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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

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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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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).

The Conversation

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.

Al Jazeera

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…

Radio France Internationale

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

Reuters

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

The Guardian - UK

South Africa to try to withdraw from ICC again - Ramaphosa

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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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The Conversation

Paul Mashatile, South Africa's new deputy president, has a critical task: to bring back a sense of stability

In a recent cabinet reshuffle President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Paul Mashatile, the deputy president of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), as the country’s deputy president. The tradition in the ANC since democracy in 1994 has been for its elected deputy president to ascend first to the…

The Conversation

ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: a king-size dilemma for South Africa

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an international arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes regarding the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. Such acts are war crimes under two articles of the Rome Statute, which established the court.

The Conversation

Cannabis industry plans for South Africa have stalled: how to get them moving again

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently reiterated plans to accelerate the commercialisation of hemp as well as cannabis plants. His speech setting out government’s priorities for 2023 was a reminder of a pledge in 2022 – also in his state of the nation address – that the government would mobilise…

The Independent UK

South Africa's Ramaphosa welcomes Belgium's King Philippe

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilda to the capital Pretoria, lauded the European country for its assistance to Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic

Radio France Internationale

Hundreds arrested at opposition rallies against economic plight of South Africa

More than 550 people have been arrested in South Africa at opposition rallies, a day after marchers called for the departure of President Cyril Ramaphosa over the ailing economy and crippling energy crisis.

The Independent UK

South Africa ‘national shutdown’: What has sparked the anti-government protests?

Economic Freedom Fighters leader calls for peaceful demonstrations against alleged state corruption

The Independent UK

South Africa braces for ‘nationwide shutdown’ as military deployed ahead of protest

Authorities are concerned about a repeat of the deadly unrest two years ago

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