Russian President Vladimir Putin while attending a press conference on Saturday downplayed concerns regarding not attending the BRICS summit in Johannesburg. The first in-person BRICS summit since the pandemic is scheduled to be held from August 22-24. Replying to a question about not visiting South Africa for the BRICS summit next month, Putin said, “I |
President Cyril Ramphosa said the torching of six trucks on the N3 on Sunday was reminiscent of the events that took place leading up to the 2021 July unrest, adding that it seemed like economic sabotage.