Ramaphosa to send envoys to US to explain South Africa’s stance on Russia

Deputy minister in the Presidency Obed Bapela told the Sunday Times that the ANC position on Putin was that no sitting head of state would be arrested in SA

09 April 2023 - 00:03

By Amanda Khoza

President Cyril Ramaphosa is sending a delegation to Washington to smooth the way for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s planned visit to South Africa in August, hoping to avoid a diplomatic fallout that could put trade ties worth R400bn at risk.

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