The president’s speech at a Brics dinner this week suggests the expansion of the bloc won’t happen any time soon
The deputy president confirmed that South Africa would be forced to host the Brics summit and was likely to host the Russian leader in person
The minister in the presidency said the country should look at hosting both presidents if it was serious about ending the Russia-Ukraine war
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
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
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
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
The ruling party’s secretary general pushed back against US pressure to pick a side in Russia/Ukraine war
Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank
She said that the US ambassador was fueling mistrust and straining diplomatic relations
Washington has criticised the government for not adhering to its non-aligned stance