South Africa

Artists protest Venice Biennale invitations to Russia, Israel, and U.S.

In an open letter published by the South African magazine ArtThrob on April 1, 73 Venice Biennale participants objected to the 61st International Art Exhibition including Russia, Israel, and the United States.

2 April, 11:49 PM

Ukraine envoy refuses condolences for Khamenei

Ukraine’s ambassador to South Africa, Olexander Scherba, declined to sign a book of condolences for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Iran’s supply of Shahed drones had stained Tehran with the blood of thousands of Ukrainians, he wrote in a letter published on Facebook on March 4.

4 March, 04:05 PM

Promised contracts and citizenship: Russia recruited South Africans for war against Ukraine via Discord

Russia recruited South African gamers through the Discord gaming app to fight in the war against Ukraine, promising military contracts and benefits, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 7.

7 January, 03:09 PM

South Africa probes recruitment of citizens sent to fight in Ukraine

South African authorities said they are investigating the recruitment of 17 citizens who were lured abroad under false pretenses and later sent to fight in Ukraine’s Donbas region, Reuters reported on Nov. 6.

6 November 2025, 12:10 PM

Putin to skip G20 summit in South Africa over arrest fears

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to attend the G20 summit scheduled for late November in South Africa, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Oct. 22, according to The Moscow Times.

22 October 2025, 06:28 PM

Zelenskyy meets with Lula, other world leaders in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York on Sept. 24.

25 September 2025, 01:02 AM

London talks constructive despite Russia’s scandal expectations, says Zelenskyy

Russia anticipated a major scandal during Ukraine’s negotiations with representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany in London on April 23, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Interfax-Ukraine reports.

24 April 2025, 06:44 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in South Africa for talks with President Ramaphosa — video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in South Africa for their first official visit to hold talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa, Zelenskyy wrote on X on April 24.

24 April 2025, 10:48 AM

Zelenskyy to visit South Africa on April 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in South Africa on Thursday, April 24, with an official visit, German broadcaster DW reported on April 23.

23 April 2025, 10:33 PM

US State Secretary Rubio to skip G20 summit in South Africa, cites national interests

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend the G20 summit scheduled for Feb. 20-21 in Johannesburg, South Africa, he announced in a post on X.

6 February 2025, 05:33 PM

South Africa bars Putin from G20 summit

South Africa will not invite Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Johannesburg next November because of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), The Moscow Times reported on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 09:09 AM

Ukrainian Foreign Minister to visit Oman, Angola, Egypt, and South Africa

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit the Sultanate of Oman, the Republic of Angola, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of South Africa from Oct. 23 to 28, the Ministry wrote on Oct. 23.

23 October 2024, 01:54 PM

South Africa aligns with China-Brazil plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed support for the China-Brazil peace plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Sept. 2, CCTV reports.

3 September 2024, 10:55 AM

South Africa halts ammunition supply to Poland, fearing it could end up in Ukraine

South Africa has blocked the shipment of ammunition to Poland over concerns that it could end up in Ukraine, Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita reported on Aug. 21.

21 August 2024, 04:11 PM

EU approves Czech purchase of ammunition for Ukraine using proceeds from frozen Russian assets – Ministry of Defense

Part of the funds generated from frozen Russian assets in the EU will be used to purchase and supply ammunition to Ukraine as part of a Czech initiative, Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová announced on Aug. 20.

20 August 2024, 04:03 PM

Zelenskyy plans a visit to South Africa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will head to South Africa later this year, South Africa's International Relations & Cooperation Minister, Naledi Pandor, said, local media Business Day reported on April 7.

8 April 2024, 11:04 AM

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