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South African sand sculptor Sithembiso Buthelezi gives the final touches showing a message calling for peace between Ukraine and Russia on the North beach in Durban, on February 27, 2022. (RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Russia-Ukraine: Discretion is the better part of valour for South Africa

The Russian invasion has sparked debate in South Africa, with many misguidedly concluding that Moscow is a natural ally of the country. This is not rooted in contemporary…

  • Bhaso Ndzendze
9 min read