The Big Debate
As a democracy we are not uplifted by an alliance of bullies
Xolela Mangcu, argues that, for starters, the new members will boost the group’s collection of dictators
27 August 2023 - 00:00
The Brics summit last week laid bare South Africa’s real geopolitical position in ways that no talk of non-alignment can hide. I have always been critical of our government’s embrace of Russia despite its invasion and continued bombardment of Ukraine. I see no value in aligning ourselves with one of the most brutal dictators in the world, while alienating the most powerful economies. ..
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