Modise’s trip to Russia highlights ANC’s ‘blind spot’ - The trip to Russia reflects a divide between the international relations and defence departments
South Africa’s ambiguous foreign policy won’t hurt the country in polite diplomatic circles but the ruling ANC’s “blind spot” on Russia could cost the party at the polls and dent the country’s pocket.
by Defence Minister Thandi Modise to Russia for a security conference.Subscribe to the M&G today for just R30 for the first three months* to gain access to this story and all our best journalism, subscriber-only newsletters, events and a weekly cryptic crossword.”
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