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Putin ICC warrant debate goes on in South Africa: What to know

Many in government and opposition are united in proclaiming South Africa’s reluctance to arrest Putin when he visits.

Al Jazeera

South Africa unclear on its future status as a member of the ICC

Will they go or will they stay? This week South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would pull his country out of the International Criminal Court. Then he said he would not. South Africa has had a fraught relationship with the Hague-based war crimes court, and the issue will come…

Radio France Internationale

South Africa, Due to Host Putin, Rows Back from Pledge to Quit War Crimes Court

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rowed back on Wednesday from a pledge to quit the International Criminal Court, months before he is due to host Russia's Vladimir Putin who is wanted by the ICC for suspected war crimes. Ramaphosa had said on Tuesday that the ruling African National Congress would…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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South Africa, due to host Putin, rows back from pledge to quit war crimes court

Reuters

South Africa’s president and ANC sow confusion over leaving ICC

Cyril Ramaphosa renews efforts to leave court over arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin but his party says otherwise

The Guardian - UK

South Africa to try to withdraw from ICC again - Ramaphosa

By Carien du Plessis

Reuters

Blackout-beset South Africa may delay closing coal stations

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa may delay the timetable for shutting down many of its highly polluting coal-fired power stations as the nation deals with crippling daily electricity blackouts

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South Africa begins evacuation of citizens trapped in Sudan

Ramaphosa earlier said South Africa would ‘assist other nationals’ from ‘our region’ stranded in Sudan.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine activist wants S.Africa to ask Putin to attend BRICS summit virtually

By Anait Miridzhanian and Carien du Plessis

Reuters

South Africa ends 'state of disaster' over electricity

The South African government has terminated the national state of disaster it declared two months ago to deal with an electricity crisis, although there are no signs that the power problems are ending

The Independent UK

Paul Mashatile, South Africa's new deputy president, has a critical task: to bring back a sense of stability

In a recent cabinet reshuffle President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Paul Mashatile, the deputy president of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), as the country’s deputy president. The tradition in the ANC since democracy in 1994 has been for its elected deputy president to ascend first to the…

The Conversation

ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: a king-size dilemma for South Africa

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an international arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes regarding the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. Such acts are war crimes under two articles of the Rome Statute, which established the court.

The Conversation

Cannabis industry plans for South Africa have stalled: how to get them moving again

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently reiterated plans to accelerate the commercialisation of hemp as well as cannabis plants. His speech setting out government’s priorities for 2023 was a reminder of a pledge in 2022 – also in his state of the nation address – that the government would mobilise…

The Conversation

South Africa's Ramaphosa welcomes Belgium's King Philippe

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilda to the capital Pretoria, lauded the European country for its assistance to Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Hundreds arrested at opposition rallies against economic plight of South Africa

More than 550 people have been arrested in South Africa at opposition rallies, a day after marchers called for the departure of President Cyril Ramaphosa over the ailing economy and crippling energy crisis.

The Independent UK

South Africa ‘national shutdown’: What has sparked the anti-government protests?

Economic Freedom Fighters leader calls for peaceful demonstrations against alleged state corruption

The Independent UK

South Africa braces for ‘nationwide shutdown’ as military deployed ahead of protest

Authorities are concerned about a repeat of the deadly unrest two years ago

The Independent UK

South Africans demonstrate and call for president to resign

South African police on Monday monitored protests by the country’s leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, which is demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa

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South Africa aware of legal obligations regarding Putin visit

South Africa is aware of its legal obligation, a spokesperson for President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday, referring to a proposed visit by Vladimir Putin after an international court issued an arrest warrant against the Russian leader.

The Independent UK

Tanzania's first female president on visit to South Africa

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, on a state visit to South Africa, has urged more security cooperation and trade between the two countries

The Guardian - AU

‘Farmgate’: Cyril Ramaphosa inquiry ‘clears’ South African president but police still investigating

ANC leader was accused of failing to report theft of foreign cash hidden in sofas at his ranch

The Independent UK

South African leader grapples with ever-worsening power cuts

South Africa’s ever-worsening power crisis — putting homes and businesses without electricity for up to 10 hours per day — is strangling Africa’s most developed economy

The Independent UK

Ugandan, South African leaders urge greater trade in Africa

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called for stronger trade relations among African countries and lamented the high cost of buying products and services outside the continent

Al Jazeera

Is Africa still ‘neutral’ a year into the Ukraine war?

Since Russia’s invasion, many African governments have officially not taken sides. But for some, that may be changing.

The Independent UK

South Africa: Fallout over power utility CEO's graft claims

South Africa’s troubled state-owned power utility Eskom has appointed an interim chief executive after a fallout with its outgoing head over a media interview he gave alleging ongoing corruption at the company linked to the ruling party

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