South African journalists and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s security were stuck in Poland despite the president having earlier met Poland’s leader
The minister in the presidency said the country should look at hosting both presidents if it was serious about ending the Russia-Ukraine war
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The United States did not sanction Reuben Brigety’s ‘revelation’ about weapons for Russia
Government insiders say South Africa is debating whether China or Mozambique should host the summit
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As international relations minister Naledi Pandor prepared to host the Russian leader’s second in command, the justice ministry said South Africa would be obligated to act on the warrant
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DA leader John Steenhuisen has argued in a court application that the government has failed to give a clear decision on its position on the Russian president’s expected visit
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Doing so is a standard procedure, and does not affect the arrest warrant issued for Russian president Vladimir Putin
In an Africa Day address, Ramaphosa said Pretoria had been threatened with penalties for pursuing an independent foreign policy and a non-aligned position
Envoys from six African states will shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow to try to secure a ceasefire and peace talks
The US ambassador’s allegations against South Africa come as a push to expand the Brics bloc’s influence threatens to force a new world order
Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has vowed to protect Putin from arrest, should he visit South Africa
Sergei Lavrov’s African tour was supposed to highlight the strength of Russia’s relationship with the continent but it did the opposite
South Africa has refused to condemn Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and last week announced it will host joint maritime drills with Russia and China in February
The US secretary of state said that when one country invades another country, sovereignty and independence mattered
Citing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Pretoria says there needs to be consistency in the approach of the international community.
Will the government be able to retain its principled non-aligned stance as a humanitarian crisis looms and pressure on Vladimir Putin mounts?
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Cape Town draped its city hall in blue and yellow, the colours of Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin has breached international law and South Africa argues that the matter must be resolved through dialogue — but this assumes the autocrat and rogue leader will participate in good faith
Aggressive, as opposed to defensive, warfare is a violation of international law. It is this that was used to condemn the apartheid South African Defence Force’s incursions into Angola
ANC sources say Paul Mashatile was called away from a meeting with business to attend an ANC national working committee meeting where Russia will be among the topics
The UN has called for an immediate halt to the conflict which escalated after Vladimir Putin declared a “special military operation”
More than 430 000 British tourists visited South Africa in 2019 but this dropped by 97% last year because of Covid-19
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Opposition parties have requested that the regional delegation return to the Kingdom within one week and meet all stakeholders under one roof
The continental body has thrown its weight behind calls to improve access to Covid-19 vaccines
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has been under administration for two years after its board was dissolved and its boss resigned not even halfway through his term
Universities and other higher education institutions have to develop ways of preventing or dealing with rape and other damaging behaviour
We need a NSFAS that is run effectively and efficiently to serve poor and working class young people who want to change their lives through education.
Sefako Makgatho and Fort Hare universities have new leaders, while the head of Mangosuthu University of Technology has been suspended
South Africans stuck abroad are told to be patient while the government is negotiating with different countries and working on ways to bring them back home
Two ministers have taken precautions after a Dirco employee tested positive for the virus
The minister of international relations took the precaution after allegations that an employee had tested positive for the virus