MPs annoyed after Lamola compares Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Israel/ Palestine conflict

As the controversy rages over whether South Africa will arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin in accordance with an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant, South Africa is investigating whether it can amend local legislation to allow the head of state to suspend the application of the Rome Statutes in the "national interest". Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa and African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula sowed confusion by claiming the party had decided to withdraw from the ICC.

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