal Court. Then he said he would not. South Africa has had a fraught relationship with the Hague-based war crimes court, and the issue will come…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Africa, Due to Host Putin, Rows Back from Pledge to Quit War Crimes Court

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rowed back on Wednesday from a pledge to quit the International Criminal Court, months before he is due to host Russia's Vladimir Putin who is wanted by the ICC for suspected war crimes. Ramaphosa had said on Tuesday that the ruling African National Congress would…

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South Africa, due to host Putin, rows back from pledge to quit war crimes court

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s president and ANC sow confusion over leaving ICC

Cyril Ramaphosa renews efforts to leave court over arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin but his party says otherwise

Reuters

South Africa to try to withdraw from ICC again - Ramaphosa

By Carien du Plessis

The Independent UK

Blackout-beset South Africa may delay closing coal stations

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa may delay the timetable for shutting down many of its highly polluting coal-fired power stations as the nation deals with crippling daily electricity blackouts

Al Jazeera

South Africa begins evacuation of citizens trapped in Sudan

Ramaphosa earlier said South Africa would ‘assist other nationals’ from ‘our region’ stranded in Sudan.

Reuters

Ukraine activist wants S.Africa to ask Putin to attend BRICS summit virtually

By Anait Miridzhanian and Carien du Plessis

The Independent UK

South Africa ends 'state of disaster' over electricity

The South African government has terminated the national state of disaster it declared two months ago to deal with an electricity crisis, although there are no signs that the power problems are ending

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