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South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia

Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart have discussed “military cooperation” while meeting in Moscow

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

South Africa's non-aligned position does not favour Russia, Ramaphosa says

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday the country's non-aligned position did not favour Russia over other states and reiterated its call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

South Africa to investigate gold mafia uncovered by Al Jazeera

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that authorities are looking at several individuals mentioned in Al Jazeera.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2023

South Africa accused of providing arms to Russia

The US ambassador to South Africa has accused it of breaching its claimed neutral stance on the war in Ukraine, by providing weapons and ammunition to Russia.

The New Daily · May 12, 2023

US accuses South Africa of providing arms to Russia

Ambassador says weapons were brought to Russia on cargo ship from Simon’s Town naval base, local media reports

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia

South Africa’s government says it will look into claims weapons have been supplied to Russia

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

US envoy says Russian ship picked up arms in South Africa

The United States envoy to South Africa said on Thursday he was confident that a Russian ship had picked up weapons in South Africa, in a possible breach of Pretoria's declared neutrality in the Ukraine conflict.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

US ambassador accuses South Africa of providing arms to Russia; president cites investigation

The U.S. ambassador to South Africa has accused the country of providing weapons to Russia

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

South Africa walks a tightrope of international alliances - it needs Russia, China and the west

Relations between the People’s Republic of China and Russia on one hand and the west, specifically the US, on the other have become increasingly tense in recent times. For the US, China and Russia represent authoritarian regimes. For China, the US is the source of global insecurity.

The Conversation · May 11, 2023

South Africa's Ramaphosa denies government failed over power crisis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denied on Thursday that his government had failed over crippling power cuts, saying already-announced interventions would reduce pressure on the grid.

Reuters · May 11, 2023