President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africa’s non-alignment foreign policy position, insisting that it was anchored on national sovereignty and the protection of constitutional order. He said expanding the BRICS bloc brings together nations committed to an equitable and balanced global order despite different political systems. During his address to the nation on Sunday evening,… Continue reading South Africa Vows To Push For Equitable, Balanced Global Order
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Why Africa Stands to Gain More From Russian Free Grain Following Black Sea Initiative
The media upheaval emerged in the aftermath of Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Initiative, sounding the alarm on the looming food crisis, especially in vulnerable regions like Africa. But, was Africa merely a public relations (PR) pawn in the West’s strategy to corner Russia and sustain the initiative? Russia’s exit from the Black Sea… Continue reading Why Africa Stands to Gain More From Russian Free Grain Following Black Sea Initiative
African Leaders Urged to Speak With One Voice During Russia-Africa Summit
AFRICAN leaders have been urged to speak with one voice, pursue collective rather than individual interests, and work on obtaining concrete results during the Russia-Africa summit that begins in St Petersburg today. The second summit, which brings together heads of state and business leaders from Russia and Africa, follows the maiden gathering which took place… Continue reading African Leaders Urged to Speak With One Voice During Russia-Africa Summit
Ramaphosa Called Out For Caving Into US Pressure Over Putin
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been called out for caving into United States of America (USA) pressure not to protect Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was expected to attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month. The West has also been accused of undermining South Africa’s sovereignty and independent foreign policy, by weaponising trade and resorting… Continue reading Ramaphosa Called Out For Caving Into US Pressure Over Putin
TV BRICS Roped Into 2024 Russian Chairmanship Organising Committee
TV BRICS Media Network is starting its work in the organising committee responsible for preparing and ensuring Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship in 2024. Ivan Polyakov, Chairman of the TV BRICS International Media Network, has joined the Organising Committee. The decree on the establishment of the relevant committee was signed by Vladimir Putin. The Organising Committee will… Continue reading TV BRICS Roped Into 2024 Russian Chairmanship Organising Committee
US Ambassador Reuben Brigety Should Have Been Expelled: Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema has added his voice to those who have publicly raised concerns about the government’s handling of US Ambassador Reuben Brigety’s claims that South Africa armed Russia, saying he should have been expelled from the country and his credentials withdrawn. Addressing a media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday, Malema poured cold water on… Continue reading US Ambassador Reuben Brigety Should Have Been Expelled: Malema
Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Global Food Security, Ukrainian Crisis In Telephone Call
MOSCOW, May 12 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed global food security and the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis during a telephone conversation on Friday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Russian side confirmed its readiness to supply needy African countries with substantial amounts of grain and fertiliser, including no-cost deliveries, the Kremlin… Continue reading Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Global Food Security, Ukrainian Crisis In Telephone Call
US Weapons Supply Claims A Fight Back Against BRICS, De-dollarisation – Former SA Diplomat
THE United States of America’s claims that South Africa is supplying Russia with weapons are part of a fightback strategy against the BRICS’ growing influence, the escalating de-dollarisation campaign and the changing geopolitics, a former SA diplomat said. Botsang Moiloa, an independent foreign policy analyst, believes US Ambassador Reuben Brigety’s allegations are a strategy to… Continue reading US Weapons Supply Claims A Fight Back Against BRICS, De-dollarisation – Former SA Diplomat
Ramaphosa’s office, ANC make U-turn on ICC withdrawal
In an overnight turn of events, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has made a U-turn on his statement that the ANC had taken a decision for South Africa to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying he had erred. This came after Ramaphosa reiterated the ANC’s statement that it had decided to pull out of… Continue reading Ramaphosa’s office, ANC make U-turn on ICC withdrawal
SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles
THREATS of sanctions against South Africa by the United States (US) are a typical example of so-called big countries bullying smaller countries in the worsening geopolitical conflicts. It also presents a litmus test to South Africa’s foreign policy stance of neutrality as the country gets caught up in the fallout among the world’s most influential… Continue reading SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles