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What does Zelensky's visit mean for South Africa's foreign policy?

Zelensky's recent visit to South Africa has ignited significant controversy and division within the nation, prompting critical questions about the implications for the country's foreign policy and the potential fallout for the ruling ANC and its alliance partners

Sunday Independent Opinion
Abbey Makoe|Published

Minister Ronald Lamola reaffirms South Africa's diplomatic role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Minister Ronald Lamola underscores South Africa's pivotal role in mediating the Russia-Ukraine conflict, following high-level discussions with global leaders, including Presidents Trump and Putin.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Ukrainian President Zelensky abruptly ends Pretoria visit as Russian strikes hammer Kyiv

The attack on Ukraine resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals and left over 70 others injured, among them several children, according to local authorities.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

South Africa must rethink hosting the divisive Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's imminent state visit to South Africa raises critical questions about Pretoria's foreign policy and its implications in a shifting geopolitical landscape

Sunday Independent Opinion
Abbey Makoe|Published

SACP criticises Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s upcoming state visit to South Africa

The SACP and MK Party oppose Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's state visit, labelling him a 'puppet president' and calling for protests.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

MK Party plans protests against Volodymyr Zelensky's controversial visit to South Africa

Floyd Shivambu said the uMkhonto weSizwe Party plans to protests against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's state visit to South Africa, labelling him a 'puppet president' of NATO.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Peacekeeping mission or an impending crisis in US-South Africa relations?

The invitation of Ukrainian President Zelensky to South Africa raises questions about its implications for US relations amid escalating geopolitical tensions

Sunday Independent Opinion
Eric Hamm|Published