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Kremlin says it did not tell S Africa that Putin arrest would mean war 
By: Reuters 19th July 2023 Russia did not tell South Africa that arresting President Vladimir Putin on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court would mean... →
Arresting Putin would be declaration of war against Russia, Ramaphosa says in confidential affidavit 
By: News24Wire 18th July 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the High Court in Gauteng that arresting Russian President Vladamir Putin, if he travels to South Africa for the... →
ANC calls for reform of United Nations Security Council
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th July 2023 As the African National Congress (ANC) expressed confidence in the African peace initiatives led by President Cyril Ramaphosa and seven other heads... →
We are still trying to persuade Putin not to come - Mashatile
By: News24Wire 14th July 2023 Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the government is still trying to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attend the next month's... →
South African trade to suffer heavily if Russian arms aid allegations persist – Nedbank
By: Marleny Arnoldi 7th July 2023 Nedbank commercial banking agriculture head John Hudson has shared his unease over the potential fallout following South Africa’s alleged supply of... →
Kganyago plays down common African currency
By: Bloomberg 5th July 2023 South Africa’s central bank chief said adopting a region-wide common currency was a political project, and then spelled out exactly why it would... →
South Africa must clarify Russia stance, set out clear policy on supply of weapons – BLSA
By: Schalk Burger 3rd July 2023 South Africa's ambiguous stance on Russia has led to the US Congress and Senate noting that the docking of the Lady R vessel, in Simon’s Town naval... →
Ethiopia asks to join Brics bloc of emerging economies
By: Reuters 30th June 2023 Ethiopia, one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, has asked to join the Brics bloc of emerging markets, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.... →
