The presidency says talk of sanctions against South Africa is alarmist and undermines the country’s sovereignty and stability of its economy.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told journalists on Monday there was no evidence of sanctions by any country or the UN Security Council, which is the only authority to institute global sanctions.Magwenya said government has had discussions with the US government and there was no suggestion the US will consider sanctions against South Africa.
He was responding to a question on whether South Africa's position on Russia's invasion of Ukraine was informed by fear of sanctions. The country has been criticised by some for its non-aligned stance. He distanced the Presidency from reports that the Brics summit scheduled for South Africa in August may be moved to China.The Sunday Times quoted sources who claimed there were discussions to move the summit to China or Mozambique. South Africa has been trying to find a way to deal with the International Criminal Court’s warrant of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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